| Discipline name | Position | Best Scientists | Publications | D-Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 557 | 60 | 79 | 12 |
The journal tackles a plethora of topics, such as Clinical psychology, Psychiatry, Psychotherapist, Anxiety and Mental health. The journal focuses on Clinical psychology but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Psychological intervention, Cognitive restructuring, Cognition and Depression (differential diagnoses). The journal links adjacent topics like Psychological intervention with Intervention (counseling).
The featured Intervention (counseling) study falls within the wider topic of Nursing. It connects research in Cognition with the related topic of Developmental psychology. Studies on Psychiatry discussed in the journal link to the field of Evidence-based practice.
Many of the studies tackled connect Mental health with a similar field of study like Health care.
The journal papers tackle a plethora of topics, such as Clinical psychology, Psychiatry, Anxiety, Intervention (counseling) and Psychological intervention. The journal publications address concerns in Clinical psychology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Psychotherapist, Mental health and Cognitive restructuring, Cognition. The journal articles tackle research in Depression (differential diagnoses) and Psychological treatment as part of the general discipline of Psychiatry, however, they also discuss concepts in Child abuse and Rape victims.
The journal aims to foster the development of research in Clinical psychology, Depression (differential diagnoses), Medical education, Mental health and Anxiety. Psychopathology is a major topic of Clinical psychology research presented in Clinical Psychologist. Clinical Psychologist holds forums on Depression (differential diagnoses) that merges themes from other disciplines such as Intervention (counseling), Unconscious mind, Treatment history and Psychological treatment.
While Medical education is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Gatekeeping, Competence assessment and Curriculum. Symptom onset, Landmark, Cognition and Perception are some topics wherein Anxiety research discussed in Clinical Psychologist have an impact. The close relationship between Empirical research and Psychological intervention is one of the points of interest dissected in Psychotherapist research.
A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.
The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.
The top authors publishing in Clinical Psychologist (based on the number of publications) are:
The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.
Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered
The top affiliations publishing in Clinical Psychologist (based on the number of publications) are:
The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.
The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.
The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.
During the most recent 2021 edition, 7.69% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 75.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.33% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 8.33% of all publications and 8.33% were from other institutions.
A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.
The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.
The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.
Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).
The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:
The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.
The realm of clinical psychology presents a multitude of career opportunities in varied sectors including research, academia, and therapy, among others. Given the broad scope of this field, several individuals may be interested in exploring how to become a clinical psychologist. The pathway to becoming a clinical psychologist involves a combination of rigorous education, hands-on training, and licensing requirements which can differ by location.
The licensing requirements for psychologists vary for each state in the U.S. For instance, if you are interested in practicing in the state of Vermont, you will need to meet the specific licensure requirements applicable there. More details about these requirements can be obtained from the Vermont Board of Psychological Examiners. Steps usually involve earning a doctoral degree in psychology, completing a supervised practicum, fulfilling an internship requirement, and successfully passing an Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP).
To guide you through the requisite steps in detail, we have put together a comprehensive guide on how to become a psychologist in Vermont. This guide will provide you with all the necessary information to aid you on your journey towards a thriving career in clinical psychology in the state of Vermont.
Remember, irrespective of the state you choose to practice in, it is essential for a clinical psychologist to stay updated with current research trends and topics, like those captured in our journal. Staying informed aids in providing the latest and most effective therapeutic interventions, contributing to the overall well-being of your patients and the field of mental health.
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