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Evolutionary Psychological Science
H-index 11

Evolutionary Psychological Science

2198-9885

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/40806

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 605 51 59 11

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 58
Documents by Best Scientists*: 72
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 23
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.641
Impact Factor: 1.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Evolutionary Psychological Science?

Evolutionary Psychological Science aims to foster the development of research in Social psychology, Developmental psychology, Mating, Life history theory and Perspective (graphical). The Social psychology works, particularly on Evolutionary psychology are tackled in the journal. Evolutionary Psychological Science facilitates discussions on Developmental psychology that incorporate concepts from other fields like Physical attractiveness and Personality, Psychopathy.

Life history theory studies covered in the journal falls within the purview of Life history.

  • Social psychology (43.81%)
  • Developmental psychology (31.11%)
  • Mating (10.16%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Gossip as an Intrasexual Competition Strategy: Sex Differences in Gossip Frequency, Content, and Attitudes (49 citations)
  • Do Bullies Have More Sex? The Role of Personality (47 citations)
  • Sex Differences in Mate Preferences: a Replication Study, 20 Years Later (36 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Evolutionary Psychological Science:

The published articles mainly tackle studies in Social psychology, Developmental psychology, Evolutionary psychology, Perspective (graphical) and Personality. The journal papers explore themes in Social psychology like Human physical appearance and link them with other fields of study like Parental investment. In addition to Developmental psychology research, the most cited publications aim to explore topics under Framing (social sciences), Immigration, Immune system and Reproductive success.

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

  • Social psychology
  • Developmental psychology
  • China

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal primarily focuses on research topics in Social psychology, Developmental psychology, Life history theory, Mating and Cognitive psychology. Discussions in Evolutionary Psychological Science are anchored in the subject of Social psychology and the similar topic of Association (psychology). Evolutionary Psychological Science facilitates the exploration of Developmental psychology in relation to the field of Perspective (graphical).

The studies on Life history theory discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Middle childhood, Casual and Set (psychology). The research on Mating tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Mate value, Dark triad, Psychopathy and Physiology. The journal explores topics in Cognitive psychology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Gait (human), Threat perception, Trait aggression and Presentation.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Life History Is a Major Source of Adaptive Individual and Species Differences: a Critical Commentary on Zietsch and Sidari (2020) (4 citations)
  • Human Life Histories as Dynamic Networks: Using Network Analysis to Conceptualize and Analyze Life History Data (4 citations)
  • Capturing Fluctuations in Pathogen Avoidance: the Situational Pathogen Avoidance Scale. (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 Evolutionary Psychological Science (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Todd K. Shackelford (15 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Menelaos Apostolou (14 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Mitch Brown (14 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Donald F. Sacco (9 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Catherine Salmon (9 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than 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 Evolutionary Psychological Science (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Southern Mississippi (15 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Nicosia (14 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • University of Rochester (14 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Oakland University (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Oklahoma State University–Stillwater (9 papers) published 2 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, 7.69% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 37.50% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 6.25% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 22.92% of all publications and 33.33% 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.

How to build a career in Evolutionary Psychological Science

While this article has explored the trends and academic contributions within the realm of Evolutionary Psychological Science, it is important for aspiring researchers and professionals to understand how they can build a successful career within this field. The path to achieving a successful career varies for different individuals and may be influenced by factors like educational background, professional experience, and innate abilities. One of the steps to building a strong career in Evolutionary Psychological Science is to acquire the right credentials. Educational credentials are key in this field, with most professionals holding degrees in psychology or closely related fields of study. Doctorate degrees are often necessary for those intending to conduct independent research or pursue academic careers. Specializing in specific areas within evolutionary psychology such as social psychology, developmental psychology, or life history theory, can offer additional advantages. In addition to obtaining formal education, gaining practical experience is also critical. Aspiring professionals can start by working as research assistants or interns in research institutes or universities. This not only provides a hands-on experience of the field but also opens up networking opportunities with established professionals and researchers. It is also essential for aspiring professionals in this field to stay updated with the latest research trends and findings. Joining professional bodies and subscribing to journals like the Evolutionary Psychological Science are great ways of staying informed about the latest scientific breakthroughs and research directions. Lastly, certification from recognized bodies can boost a professional's credibility and enhance career prospects. To know more about how you can become a certified practitioner, visit the link on how to become a board certified behavior analyst in Massachusetts. Building a successful career in Evolutionary Psychological Science requires a combination of the right educational background, practical experience, continuous learning, and recognition from professional bodies. With commitment and passion, aspiring professionals can make important contributions to this exciting field of study.

Top Publications

  • Levels of Well-Being Among Men Who Are Incel (Involuntarily Celibate)

    (2022)
    50 Citations
  • Life History Strategies and Problematic Use of Short-Form Video Applications

    Xinrui Wang;Shan Zhao;Meng Xuan Zhang;Feifei Chen

    (2021)
    32 Citations
  • Narcissism and Motives to Pursue Status Through the Use of Dominance-Based Strategies, Prestige-Based Strategies, and Leadership-Based Strategies

    Virgil Zeigler-Hill;Destaney Sauls;Victoriano Ochoa;Jessica Kopitz

    (2021)
    20 Citations
  • Social Taste Buds: Evidence of Evolved Same-Sex Friend Preferences from a Policy-Capturing Study

    Adar Eisenbruch;Adar Eisenbruch;James Roney

    (2020)
    14 Citations
  • Psychopathy and the Induction of Desire: Formulating and Testing an Evolutionary Hypothesis

    Kristopher J. Brazil;Adelle E. Forth

    (2020)
    14 Citations
  • Women’s preferences for sexual dimorphism in faces: Data from a sample of Arab women

    Sarah A. H. Alharbi;Iris J. Holzleitner;Anthony J. Lee;S. Adil Saribay

    (2020)
    13 Citations
  • Filthy Animals: Integrating the Behavioral Immune System and Disgust into a Model of Prophylactic Dehumanization.

    Alexander P. Landry;Elliott Ihm;Jonathan W. Schooler

    (2021)
    11 Citations
  • The Biogeography of Human Diversity in Cognitive Ability

    Aurelio José Figueredo;Steven C. Hertler;Mateo Peñaherrera-Aguirre

    (2021)
    11 Citations
  • Sex Differences in the Recognition of Children’s Emotional Expressions: A Test of the Fitness Threat Hypothesis

    Elizabeth Hampson;Paul Istasy;Sawayra Owais;Jessica A. Chow

    (2021)
    11 Citations
  • The Adapa Tablets and the Tuxtla Glyphs: Coevolution Between Human and Nonhuman Animals

    (2022)
    11 Citations

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