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International Game Theory Review
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International Game Theory Review

0219-1989

Published by: World Scientific

https://www.worldscientific.com/worldscinet/igtr

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Computer Science 1102 4 5 2

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 15
Documents by Best Scientists*: 17
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 27
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.218
Impact Factor: 0.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at International Game Theory Review?

International Game Theory Review aims to foster the development of research in Mathematical economics, Microeconomics, Nash equilibrium, Mathematical optimization and Game theory. Repeated game, Stochastic game, Best response, Sequential game and Core (game theory) are some of the facets of Mathematical economics tackled in the journal. The journal features Repeated game research that overlaps with concepts in Non-cooperative game.

Combinatorial game theory is a primary topic of Sequential game research in it. Core (game theory) research discussed connects with the study of Bondareva–Shapley theorem. Most of the Microeconomics studies addressed also intersect with Industrial organization.

The concepts on Nash equilibrium presented in the journal can also apply to other research fields, including Correlated equilibrium and Equilibrium selection. Symmetric equilibrium is a major topic of Equilibrium selection research presented in it.

  • Mathematical economics (49.79%)
  • Microeconomics (23.80%)
  • Nash equilibrium (15.46%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • A GENERIC APPROACH TO COALITION FORMATION (242 citations)
  • The Algebra of Assortative Encounters and the Evolution of Cooperation (125 citations)
  • RATIONAL DYNAMICS AND EPISTEMIC LOGIC IN GAMES (101 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at International Game Theory Review:

The journal articles primarily focus on research topics in Mathematical economics, Microeconomics, Mathematical optimization, Game theory and Repeated game. Fish stock and Ex-ante are some topics wherein Microeconomics research discussed in the most cited articles has an impact. Aside from investigating topics in Bellman equation and Nash equilibrium under Mathematical optimization, the journal publications also explore concepts in Current (fluid).

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

  • Law
  • Mathematical analysis
  • Microeconomics

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

International Game Theory Review covers a variety of subjects, including Microeconomics, Mathematical economics, Game theory, Nash equilibrium and State (functional analysis). Many of the research works in Microeconomics, specifically Incentive and Investment timing, closely connected to disciplines like Corporate environmentalism and State owned. The studies in Mathematical economics featured incorporate elements of Product design and Product choice.

Issues in Game theory were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Common value auction, Advertising, Ideology and Political economy. International Game Theory Review focuses on Nash equilibrium but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Ladder graph, Overlapping generations model, Macroeconomics and Differential game. While International Game Theory Review focused on State (functional analysis), it was also able to explore topics like Variation (game tree), Pareto principle, Time consistency and Action (philosophy).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Governments Playing Games and Combating the Dynamics of a Terrorist Organization (3 citations)
  • A Dynamic Multi-Objective Duopoly Game with Environmentally Concerned Firms (2 citations)
  • The Folk Rule for Minimum Cost Spanning Tree Problems with Multiple Sources (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 International Game Theory Review (based on the number of publications) are:

  • David W. K. Yeung (15 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Ferenc Szidarovszky (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Vito Fragnelli (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Leon A. Petrosyan (9 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Kjell Hausken (9 papers) published 2 papers 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 International Game Theory Review (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Saint Petersburg State University (33 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Tilburg University (32 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Russian Academy of Sciences (19 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Arizona (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Indian Statistical Institute (13 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, 10.26% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 8.57% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.57% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 8.57% of all publications and 74.29% 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 Game Theory

As a field of study, game theory offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly for those who have a strong interest in mathematical economics, microeconomics, and mathematical optimization. One such career path that utilizes game theoretic principles is teaching, especially in elementary and secondary education settings where the foundation of these scientific principles can be introduced to learners at a young age. For instance, those who are interested in imparting this knowledge in the state of North Carolina can learn about the necessary academic requirements and necessary licensure processes through our article on how to become an elementary school teacher in North Carolina.

Moreover, career opportunities in game theory are not limited to teaching. Professionals who study game theory commonly find roles in various industries like economics, computer science, business strategy, political science, and psychology. Corporations, in particular, also hire game theorists to help design and implement business strategies that leverage their knowledge of mathematical optimization, Nash equilibrium, and microeconomics. This can lead to high-level roles in corporate strategy, business development, and market research.

Regardless of the career path chosen within the realm of game theory, professionals in the field have the potential to create substantial contributions to the many research topics discussed in International Game Theory Review. With the game theory's ongoing advancement, the field genuinely offers a myriad of career possibilities for interested individuals.

Top Publications

  • An EPQ Model for Deteriorating Items With Imperfect Production, Two Types of Inspection Errors and Rework Under Complete Backordering

    Chayanika Rout;Debjani Chakraborty;Adrijit Goswami

    (2020)
    11 Citations
  • A Dilemma in the Communication of a UAV with its Controller

    Andrey Garnaev;Wade Trappe;Athina P. Petropulu

    (2020)
    3 Citations
  • A Bandwidth Scanning Game with a Sophisticated Adversary

    (2023)
    0 Citations
  • Effects of Imprecise Cognitive Biases and Free-Riding on the Pricing Decisions of Dual-Channel Supply Chain Members

    (2024)
    0 Citations
  • H∞ Constrained Pareto Suboptimal Strategy for Stochastic LPV Time-Delay Systems

    Hiroaki Mukaidani;Hua Xu;Weihua Zhuang

    (2021)
    0 Citations

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