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International Journal of Intercultural Relations
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International Journal of Intercultural Relations

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 330 89 129 19
Social Sciences and Humanities 531 14 17 9

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 116
Documents by Best Scientists*: 149
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 107
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.047
Impact Factor: 2.8

Overview

Top Research Topics at International Journal of Intercultural Relations?

Social psychology, Acculturation, Ethnic group, Immigration and Developmental psychology are the subjects of interest in International Journal of Intercultural Relations. Topics in Social psychology explored in the journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Context (language use), Perception, Cultural diversity, Cross-cultural and Multiculturalism. Most of the works presented in it deals with Ethnic group but it intersects with the subject of Gender studies.

The journal links adjacent topics like Gender studies with Identity (social science).

  • Social psychology (54.45%)
  • Acculturation (16.72%)
  • Ethnic group (15.53%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Naturalistic inquiry: Beverly Hills, CA: Sage Publications, 1985, 416 pp., $25.00 (Cloth) (16052 citations)
  • Acculturation: Living successfully in two cultures (1906 citations)
  • Cultural differences in teaching and learning (1129 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at International Journal of Intercultural Relations:

The journal papers investigate studies in Social psychology, Acculturation, Developmental psychology, Ethnic group and Immigration. The most cited publications are mostly focused on Social psychology, specifically Personality. The most cited articles focus on Acculturation but sometimes tackle the closely related topic of Social environment which is concerned with Social relation and Interpersonal relationship.

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

  • Law
  • World War II
  • Social psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The objective of the journal is to combine knowledge in the areas of Social psychology, Acculturation, Immigration, Ethnic group and Context (language use). The majority of Social psychology studies in it are focused on the subject of Outgroup. The Acculturation research presented in it explores the relationship between Sociocultural evolution and the closely related topic of Adaptation (computer science).

The research on Immigration tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Demographic economics, Social integration, Qualitative research, Socioeconomic status and Politics. The journal explores issues in Ethnic group which can be linked to other research areas like Country of origin and Cultural diversity. Aside from discussions in Perception, International Journal of Intercultural Relations also deals with the subject of Association (psychology) which intersects with Identity (social science) disciplines.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Psychological and socio-cultural adaptation of Syrian refugees in Turkey (7 citations)
  • The Impact of National Culture on the Increase of COVID-19: A Cross-Country Analysis of European Countries (6 citations)
  • A new route towards more harmonious intergroup relationships in England? Majority members’ proximal-acculturation (4 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 Intercultural Relations (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Colleen Ward (29 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Fons J. R. van de Vijver (21 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Maykel Verkuyten (16 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • William B. Gudykunst (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Dan Landis (13 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 International Journal of Intercultural Relations (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Victoria University of Wellington (38 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Minnesota (34 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • California State University (34 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Tilburg University (31 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Utrecht University (30 papers) published 3 papers 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, 4.23% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 10.29% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 4.41% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.91% of all publications and 68.38% 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.

Benefits and Career Prospects in Research

There are numerous benefits to pursuing a career in research. These range from the discovery and exploration of new knowledge, to the participation in shaping future legislation, and even to the opportunity to become a thought leader in a specific field such as Social psychology or Acculturation. Researchers typically take part in challenging projects that necessitate innovative thinking and the application of high-level analytical skills. A career in research can be chosen in various fields, which include - but are not limited to - fields like social and developmental psychology, ethnicity, immigration, and others. The International Journal of Intercultural Relations provides numerous research topics for those interested in intercultural studies. Moreover, accredited professionals in behavioral analysis are highly sought-after in many regions, including Hawaii. If you are wondering about the process and benefits of tapping into this niche, you can find more information about how to become a bcba in Hawaii. Overall, a career in research not only offers personally enriching experiences through the pursuit of knowledge but also perks like career stability, recognition in the academic community, and potential high earning prospects depending on your area of specialization. It can be a rewarding career path for those who are driven by curiosity and a desire to contribute to societal understanding and development.

Top Publications

  • Allport meets internet: A meta-analytical investigation of online intergroup contact and prejudice reduction

    Chiara Imperato;Barry H. Schneider;Luca Caricati;Yair Amichai-Hamburger

    (2021)
    67 Citations
  • Towards a dynamic approach to acculturation

    (2022)
    48 Citations
  • Teachers’ self-efficacy and intercultural classroom practices in diverse classroom contexts: A cross-national comparison

    Bodine R. Romijn;Pauline L. Slot;Paul. P.M. Leseman;Valentina Pagani

    (2020)
    43 Citations
  • Are we facing a “causality crisis” in acculturation research? The need for a methodological (r)evolution

    Jonas R. Kunst

    (2021)
    42 Citations
  • Socio-cultural correlates of self-reported experiences of discrimination related to COVID-19 in a culturally diverse sample of Canadian adults

    Diana Miconi;Zhi Yin Li;Rochelle L. Frounfelker;Vivek Venkatesh

    (2021)
    39 Citations
  • Who adopts the culture of ethnic minority groups? A personality perspective on majority-group members’ acculturation

    Jonas R. Kunst;Katharina Lefringhausen;Katharina Lefringhausen;Sara W. Skaar;Milan Obaidi;Milan Obaidi

    (2021)
    35 Citations
  • How intergroup contact and communication about group differences predict collective action intentions among advantaged groups

    Linda R. Tropp;Özden Melis Uluğ;Mete Sefa Uysal

    (2021)
    32 Citations
  • What does it take to become “one of us?” Redefining ethnic-civic citizenship using markers of everyday nationhood

    Chan Hoong Leong;Adam Komisarof;Justine Dandy;Inga Jasinskaja-Lahti

    (2020)
    31 Citations
  • A new route towards more harmonious intergroup relationships in England? Majority members’ proximal-acculturation

    Katharina Lefringhausen;Nelli Ferenczi;Tara C. Marshall;Jonas R. Kunst

    (2021)
    29 Citations
  • Intercultural contacts and acculturation resources among International students in Australia : A mixed-methods study

    Andre A. Pekerti;Fons J.R. van de Vijver;Fons J.R. van de Vijver;Miriam Moeller;Tyler G. Okimoto

    (2020)
    28 Citations

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