Health Sociology Review

Top Research Topics at Health Sociology Review?

The primary areas of discussion in Health Sociology Review are Project commissioning, Publishing, Social science, Health care and Gender studies. The research on Project commissioning featured in the journal combines topics in other fields like Nursing, Public health, Mental health, Qualitative research and Politics. Studies in Social science and Context (language use) are the key highlights in it.

The main emphasis of it is the research on Health care, emphasizing the topic of Health policy.

• Project commissioning (40.60%)
• Publishing (29.91%)
• Social science (25.50%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Exploring gender identity and community among three groups of transgender individuals in the United States: MTFs, FTMs, and genderqueers (121 citations)
• Theorising masculinities and men’s health: A brief history with a view to practice (117 citations)
• Introduction: taking stock of medical dominance (107 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Health Sociology Review:

The journal publications cover a variety of subjects, including Project commissioning, Publishing, Social science, Health care and Gender studies. The journal articles explore research in Project commissioning alongside concepts in Dominance (economics) and other areas of study in Autonomy and Consumerism. While the primary focus in the journal publications is Publishing, they also dissect topics surrounding Masculinity and Human sexuality as a whole.

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

• World War II
• Social science
• Health care

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Health Sociology Review tackles a plethora of topics, such as Health care, Transgender, Subject (philosophy), Posthuman and Nursing. Health care research presented in Health Sociology Review encompasses a variety of subjects, including Addiction, Health services and Negotiation. It addresses concerns in Transgender which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Poverty, Regional science, Distress and Embodied cognition.

The studies in Subject (philosophy) featured incorporate elements of Assemblage (composition), Stigma (botany), Psychiatry and Quality healthcare. In addition to Posthuman research, Health Sociology Review aims to explore topics under Older people, Welfare, Public health and Political economy. While Nursing is the focus of Health Sociology Review, it also provided insights into the studies of Healthcare settings, Gender diversity, Certainty and Anxiety.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Transgender health: on a world scale (5 citations)
• Expanding and improving trans affirming care in Australia: experiences with healthcare professionals among transgender young people and their parents. (5 citations)
• Basic care as exceptional care: addiction stigma and consumer accounts of quality healthcare in Australia (5 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 Health Sociology Review (based on the number of publications) are:

• Suzanne Fraser (8 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Kevin White (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Karen Willis (6 papers) absent at the last edition,
• John Coveney (6 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Piet Bracke (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 Health Sociology Review (based on the number of publications) are:

• University of Sydney (38 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
• La Trobe University (32 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
• University of New South Wales (26 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• University of Melbourne (25 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• Flinders University (19 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, 6.25% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 40.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 13.33% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.67% of all publications and 30.00% 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.

Transforming Research into Practice

One aspect that deserves notable attention is how the deep insights and comprehensive research completed are translated into applicable concepts and interventions that directly impact public health and society. Particularly, the numerous studies featured on addiction and mental health can provide invaluable insights for professionals in the field, such as substance abuse counselors. As we delve into the abundant research surrounding current public health issues like substance abuse, it's crucial to remember the importance of certified professionals in implementing research-backed protocols and interventions on the ground level. Acquiring a certification, such as the Substance abuse counselor certification California, can equip professionals to better apply these studies into practice. In the lenses of public health and social science, research advancements directly contribute to the understanding, treatment, and even prevention of these conditions on a greater scale. Combining the complexity of healthcare and the nuances of social intricacies, these studies serve as the foundation for improving the standing of public health, especially when put into practice by trained and certified professionals. It is through the intersectionality of literature, Science, and practical application that the maximum potential benefits of these important research topics are realized in our communities. As we continue to excavate profound insights from these fields of study, the importance of transforming these research advancements into tangible outcomes for the benefit of society cannot be overstated.