Current Opinion in Psychiatry

Top Research Topics at Current Opinion in Psychiatry?

The main research concerns discussed in the journal are Psychiatry, Clinical psychology, MEDLINE, Mental health and Psychotherapist. The study on Psychiatry presented in it intersects with the topics under Epidemiology. The concepts on Clinical psychology presented in Current Opinion in Psychiatry can also apply to other research fields, including Personality disorders, Personality, Cognition and Anxiety.

The journal connects the study in Mental health with the closely related area of Nursing.

• Psychiatry (41.58%)
• Clinical psychology (18.93%)
• MEDLINE (14.67%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Exercise and well-being: a review of mental and physical health benefits associated with physical activity. (1731 citations)
• Age of onset of mental disorders: a review of recent literature (1543 citations)
• Incidence, prevalence and mortality of anorexia nervosa and other eating disorders (664 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Current Opinion in Psychiatry:

The journal articles primarily focus on research topics in Psychiatry, Clinical psychology, MEDLINE, Mental health and Schizophrenia. The journal articles with studies in Psychiatry featured incorporate elements of Epidemiology and Suicide prevention. While the journal papers focused on MEDLINE, they were also able to explore topics like Psychotherapist, Randomized controlled trial, Health care and Intensive care medicine.

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

• Internal medicine
• Disease
• Law

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal mostly deals with topics like Psychiatry, Mental health, Clinical psychology, MEDLINE and Psychological intervention. The research on Psychiatry discussed in it draws on the closely related field of Telepsychiatry. The work on Mental health tackled in the journal brings together disciplines like Social isolation, Distress, Gerontology and Anxiety.

The presented Clinical psychology research focuses mostly on Personality and, on occasion, topics in DSM-5. The journal tackles studies in Schizophrenia and the interrelated subject of Bioinformatics and Psychosis to gain insights into MEDLINE. Psychological intervention is the main point of discussion in Current Opinion in Psychiatry but it also connects with fields such as

• Psychosocial which connect with Risk factor,
• Cognition together with Psychotherapist, Functional connectivity, Dementia and Physical medicine and rehabilitation..

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• How does level of personality functioning inform clinical management and treatment? Implications for ICD-11 classification of personality disorder severity. (7 citations)
• The opioid overdose crisis as a global health challenge. (6 citations)
• A systematic review of neuropsychological and psychiatric sequalae of COVID-19: implications for treatment. (5 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.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in Current Opinion in Psychiatry (based on the number of publications) are:

• Aleksandar Janca (29 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• Perminder S. Sachdev (27 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Lynn E. DeLisi (23 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Hans W. Hoek (21 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• Charles B. Pull (17 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Current Opinion in Psychiatry (based on the number of publications) are:

• University of New South Wales (46 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• Columbia University (41 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• King's College London (35 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• Harvard University (31 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
• University of Sydney (31 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 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, 4.65% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 20.73% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.54% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 23.17% of all publications and 47.56% 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 Opportunities and Trends in Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology

After being trained and well versed in research, many aspiring professionals wonder about the prospects and potential returns of a career in the field of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology. Typically, careers in this discipline can vary widely, including roles such as a criminal psychologist, a mental health counselor, a psychotherapist, or a clinical psychologist, among others.

In Montana, the role of a criminal psychologist is becoming increasingly sought after. This role, which merges the disciplines of psychology and criminal justice, involves studying the behaviors and thoughts of criminals. The work of a criminal psychologist can significantly contribute to understanding and preventing criminal behavior. But what are the earnings of professionals in this field?

When considering a career in Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology, it's crucial to understand that compensation can be influenced by factors such as the level of education, years of experience, geolocation, specialization, and the nature of the institution one works for. In Montana, for instance, the mean annual wage for psychologists is $78,180 according to the U.S Bureau of Labour Statistics. To have more specific details concerning the criminal psychologist salary in Montana, it is advisable to directly reach out to professionals in that area, visit job listing websites or consult career advising entities.

Whether you are a student contemplating a profession in this field, or a seasoned professional exploring new opportunities, keeping a pulse on career trends and opportunities in Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology can prove invaluable. As research in these areas continues to expand, so too do the opportunities for fulfilling and impactful careers.