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International Journal of Forensic Mental Health
H-index 5

International Journal of Forensic Mental Health

1499-9013

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/ufmh20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 1011 38 46 5

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 51
Documents by Best Scientists*: 52
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 46
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.389
Impact Factor: 0.9

Overview

Top Research Topics at International Journal of Forensic Mental Health?

International Journal of Forensic Mental Health focuses largely on the fields of Psychiatry, Clinical psychology, Mental health, Risk assessment and Psychopathy. Topics in Psychiatry explored in it were investigated in conjunction with research in Injury prevention and Suicide prevention. The Suicide prevention study featured in it draws parallels with the field of Occupational safety and health.

International Journal of Forensic Mental Health investigates Occupational safety and health research which frequently intersects with Human factors and ergonomics. Clinical psychology research presented in International Journal of Forensic Mental Health encompasses a variety of subjects, including Substance abuse, Sample (statistics), Aggression and Personality. While work presented in it provided substantial information on Mental health, it also covered topics in Nursing, Psychological intervention, Criminal justice and Prison.

The concepts on Risk assessment presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Violence risk, Social psychology, Applied psychology, Predictive validity and Risk management. The journal holds forums on Psychopathy that merges themes from other disciplines such as Developmental psychology and Antisocial personality disorder, Psychopathy Checklist.

  • Psychiatry (49.36%)
  • Clinical psychology (38.57%)
  • Mental health (24.86%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Asperger's Syndrome in Forensic Settings (144 citations)
  • Aggressive and antisocial girls: Research update and challenges (143 citations)
  • Psychopathy, Empathy, and Perspective -Taking Ability in a Community Sample: Implications for the Successful Psychopathy Concept (137 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at International Journal of Forensic Mental Health:

The published papers primarily focus on research topics in Psychiatry, Clinical psychology, Risk assessment, Violence risk and Recidivism. The journal publications facilitate discussions on Psychiatry that incorporate concepts from other fields like Sample (statistics) and Psychopathy. The journal articles hold forums on Clinical psychology that merge themes from other disciplines such as Social psychology, Aggression, Association (psychology), Reliability (statistics) and Psychiatric hospital.

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

  • Law
  • Psychiatry
  • Mental illness

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal is mainly concerned with subjects like Mental health, Clinical psychology, Psychiatry, Sample (statistics) and Risk assessment. The Mental health works featured in the journal incorporate elements from Nursing, Quality of life (healthcare), Rehabilitation and Prison. It served as a forum through which researchers explored different topics like Clinical psychology and Full scale.

The overlapping concepts between Obesity and Physical health are the key highlights of Psychiatry study. Concepts in Malingering, as well as related topics in Mood, Predictive validity, Test of Memory Malingering and Credibility, are covered in the Sample (statistics) research presented in it. Some problems in Risk assessment that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Violence risk, Recidivism, Applied psychology, Personality and Psychopathic personality disorder.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • eHealth technology in forensic mental healthcare: Recommendations for achieving benefits and overcoming barriers (4 citations)
  • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Neurodevelopmental Disorders: An International Practice Survey of Forensic Mental Health Clinicians (2 citations)
  • The Development of a Prison Mental Health Unit in England: Understanding Realist Context(s) (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 of Forensic Mental Health (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Stephen D. Hart (17 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Tonia L. Nicholls (16 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Barry Rosenfeld (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Michael Daffern (12 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • James R. P. Ogloff (12 papers) published 3 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 Journal of Forensic Mental Health (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Simon Fraser University (50 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition,
  • University of British Columbia (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Fordham University (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Nottingham (19 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • John Jay College of Criminal Justice (18 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, 10.42% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 27.91% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 9.30% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 23.26% of all publications and 39.53% 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.

Transitioning from Forensic Mental Health Research to a Forensic Science Career

It is worth noting that exploring research topics and contributing to major discussions in the field of forensic mental health could act as a stepping stone for those interested in pursuing a related career. This could particularly apply to careers in forensic science, a field that intersects with mental health research in many ways, as they both require a deep understanding of psychology, risk assessment, and conflict resolution.

If you are inspired by the studies published in the International Journal of Forensic Mental Health and are considering a career in forensic science, location can play a significant role in training and opportunities available to you. For instance, if you're located in Maryland or considering a move, the state offers various routes and resources for your forensic science career progression.

In the context of transitioning from research to a professional career, compiling expertise, gaining practical exposure, and grasping the intricacies of the field are critical aspects. Having an interest in forensic mental health and exposure to some of the most cited works on these subjects serves as a strong foundation. However, it is equally important to familiarize oneself with the educational requirements, certifications, and skills required in the field of forensic science.

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Top Publications

  • What do patients find restrictive about forensic mental health services? A qualitative study

    Jack Tomlin;Vincent Egan;Peter Bartlett;Birgit Völlm

    (2020)
    40 Citations
  • The Influence of Early Maladaptive Schemas on the Causal Links between Perceived Injustice, Negative Affect, and Aggression

    Marjolein F. Van Wijk-Herbrink;Jill Lobbestael;David P. Bernstein;Nick J. Broers

    (2021)
    11 Citations
  • Staff Perceptions on the Implementation of Structured Risk Assessment with the START:AV: Identifying Barriers and Facilitators in a Residential Youth Care Setting

    Tamara L.F. de Beuf;Corine de Ruiter;Vivienne de Vogel

    (2020)
    11 Citations
  • Forensic Mental Health Practitioners’ Use of Structured Risk Assessment Instruments, Views About Bias in Risk Evaluations, and Strategies to Counteract It

    Jennifer Kamorowski;Corine de Ruiter;Maartje Schreuder;Karl Ask

    (2021)
    7 Citations
  • Race-informed Forensic Mental Health Assessment: A Principles-Based Analysis

    (2023)
    5 Citations
  • Unidimensionality of the Strengths and Vulnerabilities Scales in the Short-Term Assessment of Risk and Treatability (START)

    Richard Whittington;Richard Whittington;Charlotte Pollak;Alice Keski-Valkama;Andrew Brown

    (2021)
    5 Citations
  • The Correlates of Unfitness to Stand Trial in Victoria, Australia

    Grant Alan Blake;James R. P. Ogloff

    (2021)
    5 Citations
  • Perceived Credibility of Social Media Data as a Collateral Source in Criminal Responsibility Evaluations Using an Experimental Design

    Ashley B. Batastini;Michael J. Vitacco;Ashley C. T. Jones;Riley M. Davis

    (2021)
    5 Citations
  • Utility of the MMPI-2-RF in Sexual Violence Risk Assessment

    Jaime L. Anderson;Robbi Brockhaus;Julia Kloefer;Martin Sellbom

    (2020)
    4 Citations
  • How Do Latin American Professionals Approach Violence Risk Assessment? A Qualitative Exploratory Study

    Alicia Nijdam-Jones;Eric García-López;Maria Aparcero;Barry Rosenfeld

    (2020)
    4 Citations

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