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Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences
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Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences

0739-9863

Published by: SAGE

https://journals.sagepub.com/home/hjb

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 1120 15 12 4

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 21
Documents by Best Scientists*: 17
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 4
SCIMAGO H-index: 74
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.439
Impact Factor: 0.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences?

Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences aims to foster the development of research in Ethnic group, Social psychology, Suicide prevention, Clinical psychology and Acculturation. Some problems in Ethnic group that were presented in Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences overlapped with concepts under Socioeconomic status, Gender studies, Educational attainment and Self-esteem. The journal focuses on Social psychology but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Developmental psychology, Academic achievement, Mexican americans and Cultural diversity.

The journal explores topics in Suicide prevention which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Injury prevention and Human factors and ergonomics. Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences served as a forum through which researchers explored works on Injury prevention in conjunction with disciplines such as Substance abuse and Environmental health. In addition to Clinical psychology research, Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences aims to explore topics under Mental health, Anxiety, Depression (differential diagnoses) and Test validity.

The journal tackles topics on Acculturation, which can potentially contribute to the wider field of Immigration. While work presented in it provided substantial information on Immigration, it also covered topics in Criminology and Demographic economics. Most of the Gerontology studies addressed also intersect with Demography.

  • Ethnic group (27.22%)
  • Social psychology (26.19%)
  • Suicide prevention (21.51%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Development of a Short Acculturation Scale for Hispanics (1835 citations)
  • Acculturation Rating Scale for Mexican Americans-II: A Revision of the Original ARSMA Scale (1517 citations)
  • Hispanic Familism and Acculturation: What Changes and What Doesn't? (1280 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences:

The journal publications aim to foster the development of research in Acculturation, Social psychology, Ethnic group, Suicide prevention and Clinical psychology. The Acculturation research presented in the journal articles focuses mostly on Rating scale and, on occasion, topics in Test validity. Injury prevention and Human factors and ergonomics are some topics wherein Suicide prevention research discussed in the journal papers has an impact.

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

  • Law
  • Social psychology
  • Social science

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal primarily tackles Immigration, Acculturation, Ethnic group, Developmental psychology and Social psychology. Some problems in Immigration that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Punitive damages, Gender studies, Criminology and Demographic economics. Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences investigates Acculturation research which frequently intersects with Clinical psychology.

Ethnic group research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Latino hispanic, Personal experience and Identification (biology). It focused on Developmental psychology research but expanded to cover Screen time. Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences facilitates discussions in Positive psychology and Happiness as part of the larger field of Social psychology, however, it also tackles fields such as Trait.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The Effect of Child Gender, Parent School Involvement, and Parent Language Use on School Functioning Among Trauma-Exposed Latinx Youth: (0 citations)
  • Optimism and the American Dream: Latino Perspectives on Opportunities and Challenges Toward Reaching Personal and Family Goals: (0 citations)
  • Maternal Perceptions of Physical Activity Spaces for Children in Texas Border colonias (0 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 Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Amado M. Padilla (34 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • José Szapocznik (13 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • D. Dwayne Simpson (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Alan Hunsaker (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Gerardo Marin (9 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 Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Stanford University (58 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of California, Los Angeles (58 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Texas at Austin (50 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Arizona State University (32 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of New Mexico (32 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, 0.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 15.79% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.53% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 15.79% of all publications and 57.89% 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 in Behavioral Sciences

Another crucial aspect to consider while discussing the Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences is the wide array of career opportunities it opens up for readers and contributors. This journal provides valuable insights into the diverse domains of behavioral sciences, which can guide individuals looking to pursue careers in related fields such as ethnic group research, social psychology, suicide prevention, and clinical psychology. It also serves as a great resource for school psychologists. For instance, those interested in becoming a school psychologist in Washington state can benefit significantly from understanding the nuances of Ethnic group, Social psychology, Suicide prevention, Clinical psychology and Acculturation, all of which are widely dissected in the journal. The comprehensive research and discussions provided by the journal aids in meeting the specific school psychologist education requirements in Washington and helps prepare for a successful career in this field. Similarly, the fields of Injury prevention, Human factors, and ergonomics, which are crucial aspects related to the domain of Suicide prevention, are often covered in the journal and can guide the career paths of many aspiring professionals. The journal attracts top talent from around the world, offering networking opportunities that expand career prospects and avenues across multiple disciplines. Therefore, The Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences not only contributes to the academic growth of its readers but also plays a pivotal role in shaping their careers and professional growth. A deep engagement with this journal can be seen as a stepping stone towards a flourishing career in numerous disciplines within behavioral sciences.

Top Publications

  • Technology for Educational Purposes Among Low-Income Latino Children Living in a Mobile Park in Silicon Valley: A Case Study Before and During COVID-19

    Claire Ji Hee Kim;Amado M. Padilla

    (2020)
    38 Citations
  • Impact of COVID-19 on Latinos: A Social Determinants of Health Model and Scoping Review of the Literature

    Velia Nelly Salgado de Snyder;Marisol McDaniel;Amado M. Padilla;Deborah Parra-Medina

    (2021)
    24 Citations
  • Who Are the Spanish Speakers? An Examination of Their Linguistic, Cultural, and Societal Commonalities and Differences:

    Alfredo Ardila

    (2020)
    22 Citations
  • Longitudinal Changes Among Latino/a Immigrant Parental Acculturation and Extra-Familial Immigration-Related Stress:

    Michael R. Whitehead;Rubén Parra-Cardona;Richard Wampler;Ryan Bowles

    (2020)
    6 Citations
  • Self-esteem, Acculturative Stress, and Marijuana Use Among Hispanic College Students:

    R. Andrew Yockey;Jennifer L. Brown;Andrew K. Littlefield;Amelia E. Talley

    (2020)
    2 Citations
  • Exploring Risks Associated With Bullying Perpetration Among Hispanic/Latino Adolescents: Are They Similar for Foreign-Born and U.S.-Born?

    (2021)
    2 Citations
  • The Enhancing and Buffering Role of Ethnic Socialization on the Links Between Discrimination and Prosocial Behaviors Among U.S. Latinx Young Adults

    (2022)
    1 Citations
  • Editorial

    (2021)
    0 Citations
  • Factor Structure and Measurement Invariance of the Cultural Attitudes Toward Healthcare and Mental Illness Questionnaire Among Latino Sexual Minority Men

    (2024)
    0 Citations
  • Disentangling Perceived Educational Support Sources and Types in Adolescence and Latinas’ Educational Attainment in Adulthood

    (2022)
    0 Citations

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