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Educational Action Research
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Educational Action Research

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Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/reac20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 466 8 12 10

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 14
Documents by Best Scientists*: 17
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 48
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.961
Impact Factor: 1.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Educational Action Research?

The topics of Action research, Pedagogy, Participatory action research, Action (philosophy) and Epistemology are the focal point of discussions in Educational Action Research. Action research research presented in it encompasses a variety of subjects, including Context (language use), Educational research, Public relations, Teaching method and Professional development. Educational Action Research is concerned with the study of Teaching method and Mathematics education in general.

Educational Action Research features Professional development research that overlaps with concepts in Reflective practice. Educational Action Research holds forums on Pedagogy that merges themes from other disciplines such as Higher education and Process (engineering). Participatory action research and Citizen journalism are closely related fields of research discussed in Educational Action Research.

  • Action research (98.53%)
  • Pedagogy (60.26%)
  • Participatory action research (16.62%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Kurt Lewin and the Origins of Action Research (421 citations)
  • Participatory action research and the public sphere (320 citations)
  • Action research as a practice‐based practice (316 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Educational Action Research:

The published articles mainly deal with areas of study such as Action research, Pedagogy, Epistemology, Action (philosophy) and Professional development. The most cited articles explore research in Process (engineering) and overlapping concepts in Facilitator and Citizen journalism to expand the discourse in Action research. The published articles explore research in Pedagogy and the adjacent study of Higher education.

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

  • Law
  • Education
  • Pedagogy

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal is mainly concerned with subjects like Action research, Pedagogy, Participatory action research, Public relations and Professional development. Research in the field of Mathematics education was used to conduct the presented Action research study. Educational Action Research focuses on Pedagogy but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Transition (fiction) and Autoethnography.

The subject of Democracy, which is connected to the field of Public administration, serves as the foundation of the Participatory action research research featured in the journal. The journal focuses on Public relations as well as the interrelated topic of Popularity. The research on Professional development tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Collaborative action and Process (engineering).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Exploring the boundaries of ‘good’ Participatory Action Research in times of increasing popularity: dealing with constraints in local policy for digital inclusion (4 citations)
  • Bridging the gap between research and practice: how teachers use research-based knowledge (3 citations)
  • The ecological impact of action research on language teacher development: a review of the literature (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 Educational Action Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Tina Cook (13 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Allan Feldman (12 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Richard Winter (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • John Elliott (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Franz Rauch (8 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.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Educational Action Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of East Anglia (24 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Nottingham (19 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Gothenburg (14 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Waikato (13 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Cumbria (13 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as 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, 18.29% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 11.94% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.46% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 7.46% of all publications and 73.13% 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.

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Career Path and Required Qualifications for a Career in Educational Action Research

Professionals venturing into the captivating field of Educational Action Research typically start their journey by acquiring fundamental skills from an advanced degree program. This could be in the fields of education, sociology, psychology, or another related study. Acquiring practical research skills during this period will aid prospective researchers immensely.

Furthermore, putting these theoretical concepts into practice through internships or relevant job positions could be of immense value. Hands-on exposure to these fields not only provides clarity but also makes these theories more relatable. For instance, some researchers opt to become teachers which gives them a first-hand understanding of pedagogy - a central theme in Educational Action Research.

In addition to teaching roles, other professionals directly jump into research roles or become Licensed Professional counselors after fulfilling the necessary requirements. For those considering a career in counseling, getting licensed is imperative in many states. For example, those considering a career in Texas can learn more about the LPC requirements in Texas to make an informed decision.

Finally, irrespective of the career route, the heart of succeeding in Educational Action Research lies in the passion for unraveling hidden patterns, challenging the status quo, and commitment to bring about a positive social impact through research.

Top Publications

  • Identity dilemmas of a teacher (educator) researcher: teacher research versus academic institutional research

    Gary Barkhuizen

    (2021)
    41 Citations
  • Exploring the boundaries of ‘good’ Participatory Action Research in times of increasing popularity: dealing with constraints in local policy for digital inclusion

    Christine Dedding;Nicole S. Goedhart;Jacqueline E.W. Broerse;Tineke A. Abma

    (2021)
    41 Citations
  • ‘Are we famous or something?’ Participatory Health Research with children using photovoice

    T. A. Abma;J. Schrijver

    (2020)
    35 Citations
  • Responding to students' learning needs: how secondary education teachers learn to implement differentiated instruction

    Wouter Smets;Debbie De Neve;Katrien Struyven

    (2020)
    32 Citations
  • Building an alternative conceptualization of participation: from shared decision-making to acting and work

    (2022)
    28 Citations
  • Enabling leadership capacity for higher education scholarship in learning and teaching (SOTL) through action research

    Marina Harvey;Sandra Jones

    (2021)
    20 Citations
  • Access to higher education in South Africa: expanding capabilities in and through an undergraduate photovoice project

    Carmen Martinez-Vargas;Melanie Walker;Faith Mkwananzi

    (2020)
    14 Citations
  • Optimising a Complex Stroke Caregiver Support Programme in Practice: A Participatory Action Research Study.

    Theresia Krieger;Miriam Floren;Frans Feron;Elisabeth Dorant

    (2021)
    10 Citations
  • Using collaborative action research to achieve school-led change within a centralised education system: perspectives from the inside

    Elena Constantinou;Mel Ainscow

    (2020)
    10 Citations
  • Are you afraid of press and social media? Ethics in photovoice in participatory health research

    Barbara C. Groot;Janine Schrijver;Tineke A. Abma

    (2021)
    10 Citations

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