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Journal of Intellectual Disabilities
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Journal of Intellectual Disabilities

1744-6295

Published by: SAGE

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

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 738 35 46 9
Social Sciences and Humanities 783 8 10 7

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 52
Documents by Best Scientists*: 65
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 56
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.626
Impact Factor: 1.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Intellectual Disabilities?

The objective of the journal is to combine knowledge in the areas of Intellectual disability, Developmental psychology, Medical education, Learning disability and Special education. While work presented in Journal of Intellectual Disabilities provided substantial information on Intellectual disability, it also covered topics in Gerontology, Nursing, Clinical psychology, Mental health and Qualitative research. The journal explores research in Clinical psychology and the adjacent study of Psychiatry.

The Mental health works featured in Journal of Intellectual Disabilities incorporate elements from Social environment and Public health. Most of the Medical education studies addressed also intersect with Perception. The Learning disability study featured in it draws parallels with the field of Social psychology.

It features research on Special education in an attempt to reinforce studies in the field of Mathematics education.

  • Intellectual disability (31.74%)
  • Developmental psychology (21.47%)
  • Medical education (13.28%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The barriers to social inclusion as perceived by people with intellectual disabilities. (251 citations)
  • Levels of anxiety and sources of stress in adults with autism. (245 citations)
  • Patterns of leisure participation among adolescents with a mild intellectual disability (130 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Intellectual Disabilities:

The most cited articles mainly deal with areas of study such as Intellectual disability, Mental health, Learning disability, Developmental psychology and Social environment. The journal papers address concerns in Intellectual disability which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Social psychology, Gerontology, Coping (psychology), Clinical psychology and Qualitative research. Challenging behaviour, Public health and Developmental disorder are some topics wherein Mental health research discussed in the most cited articles has an impact.

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

  • Law
  • Social psychology
  • Social science

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The main research concerns discussed in Journal of Intellectual Disabilities are Intellectual disability, Medical education, Gerontology, Nursing and Clinical psychology. The journal explores topics in Intellectual disability which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Psychological intervention, Context (language use), Inclusion (disability rights), Intervention (counseling) and Service (business). Journal of Intellectual Disabilities addresses concerns in Service (business) which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Applied psychology and Learning disability.

Journal of Intellectual Disabilities facilitates discussions on Medical education that incorporate concepts from other fields like Vocational education and Special education. The work on Gerontology tackled in Journal of Intellectual Disabilities brings together disciplines like Self-determination, Breast cancer, Breast cancer awareness, Health promotion and Everyday life. Topics in Nursing explored in it were investigated in conjunction with research in Mental health, Qualitative research, Group home and Workforce.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Family-centered practices in home-based support for families with children with an intellectual disability: Judgments of parents and professionals. (5 citations)
  • An evaluation of positive behavioural support implemented within an intensive community support service for people with learning disabilities who present with behaviours that challenge. (3 citations)
  • Ambivalence among staff regarding ageing with intellectual disabilities : Experiences and reflections (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 Intellectual Disabilities (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Ruth Northway (28 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Insoo Cho (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Roy McConkey (19 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Owen Barr (16 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Laurence Taggart (16 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous 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 Intellectual Disabilities (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Ulster University (36 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of New South Wales (30 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Trinity College, Dublin (27 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Dublin City University (14 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Birmingham (14 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous 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, 27.37% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 24.64% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 2.90% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 8.70% of all publications and 63.77% 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.

Career Opportunities: How To Become a Criminal Psychologist

In light of the research interests and frequently cited articles published in the Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, it's worth noting that the skills and proficiency gained from studying these topics can translate into various career opportunities. One such field that draws heavily from these disciplines is criminal psychology. Criminal psychology involves studying the behaviors, thoughts, feelings and intentions of criminals. It's an area that intersects with many of the topics highlighted in the journal, including mental health, clinical psychology, and social psychology. Notably, criminal psychologists play crucial roles in law enforcement, helping to elucidate the complex underpinnings of criminal behavior and contributing to both solving cases and rehabilitating offenders. For readers interested in applying their knowledge of intellectual disabilities, mental health, and other areas of study to the field of criminal psychology, we encourage you to learn more about how to pursue this career. In particular, for those based in Texas, or considering relocation, you can refer to our comprehensive guide on how to become a criminal psychologist in Texas. This guide will walk you through the required education, licensure, and necessary experience to practice as a criminal psychologist in the state. Remember, the journals you explore today could guide your career trajectory tomorrow.

Top Publications

  • Ambivalence among staff regarding ageing with intellectual disabilities : Experiences and reflections

    Åsa Alftberg;Maria Johansson;Gerd Ahlström

    (2021)
    46 Citations
  • Ageing people with intellectual disabilities and the association between frailty factors and social care: A Swedish national register study.

    Gerd Ahlström;Eva Flygare Wallén;Magnus Tideman;Marianne Holmgren

    (2021)
    38 Citations
  • The potential for person-centred planning to support the community participation of adults with an intellectual disability.

    Darren McCausland;Esther Murphy;Mary McCarron;Philip McCallion

    (2021)
    22 Citations
  • Parental stress and adjustment in the context of rare genetic syndromes: A scoping review.

    Jacqueline Fitzgerald;Louise Gallagher

    (2021)
    19 Citations
  • Student-directed learning: A catalyst for academic achievement and self-determination for students with intellectual disability:

    Veerle Garrels;Susan B. Palmer

    (2020)
    17 Citations
  • Primary care providers' attitudes towards individuals with intellectual disability: Associations with experience and demographics.

    Genevieve Breau;Jennifer Baumbusch;Sally Thorne;T Greg Hislop

    (2021)
    17 Citations
  • Eating well, living well and weight management: A co-produced semi-qualitative study of barriers and facilitators experienced by adults with intellectual disabilities.

    Alison Jayne Doherty;Stephanie Jones;Umesh Chauhan;Josephine Gibson

    (2020)
    16 Citations
  • Family-centered practices in home-based support for families with children with an intellectual disability: Judgments of parents and professionals.

    Lien Vanderkerken;Mieke Heyvaert;Patrick Onghena;Bea Maes

    (2021)
    13 Citations
  • Predictors of access to healthcare professionals for people with intellectual disability in Ireland

    Anne Doyle;Michael O’Sullivan;Sarah Craig;Roy McConkey

    (2020)
    10 Citations
  • Family physicians’ and trainees’ experiences regarding cancer screening with patients with intellectual disability: An interpretive description study

    (2022)
    10 Citations

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