Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Top Research Topics at Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal?

The journal is mainly concerned with subjects like Public relations, Social psychology, Gender studies, Originality and Context (language use). While it focused on Public relations, it was also able to explore topics like Diversity (politics), Higher education and Management, Diversity (business). The journal focuses on Diversity (politics) but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Social science and Inclusion (education).

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal connects the study in Social science with the closely related area of Diversity management. It explores issues in Social psychology which can be linked to other research areas like Qualitative research, Perception and Race (biology). While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Gender studies, it also covered topics in Identity (social science), Ethnic group and Narrative.

The Originality study featured falls within the larger field of Value (ethics).

• Public relations (22.67%)
• Social psychology (22.07%)
• Gender studies (21.02%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Gendered organizations and intersectionality: problems and possibilities (275 citations)
• United Arab Emirates female entrepreneurs: motivations and frustrations (125 citations)
• Gender differences in entrepreneurship: Equality, diversity and inclusion in times of global crisis (113 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal:

Social psychology, Public relations, Gender studies, Diversity (business) and Social science are the main subjects of interest in the published articles. The works on Social psychology tackled in the journal publications bring together disciplines like Psychological intervention and Race (biology). The journal articles facilitate discussions on Public relations that incorporate concepts from other fields like Context (language use), Management, Exploratory research and Equality and diversity.

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

• Law
• Social science
• Social psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal focuses on Gender studies, Inclusion (education), Social psychology, Public relations and Harassment. The concepts on Gender studies presented in the journal can also apply to other research fields, including Diversity (politics), Disadvantaged and Ethnic group. Inclusion (education) research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Afghan refugees, Social exclusion and Feminism.

Topics in Social psychology explored in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Qualitative research and Ultra orthodox. While Public relations is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Context (language use), Originality, Discourse analysis, Gender equality and Indigenous culture. The research on Harassment tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Human resources, Promotion (rank), Power (social and political) and Misconduct.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• The hashtag heard round the world: how #MeToo did what laws did not (3 citations)
• Promoting respect as a solution to workplace harassment (3 citations)
• Education online in lockdown: limits and possibilities. The vision of families in Spain (2 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 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal (based on the number of publications) are:

• Albert J. Mills (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Eddy S. Ng (7 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• Myrtle P. Bell (7 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Oscar Holmes (6 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Jawad Syed (6 papers) published 1 paper 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal (based on the number of publications) are:

• Radboud University Nijmegen (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
• University of Gothenburg (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Auckland University of Technology (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Vienna University of Economics and Business (6 papers) absent at the last edition,
• University of Kent (6 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, 96.97% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 50.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 0.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 50.00% of all publications and 0.00% 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.

Application of Findings in Professional Fields

One important aspect not covered in this article is the practical application of these studies in the professional field, particularly in counselling. Studies in social psychology, gender studies, and diversity management, all subjects of interest in the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: An International Journal, have great implications for licensed professional counselors (LPCs). For instance, understanding diversity and race can enable a counselor to address cultural differences and biases in their practice. More specifically, let's consider the role of a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) such as an LPC license in Virginia. Knowledge in these subjects can offer insights into how societal issues impact a client's mental health. Understanding diversity and inclusion can help these professionals create a safe and inclusive environment for their clients. Furthermore, comprehension of social psychology can enhance their intervention strategies, resulting in better outcomes in therapy. In conclusion, research conducted in these areas of social science can be of great benefit and value to the professional fields, especially in counselling. Therefore, it's not only important to publish these research articles but also equally important to understand and apply the findings in the professional world for better holistic care.