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Journal of Loss and Trauma
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Journal of Loss and Trauma

1532-5024

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/upil20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 466 41 61 15

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 57
Documents by Best Scientists*: 80
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 58
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.612
Impact Factor: 2.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Loss & Trauma?

The journal mainly deals with areas of study such as Clinical psychology, Psychiatry, Social psychology, Grief and Developmental psychology. Clinical psychology research discussed connects with the study of Anxiety. The research on Anxiety discussed in Journal of Loss & Trauma draws on the closely related field of Depression (differential diagnoses).

Psychiatry works presented in the journal have a specific focus on Mental health. In addition to Mental health research, Journal of Loss & Trauma aims to explore topics under 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak and Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In the journal, researchers investigate the Grief study as part of research in the field of Psychotherapist.

Most of the works presented in the journal deals with Coping (psychology) but it intersects with the subject of Social support. Many of the studies tackled connect Psychoanalysis with a similar field of study like Narrative.

  • Clinical psychology (34.92%)
  • Psychiatry (24.83%)
  • Social psychology (14.85%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Optimism, social support, and coping strategies as factors contributing to posttraumatic growth: A meta-analysis (512 citations)
  • Examining Child Maltreatment Through a Neurodevelopmental Lens: Clinical Applications of the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (381 citations)
  • LOCKED DOORS AND GLASS WALLS: FAMILY VISITING AT A LOCAL JAIL (331 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Loss & Trauma:

The published articles aim to foster the development of research in Clinical psychology, Psychiatry, Posttraumatic growth, Posttraumatic stress and Social psychology. The published articles explore issues in Clinical psychology which can be linked to other research areas like Grief and Anxiety. The works on Psychiatry tackled in the journal papers bring together disciplines like Young adult and Social support.

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

  • Law
  • World War II
  • Social psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal focuses on Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak, Clinical psychology, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and Mental health. Topics in Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) explored in it were investigated in conjunction with research in Grief, Psychiatry, Letter to the editor and Isolation (health care). Grief research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Meaning-making, Social psychology, Stressor and Meaning (existential).

The Clinical psychology study featured in the journal draws parallels with the field of Young adult. The concepts on Mental health presented in Journal of Loss & Trauma can also apply to other research fields, including Sample (statistics) and Distress. The study of Social support and how it intertwines with concepts under Developmental psychology were explored in the presented Coping (psychology) research.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Measuring COVID-19 as Traumatic Stress: Initial Psychometrics and Validation (27 citations)
  • Impact of Fear of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of Nurses in Pakistan (16 citations)
  • Fear, Depression, Substance Misuse and Related Conditions among Multi-National Medical Students at the Peak of the COVID-19 Epidemic (9 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 Loss & Trauma (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Stephen Joseph (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Peter Joseph Gloviczki (11 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Rachel Lev-Wiesel (10 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Betty Pfefferbaum (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Jane Shakespeare-Finch (8 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 Loss & Trauma (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Haifa (24 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (17 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition,
  • University of South Florida (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Minnesota (15 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Nottingham (14 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, 9.35% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 12.37% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 6.19% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 10.31% of all publications and 71.13% 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 in Trauma and Loss Research

One thing this article doesn't cover is the career opportunities available to those who are interested in the field of loss and trauma research. With the variety of topics covered in the Journal of Loss and Trauma, those seeking to embark on a career specifically in this domain have a wealth of areas to specialize in, such as Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology, and Psychiatry.

Those who are interested in facilitating therapy and uplifting lives may benefit from careers as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). In this role, individuals are able to utilize behavioral principles to address behavioral challenges and improve the overall quality of their patients' lives. To aid individuals considering this line of work, we've detailed a guide on how to become a BCBA in Maine on our website.

Moreover, job opportunities in research, therapy, and teaching are all viable paths for success in this field in a range of workplace scenarios such as private practices, hospitals, counseling centers, and universities. An increasing number of companies, schools, and organizations are also starting to appreciate the value of having on-staff psychologists to support mental health initiatives.

In conclusion, the field of loss and trauma research offers numerous career opportunities to those passionate about making a positive impact on people's lives and society as a whole.

Top Publications

  • Measuring COVID-19 as Traumatic Stress: Initial Psychometrics and Validation

    Ibrahim A. Kira;Hanaa A. M. Shuwiekh;Kenneth G. Rice;Jeffrey S. Ashby

    (2021)
    93 Citations
  • COVID-19: An Australian Perspective

    Jane Shakespeare-Finch;Holly Bowen-Salter;Miranda Cashin;Amalia Badawi

    (2020)
    63 Citations
  • Parental Relationships following the Loss of a Child

    Atle Dyregrov;Rolf Gjestad;Kari Dyregrov

    (2020)
    45 Citations
  • Information to Bereaved Families Following Catastrophic Losses. Why Is It Important

    Atle Dyregrov;Pål Kristensen

    (2020)
    41 Citations
  • “I Guess I’ll Never Know…”: Non-Initiators Account-Making After Being Ghosted

    Leah E. LeFebvre;Ryan D. Rasner;Mike Allen

    (2020)
    40 Citations
  • Remotely Delivered Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Disturbed Grief During the COVID-19 Crisis: Challenges and Opportunities

    Paul A. Boelen;Maarten C. Eisma;Geert E. Smid;Jos de Keijser

    (2021)
    31 Citations
  • The Effects of COVID-19 Traumatic Stress on Executive Functions: The Case of Syrian Refugees in Turkey

    Ibrahim A. Kira;Emre Han Alpay;Aras Turkeli;Hanaa A. M. Shuwiekh

    (2021)
    29 Citations
  • Measuring COVID-19 Stressors and Their Impact: The Second-Order Factor Model and Its Four First-Order Factors: Infection Fears, Economic, Grief, and Lockdown Stressors

    Ibrahim A. Kira;Hanaa A.M Shuwiekh;Jeffrey S. Ashby;Kenneth G. Rice

    (2021)
    25 Citations
  • Young People's Risk Perception and Experience in Connection with COVID-19

    Atle Dyregrov;Anita Fjærestad;Rolf Gjestad;Jens Thimm

    (2021)
    21 Citations
  • Together for Hope and Resilience: A Humanistic Experience by the Vulnerability, Trauma, Resilience and Culture Lab Members during the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Jude Mary Cénat;Pari Gole Noorishad;Camille Blais-Rochette;Sara Emilie McIntee

    (2020)
    21 Citations

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