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Health Behavior and Policy Review
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Health Behavior and Policy Review

2326-4403

Published by: Paris Scholar Publishing

https://parisscholarpublishing.org/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 823 16 22 6

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 50
Documents by Best Scientists*: 46
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 10
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.26
Impact Factor: 0.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Health behavior and policy review?

Health behavior and policy review is mainly concerned with subjects like Environmental health, Medical education, Gerontology, Developmental psychology and Family medicine. The journal facilitates the exploration of Environmental health in relation to the field of Consumption (economics). The research topics discussed in Health behavior and policy review include Medical education as well as School based.

  • Environmental health (12.73%)
  • Medical education (12.21%)
  • Gerontology (8.31%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Optimism and Cardiovascular Health: Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) (41 citations)
  • Weight-related disparities for transgender college students. (34 citations)
  • Sleep Disturbances and Common Mental Disorders in College Students. (29 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Health behavior and policy review:

The journal articles facilitate discussions on Developmental psychology, Psychiatry, Gerontology, Overweight and Public health. The studies on Developmental psychology discussed at the published papers can also contribute to research in the domains of Pedagogy and Obesity. While the journal publications focused on Gerontology, they were also able to explore topics like Optimism, Well-being, Cardiovascular health, Quartile and Multinomial logistic regression.

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

  • Law
  • Internal medicine
  • Statistics

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The primary areas of discussion in Health behavior and policy review are Medical education, School based, Environmental health, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Clinical psychology. The journal features works in Medical education, more specifically Training (civil), and explores their relation to disciplines like Group based. Topics in Environmental health explored in it were investigated in conjunction with research in Recreation, Nutritional status and State (polity).

It covers research in Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), particularly Pandemic and Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and how they are related with concepts in MERCURY EXPOSURE, 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak and Air monitoring. The journal explores topics in Pandemic which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Publishing, Snowball sampling, Screen time and Activities of daily living. The studies on Clinical psychology discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Psychosocial and Food addiction.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Zoom (Virtual) happy hours and drinking during covid-19 in the us: An exploratory qualitative study (3 citations)
  • An evidence base for school health policy during the covid-19 pandemic (2 citations)
  • Time to Scale-up Research Collaborations to Address the Global Impact of COVID-19 - A Commentary (1 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 Health behavior and policy review (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Robert J. McDermott (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Daphne C. Hernandez (6 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Melanie K. Bean (5 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Carla J. Berg (4 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Lorraine R. Reitzel (4 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.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Health behavior and policy review (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Johns Hopkins University (5 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Minnesota (5 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Southern Illinois University Carbondale (4 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Harvard University (4 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of South Carolina (4 papers) published 1 paper 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, 90.70% 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 25.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 25.00% 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.

Counseling Topics in Health Behavior and Policy Review

One area that could further enrich the breadth of 'Health Behavior and Policy Review' pertains to the subject of counseling and therapeutic intervention with a focus on Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs). LPCs play a pivotal role in promoting a healthier society by addressing individuals' behavioral and mental health issues. They find their niche in varied areas ranging from schools, hospitals, to private practices, thereby broadening the health sectors' discursive landscapes. Specifically, this can encompass the exploration of how LPCs contribute towards treating and managing various psychological disorders. Moreover, there can be research regarding the policies surrounding LPCs licensure, ethical guidelines, as well as their role within healthcare teams. Understandings from these studies can provide integral insights to stakeholders, including policy-makers, higher education institutions, healthcare organizations, and prospective LPCs themselves. For more on the specific qualifications and licensing requirements for these professionals, such as earning a Master's degree in counseling and fulfilling supervised practice hours, one can refer to our comprehensive guide on LPC requirements in New Jersey. This can serve as a practical resource for aspiring LPCs and anyone interested in the educational pathways and credentials necessary to enter this crucial health field. As Health Behavior and Policy Review continues to encourage publishing from a diverse range of health-related disciplines, incorporating the field of counseling can add substantial value to the journal's breadth of coverage, further helping it target a wider readership.

Top Publications

  • COVID-19 and People Who Use Drugs - A Commentary

    Suzan M Walters;David W Seal;Thomas J Stopka;Megan E Murphy

    (2020)
    39 Citations
  • Children's Physical Activity and Screen Time during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Exploration of Parent Perceptions

    Amy Eyler;Laurel Schmidt;Alan Beck;Amanda Gilbert

    (2021)
    24 Citations
  • Laws and Policies Related to the Health of US Immigrants: A Policy Scan.

    Scott D Rhodes;Lilli Mann-Jackson;Eunyoung Y Song;Mark Wolfson

    (2020)
    16 Citations
  • Measuring Support for Requiring Reduced Nicotine Cigarettes: Issues with Questions, Answers, and Respondents

    (2020)
    9 Citations
  • Salad Bars and Fruit and Vegetable Intake in Title I Elementary Schools.

    Melanie K Bean;Alexandra Sova;Laura M Thornton;Hollie A Raynor

    (2020)
    9 Citations
  • Impact of COVID-19 on Persons in Correctional Facilities – A Commentary

    (2020)
    6 Citations
  • Engaging Youth in Substance Misuse Prevention within State Prevention Systems: Provider Perspectives.

    (2022)
    4 Citations
  • A Pilot Study of a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program in Elementary Schools: Be a Champion!

    Justin B Moore;R Glenn Weaver;Beverly J Levine;Camelia R Singletary

    (2021)
    4 Citations
  • Smoking Intervention Practices in Texas Healthcare Centers with Sexual and Gender Minority Patients.

    (2022)
    4 Citations
  • Perceptions and Barriers to Physical Activity in Childhood and Adulthood Among Latinas

    Rosenda Murillo;Mariana Vazquez;Isabel Leal;Daphne Hernandez

    (2021)
    4 Citations

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