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Journal of Economics and Finance
H-index 9

Journal of Economics and Finance

1055-0925

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/12197

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Economics and Finance 244 24 33 9

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 24
Documents by Best Scientists*: 33
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 39
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.469
Impact Factor: 1.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Economics and Finance?

Financial economics, Monetary economics, Econometrics, Finance and Volatility (finance) are the subjects of interest in the journal. While Financial economics is the focus of it, it also provided insights into the studies of Equity (finance), Dividend, Market liquidity, Stock exchange and Stock market. The journal dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Monetary economics and Macroeconomics.

The work on Econometrics presented in it focuses on Cointegration in particular. Volatility smile and Autoregressive conditional heteroskedasticity studies are all carried out as a component of the study in Volatility (finance) presented. The studies in Volatility smile featured incorporate elements of Volatility swap and Implied volatility.

  • Financial economics (24.00%)
  • Monetary economics (22.05%)
  • Econometrics (20.88%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Corporate returns and cash conversion cycles (268 citations)
  • The day of the week effect on stock market volatility (247 citations)
  • Predicting corporate financial distress: Reflections on choice-based sample bias (199 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Economics and Finance:

The journal articles focus on Financial economics, Econometrics, Monetary economics, Financial system and Stock market. The journal articles tackle studies in Stock market index and the interrelated subject of Autoregressive conditional heteroskedasticity to gain insights into Financial economics. The journal publications with studies in Monetary economics featured incorporate elements of Macroeconomics, Credit rating, Capital intensity and Financial capital.

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

  • Law
  • World War II
  • Statistics

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Journal of Economics and Finance primarily tackles Monetary economics, Econometrics, Volatility (finance), Market liquidity and Equity (finance). While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Monetary economics, it also covered topics in Index (economics), Bond and Yield (finance). The concepts on Econometrics presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Exchange rate and Interest rate.

Equity (finance) research presented in Journal of Economics and Finance encompasses a variety of subjects, including Event (probability theory), Volatility persistence and Financial system. It aims to bridge the gap between the study of Causal effect and Financial economics. Financial economics research is concerned with Capital asset pricing model in particular.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Public debt and economic growth: panel data evidence for Asian countries (9 citations)
  • COVID-19 internet vaccination information and vaccine administration: evidence from the United States (3 citations)
  • Impact of green bond policies on insurers: evidence from the European equity market (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 Economics and Finance (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Richard J. Cebula (18 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Rajeev K. Goel (15 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Edward Nissan (13 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Jeff Madura (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Luis A. Gil-Alana (10 papers) published 1 paper 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 Economics and Finance (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Illinois State University (38 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • College of Business Administration (32 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Southern Mississippi (25 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Florida Atlantic University (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Auburn University (17 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, 9.80% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 17.39% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 6.52% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 6.52% of all publications and 69.57% 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 for Students in Economics and Finance

While we extensively discuss the research topics, the most cited papers, and the topics the journal is best known for, we haven't touched upon how students can develop their career in economics and finance based on this information. Understanding the prevalent research topics and areas of interest can guide students in their choice of specialized areas and career paths. For instance, those with a keen interest in Financial Economics could consider becoming Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and potentially benefit from pursuing programs at reputed accounting schools. Various career paths open to Economics and Finance students range from Financial Analysts, Quantitative Analysts, Economists, Portfolio Managers to Stock Market Traders, depending on interest and specialization areas. Recognizing the ideal career prospect might entail thoroughly examining the specialties and job descriptions concerning each area. Gaining real-world experience through internships and part-time jobs can be incredibly advantageous, and a good starting point can be top-ranking financial institutions. Remember, the path to becoming a CPA may require certain qualifications and practical experience. It might be beneficial for students attending or planning on attending accounting schools in North Dakota to familiarize themselves with the requirements and steps involved in becoming a CPA in the state. To get a comprehensive overview of the best accounting schools in North Dakota and learn about becoming a CPA, you can read up on the detailed guide provided how to become a cpa in north dakota. Knowing the various career avenues available and understanding the nature of professions can help students make informed decisions. Preparing for these professions early will provide a competitive edge and prepare them well for the real world.

Top Publications

  • Covid-19 pandemic and stock returns in India

    (2022)
    31 Citations
  • Dynamic volatility spillover and network connectedness across ASX sector markets

    Ki-Hong Choi;Ron P. McIver;Salvatore Ferraro;Lei Xu

    (2021)
    28 Citations
  • Banks’ financial soundness during the COVID-19 pandemic

    (2022)
    24 Citations
  • Persistence in ESG and Conventional Stock Market Indices

    Guglielmo Maria Caporale;Luis A. Gil-Alana;Alex Plastun;Inna Makarenko

    (2021)
    20 Citations
  • Persistence in ESG and conventional stock market indices

    (2022)
    19 Citations

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