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Journal of Documentation
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Journal of Documentation

0022-0418

Published by: Emerald Publishing

https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/jd

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Computer Science 680 17 24 8
Social Sciences and Humanities 903 8 11 6

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 29
Documents by Best Scientists*: 37
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 77
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.787
Impact Factor: 2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Documentation?

Journal of Documentation investigates areas of study like Library science, Information retrieval, World Wide Web, Information science and Information system. Journal of Documentation focuses on Library science as well as the interrelated topic of Documentation. The journal addresses concerns in Information retrieval which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Index (publishing) and Subject (documents).

The World Wide Web works, particularly on The Internet are tackled in it. It features Information science research that overlaps with concepts in Epistemology. Issues in Epistemology were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Originality and Value (ethics).

Information system study tackled is connected to the field of Knowledge management.

  • Library science (17.27%)
  • Information retrieval (15.90%)
  • World Wide Web (13.75%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • A statistical interpretation of term specificity and its application in retrieval (2933 citations)
  • Statistical bibliography or bibliometrics (1527 citations)
  • Models in information behaviour research (1405 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Documentation:

The published articles are mainly concerned with subjects like Information retrieval, Information science, World Wide Web, Information seeking and Epistemology. The Information retrieval research presented in the published papers focuses mostly on Data mining and, on occasion, topics in Term (time). While Information science is the focus of the published articles, it also provides insights into the studies of Citation analysis, Context (language use), Data science and Social science.

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

  • Law
  • World War II
  • Linguistics

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Journal of Documentation investigates studies in Public relations, Context (language use), Originality, Information seeking and Information science. Journal of Documentation explores topics in Public relations which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Information needs, Information literacy, Social media, Knowledge sharing and Social engagement. The concepts on Context (language use) presented in the journal can also apply to other research fields, including Thematic analysis, Conceptual framework and Media studies.

In addition to Originality research, it aims to explore topics under Publishing, Qualitative research, Epistemology and Applied psychology. Some problems in Information seeking that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Systematic review, Information sharing, Information behavior and Information practices. Research in the field of Library science was used to conduct the presented Information science study.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Information activities in serious leisure as a catalyst for self-actualisation and social engagement (2 citations)
  • Discursive power and resistance in the information world maps of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual community leaders (2 citations)
  • Information behavior during the Covid-19 crisis in German-speaking countries (1 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 of Documentation (based on the number of publications) are:

  • David Bawden (86 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Charles Oppenheim (27 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Reijo Savolainen (25 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Brian Vickery (22 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Stephen Robertson (20 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 of Documentation (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Sheffield (81 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Loughborough University (52 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • City University London (47 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • University College London (44 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Tampere (30 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, 91.58% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 25.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 37.50% 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 37.50% 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.

How to Pursue a Career in Documentation Research and Education

Pursuing a career in the field of documentation research could be a fulfilling profession that contributes significantly to the knowledge base in areas like Library Science, Information Retrieval, Information System, and much more. However, getting started on this career path can be daunting without clear guidance. If you're considering a career in this field, it's essential to have a solid educational foundation. Many professionals in documentation research begin their journey by acquiring a degree in fields such as library science, information retrieval, or a related area. However, the need for specialization often leads to further study, often at the postgraduate level. For those interested in nurturing the next generation of researchers in this field, becoming an educator is an ideal pathway. It not only involves participating in research but also entails passing on your knowledge to young minds eager to contribute to the subject matter. In some cases, your career pathway could begin in elementary education, nurturing children's curiosity and eagerness to learn from a young age. For example, one potential career option could be becoming an elementary art teacher, which requires specialized education and training. To get started, you can find information on how to become an elementary art teacher in a specific location. If you are located in Ohio, you may find this guide on how to become an elementary art teacher in Ohio particularly useful. Upon completion of the necessary educational prerequisites, you can then proceed to apply that knowledge through various available positions in schools, universities, or research institutions. Don't forget, continual professional development and staying current with the latest research and trends in your field is a surefire way to excel in your career. Remember that every professional journey is unique, and this is just one example of how to get started in the rewarding field of Documentation Research and Education.

Top Publications

  • Workplace literacy skills - how information and digital literacy affect adoption of digital technology

    (2022)
    110 Citations
  • LIS research across 50 years: content analysis of journal articles

    Kalervo Järvelin;Pertti Vakkari

    (2021)
    41 Citations
  • Information overload: a concept analysis

    (2022)
    32 Citations
  • Affordances for information practices: theorizing engagement among people, technology, and sociocultural environments

    Yuxiang Chris Zhao;Yan Zhang;Jian Tang;Shijie Song

    (2020)
    31 Citations
  • Innovating peer review, reconfiguring scholarly communication: an analytical overview of ongoing peer review innovation activities

    (2022)
    24 Citations
  • Infotainment as a hybrid of information and entertainment: a conceptual analysis

    (2021)
    22 Citations
  • Serendipity in human information behavior: a systematic review

    Yaxi Liu;Chunxiu Qin;Xubu Ma;Huigang Liang

    (2021)
    18 Citations
  • Information seeking amongst informal caregivers of people with dementia: a qualitative study

    (2022)
    12 Citations
  • Lifestyle information from YouTube influencers: some consumption patterns

    Michael Thelwall

    (2021)
    12 Citations
  • Manifestations of expert power in gatekeeping: a conceptual study

    Reijo Savolainen

    (2020)
    11 Citations

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