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International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling
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International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling

0165-0653

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/10447

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 1084 8 13 5

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 9
Documents by Best Scientists*: 14
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 37
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.51
Impact Factor: 1.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at International Journal for The Advancement of Counselling?

The topics of Industrial and organizational psychology, Social psychology, Pedagogy, Medical education and Clinical psychology are the focal point of discussions in International Journal for The Advancement of Counselling. The journal facilitates discussions on Industrial and organizational psychology that incorporate concepts from other fields like Applied psychology, Developmental psychology, Psychotherapist, Mental health and Counselor education. International Journal for The Advancement of Counselling connects the study in Social psychology with the closely related area of Context (language use).

The journal focused on Pedagogy research but expanded to cover Public relations. The research on Medical education discussed in it draws on the closely related field of Nursing.

  • Industrial and organizational psychology (95.14%)
  • Social psychology (21.66%)
  • Pedagogy (18.37%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • A study of international students' perspectives on cross-cultural adaptation (177 citations)
  • An examination of the psychological needs of the international students: Implications for counselling and psythotherapy (142 citations)
  • The Systems Theory Framework of Career Development and Counseling: Connecting Theory and Practice (139 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at International Journal for The Advancement of Counselling:

The published articles focus on Industrial and organizational psychology, Social psychology, Pedagogy, Clinical psychology and Mental health. Medical education, Developmental psychology, Psychotherapist, Cross-cultural and Qualitative research are some topics wherein Industrial and organizational psychology research discussed in the journal articles has an impact. Issues in Social psychology were discussed in the most cited publications, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Coping (psychology), Acculturation, Refugee and Stress management.

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

  • Law
  • Social psychology
  • Education

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal focuses largely on the fields of Industrial and organizational psychology, Medical education, Clinical psychology, Qualitative research and Social psychology. Issues in Industrial and organizational psychology were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Burnout, Racism, Mental health, Counselor education and Feeling. The research on Medical education tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Content analysis and Competence (human resources).

While Clinical psychology is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Psychological intervention, Self-concept, Institution, Sex trafficking and Addiction. Topics in Qualitative research were tackled in line with various other fields like Narrative inquiry, Prison, Recidivism and Transformational leadership. International Journal for The Advancement of Counselling explores issues in Social psychology which can be linked to other research areas like Sexual violence, Western culture, Feminist theory, Grounded theory and Coping (psychology).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • When Does Self-Criticism Lead to Depression in Collectivistic Context (5 citations)
  • Adult Attachment, Personality Factors, Social Support, and Acculturative Stress of International Students (2 citations)
  • Measuring School Climate: A Systematic Review of Initial Development and Validation Studies (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 Journal for The Advancement of Counselling (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Lothar R. Martin (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Nathan Deen (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Lorraine Wilgosh (13 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Kok-Mun Ng (13 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Akihiko Masuda (10 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 International Journal for The Advancement of Counselling (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Alberta (60 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of British Columbia (33 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Calgary (26 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Syracuse University (18 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Tel Aviv University (17 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, 2.56% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 0.00% 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 21.05% of all publications and 68.42% 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 Clinical Psychology

If a career in clinical psychology interests you, the great news is that there are numerous opportunities in this field. Not only can you engage in research like what is done in the International Journal for The Advancement of Counselling, but you can also help individuals directly. Clinical psychology helps in diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental health disorders. Graduates in this field can work with a diverse range of patients, from children to adults, and help them cope with a variety of issues.

Popular career paths in this field include private counselling practices, hospitals, schools, and government agencies. In some cases, your work might even involve the field of criminal justice. One such career path is becoming a criminal psychologist. In this role, you would study the behaviours, thoughts, reactions, and motives of criminals. This could include evaluating criminals to be used in courts, helping the police in profiling criminals, and helping in rehabilitation facilities to change criminal behaviours.

But what about the potential income? Those practicing in the field of clinical psychology in Massachusetts, for instance, can look at the criminal psychology salary in Massachusetts to gauge the earning potential in this profession. However, it is important to note that salary can be influenced by multiple factors such as level of education, years of experience, location, and the specific field of clinical psychology one chooses to focus on.

To summarize, a career in clinical psychology can be rewarding not only in terms of potential earnings but also with respect to its positive impact on community health. The field offers numerous opportunities to grow and make meaningful contributions to society while also providing you with fierce job satisfaction, knowing that every day, your work improves the lives of your patients.

Top Publications

  • Factors Influencing Life Satisfaction of International Students in Mainland China.

    Qinxu Jiang;Qinxu Jiang;Mantak Yuen;Hugo Horta

    (2020)
    58 Citations
  • A Phenomenological Study of East Asian International Students’ Experience of Counseling

    Huabing Liu;Y. Joel Wong;Nancy Goodrich Mitts;P. F. Jonah Li

    (2020)
    24 Citations
  • “Because Here, White is Right”: Mental Health Experiences of International Graduate Students of Color from a Critical Race Perspective

    S Anandavalli;S Anandavalli;L. DiAnne Borders;Lori E. Kniffin;Lori E. Kniffin

    (2021)
    12 Citations
  • Racial Justice Activist Burnout of Women of Color in the United States: Practical Tools for Counselor Intervention.

    Rudney Danquah;Cristal Lopez;Laurel Wade;Linda G. Castillo

    (2021)
    11 Citations
  • ‘I am Still Able to Contribute to Someone Less Fortunate’: A Phenomenological Analysis of Young Adults’ Process of Personal Healing from Major Depression

    Siaw Leng Chan;Poh Li Lau;Y. Joel Wong

    (2020)
    6 Citations
  • Mental Health Help-Seeking Experience and Attitudes in Asian American, Multiracial American, and White American Emerging Adults

    (2022)
    5 Citations
  • The Roles of Self-Concealment and Perceived Racial and Ethnic Discrimination in General Psychological Distress among Racial and Ethnic Minority College Students in the United States

    Akihiko Masuda;G. E. Kawika Allen;Charles Liu;Erin C. Tully

    (2021)
    5 Citations
  • Identity Resilience, Relationships, and Life Satisfaction: Data from Two Cross-sectional Survey Studies in the United Kingdom

    (2024)
    2 Citations
  • The Role of the Internalized Model Minority Myth on Mental Health-Related Attitudes Within a Hawaii-Based Sample of Asian American College Students

    (2024)
    1 Citations
  • The Influence of Professional Identity on Partnerships Between Private School Counsellors and Parents in the Philippines

    (2024)
    1 Citations

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