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Journal of Early Intervention
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Journal of Early Intervention

1053-8151

Published by: SAGE

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

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 741 34 40 9

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 46
Documents by Best Scientists*: 49
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 53
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.646
Impact Factor: 1.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Early Intervention?

The journal mainly tackles studies in Developmental psychology, Intervention (counseling), Early childhood education, Early childhood and Preschool education. Journal of Early Intervention holds forums on Developmental psychology that merges themes from other disciplines such as Interpersonal communication, Mainstreaming and Language acquisition. The journal explores issues in Intervention (counseling) which can be linked to other research areas like Psychological intervention, Service (business), Program evaluation, Teaching method and Clinical psychology.

The journal explores topics in Early childhood education which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Inclusion (education) and Professional development. The study on Early childhood presented in it intersects with the topics under Special education. The presentations focused mostly on Special education in an attempt to further explore topics in Mathematics education.

The work on Autism presented in it focuses on Autism spectrum disorder in particular.

  • Developmental psychology (47.63%)
  • Intervention (counseling) (36.43%)
  • Early childhood education (20.97%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Inclusion for Young Children with Disabilities: A Quarter Century of Research Perspectives. (208 citations)
  • Everyday Family and Community Life and Children's Naturally Occurring Learning Opportunities (200 citations)
  • Neonatal Intensive Care: Mothers' and Fathers' Perceptions of What Is Stressful. (193 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Early Intervention:

The most cited publications focus on Developmental psychology, Intervention (counseling), Preschool education, Early childhood education and Clinical psychology. The published papers focus on Developmental psychology but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Language acquisition and Reading (process). The most cited publications address concerns in the field of Intervention (counseling) by exploring it in line with topics in Teaching method which intersect with Interpersonal communication subjects.

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

  • Social psychology
  • Statistics
  • Developmental psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal explores disciplines such as Intervention (counseling), Early childhood, Developmental psychology, Early childhood education and Applied psychology. Intervention (counseling) research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Health care provider, Peer relationships, Coaching and Autism, Autism spectrum disorder. Topics in Early childhood were tackled in line with various other fields like Special education, Qualitative research, Rural area and Child development.

While Developmental psychology is the focus of it, it also provided insights into the studies of Social change and Identification (information). Test validity and Professional development are some topics wherein Early childhood education research discussed in the journal have an impact. The Applied psychology works featured in the journal incorporate elements from Inter-rater reliability, Psychometrics, Shared reading, Parent coaching and The Internet.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Parent–Infant Interventions to Promote Parental Sensitivity During NICU Hospitalization: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: (3 citations)
  • Progress toward an Early Social Indicator for Infants and Toddlers. (3 citations)
  • Parent Training and Communication Empowerment of Children With Cochlear Implant (3 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 Early Intervention (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Mark Wolery (26 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Donald B. Bailey (25 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Mary Beth Bruder (19 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Phillip S. Strain (18 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Mary Louise Hemmeter (18 papers) published 2 papers 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 Early Intervention (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (90 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition,
  • Vanderbilt University (84 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Kansas (51 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (45 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Washington (40 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, 0.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 42.31% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 15.38% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 11.54% of all publications and 30.77% 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.

Choosing a Suitable Institution for Your Research

Every aspiring researcher or student aims to associate themselves with a reputable institution that can provide the best resources and guidance for their studies and research. Choosing the right institution can have a significant impact on your academic and research journey, especially if you are interested in pursuing studies in psychology and early intervention. A key element in choosing an institution is to look into their research and academic reputation as well as their support for the areas you are interested in. One of the ways to do this is by checking the ranking of the schools based on their academic performance and the quality of their research output. For those who are interested in pursuing a career in psychology in Nebraska, there are numerous top-quality institutions to choose from. These institutions have been reviewed and ranked based on various factors such as their academic reputation, faculty, research output, and more. You can view the list of the top 10 best psychology schools in Nebraska and see which ones best fit your academic and career goals. Moreover, being associated with a highly ranked institution not only enhances your research and learning experience but also increases your chances of networking with other scholars in your field. This can present opportunities for collaborations in research and potentially contribute to the wider academic community. Therefore, before making a decision on where to pursue your research or study, it is recommended to look into the various institutions available and consider their rankings and reputations in the discipline you're interested in. This will ensure that you choose the best possible environment for your academic and research pursuits.

Top Publications

  • Families’ Access to Early Intervention and Supports for Children With Developmental Disabilities

    (2022)
    24 Citations
  • Parent Coaching in Early Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Brief Report

    (2022)
    23 Citations
  • Parents' Voices Regarding Using Interventions for Toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Jessica Amsbary;Harriet Able;Hannah H. Schertz;Samuel L. Odom

    (2021)
    16 Citations
  • Reciprocal Peer Coaching and Teaching Teams’ Use of Pyramid Model Practices:

    Adrienne K. Golden;Mary Louise Hemmeter;Marisa Edmonds;Jennifer R. Ledford

    (2021)
    15 Citations
  • Preliminary Study of the Effects of BEST in CLASS—Web on Young Children’s Social-Emotional and Behavioral Outcomes:

    Maureen A. Conroy;Kevin S. Sutherland;Kristen L. Granger;Katerina M. Marcoulides;Katerina M. Marcoulides

    (2021)
    15 Citations
  • Practitioner Appraisals of Their Desired and Current Use of the 2014 Division for Early Childhood Recommended Practices

    Mary Beth Bruder;Carl Dunst;Susan P. Maude;Melissa Schnurr

    (2020)
    15 Citations
  • A Parent-Implemented Playdate Intervention for Young Children With Autism and Their Peers

    Tracy J. Raulston;Sarah G. Hansen;Rebecca Frantz;Wendy Machalicek

    (2020)
    14 Citations
  • The Effects of Systematic Instruction on Preschoolers’ Use of Stay-Play-Talk With Their Peers With Social Delays:

    Molly E. Milam;Mary Louise Hemmeter;Erin E. Barton

    (2021)
    11 Citations
  • Effects of Read It Again! In Early Childhood Special Education Classrooms as Compared to Regular Shared Book Reading:

    Shayne B. Piasta;Brook Sawyer;Laura M. Justice;Ann A. O’Connell

    (2020)
    10 Citations
  • Is the Proportion of Children With Disabilities in Inclusive Preschool Programs Associated With Children’s Achievement?:

    Anna Rhoad-Drogalis;Laura M. Justice

    (2020)
    9 Citations

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