| Discipline name | Position | Best Scientists | Publications | D-Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences and Humanities | 824 | 16 | 18 | 6 |
International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology primarily focuses on research topics in Developmental psychology, Audiology, Intervention (counseling), Medical education and Aphasia. The Developmental psychology study featured in it draws connections with the study of Reading (process). The research on Audiology discussed in it draws on the closely related field of Articulation (phonetics).
The studies in Intervention (counseling) featured incorporate elements of Psychological intervention and Clinical psychology. While Medical education is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Service delivery framework and Pedagogy. Aphasia study tackled is connected to the field of Rehabilitation.
The journal papers are mainly concerned with subjects like Developmental psychology, Audiology, Intervention (counseling), Clinical psychology and Aphasia. Longitudinal study, Cognition and Narrative are some topics wherein Developmental psychology research discussed in the published articles has an impact. The most cited papers explore topics in Audiology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Consonant, Phonetics and Phonology.
The main research concerns discussed in the journal are Dysphagia, Swallowing, Medical education, Intervention (counseling) and Audiology. Issues in Swallowing were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Reliability (statistics), Psychiatry and Parkinson's disease. In addition to Medical education research, the journal aims to explore topics under Service delivery framework and Perception.
Concepts in Dysarthria, as well as related topics in Pathology, are covered in the Service delivery framework research presented in International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology. Topics in Intervention (counseling) explored in it were investigated in conjunction with research in Psychological intervention, Evidence-based practice, Family medicine and Developmental psychology. The Audiology research presented in it explores the relationship between Articulation (phonetics) and the closely related topic of Vowel.
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 Speech-Language Pathology (based on the number of publications) are:
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 Speech-Language Pathology (based on the number of publications) are:
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.
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, 1.10% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 40.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.89% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 22.22% of all publications and 28.89% were from other institutions.
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.
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.
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:
The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.
In addition to academic advancements experienced via contribution to journals such as The International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, career advancement and explorations in related fields often require specific training and education. For instance, professionals planning to venture the field of Marriage and Family Therapy - a related discipline to Intervention and counseling in Washington State, need to adhere to particular education and certification requirements.
It is noteworthy that these transition into a related career field like Marriage and Family Therapy, mandates, beside the interest and willingness to make a difference in people’s lives, a master's degree in marriage and family therapy, psychology, or a related mental health field, a state-issued license as well as a period of clinical experience. If you're interested in finding more about this related field, consider exploring our detailed guide on the Marriage counseling education requirements in Washington.
Clear comprehension of these requirements is essential for a smooth transition and to ensure the acquisition of the necessary accreditations to practice. Practitioners can consider expanding their professional reach by venturing into related fields such as Marriage and Family Therapy, as the knowledge accrued in the Speech-Language Pathology might serve as a valuable complement to their existing level of expertise.
Christine Holyfield;Janice Light;David Mcnaughton;Jessica Caron
(2020)Veronica Park;Mark Onslow;Robyn Lowe;Mark Jones
(2021)Brenda Carey;Mark Onslow;Sue O’Brian
(2021)Caroline Jones;Eugenie Collyer;Jaidine Fejo;Chantelle Khamchuang
(2020)Caroline Jones;Marina Kalashnikova;Chantelle Khamchuang;Catherine T Best
(2021)For those interested in expanding their knowledge beyond a traditional psychology degree, there are several related online degree options worth exploring. Many programs focus on human services, offering accelerated human services degree online tracks that allow students to complete their studies quickly and enter the workforce sooner.
Career changes are common in the psychology field, especially for professionals like educators. For example, teachers looking to pivot can consider a career change for teachers by pursuing speech-language pathology, a growing and rewarding field connected to psychology and communication sciences.
To ensure quality education, it's important to select programs with proper accreditation. Prospective students can explore accredited speech pathology programs that meet ASHA standards, which guarantee a rigorous curriculum and eligibility for certification.
Those without a background in speech-language pathology can still make this transition through specialized pathways. Online offerings include online bridge programs non-SLP majors, designed to bridge the gap for communication sciences graduates or other non-SLP majors seeking to enter the field.
