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Innovative Higher Education
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Innovative Higher Education

0742-5627

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/10755

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 863 11 16 6

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 30
Documents by Best Scientists*: 38
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 58
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.906
Impact Factor: 2.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Innovative Higher Education?

The aim of the journal is to expand the discussion of research in Higher education, Pedagogy, Mathematics education, Medical education and Public relations. Issues in Higher education were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Curriculum, Professional development, Faculty development, Institution and Teaching method. The work on Curriculum presented in the journal focuses on Curriculum development in particular.

The studies in Pedagogy featured incorporate elements of Social psychology (sociology), Cross-cultural psychology and Scholarship. Academic achievement, Active learning, Cooperative learning and College instruction are Mathematics education topics of special interest in Innovative Higher Education. The study on Medical education presented in it intersects with the topics under Quality (business).

  • Higher education (95.13%)
  • Pedagogy (44.03%)
  • Mathematics education (22.35%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Validating Culturally Diverse Students: Toward a New Model of Learning and Student Development (638 citations)
  • Reflection in Higher Education: A Concept Analysis (342 citations)
  • What’s in a Name: Exposing Gender Bias in Student Ratings of Teaching (323 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Innovative Higher Education:

The most cited articles investigate studies in Higher education, Pedagogy, Mathematics education, Medical education and Public relations. While the most cited papers focused on Higher education, they were also able to explore topics like Context (language use), Curriculum, Faculty development, Teaching method and Academic achievement. The journal publications hold forums on Pedagogy that merge themes from other disciplines such as Institution, Engineering ethics and Socialization.

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

  • Law
  • Education
  • World War II

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Innovative Higher Education was organized to reinforce research efforts on Higher education, Medical education, Public relations, Mathematics education and Pedagogy. The work on Higher education tackled in it brings together disciplines like Context (language use), Perception, Professional development, Faculty development and Scholarship. In Innovative Higher Education, Coaching, Academic achievement and Qualitative property are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Medical education research.

The studies on Public relations discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Equity (finance), General partnership, Strategic planning, Action research and Focus group. The journal explores Mathematics education concepts, specifically Student learning but expands to research in Class (computer programming), Connection (mathematics) and sort. While Innovative Higher Education focused on Pedagogy, it was also able to explore topics like Institution, Racism, Black culture and Historically black colleges and universities.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Investigating the Effects of Academic Coaching on College Students’ Metacognition (3 citations)
  • "The Ones that Care Make all the Difference": Perspectives on Student-Faculty Relationships. (3 citations)
  • Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Among Undergraduate Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic and their Use of Mental Health Services (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 Innovative Higher Education (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Libby V. Morris (71 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ronald D. Simpson (42 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Shouping Hu (10 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Robert L. Williams (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Margaret E. Holt (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 Innovative Higher Education (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Georgia (96 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Michigan State University (24 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Minnesota (18 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Alabama (16 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Florida State University (15 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as 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, 0.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 19.64% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 14.29% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 17.86% of all publications and 48.21% 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 Pathways in Higher Education

Are you passionate about higher education and considering a career in this field? There are numerous career pathways available, from research and teaching to academic administration and support roles. Qualifications and training will often vary according to the post, but a master's or doctoral degree is usually needed for most professional roles in academia.

For instance, if you are interested in becoming a licensed counselor in higher education, the requirements can vary by state. In Texas, you need to hold a master's degree or a higher degree in counseling, complete a supervised practice, and pass a state-issued exam. For more detailed information on getting a counseling license in Texas, refer to this guide.

Beyond the classroom, there are lots of other exciting career opportunities in academia to explore like becoming a higher education consultant, policy analyst, or academic librarian. Just remember, working in higher education isn't a one-size-fits-all career, and personal passion and commitment are equally as important as qualifications.

Top Publications

  • Senior Leadership Teams in Higher Education: What We Know and What We Need to Know

    Adrianna Kezar;Jude Paul Matias Dizon;Daniel Scott

    (2020)
    20 Citations
  • The Use of Google Scholar for Tenure and Promotion Decisions

    (2022)
    16 Citations
  • Analyzing the Short-Term Impact of a Brief Web-Based Intervention on First-Year Students’ Sense of Belonging at an HBCU: A Quasi-Experimental Study

    Terrell L. Strayhorn

    (2021)
    11 Citations
  • The Terrapin Time Initiative: A Workshop to Enhance Alignment between Faculty Work Priorities and Time-Use

    Dawn Culpepper;Sarah Kilmer;Kerry Ann O’Meara;Joya Misra

    (2020)
    8 Citations
  • Public-private Partnership: How and Why Six Community Colleges Loved and Left a For-profit Partner

    Negar Farakish;Shanna Smith Jaggars;Maggie P. Fay

    (2020)
    7 Citations
  • Course Coordinator Orientations Toward their Work and Opportunities for Professional Development

    Antonio Estevan Martinez;Jessica Gehrtz;Chris Rasmussen;Talia LaTona-Tequida

    (2021)
    6 Citations
  • Social Networks and Instructional Reform in STEM: The Teaching-Research Nexus

    (2023)
    6 Citations
  • The Value of Articles Published in Journals Focused on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: A Use of Citations and Altmetrics as Indicators of Value

    (2023)
    4 Citations
  • Toward the Development of a Two-Way Loop of a Scholarship of Practice for Independent College and University Presidents

    (2022)
    3 Citations
  • Improving Access and Inclusion for VITAL Faculty in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Through Sustained Professional Development Programs

    (2023)
    3 Citations

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