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Forum: A Journal of Applied Research in Contemporary Politics
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Forum: A Journal of Applied Research in Contemporary Politics

2194-6183

Published by: Walter de Gruyter

https://www.degruyter.com/journal/key/FOR/html

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Political Science 168 33 36 6

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 35
Documents by Best Scientists*: 40
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 26
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.468
Impact Factor: N/A

Overview

Top Research Topics at The Forum?

The Forum primarily focuses on research topics in Pedagogy, Public administration, Gynecology, Surgical oncology and Linguistics. The study on Pedagogy presented in it intersects with the topics under Mathematics education. The Public administration study featured in it draws connections with the study of Politics.

The study on Surgical oncology presented is investigated in conjunction with research in General surgery. The presentations discussing Linguistics offer insights in topics such as Comprehension approach, Language assessment and Language education. Second-language attrition and Language transfer are among the areas of Comprehension approach tackled.

  • Pedagogy (9.54%)
  • Public administration (7.98%)
  • Gynecology (7.80%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Using L1 in the L2 Classroom. (188 citations)
  • Beyond the Rhetoric of Student Voice: new departures or new constraints in the transformation of 21st century schooling? (171 citations)
  • Why Can't We All Just Get Along? The Reality of a Polarized America (140 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at The Forum:

The published papers aim to foster the development of research in Pedagogy, Language assessment, Linguistics, Comprehension approach and Language education. The published papers tackle studies in Mathematics education and the interrelated subject of Higher education to gain insights into Pedagogy. While Linguistics is the key highlight in the journal papers, thet also covered some subjects on Second language instruction and English second language and Reading (process).

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

  • World War II
  • Law
  • Linguistics

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The aim of The Forum is to expand the discussion of research in Gynecology, Surgical oncology, General surgery, Law and Politics. Charter and Constitution are all areas of Law tackled in The Forum. The Forum explores research in Charter and the adjacent study of Supreme court.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Management of Multiparty Toxic Tort Litigation: Case Law and Trends Affecting Case Management (8 citations)
  • Return to Work: Weg zurück ins Leben (2 citations)
  • Legislator Adoption of the Fake News Label: Ideological Differences in Republican Representative Use on Twitter (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.

The top authors publishing in The Forum (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Clyde Chitty (43 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Patrick Yarker (38 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • 友三郎 茂木 (24 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Colin Richards (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Derek Gillard (17 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 The Forum (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Diponegoro University (54 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (37 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Charité (28 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University Hospital Heidelberg (24 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Luxembourg (22 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, 57.72% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 35.58% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 5.77% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 10.58% of all publications and 48.08% 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 Opportunities and Research Application

Aside from expanding your knowledge, there are plenty of practical uses and career opportunities that stem from the research conducted at The Forum. For instance, the studies on Pedagogy and Linguistics can provide a solid academic foundation for individuals pursuing a career as school librarians. Understanding the process of teaching and education, as well as language education and assessment, can be integral in fostering an encouraging environment for students to grow and inspire a love for learning.

One such practical application can be found in Connecticut, where the role of a school librarian goes beyond the standard duties of library management. Here, enhancing students' learning experiences by integrating information literacy into the curriculum is an essential part of the job. Interested in pursuing this career? Learn more about how to become a school librarian by checking out this comprehensive guide on how to become a school librarian in Connecticut.

Beyond librarianship, the research topics regularly explored at The Forum can also be applicable in fields such as public administration, medical professions specialising in Gynecology or Oncology, or even in political landscapes. By staying informed and utilising the wealth of studies provided, you can broaden your professional horizons and find real-world applications for the topics delved into by The Forum.

Top Publications

  • When Rural and Urban Become “Us” versus “Them”: How a Growing Divide is Reshaping American Politics

    (2021)
    22 Citations
  • Spending Fast and Furious: Political Advertising in 2020

    Travis N. Ridout;Fowler, Erika Franklin, Franz, Michael M.

    (2021)
    20 Citations
  • What Do We Mean by Negative Partisanship?

    (2021)
    19 Citations
  • Religion and the 2020 Presidential Election: The Enduring Divide

    David E. Campbell;James R. G. Kirk;Geoffrey C. Layman

    (2021)
    17 Citations
  • You're Fired! Donald Trump and the 2020 Congressional Elections

    Jamie L. Carson;Spencer Hardin;Aaron A. Hitefield

    (2021)
    16 Citations
  • The Role of Anti-Establishment Orientations During the Trump Presidency

    Adam M. Enders;Joseph E. Uscinski

    (2021)
    16 Citations
  • One Obstacle among Many: The Filibuster and Majority Party Agendas

    (2021)
    6 Citations
  • Collective Narcissism and Perceptions of the (Il)legitimacy of the 2020 US Election

    (2022)
    6 Citations
  • Digital Advertising in the 2022 Midterms

    (2023)
    6 Citations
  • It’s Only You and Me and We Just Disagree: The Ideological Foundations of Affective Polarization

    Alan I. Abramowitz

    (2021)
    6 Citations

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