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Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities
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Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities

1931-5864

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/umid20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 765 23 34 9

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Number of Best Scientists*: 28
Documents by Best Scientists*: 42
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 34
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.726
Impact Factor: 1.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities?

The journal focuses on Intellectual disability, Clinical psychology, Psychiatry, Autism and Mental health. Issues in Intellectual disability were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Psychopathology, Incidence (epidemiology), Interpersonal relationship and Mental illness. While work presented in it provided substantial information on Clinical psychology, it also covered topics in Intervention (counseling), Anxiety, Developmental psychology, Aggression and Depression (differential diagnoses).

The work tackled in it goes beyond the discipline of Anxiety as it also encompasses Coping (psychology). Developmental psychology research featured in Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Test validity and Cognition. Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities facilitates discussions in Comorbidity, Dual diagnosis, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and Mood as part of the larger field of Psychiatry, however, it also tackles fields such as Clinical diagnosis.

Autism research presented in Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities encompasses a variety of subjects, including Intelligence quotient and Rating scale. Some problems in Mental health that were presented in the journal overlapped with concepts under Psychological intervention, Nursing, Borderline intellectual functioning, Well-being and Psychosocial.

  • Intellectual disability (51.80%)
  • Clinical psychology (49.28%)
  • Psychiatry (41.37%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The Relationship of Challenging Behaviors to Severity and Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorders (167 citations)
  • Bullying Adolescents With Intellectual Disability (72 citations)
  • A Systematic Review of the Prevalence of Psychiatric Disorders in Adults With Intellectual Disability, 2003–2010 (63 citations)

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

The published papers investigate areas of study like Clinical psychology, Intellectual disability, Psychiatry, Autism and Developmental psychology. The most cited papers focus on Clinical psychology but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Psychological intervention, Inclusion (disability rights), Cognitive development and Comorbidity. The published articles explore research in Mental health and overlapping concepts in Social Welfare and Gerontology to expand the discourse in Intellectual disability.

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

  • Psychiatry
  • Mental illness
  • Social psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Intellectual disability, Mental health, Psychiatry, Clinical psychology and Comorbidity are among the topics commonly tackled in Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities. While it focused on Intellectual disability, it was also able to explore topics like Gerontology, Intervention (counseling), Developmental psychology, Child rearing and Dementia. While Mental health is the focus of Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, it also provided insights into the studies of Nursing, Psychological intervention, Applied psychology and Depression (differential diagnoses).

The Lithium (medication), Physical health and Down syndrome studies presented in the journal fall under the field of Psychiatry, but it also has connections to other fields such as 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak and Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). It focuses on Clinical psychology but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Significant risk and Neuropsychology. Comorbidity research in the journal involves the investigation of Autism spectrum disorder studies, all of which are linked to disciplines such as Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Social acceptance and Anxiety.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The Wellbeing and Mental Health Care Experiences of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities during COVID-19 (5 citations)
  • My Son Can’t Socially Distance or Wear a Mask: How Families of Preschool Children with Severe Developmental Delays and Challenging Behavior Experienced the COVID-19 Pandemic (5 citations)
  • Applying the Technology Acceptance Model to Digital Mental Health Interventions: A Qualitative Exploration with Adults with Intellectual Disabilities (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 Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Yona Lunsky (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Johnny L. Matson (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Bruce L. Baker (9 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Paula Sterkenburg (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Jonathan A. Weiss (7 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 Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (12 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of California, Los Angeles (11 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Louisiana State University (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Radboud University Nijmegen (9 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Ohio State University (9 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, 8.33% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 36.36% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 9.09% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 4.55% of all publications and 50.00% 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.

Educational Institutions and Its Effects on Research Quality

Another significant factor contributing to the quality and quantity of research produced in the field of mental health in intellectual disabilities is the role of academic institutions. Universities and colleges play a crucial role in providing the necessary resources and environment researchers need to conduct impactful and relevant studies. These institutions offer opportunities for collaborative scholarly pursuits and access to funding sources, which significantly affect research output.

This dialogue is more enhanced when universities offer highly ranked programs in fields related to mental health. Such programs attract more students and faculty, fosters a research-oriented culture, and drives the production of high-quality research. For instance, best psychology schools in Minnesota have been notorious for producing notable research in the field of mental health.

It is therefore beneficial for aspiring researchers to consider the status and contributions of potential institutions where they plan to conduct their research. The impact of an institution in the academic community can be a driving force for high-quality research and can provide numerous opportunities for growth and collaboration.

Top Publications

  • My Son Can’t Socially Distance or Wear a Mask: How Families of Preschool Children with Severe Developmental Delays and Challenging Behavior Experienced the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Laura Paulauskaite;Ola Farris;Helen M. Spencer

    (2021)
    42 Citations
  • Occurrence and Predictors of Challenging Behavior in Youth with Intellectual Disability with or without Autism

    Jeffrey Esteves;Adrienne Perry;Rebecca Spiegel;Jonathan A. Weiss

    (2021)
    26 Citations
  • Assessing posttraumatic stress disorder in adults with mild intellectual disabilities or borderline intellectual functioning

    Liesbeth Mevissen;Robert Didden;Ad de Jongh;Hubert Korzilius

    (2020)
    24 Citations
  • Prevention and Intervention Programs Targeting Sexual Abuse in Individuals with Mild Intellectual Disability: A Systematic Review

    Kelly J. Stobbe;Mia Scheffers;Jooske T. van Busschbach;Robert Didden

    (2021)
    22 Citations
  • In the Time of the Pandemic: Safeguarding People with Developmental Disabilities against the Impact of Coronavirus

    Angela Hassiotis;Afia Ali;Andrea Courtemanche;Yona Lunsky

    (2020)
    22 Citations
  • The Intersectionality of Ethnicity/race and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Impact on Health Profiles, Service Access and Mortality

    Angela Hassiotis

    (2020)
    14 Citations
  • Relationship between IQ and Internalizing and Externalizing Symptoms in Children with Autism and Children with ADHD

    (2022)
    13 Citations
  • Social Status of Students with Intellectual Disabilities in Special Needs Schools: The Role of Students’ Problem Behavior and Descriptive Classroom Norms

    (2022)
    11 Citations
  • The Impact of Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder on Restraint and Seclusion in Pre-Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatients

    Elizabeth M. O’Donoghue;David L. Pogge;Philip D. Harvey

    (2020)
    9 Citations
  • A Scoping Study of a Tertiary Intellectual Disability Mental Health Service: A Family Member and Support Person Perspective

    Janelle Weise;Rachael Cvejic;Claire Eagleson;Julian N. Trollor

    (2020)
    9 Citations

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