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Cognitive and Behavioral Practice
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Cognitive and Behavioral Practice

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 244 188 186 22

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 211
Documents by Best Scientists*: 197
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 10
SCIMAGO H-index: 76
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.255
Impact Factor: 2.9

Overview

Top Research Topics at Cognitive and Behavioral Practice?

The discussions in the journal mainly cover the fields of Clinical psychology, Psychotherapist, Cognition, Psychiatry and Intervention (counseling). Cognitive and Behavioral Practice explores topics in Clinical psychology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Psychological intervention and Cognitive behavioral therapy, Cognitive restructuring, Depression (differential diagnoses), Anxiety. The journal focuses on Psychological intervention research which is adjacent to topics in Psychosocial.

It covers various topics on Anxiety such as Panic disorder, Worry and Exposure therapy. The featured Psychotherapist works encompass concepts such as Mental health, Dialectical behavior therapy and Mindfulness and examines them in conjunction with Conceptualization. The study of Borderline personality disorder serves as the foundation of the Dialectical behavior therapy research discussed in the journal.

The majority of Cognition studies in the journal are focused on the subject of Behavioral treatment. Psychiatry studies presented include Posttraumatic stress, Comorbidity and Mood. Research on Intervention (counseling) addressed in the journal frequently intersections with the field of Randomized controlled trial.

  • Clinical psychology (50.80%)
  • Psychotherapist (43.56%)
  • Cognition (25.74%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Safety Planning Intervention: A Brief Intervention to Mitigate Suicide Risk (496 citations)
  • The impact of stigma on severe mental illness (383 citations)
  • Unified Protocol for the Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders: Protocol Development and Initial Outcome Data. (321 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Cognitive and Behavioral Practice:

The most cited publications facilitate discussions on Clinical psychology, Psychotherapist, Psychiatry, Intervention (counseling) and Cognitive restructuring. The most cited publications hold forums on Clinical psychology that merge themes from other disciplines such as Acceptance and commitment therapy, Cognition, Depression (differential diagnoses) and Anxiety. The most cited publications primarily dealt with subjects of interest in Psychotherapist but also expanded the discussion to include studies in

  • Psychological intervention which intersects with area such as Psychosocial,
  • Cognitive therapy and related Social psychology..

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Internal medicine
  • Social psychology
  • Psychotherapist

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Mental health, Psychological intervention, Anxiety, Intervention (counseling) and Clinical psychology are the subjects of interest in Cognitive and Behavioral Practice. The tackled Mental health research is interrelated with Telehealth which concerns subjects like Psychotherapist, Social anxiety and Social isolation. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice explores issues in Psychotherapist which can be linked to other research areas like Motivational interviewing and Protocol (science).

The featured Psychological intervention research is covered under the field of Psychiatry. The studies in Intervention (counseling) featured incorporate elements of Developmental psychology, Cognitive restructuring and Eating disorders. While Clinical psychology is the key highlight in Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, it also covered some subjects on Worry and Generalized anxiety disorder.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Conducting Prolonged Exposure for PTSD During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Considerations for Treatment. (5 citations)
  • Treating Social Anxiety in an Era of Social Distancing: Adapting Exposure Therapy for Youth During COVID-19. (4 citations)
  • An Introduction to Core Competencies for the Use of Mobile Apps in Cognitive and Behavioral Practice (3 citations)

Papers citation over time

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 Cognitive and Behavioral Practice (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Steven A. Safren (17 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Philip C. Kendall (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Marsha M. Linehan (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Michael W. Otto (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • David H. Barlow (11 papers) absent at the last edition.

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 Cognitive and Behavioral Practice (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Harvard University (84 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Pennsylvania (72 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 7 more than at the previous edition,
  • Boston University (72 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Washington (49 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Duke University (31 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition.

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.

Publication chance based on affiliation

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, 4.95% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 35.42% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 17.71% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 18.75% of all publications and 28.12% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

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.

Returning Institution Index

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.

The experience to innovation index

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:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

The Role of Educational Institutions in Cognitive and Behavioral Practice

Universities and colleges play a crucial role in shaping the realm of Cognitive and Behavioral Practice through their dedicated psychology programs and research initiatives. These educational institutes provide the foundation for advancements in Clinical psychology, Psychotherapist, Cognition, Psychiatry, and Intervention (counseling). They nurture the mindsets behind the top cited papers in this field, many of which have significantly influenced topics like Cognitive restructuring, Depression, Anxiety, and Psychological intervention.

In Missouri, for instance, there are a number of leading institutions renowned for their contribution to Cognitive and Behavioral Practice. These schools offer an exemplary combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience. To learn more about these institutions, you can review our list of the top 10 best psychology schools in Missouri.

From shaping future clinicians and researchers to contributing to the scholarly discussions and breakthroughs in these fields, these educational institutions uphold the academic integrity and invigorate the momentum of Cognitive and Behavioral Practice.

Top Publications

  • A Model for Adapting Evidence-Based Interventions to Be LGBQ-Affirmative: Putting Minority Stress Principles and Case Conceptualization Into Clinical Research and Practice

    (2022)
    74 Citations
  • Digital Mental Health Interventions for Depression

    Joseph A. Himle;Addie Weaver;Anao Zhang;Xiaoling Xiang

    (2021)
    58 Citations
  • An Evidence-Based Approach for Treating Stress and Trauma due to Racism.

    (2022)
    46 Citations
  • Is There an App for That? A Review of Popular Apps for Depression, Anxiety, and Well-Being

    Akash R. Wasil;Emma H. Palermo;Lorenzo Lorenzo-Luaces;Robert J. DeRubeis

    (2021)
    46 Citations
  • Cognitive Reappraisal

    (2022)
    42 Citations
  • A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of Online-Delivered ACT-Enhanced Behavior Therapy for Trichotillomania in Adolescents

    Michael P. Twohig;Julie M. Petersen;Jeremiah Fruge;Clarissa W. Ong

    (2021)
    38 Citations
  • Lessons Learned Conducting Dialectical Behavior Therapy via Telehealth in the Age of COVID-19

    Maureen Zalewski;Carla J. Walton;Shireen L. Rizvi;Andrew W. White

    (2021)
    36 Citations
  • Intolerance of Uncertainty–Focused Treatment for Adolescents With Excessive Worry: A Pilot Feasibility Study

    Tove Wahlund;Erik Andersson;Maral Jolstedt;Sean Perrin

    (2020)
    34 Citations
  • Islamic Trauma Healing: Integrating Faith and Empirically Supported Principles in a Community-Based Program.

    Jacob A. Bentley;Norah C. Feeny;Michael L. Dolezal;Alexandra Klein

    (2021)
    32 Citations
  • COVID-19 and the Acceleration of Behavioral Parent Training Telehealth: Current Status and Future Directions.

    Alexandra D.W. Sullivan;Rex Forehand;Juliana Acosta;Justin Parent

    (2021)
    30 Citations

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