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Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health
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Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 792 37 51 8

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 57
Documents by Best Scientists*: 68
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 63
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.449
Impact Factor: 1.3

Overview

Top Research Topics at Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health?

The discussions in Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health mainly cover the fields of Psychiatry, Cancer research, Internal medicine, Clinical psychology and Oncology. The research on Psychiatry tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Injury prevention, Suicide prevention, Human factors and ergonomics and Personality. The journal dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Suicide prevention and Medical emergency.

Most of the Medical emergency studies addressed also intersect with Occupational safety and health. Carcinogenesis, Cancer, Metastasis, Cell growth and microRNA are some topics wherein Cancer research research discussed in the journal have an impact. While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Cell growth, it also covered topics in Cell, Cell culture, Apoptosis, Gene knockdown and Downregulation and upregulation.

The journal explores research in Internal medicine and the adjacent study of Gastroenterology. It facilitates discussions on Oncology that incorporate concepts from other fields like Breast cancer and Proportional hazards model. Studies on Mental health discussed in the journal link to the field of Prison.

  • Psychiatry (21.79%)
  • Cancer research (17.40%)
  • Internal medicine (16.06%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Some benefits of dichotomization in psychiatric and criminological research (404 citations)
  • The search for the age of 'onset' of physical aggression: Rousseau and Bandura revisited (334 citations)
  • Hsa_circ_0001649: A circular RNA and potential novel biomarker for hepatocellular carcinoma (314 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health:

The most cited papers mainly tackle studies in Psychiatry, Suicide prevention, Injury prevention, Human factors and ergonomics and Clinical psychology. The works on Psychiatry tackled in the journal papers bring together disciplines like Prison and Personality. The most cited publications address concerns in Human factors and ergonomics which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Social psychology and Occupational safety and health.

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

  • Cancer
  • Internal medicine
  • Gene

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The foci of Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health are Cancer research, Internal medicine, Cancer, Oncology and Metastasis. The studies on Cancer research discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Cell growth, Gene knockdown, Carcinogenesis, Downregulation and upregulation and microRNA. It explores themes in Internal medicine like Biomarker (medicine), Stage (cooking) and Colorectal cancer and links them with other fields of study like In patient.

Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health investigates Cancer in the context of the closely related subject of areas like

  • Immunohistochemistry, which have a strong connection to Messenger RNA,
  • Gene, which have a strong connection to Computational biology.. The subject of Breast cancer, which is connected to the field of Chemotherapy and Cell migration, serves as the foundation of the Oncology research featured in Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health. While Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health focused on Metastasis, it was also able to explore topics like Cell and Wnt signaling pathway, Signal transduction.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • LncRNA XIST/miR-137 axis strengthens chemo-resistance and glycolysis of colorectal cancer cells by hindering transformation from PKM2 to PKM1 (6 citations)
  • Long noncoding RNA MAGI2-AS3 inhibits bladder cancer progression through MAGI2/PTEN/epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) axis. (6 citations)
  • Identification of MYLIP gene and miRNA-802 involved in the growth and metastasis of cervical cancer cells. (4 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 Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Pamela J. Taylor (46 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • John Gunn (36 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • David P. Farrington (34 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Mary McMurran (26 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Conor Duggan (18 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 Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Broadmoor Hospital (83 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Nottingham (63 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Cambridge (49 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • King's College London (48 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Cardiff University (46 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 4 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, 16.18% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 13.10% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 11.03% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 15.17% of all publications and 60.69% 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.

Career Pathways in Criminal Psychology

The field of criminal psychology is a specialized area of study requiring rigorous academic and professional understanding. Those interested in a career in this domain typically wonder about the pathway and requirements. To become a qualified criminal psychologist, most people start by acquiring a bachelor's degree in psychology, criminology, or related fields. It's then followed by a specialized master’s degree or a doctorate in criminal or forensic psychology.

Additionally, professional licensing is paramount to practice in most jurisdictions. Depending on the state laws, some require an individual to first acquire a certain number of hours of supervised practice. For example, prospective criminal psychologists in U.S. states like Colorado must meet the statewide licensure requirements post their academic achievements.

Subsequently, work experience in the field of criminal or forensic psychology contributes to the specialized expertise required for this role. This involves supervised internships or positions in relevant settings like correctional facilities, courts, or mental health agencies serving the criminal justice population.

If you are particularly interested in this profession, our detailed guide on how to become a criminal psychologist in Colorado can provide comprehensive insights about specific qualifications and the career path in this region.

Continuing education is crucial for professionals in this field. It helps them stay updated with the advancements in the scientific, legal, and professional domains of criminal psychology. Moreover, acquiring certifications from reputed authorities like the American Board of Forensic Psychology enhances credibility and recognition in the field.

As an overall recommendation, aspiring criminal psychologists should seek guidance from experienced mentors in the field and actively engage with professional organizations to make informed career decisions and benefit from networking opportunities.

Top Publications

  • Childhood risk factors for criminal career duration: Comparisons with prevalence, onset, frequency and recidivism

    David P. Farrington

    (2020)
    45 Citations
  • Criminal career duration: Predictability from self-reports and official records.

    Lia Ahonen;Douglas FitzGerald;Kaylee Klingensmith;David P. Farrington

    (2020)
    24 Citations
  • When sexual offender treatment in prison-based social-therapeutic treatment is not completed: Relationship to risk factors and recidivism after release.

    Lena C. Carl;Friedrich Lösel;Friedrich Lösel

    (2021)
    13 Citations
  • Post-traumatic growth in prisoners and its association with the quality of staff-prisoner relationships.

    Natalie Hearn;Stephen Joseph;Sally Fitzpatrick

    (2021)
    11 Citations
  • Life on parole: The quality of experiences soon after release contributes to a conviction-free re-entry.

    Jessie L Gwynne;Julia A Yesberg;Devon L L Polaschek

    (2020)
    11 Citations
  • Sexualised video games, sexist attitudes and empathy towards victims of rape: Correlational evidence for a relationship is minimal in an online study.

    Christopher J. Ferguson;John Colwell

    (2020)
    11 Citations
  • A comparison of long-term medium secure patients within NHS and private and charitable sector units in England.

    Yasir Kasmi;Conor Duggan;Birgit Völlm

    (2020)
    11 Citations
  • Cost-benefit analyses of developmental crime prevention programmes.

    (2023)
    8 Citations
  • Why theoretical literacy is essential for forensic research and practice.

    Tony Ward

    (2021)
    6 Citations
  • Self-reported and general practitioner recorded indicators of lifetime health up to age 48 according to offender type in the Cambridge Study in Delinquent Development.

    Guy C M Skinner;David P Farrington

    (2021)
    6 Citations

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Additionally, earning a master of mental health online can lead to licensure and clinical practice, focusing on developing skills to support individuals facing mental health challenges. These pathways reflect the growing demand for mental health professionals with versatile, accessible education options.

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