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International Journal of Social Psychiatry
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International Journal of Social Psychiatry

0020-7640

Published by: SAGE

https://journals.sagepub.com/home/isp

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 352 119 150 18
Medicine 1691 64 98 15

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 254
Documents by Best Scientists*: 249
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 8
SCIMAGO H-index: 86
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.292
Impact Factor: 2.7

Overview

Top Research Topics at International Journal of Social Psychiatry?

International Journal of Social Psychiatry mainly deals with areas of study such as Psychiatry, Mental health, Clinical psychology, Media studies and Mental illness. In it, Injury prevention, Suicide prevention and Occupational safety and health are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Psychiatry research. The study on Suicide prevention presented in International Journal of Social Psychiatry intersects with subjects under the field of Medical emergency.

Many of the studies tackled connect Medical emergency with a similar field of study like Human factors and ergonomics. The journal explores topics in Mental health which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Gerontology, Nursing, Public health, Social environment and Social support. Topics in Media studies were tackled in line with various other fields like Library science and Psychoanalysis.

  • Psychiatry (37.56%)
  • Mental health (23.25%)
  • Clinical psychology (14.04%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The outbreak of COVID-19 coronavirus and its impact on global mental health. (1000 citations)
  • Application and Results of the Manchester Short Assessment of Quality of Life (Mansa) (722 citations)
  • The schizophrenic patient in the community and his effect on the household. (350 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at International Journal of Social Psychiatry:

The most cited papers mainly deal with areas of study such as Psychiatry, Mental health, Clinical psychology, Social environment and Mental illness. Most of the Psychiatry studies addressed in the most cited publications also intersect with Suicide prevention. While the journal articles focused on Mental health, they were also able to explore topics like Psychological intervention, Gerontology, Public health, Social support and Ethnic group.

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

  • Law
  • World War II
  • Internal medicine

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The discussions in the journal mainly cover the fields of Mental health, Psychiatry, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak and Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The studies on Mental health discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Psychological intervention, Nursing, Social psychology, Refugee and Clinical psychology. It addresses concerns in Psychiatry which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Health care and MEDLINE.

While the journal focused on Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), it was also able to explore topics like Outbreak, Public health and Environmental health. The 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak study tackled is a key component of adjacent topics in the area of Psychosocial. The journal connects research in Depression (differential diagnoses) with the related topic of Anxiety.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The mental health of health care workers in Oman during the COVID-19 pandemic. (45 citations)
  • Quality of sleep and health-related quality of life among health care professionals treating patients with coronavirus disease-19. (41 citations)
  • Experiences and psychosocial problems of nurses caring for patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in Turkey: A qualitative study. (39 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 Social Psychiatry (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Dinesh Bhugra (79 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Martin Guha (46 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Vladimir Hudolin (42 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Marvin K. Opler (41 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Antonio Ventriglio (33 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous 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 Social Psychiatry (based on the number of publications) are:

  • King's College London (118 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (80 papers) published 16 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University College London (57 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Hong Kong (42 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Harvard University (41 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, 6.67% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 21.43% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 5.24% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 10.95% of all publications and 62.38% 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.

Career Opportunities in Social Psychiatry

The field of social psychiatry offers a diverse range of career opportunities for those interested in mental health research and practice. Students and professionals can pursue careers as social psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, public health experts, researchers and more. In these roles, specialists apply the principles of social psychiatry to understand, diagnose, and treat mental illnesses. They can play a key role in improving public health outcomes and facilitating better mental health care and awareness within communities. An example of a career path within this field is becoming a Behavior Analyst, a professional who specializes in studying and modifying behavior. This career involves a specific set of educational requirements and qualifications, for example, the qualifications needed to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). To learn more about this career path, examine the article "how to become a behavior analyst in Maryland." In such roles, you could work in an array of settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, schools, social care agencies, or academic research institutions. As a social psychiatry professional, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on individuals, communities, and society's mental health. Securing a job in the sphere of social psychiatry not only promises a fulfilling career but opens up opportunities for continuous growth and learning. It allows you to take part in shaping mental health conversations and policies while helping to create healthier, more inclusive communities.

Top Publications

  • The National Mental Health Survey of India (2016): Prevalence, socio-demographic correlates and treatment gap of mental morbidity

    (2020)
    243 Citations
  • Coping styles and mental health in response to societal changes during the COVID-19 pandemic

    Caroline Gurvich;Natalie Thomas;Elizabeth H.X. Thomas;Abdul Rahman Hudaib

    (2021)
    217 Citations
  • COVID-19 pandemic and psychological fatigue in Turkey.

    Ebru Morgül;Abdulbari Bener;Muhammed Atak;Salih Akyel

    (2021)
    216 Citations
  • Socio-economic inequalities in social network, loneliness and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Rusi Jaspal;Glynis M Breakwell;Glynis M Breakwell

    (2020)
    107 Citations
  • A critical review of the definition of 'wellbeing' for doctors and their patients in a post Covid-19 era.

    Gemma Simons;David S Baldwin;David S Baldwin

    (2021)
    104 Citations
  • Old dog, new tricks? Exploring the potential functionalities of ChatGPT in supporting educational methods in social psychiatry

    (2023)
    46 Citations
  • Do you have to be mad to believe in conspiracy theories? Personality disorders and conspiracy theories.

    Adrian Furnham;Simmy Grover

    (2021)
    40 Citations
  • Challenges faced by peer support workers during the integration into hospital-based mental health-care teams: Results from a qualitative interview study:

    Ina Otte;Anna Werning;Alexa Nossek;Jochen Vollmann

    (2020)
    36 Citations

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