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Internet and Higher Education
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Internet and Higher Education

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 231 11 15 15
Computer Science 641 10 11 9

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 29
Documents by Best Scientists*: 28
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 124
SCIMAGO SJR: 2.221
Impact Factor: 6.8

Overview

Top Research Topics at Internet and Higher Education?

The main points discussed in Internet and Higher Education deals with Higher education, Pedagogy, Mathematics education, Educational technology and The Internet. Internet and Higher Education explores issues in Higher education which can be linked to other research areas like Computer-mediated communication, Social psychology, Knowledge management, Public relations and Distance education. The research on Computer-mediated communication discussed in Internet and Higher Education draws on the closely related field of Content analysis.

Discussions in Internet and Higher Education are anchored in the subject of Knowledge management and the similar topic of Process (engineering). While Pedagogy is the focus of Internet and Higher Education, it also provided insights into the studies of Perception and Community of inquiry. Most of the works presented in Internet and Higher Education deals with Mathematics education but it intersects with the subject of Context (language use).

The journal facilitates discussions on Educational technology that incorporate concepts from other fields like Experiential learning, Computer-Assisted Instruction, Multimedia and Cooperative learning. Synchronous learning and Active learning are some topics wherein Experiential learning research discussed in it have an impact. It features research on The Internet in an attempt to reinforce studies in the field of World Wide Web.

  • Higher education (35.61%)
  • Pedagogy (29.96%)
  • Mathematics education (26.81%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Critical Inquiry in a Text-Based Environment: Computer Conferencing in Higher Education (3335 citations)
  • Blended Learning: Uncovering Its Transformative Potential in Higher Education (2347 citations)
  • Personal Learning Environments, social media, and self-regulated learning: A natural formula for connecting formal and informal learning (1023 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Internet and Higher Education:

The most cited papers investigate studies in Higher education, Pedagogy, Educational technology, Distance education and Mathematics education. The published articles explore topics in Higher education which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Quality (business), Computer-mediated communication, The Internet, Sense of community and Educational research. Context (language use), Perception and Community of inquiry are some topics wherein Pedagogy research discussed in the published articles has an impact.

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 Internet and Higher Education (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Laurie P. Dringus (19 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Alfred P. Rovai (16 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Dragan Gašević (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Steven R. Terrell (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Chin Chung Tsai (10 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 Internet and Higher Education (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Nova Southeastern University (47 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Regent University (19 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Calgary (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Indiana University (13 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Open University (13 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 2022 edition, 0.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 0.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 0.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 0.00% of all publications and 100.00% 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 Beyond Academia

While the focus of this article has been strictly on academic matters, many of our researchers look towards practical applications of their knowledge. In this regard, a section on applying research concepts in professional settings may offer valuable insight to readers. This could include how to transition from academia to a professional role, potential job opportunities, or even professional licensing information for certain fields.

For instance, if a reader has a keen interest in studying topics like social psychology, pedagogy or community of inquiry, they may find themselves drawn towards counseling roles. Becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) can be a viable career option for such individuals. Apart from offering a profound way to apply and expand upon their research knowledge, it also presents an opportunity to make significant positive contributions to society.

To become an LPC, it's important to meet specific licensing requirements. These generally include completion of a master's degree in counseling, fulfillment of internship or practicum hour requirements, and passing a state licensing exam. In some jurisdictions, additional requirements may exist. For readers residing in New Mexico, for example, details are provided in our article on how to become a licensed counselor in New Mexico.

Following such paths can often lead researchers out of academia and into rewarding professional roles where they can directly apply their knowledge and skills. It is this potential for concrete societal impact that makes exploring these transitions an exciting prospect. So, as much as we immerse in the Internet and Higher Education research, let's also not forget to ponder on the practical applications, alignments, and career opportunities available to us in the non-academic world.

Top Publications

  • Experts speaking: Crucial teacher attributes for implementing blended learning in higher education

    Bram Bruggeman;Jo Tondeur;Katrien Struyven;Bram Pynoo

    (2021)
    238 Citations
  • Linking web-based learning self-efficacy and learning engagement in MOOCs: The role of online academic hardiness

    Tonny Menglun Kuo;Chin-Chung Tsai;Jyun-Cheng Wang

    (2021)
    120 Citations
  • From students with love: An empirical study on learner goals, self-regulated learning and sense-making of learning analytics in higher education

    Ioana Jivet;Ioana Jivet;Maren Scheffel;Marcel Schmitz;Stefan Robbers

    (2020)
    101 Citations
  • How does self-regulated learning influence formative assessment and summative grade? Comparing online and blended learners

    Jaclyn Broadbent;Stefanie J. Sharman;Ernesto Panadero;Ernesto Panadero;Matthew Fuller-Tyszkiewicz

    (2021)
    97 Citations
  • The scalable implementation of predictive learning analytics at a distance learning university: Insights from a longitudinal case study

    Christothea Herodotou;Bart Rienties;Martin Hlosta;Avinash Boroowa

    (2020)
    85 Citations
  • Using clickstream data to measure, understand, and support self-regulated learning in online courses

    Qiujie Li;Qiujie Li;Rachel Baker;Mark Warschauer

    (2020)
    83 Citations
  • Investigating prompts for supporting students' self-regulation – A remaining challenge for learning analytics approaches?

    Clara Schumacher;Dirk Ifenthaler;Dirk Ifenthaler

    (2021)
    79 Citations
  • Influences of depression, self-efficacy, and resource management on learning engagement in blended learning during COVID-19

    (2022)
    76 Citations
  • Effects of course modality in summer session: Enrollment patterns and student performance in face-to-face and online classes

    Christian Fischer;Di Xu;Fernando Rodriguez;Kameryn Denaro

    (2020)
    66 Citations
  • Educator perspectives on learning analytics in classroom practice

    Antonette Shibani;Simon Knight;Simon Buckingham Shum

    (2020)
    57 Citations

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