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Journal of Mixed Methods Research
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Journal of Mixed Methods Research

1558-6898

Published by: SAGE

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

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 295 19 45 13

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 35
Documents by Best Scientists*: 71
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 71
SCIMAGO SJR: 2.328
Impact Factor: 7.8

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Mixed Methods Research?

Journal of Mixed Methods Research generally zeroes in on subjects such as Multimethodology, Management science, Qualitative research, Social psychology and Social science. The studies in Multimethodology featured incorporate elements of Research design, Public relations and Data science. The study on Management science presented in the journal intersects with subjects under the field of Qualitative property.

It focused on works that combine different research areas such as Qualitative research and Statistical analysis.

  • Multimethodology (59.23%)
  • Management science (23.92%)
  • Qualitative research (15.26%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Toward a Definition of Mixed Methods Research (3532 citations)
  • Mixed Methods Sampling A Typology With Examples (2047 citations)
  • Paradigms Lost and Pragmatism Regained Methodological Implications of Combining Qualitative and Quantitative Methods (1690 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Mixed Methods Research:

The most cited papers mainly deal with areas of study such as Multimethodology, Management science, Qualitative research, Research methodology and Social science. While Multimethodology is the focus of the journal papers, it also provides insights into the studies of Social psychology, Data collection, Research design, Triangulation (social science) and Data science. In addition to Qualitative research research, the most cited papers aim to explore topics under Developmental psychology, Terminology and Pragmatism.

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

  • Law
  • Social science
  • Statistics

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Journal of Mixed Methods Research primarily focuses on research topics in Multimethodology, Management science, 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak, Data science and Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). It aims to bridge the gap between the study of Multimethodology and Social justice. Among the topics covered in Journal of Mixed Methods Research are Management science and Perspective (graphical).

While Data science is the focus of it, it also provided insights into the studies of Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study, Narrative inquiry, Narrative and Cross-cultural studies. The study of Citizen journalism and how it intertwines with concepts under Photo elicitation, Intervention (counseling) and Concept map were explored in the presented Grounded theory research. Issues in Data mining were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Analytic frame and Qualitative research.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Integrative Strategies in Mixed Methods Research (5 citations)
  • The Prevalence of Philosophical Assumptions Described in Mixed Methods Research in Education (4 citations)
  • Using the Exploratory Sequential Design for Complex Intervention Development: Example of the Development of a Self-Management Program for Spinal Cord Injury: (4 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 Mixed Methods Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Michael D. Fetters (34 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • José F. Molina-Azorín (26 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Donna M. Mertens (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Dawn Freshwater (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Abbas Tashakkori (9 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 Mixed Methods Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Michigan (48 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Alicante (31 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Washington (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Cincinnati (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Nebraska–Lincoln (10 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less 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, 4.76% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 32.50% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 12.50% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 30.00% of all publications and 25.00% 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.

Career Opportunities in Mixed Methods Research

The Journal of Mixed Methods Research presents various opportunities applicable to different career fields such as management science, data science, qualitative research, social psychology and several others. One such field, which can benefit from the insights offered by the journal, involves the practice of marriage and family therapy. For example, the interdisciplinary study designs and methods discussed in the journal can be highly resourceful for freelance researchers and therapists. For aspiring therapists who wish to incorporate mixed methods research into their practice, they may consider becoming a licensed marriage and family therapist. This is a trending career field due to the increasing need for mental health professionals. Importantly, it has specific educational and licensing prerequisites that vary by state. As for those located in Texas or individuals who are considering the possibility of moving there, understanding the specific requirements of this state is crucial. You can get this information by referring to our comprehensive guide on Marriage counselor education requirements in Texas. This document outlines the necessary steps, including required accredited programs, examination procedures, and other important information useful to start your journey towards becoming a licensed marriage and family therapist in Texas. Being well-informed about the career path will help aspiring professionals to better plan their education and ultimately achieve their career goals in the field of marriage and family therapy.

Top Publications

  • Methodological Rigor in Mixed Methods: An Application in Management Studies

    (2020)
    282 Citations
  • Applying Core Quality Criteria of Mixed Methods Research to an Empirical Study

    (2022)
    103 Citations
  • Developing Mixed Methods Crossover Analysis Approaches

    John H. Hitchcock;Anthony J. Onwuegbuzie;Anthony J. Onwuegbuzie

    (2020)
    55 Citations
  • Utilizing a Mixed Methods Approach for Conducting Interventional Evaluations

    Michael D. Fetters;José F. Molina-Azorin

    (2020)
    48 Citations
  • Virtual Special Issue on “Integration in Mixed Methods Research”:

    Timothy C. Guetterman;José F. Molina-Azorin;Michael D. Fetters

    (2020)
    40 Citations
  • Virtual Special Issue on “Quality in Mixed Methods Research”:

    Sergi Fàbregues;José F. Molina-Azorin;Michael D. Fetters

    (2021)
    30 Citations
  • Assessing Residents’ Place Attachment to the Guatemalan Maya Landscape Through Mixed Methods Photo Elicitation:

    Deidre M. Peroff;Duarte B. Morais;Duarte B. Morais;Erin Seekamp;Erin Sills

    (2020)
    24 Citations
  • Call for Papers for a Special Issue on COVID-19 and Novel Mixed Methods Methodological Approaches During Catastrophic Social Changes

    Michael D. Fetters;José F. Molina-Azorin

    (2020)
    18 Citations
  • Special Issue on COVID-19 and Novel Mixed Methods Methodological Approaches During Catastrophic Social Changes

    Michael D. Fetters;José F. Molina-Azorin

    (2021)
    17 Citations
  • Books on Mixed Methods Research: A Window on the Growth in Number and Diversity

    (2021)
    15 Citations

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