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Journal of Psychophysiology
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Journal of Psychophysiology

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 789 43 30 8

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 57
Documents by Best Scientists*: 37
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 52
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.375
Impact Factor: N/A

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Psychophysiology?

Journal of Psychophysiology mainly deals with areas of study such as Cognitive psychology, Audiology, Developmental psychology, Neuroscience and Cognition. It focuses on Cognitive psychology but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Facial expression and Perception. The work on Audiology tackled in it brings together disciplines like Stimulus (physiology), Social psychology and Event-related potential, Electroencephalography.

The Stimulus (physiology) study featured in Journal of Psychophysiology draws parallels with the field of Communication. The journal addresses concerns in Developmental psychology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Arousal and Heart rate. The Heart rate research dealing mostly with Heart rate variability is the focus of it.

Cardiology research discussed connects with the study of Blood pressure.

  • Cognitive psychology (24.91%)
  • Audiology (24.44%)
  • Developmental psychology (20.43%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The psychology of action : linking cognition and motivation to behavior (1252 citations)
  • Dissociable components of error processing: On the functional significance of the Pe vis-à-vis the ERN/Ne (485 citations)
  • Evidence for an Integrative Role of P3b in Linking Reaction to Perception (471 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Psychophysiology:

The most cited papers focus on Cognitive psychology, Audiology, Developmental psychology, Neuroscience and Electroencephalography. The published papers address concerns in Cognitive psychology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Facial expression, Communication, Stimulus (physiology), Mismatch negativity and Cognition. While Audiology is the key highlight in the journal articles, thet also covered some subjects on Response inhibition and Scalp.

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

  • Cognition
  • Internal medicine
  • Neuroscience

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The main points discussed in Journal of Psychophysiology deals with Cognitive psychology, Neuroscience, Heart rate variability, Event-related potential and Clinical psychology. Topics in Cognitive psychology were tackled in line with various other fields like Measure (physics), Attentional bias, Anxiety, Principal component analysis and Positive emotion. Neuroscience study tackled is connected to the field of Salient.

The concepts on Heart rate variability presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Psychophysiology, Acute pain and Cardiology. The studies on Event-related potential discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Recognition memory, Somatosensory system, Electrophysiology and Mismatch negativity. The studies in Clinical psychology featured incorporate elements of Clinical trial, Therapeutic trial, Personality, Type D personality and Focus (linguistics).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The Influence of Slow-Paced Breathing on Executive Function (4 citations)
  • Error Processing During the Online Retrieval of Probabilistic Sequence Knowledge (4 citations)
  • Cardiovascular Variability and Reactivity in Major Depressive Disorder (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 Psychophysiology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Michael Falkenstein (16 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • G.J.M. van Boxtel (16 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • M.W. van der Molen (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Thomas Elbert (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Cornelis H. M. Brunia (13 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 Psychophysiology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Max Planck Society (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Amsterdam (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Tübingen (10 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Leiden University (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Leipzig University (10 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, 3.57% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 11.11% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.41% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 7.41% of all publications and 74.07% 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 Prospects in Psychophysiology

While the field of psychophysiology offers a wide range of research opportunities, it also presents prospects for different career paths. For instance, a career in health sciences such as speech-language pathology can be a logical step for those interested in audiology and neuroscience, key topics in psychophysiology.

If you are interested in furthering your education and aiming for a rewarding career in this field, understanding the educational requirements and job prospects is crucial. For example, becoming proficient in understanding and interpreting heart rate variability can be beneficial for those seeking to become a cardiology technician or a research scientist in cardiovascular health. Additionally, those who extensively study cognition and facial expressions could consider a career in psychological counseling, where these skills are frequently applied.

Learning more about various career paths helps in making informed decisions about future education and career choices. Some of these paths require specific education and practicum experiences. For instance, becoming a speech therapist would need a master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a similar field.

Depending on the location, different licensure requirements may apply. If you are interested in practicing in the Pacific Northwest, you may want to review our guide on how to become a speech therapist in Oregon. This guide provides essential information on the educational, licensure, and certification requirements, as well as job outlook and salaries in the state.

Therefore, whether you are interested in pursuing a research or applied career in healthcare or psychological counseling, a background in psychophysiology can open numerous paths. By exploring these potential career paths, you can leverage your strong scientific foundation for a rewarding and impactful career.

Top Publications

  • Conducting Event-Related Potential (ERP) Research with Young Children: A Review of Components, Special Considerations and Recommendations for Research on Cognition and Emotion

    Rebecca J. Brooker;John E. Bates;Kristin A. Buss;Mara J. Canen

    (2020)
    51 Citations
  • The Influence of Slow-Paced Breathing on Executive Function

    Sylvain Laborde;Sylvain Laborde;M. Allen;Uirassu Borges;T. J. Hosang

    (2021)
    34 Citations
  • Social Feedback Valence Differentially Modulates the Reward Positivity, P300, and Late Positive Potential

    Carter J. Funkhouser;Randy P. Auerbach;Autumn Kujawa;Sylvia A. Morelli

    (2020)
    21 Citations
  • Circadian Rhythms, Sleep, and the Autonomic Nervous System

    Sergio Garbarino;Paola Lanteri;Nicole R. Feeling;Marc N. Jarczok

    (2020)
    13 Citations
  • Error Processing During the Online Retrieval of Probabilistic Sequence Knowledge

    Kata Horváth;Zsófia Kardos;Ádám Takács;Valéria Csépe

    (2021)
    11 Citations
  • Associations Between Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Endocrine, Autonomous and Psychological Stress Reactivity in Male Adolescents

    Manuel Mücke;Sebastian Ludyga;Serge Brand;Flora Colledge

    (2021)
    10 Citations
  • A Preliminary Investigation of ERP Components of Attentional Bias in Anxious Adults using Temporospatial Principal Component Analysis.

    Resh S Gupta;Autumn Kujawa;David R Vago

    (2021)
    9 Citations
  • Cardiovascular variability and reactivity in major depressive disorder.

    Stefan Duschek;Angela Bair;Alexandra Hoffmann;Josef Marksteiner

    (2021)
    9 Citations
  • Circadian Rhythms, Sleep, and Aging

    Sergio Garbarino;Paola Lanteri;Valeria Prada;Michael Falkenstein

    (2020)
    8 Citations

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