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Empirical Studies of the Arts
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Empirical Studies of the Arts

0276-2374

Published by: SAGE

https://journals.sagepub.com/home/art

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 862 32 38 7

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 37
Documents by Best Scientists*: 42
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 23
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.6
Impact Factor: 1.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Empirical Studies of The Arts?

Empirical Studies of The Arts primarily focuses on research topics in Social psychology, Aesthetics, Cognitive psychology, Visual arts and Perception. Set (psychology) is a major topic of Social psychology research. In addition to Aesthetics research, it aims to explore topics under Context (language use), Empirical research and The arts.

Creativity, Communication, Cognition and Preference are some topics wherein Cognitive psychology research discussed in Empirical Studies of The Arts have an impact. The Visual arts research dealing mostly with Painting is the focus of Empirical Studies of The Arts.

  • Social psychology (26.03%)
  • Aesthetics (25.66%)
  • Cognitive psychology (19.85%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Sure, I'm Creative—But Not in Mathematics!: Self-Reported Creativity in Diverse Domains (145 citations)
  • DO PEOPLE PREFER CURVED OBJECTS? ANGULARITY, EXPERTISE, AND AESTHETIC PREFERENCE (140 citations)
  • Cognitive Appraisals and Interest in Visual Art: Exploring an Appraisal Theory of Aesthetic Emotions (136 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Empirical Studies of The Arts:

The published papers primarily tackle Social psychology, Cognitive psychology, Aesthetics, Painting and Cognition. Issues in Social psychology were discussed in the published papers, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Style (sociolinguistics), Preference and Pleasure. The journal publications with studies in Cognitive psychology featured incorporate elements of Experimental aesthetics, Perception, Aesthetic emotions and Cognitive appraisal.

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

  • World War II
  • Linguistics
  • Cognition

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The objective of Empirical Studies of The Arts is to combine knowledge in the areas of Aesthetics, Beauty, Perception, Creativity and Cognitive psychology. Many of the research works in Aesthetics, specifically Sublime, closely connected to disciplines like Work (electrical). Empirical Studies of The Arts explores topics in Perception which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Saccadic masking, Eye movement and Visual arts.

Topics in Creativity were tackled in line with various other fields like Attribution, Mathematics education, Meaningful learning, Cognitive science and Emotional intelligence. While Cognitive psychology is the focus of Empirical Studies of The Arts, it also provided insights into the studies of Adaptation (eye), Uniqueness, Correlation and German. The Personality study featured falls within the larger field of Social psychology.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • How to Measure Intangible Cultural Heritage Value? The Case of Flamenco in Spain: (4 citations)
  • Emotions, Creativity, and the Arts: Evaluating a Course for Children: (4 citations)
  • A Study of Objects With Smooth or Sharp Features Created as Line Drawings by Individuals Trained in Design (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 Empirical Studies of The Arts (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Gerald C. Cupchik (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Dean Keith Simonton (13 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Paul J. Silvia (13 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Paul J. Locher (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Aaron Kozbelt (9 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 Empirical Studies of The Arts (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Toronto (19 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • City University of New York (15 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of California, Davis (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of North Carolina at Greensboro (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Montclair State University (10 papers) absent at the last 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, 4.55% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 14.29% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 4.76% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 28.57% of all publications and 52.38% 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.

School Psychologist in California: An Emerging Research Area

School psychology is a field rapidly attracting interest among researchers in California. School psychologists in California are gaining crucial attention due to their critical role in improving student's mental health, educational outcomes, and overall school dynamic. They apply principles of educational psychology, developmental psychology, clinical psychology, community psychology, and applied behavior analysis. Recent research is delving into how the work of school psychologists in California can impact not just individual students but the entire school environment. To become a school psychologist in California, you need a specific educational background and licensure. A bachelor's degree is a must, typically in psychology or a related field. This should be followed by a specialist-level degree or a doctoral degree in school psychology. To practice, you also need to acquire certification or licensure from the state. To know more about the details, you can explore the school psychologist education requirements in California. Emerging research topics in the field encompass a variety of areas such as the efficacy of different intervention strategies, cultural competence in schools, the significance of school climate, and the role of behavioral analysis in schools. These studies highlight the expansive scope of the profession, reflecting the state's diverse student population and needs. The implications of these findings for policy and practice in the broad education system provide an exciting direction for future research. The research is likely to further illuminate the essential role of school psychologists in promoting student success and wellness within the education system. This is highlighting California as a leading state for innovation and research in the field of school psychology.

Top Publications

  • Emotions, Creativity, and the Arts: Evaluating a Course for Children:

    Jessica D. Hoffmann;Zorana Ivcevic;Nadine Maliakkal

    (2021)
    31 Citations
  • Why Do People Visit Art Museums? Examining Visitor Motivations and Visit Outcomes:

    Katherine N. Cotter;Anna Fekete;Paul J. Silvia

    (2021)
    24 Citations
  • A Study of Objects With Smooth or Sharp Features Created as Line Drawings by Individuals Trained in Design

    Marco Bertamini;Marco Bertamini;Michele Sinico

    (2021)
    13 Citations
  • Intelligence and Music: Lower Intelligent Quotient Is Associated With Higher Use of Music for Experiencing Strong Sensations:

    Leonardo Bonetti;Elvira Brattico;Peter Vuust;Marina Kliuchko

    (2021)
    12 Citations
  • The Relations of Empathy and Gender to Aesthetic Response and Aesthetic Inference of Visual Artworks

    (2022)
    10 Citations
  • Relations Between Balance, Prototypicality, and Aesthetic Appreciation for Japanese Calligraphy:

    Martin G. Fillinger;Ronald Hübner

    (2020)
    10 Citations
  • The Aesthetic Emotion Lexicon: A Literature Review of Emotion Words Used by Researchers to Describe Aesthetic Experiences

    (2023)
    8 Citations
  • Make It Special! Negative Correlations Between the Need for Uniqueness and Visual Aesthetic Sensitivity:

    Barbara E. Marschallek;Selina M. Weiler;Mona Jörg;Thomas Jacobsen

    (2021)
    6 Citations
  • Aesthetics of Graffiti: Comparison to Text-Based and Pictorial Artforms:

    Rebecca Chamberlain;Caitlin Mullin;Daniel Berio;Frederic Fol Leymarie

    (2022)
    6 Citations
  • Artists Excel on Image Activation But Not Image Manipulation Tasks

    Jennifer E. Drake;Seymour Simmons;Seth Rouser;Isabella Poloes

    (2021)
    5 Citations

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