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Eating and Weight Disorders
H-index 29

Eating and Weight Disorders

1124-4909

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/40519

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 141 214 348 29
Medicine 1134 84 129 21

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 332
Documents by Best Scientists*: 445
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 6
SCIMAGO H-index: 66
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.979
Impact Factor: 2.8

Overview

Top Research Topics at Eating and Weight Disorders-studies on Anorexia Bulimia and Obesity?

The primary areas of discussion in the journal are Clinical psychology, Eating disorders, Obesity, Psychiatry and Body mass index. In it, Orthorexia nervosa and Anxiety are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Clinical psychology research. The work tackled in it goes beyond the discipline of Anxiety as it also encompasses Depression (differential diagnoses).

While work presented in it provided substantial information on Eating disorders, it also covered topics in Developmental psychology and Anorexia nervosa (differential diagnoses). The journal links adjacent topics like Anorexia nervosa (differential diagnoses) with Pediatrics. Overweight and Weight loss are Obesity topics of special interest in the journal.

The study on Psychiatry presented in Eating and Weight Disorders-studies on Anorexia Bulimia and Obesity intersects with the topics under Anorexia. While Body mass index is the focus of Eating and Weight Disorders-studies on Anorexia Bulimia and Obesity, it also provided insights into the studies of Young adult and Anthropometry.

  • Clinical psychology (41.52%)
  • Eating disorders (37.93%)
  • Obesity (22.73%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Orthorexia nervosa: Validation of a diagnosis questionnaire (230 citations)
  • Orthorexia nervosa: A preliminary study with a proposal for diagnosis and an attempt to measure the dimension of the phenomenon (200 citations)
  • Obesity is associated with memory deficits in young and middle-aged adults. (182 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Eating and Weight Disorders-studies on Anorexia Bulimia and Obesity:

The most cited publications mostly deal with topics like Clinical psychology, Eating disorders, Psychiatry, Body mass index and Obesity. The published papers address concerns in the field of Clinical psychology by exploring it in line with topics in Orthorexia nervosa which intersect with Pathological subjects. While the most cited articles focused on Eating disorders, they were also able to explore topics like Developmental psychology, Young adult, Dieting and Anorexia nervosa (differential diagnoses).

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Diabetes mellitus

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal is mainly concerned with subjects like Clinical psychology, Eating disorders, Obesity, Body mass index and Disordered eating. While Clinical psychology is the key highlight in it, it also covered some subjects on Anxiety and Depression (differential diagnoses). Eating disorders research presented falls under the umbrella topic of Psychiatry.

Research on Obesity presented in the journal concerns the broader topic of Internal medicine. The Body mass index research presented in Eating and Weight Disorders-studies on Anorexia Bulimia and Obesity explores the relationship between Anthropometry and the closely related topic of Waist. Young adult and Emotional eating are some topics wherein Disordered eating research discussed in it have an impact.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Orthorexia Nervosa Inventory (ONI): development and validation of a new measure of orthorexic symptomatology (21 citations)
  • Introducing ORTO-R: a revision of ORTO-15 : Based on the re-assessment of original data. (20 citations)
  • Intuitive eating longitudinally predicts better psychological health and lower use of disordered eating behaviors: findings from EAT 2010-2018 (18 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 Eating and Weight Disorders-studies on Anorexia Bulimia and Obesity (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Lorenzo M. Donini (28 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Valdo Ricca (26 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 7 more than at the previous edition,
  • Cláudia Ferreira (23 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Massimo Cuzzolaro (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Donald A. Williamson (20 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 Eating and Weight Disorders-studies on Anorexia Bulimia and Obesity (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Sapienza University of Rome (106 papers) published 24 papers at the last edition, 15 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Florence (40 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Milan (39 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of British Columbia (37 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Tehran University of Medical Sciences (34 papers) published 16 papers at the last edition, 7 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, 2.38% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 23.45% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.96% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 15.49% of all publications and 53.10% 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 Paths in Clinical Psychology

A vital component of progressing in the field of Clinical Psychology involves embracing diverse learning opportunities. This includes not only exploring a broad spectrum of topics via research and publications, but also the application of practical know-hows in various professional environments. Whether it's the study of Eating Disorders or Obesity, adapting to the dynamic landscape of Psychology requires an in-depth understanding of intricate research areas, alongside the cultivation of professional skills and unique career experiences.

An aspect of Clinical Psychology that has been attracting increased interest in recent years is, the field of Criminal Psychology. Participating in the investigation and rehabilitation process of those involved in criminal behavior presents a unique and challenging career path. If this area intrigues you, it's crucial to understand the requirements and steps towards becoming a licensed professional in specific regions. For readers who live in the Maryland area or are considering relocation, our guide on how to become a criminal psychologist in Maryland provides detailed information about required education, licensure, and real-life job scenarios in the field.

Through the pursuit of varied career opportunities, Clinical Psychologists can greatly contribute to the advancement of our knowledge and application. Such pursuits not only provide personal growth for the individual, but they also elevate the entire field, from enhancing our understanding of Eating Disorders to the ongoing study and treatment of Obesity.

Top Publications

  • A consensus document on definition and diagnostic criteria for orthorexia nervosa

    Unknown

    (2022)
    182 Citations
  • Validation of the 12-item Short Form of the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire in the Chinese context: confirmatory factor analysis and Rasch analysis.

    Jinbo He;Shaojing Sun;Xitao Fan

    (2021)
    98 Citations
  • Emotion and overeating behavior: effects of alexithymia and emotional regulation on overweight and obesity

    Maria Casagrande;Ilaria Boncompagni;Giuseppe Forte;Angela Guarino

    (2020)
    84 Citations
  • The impact of COVID-19 lockdown on disordered eating behaviors: the mediation role of psychological distress.

    Sofia M Ramalho;Ana Trovisqueira;Marta de Lourdes;Sónia Gonçalves

    (2021)
    80 Citations
  • A comparative meta-analysis of the prevalence of exercise addiction in adults with and without indicated eating disorders.

    Mike Trott;Sarah E. Jackson;Joseph Firth;Louis Jacob

    (2021)
    64 Citations
  • Positive effects of psychedelics on depression and wellbeing scores in individuals reporting an eating disorder.

    M. J. Spriggs;H. Kettner;R. L. Carhart-Harris

    (2021)
    58 Citations
  • Risk and resilience factors for specific and general psychopathology worsening in people with Eating Disorders during COVID-19 pandemic: a retrospective Italian multicentre study.

    Alessio Maria Monteleone;Giammarco Cascino;Francesca Marciello;Giovanni Abbate-Daga

    (2021)
    55 Citations

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