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International Journal of Technology and Design Education
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International Journal of Technology and Design Education

0957-7572

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/10798

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 756 10 12 7
Computer Science 807 8 9 6

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 31
Documents by Best Scientists*: 42
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 60
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.989
Impact Factor: 2.7

Overview

Top Research Topics at International Journal of Technology and Design Education?

The main points discussed in the journal deals with Science education, Educational technology, Mathematics education, Technology education and Pedagogy. It focuses on Science education but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Context (language use), Engineering ethics, Curriculum, Teaching method and Design and Technology. Curriculum development and National curriculum are some of the facets of Curriculum tackled in it.

International Journal of Technology and Design Education facilitates discussions on Educational technology that incorporate concepts from other fields like Creativity, Knowledge management, Engineering education, Process (engineering) and Engineering design process. The journal features Engineering design process research that overlaps with concepts in Design process. In addition to Mathematics education research, the journal aims to explore topics under Class (computer programming) and Test (assessment).

Technology education research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Higher education, Teacher education, Primary education, Vocational education and Professional development.

  • Science education (88.37%)
  • Educational technology (80.31%)
  • Mathematics education (46.63%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Conceptual and Procedural Knowledge (242 citations)
  • Implementing the Project-Based Learning Approach in an Academic Engineering Course (233 citations)
  • Attitudes towards science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in a project-based learning (PjBL) environment (189 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at International Journal of Technology and Design Education:

The main points discussed in the most cited publications deal with Science education, Educational technology, Technology education, Mathematics education and Pedagogy. Issues in Science education were discussed in the most cited publications, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Creativity, Curriculum, Engineering education, Teaching method and Design and Technology. The journal articles explore topics in Educational technology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Context (language use), Knowledge management, Early childhood, Process (engineering) and Engineering design process.

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

  • Law
  • Education
  • World War II

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

International Journal of Technology and Design Education covers a variety of subjects, including Science education, Educational technology, Mathematics education, Technology education and Curriculum. International Journal of Technology and Design Education holds forums on Science education that merges themes from other disciplines such as Perception, Engineering education, Creativity and Engineering ethics. It mainly concentrates on Educational technology but also investigates its connection with concepts in disciplines such as

  • Process (engineering), which have a strong connection to Industrial design,
  • Engineering design process that connect with fields like Human–computer interaction..

While Mathematics education is the focus of International Journal of Technology and Design Education, it also provided insights into the studies of Design-based learning, Qualitative research, Sustainability and Design thinking. The studies in Technology education featured incorporate elements of Quality (business), Teacher education and Subject (philosophy). Topics in Curriculum explored in it were investigated in conjunction with research in Construct (philosophy) and Professional development.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Exploring the effectiveness of STEAM design processes on middle school students’ creativity (9 citations)
  • The influence of SRA programming on algorithmic thinking and self-efficacy using Lego robotics in two types of instruction (7 citations)
  • Usability of virtual reality for basic design education: a comparative study with paper-based design (7 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 Technology and Design Education (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Marc J. de Vries (29 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Piet Ankiewicz (14 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • P. John Williams (13 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Alister Jones (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Jonas Hallström (11 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more 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 Technology and Design Education (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Purdue University (34 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Delft University of Technology (30 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 8 less than at the previous edition,
  • Eindhoven University of Technology (27 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Royal Institute of Technology (27 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Waikato (23 papers) published 2 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, 4.72% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 21.49% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 9.09% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 13.22% of all publications and 56.20% 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 the Field of Technology and Design Education

One aspect this article didn't fully address is the career opportunities available in the field of Technology and Design Education. This area of study isn't just for academics; it can lead to numerous exciting professions. For instance, graduates can become educators, trainers, researchers, curriculum developers, instructional designers, and a lot more. The skills gained in this field, including technical knowledge, creativity, and understanding of pedagogical principles, are highly valued in various industries. Moreover, if you are interested in counseling roles, you could pursue a path as a marriage and family therapist. You would be providing critical support to families dealing with diverse challenges, especially couples in distress or children facing emotional or behavioral issues. This role would require you to be adept at using various therapeutic techniques to guide your clients through a healing process. Similarly, there are many specialized roles within this broader field that one could consider. If this idea interests you, check out how to become a marriage and family therapist in Massachusetts to gain an insight into potential careers within the field. Just remember that most of these professions require specific degrees, and usually licensure. If you're interested in such a career, it's advised to research the educational and licensure requirements in your area. Whether you're just starting your college education or are thinking about changing careers, it pays to consider Technology and Design Education. It's diverse, interesting, and offers plenty of opportunities to make a tangible impact on people's lives.

Top Publications

  • Impact of design thinking in higher education: a multi-actor perspective on problem solving and creativity

    (2022)
    70 Citations
  • The influence of SRA programming on algorithmic thinking and self-efficacy using Lego robotics in two types of instruction

    Nardie L. J. A. Fanchamps;Lou Slangen;Paul Hennissen;Marcus Specht;Marcus Specht

    (2021)
    50 Citations
  • Finding the Connection between Research and Design: The Knowledge Development of STEM Teachers in a Professional Learning Community.

    T.E. Vossen;T.E. Vossen;Ineke Henze;M.J. de Vries;J.A.S. van Driel;J.A.S. van Driel

    (2020)
    46 Citations
  • HuValue: a tool to support design students in considering human values in their design

    Shadi Kheirandish;Shadi Kheirandish;Mathias Funk;Stephan Wensveen;Maarten Verkerk

    (2020)
    32 Citations
  • Using Virtual Reality to Enhance Food Technology Education.

    Daniel Gorman;Simon Hoermann;Robert W. Lindeman;Bahareh Shahri

    (2021)
    27 Citations
  • Cross-age peer tutoring in a technology-enhanced STEAM project at a lower secondary school

    Satu Tenhovirta;Tiina Korhonen;Pirita Seitamaa-Hakkarainen;Kai Hakkarainen

    (2021)
    22 Citations
  • Understanding design-based learning context and the associated emotional experience

    Feiran Zhang;Panos Markopoulos;Tilde Bekker;Mpuerto Paule-Ruíz

    (2020)
    19 Citations
  • Student and teacher perceptions of the functions of research in the context of a design-oriented STEM module

    T.E. Vossen;T.E. Vossen;E. H. Tigelaar;Ineke Henze;M.J. de Vries

    (2020)
    17 Citations
  • The genesis of design: learning about design, learning through design to learning design in play

    Marilyn Fleer

    (2021)
    17 Citations
  • Elementary school pupils’ co-inventions: products and pupils’ reflections on processes

    Stiina Sinervo;Kati Sormunen;Kaiju Kangas;Kai Hakkarainen

    (2021)
    13 Citations

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