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Journal for the Education of the Gifted
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Journal for the Education of the Gifted

0162-3532

Published by: SAGE

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

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 922 11 13 7

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 15
Documents by Best Scientists*: 14
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 45
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.522
Impact Factor: 1.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal for the Education of the Gifted?

The topics of Mathematics education, Pedagogy, Developmental psychology, Gifted education and Social psychology are the focal point of discussions in the journal. The studies on Mathematics education discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Qualitative research, Program evaluation and Curriculum. The in-depth study on Pedagogy also explores topics in the intersecting field of Philosophy of education.

Journal for the Education of the Gifted holds forums on Developmental psychology that merges themes from other disciplines such as Cognition and Clinical psychology. The work on Gifted education addressed in the journal expands to the thematically related Educational research.

  • Mathematics education (40.19%)
  • Pedagogy (31.40%)
  • Developmental psychology (24.15%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Differentiating Instruction in Response to Student Readiness, Interest, and Learning Profile in Academically Diverse Classrooms: A Review of Literature (481 citations)
  • Problem-Based Learning: Where Did it Come from, What Does it Do, and Where is it Going? (201 citations)
  • Creativity: the essence of mathematics (195 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal for the Education of the Gifted:

The journal papers tackle a plethora of topics, such as Mathematics education, Developmental psychology, Pedagogy, Gifted education and Academic achievement. The most cited publications explore topics in Mathematics education which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Creativity and Curriculum. While work presented in the journal publications provide substantial information on Developmental psychology, it also covers topics in Coping (psychology), Clinical psychology, Social psychology and Cognition.

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

  • Education
  • Pedagogy
  • Social psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The main research concerns discussed in the journal are Gifted education, Mathematics education, Poverty, Differentiated instruction and Academic achievement. The concepts on Gifted education presented in the journal can also apply to other research fields, including Context (language use), Program evaluation, Genetic Studies of Genius, Constructivist grounded theory and Field (Bourdieu). While Journal for the Education of the Gifted primarily focused on Mathematics education, it also opened dialogues on the discipline of Focus (computing).

It focuses on Poverty but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Closing (real estate), Coursework and Advanced Placement. The studies in Differentiated instruction featured incorporate elements of Psychometrics, Individualized instruction, Cognition, Talent development and Instructional strategy. The Academic achievement works featured in it incorporate elements from Teaching method, Reliability (statistics), Excellence and Measure (data warehouse).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Educational Paradigm Shifts and the Effects on Educating Gifted Students in the Netherlands and Flanders (1 citations)
  • Reflections on Experiences at a Residential Science and Math High School: An Alumni Survey: (0 citations)
  • The Coming Out Experiences of Gifted, LGBTQ Students: When, to Whom, and Why Not?: (0 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 Journal for the Education of the Gifted (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Carolyn M. Callahan (23 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Rena F. Subotnik (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Joyce VanTassel-Baska (16 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Laurence J. Coleman (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • James J. Gallagher (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 Journal for the Education of the Gifted (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Virginia (32 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Connecticut (30 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ball State University (28 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • College of William & Mary (23 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Purdue University (22 papers) published 1 paper 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, 42.86% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.14% 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 50.00% 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.

The Link Between Gifted Education and Psychology

Gifted education and psychology, especially developmental and social psychology, are intrinsically connected. A better understanding of psychological principles can give educators the tools they need to nurture and guide gifted students effectively. This includes recognizing their distinct learning needs, addressing possible social and emotional issues, and cultivating their talents to their fullest potential. Similarly, pursuing psychology as a career can lead to opportunities to work with gifted children in various capacities, including as a school psychologist, counselor, or specialist in gifted education. This makes psychology an ideal study path for those interested in contributing to advancements in gifted education. Moreover, some universities and colleges provide a curriculum specifically tailored to this crossing of disciplines. These institutions may offer undergraduate and graduate programs in psychology, with an emphasis or specialization in gifted education, or vice versa. For those compelled by this interdisciplinary approach, Vermont hosts some of the best colleges for psychology, with unique courses and strong research opportunities in this field. In conclusion, the interplay between gifted education and psychology is paramount to the development of gifted individuals. This alignment of fields offers a rich area of study for aspiring psychologists and educators alike. As such, choosing a college that excels in both these areas can set the foundation for a successful career, shaping the gifted minds of tomorrow.

Top Publications

  • Identifying and Serving English Learners in Gifted Education: Looking Back and Moving Forward.

    Rachel U. Mun;Vonna Hemmler;Susan Dulong Langley;Sharon Ware

    (2020)
    21 Citations
  • Problem Finding, Divergent Thinking, and Evaluative Thinking Among Gifted and Nongifted Students:

    Ahmed M. Abdulla Alabbasi;Amnah S. M. Hafsyan;Mark A. Runco;Aseel AlSaleh

    (2021)
    21 Citations
  • Acceptability of a Preventative Coping and Connectedness Curriculum for High School Students Entering Accelerated Curricula

    (2022)
    11 Citations
  • Promising Practices for Improving Identification of English Learners for Gifted and Talented Programs

    E. Jean Gubbins;Del Siegle;Pamela M. Peters;Ashley Y. Carpenter

    (2020)
    11 Citations
  • Teachers’ Interactive Cognitions of Differentiated Instruction: An Exploration in Regular and Talent Development Lessons:

    Saskia Stollman;Saskia Stollman;Jacobiene Meirink;Michiel Westenberg;Jan van Driel

    (2021)
    9 Citations
  • Rethinking Human Potential in Terms of Strength and Fragility: A Case Study of Michael Jackson.

    Sylvie Tordjman;Sylvie Tordjman;Maria Pereira Da Costa;Silke Schauder

    (2020)
    7 Citations
  • Closing Poverty-Based Excellence Gaps: Supports for Gifted Students From Low-Income Households as Correlates of Academic Achievement:

    Alaa Eldin A. Ayoub;Ahmed M. Abdulla Alabbasi;Jonathan A. Plucker

    (2021)
    7 Citations
  • Proficiency and Giftedness: The Role of Language Comprehension in Gifted Identification and Achievement:

    Rashea Hamilton;Daniel Long;D. Betsy McCoach;Vonna Hemmler

    (2020)
    6 Citations
  • Of Human Potential: A 40-Year Saga*:

    Howard Gardner

    (2020)
    5 Citations
  • Teacher Perceptions as an Entry Point for Talent Spotting and Development

    (2022)
    1 Citations

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