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Journal of Religion and Health
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Journal of Religion and Health

0022-4197

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/10943

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 128 54 112 18
Medicine 2398 28 29 10

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 178
Documents by Best Scientists*: 246
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 8
SCIMAGO H-index: 65
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.934
Impact Factor: 2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Religion & Health?

The main points discussed in the journal deals with Public health, Social psychology, Clinical psychology, Spirituality and Religiosity. It focused on Public health research conducted under the discipline of Nursing. Many of the studies tackled connect Nursing with a similar field of study like Spiritual care.

The concepts on Social psychology presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Meaning (existential), Faith and Psychoanalysis. Some problems in Clinical psychology that were presented in the journal overlapped with concepts under Depression (differential diagnoses) and Anxiety. Topics in Spirituality were tackled in line with various other fields like Psychotherapist and Qualitative research.

  • Public health (57.99%)
  • Social psychology (21.65%)
  • Clinical psychology (16.99%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Phenomenological methodology in the human sciences. (355 citations)
  • Mental disorders, religion and spirituality 1990 to 2010: a systematic evidence-based review. (278 citations)
  • Is there a religious factor in health (234 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Religion & Health:

The journal papers tackle a plethora of topics, such as Public health, Spirituality, Clinical psychology, Social psychology and Religiosity. The studies on Public health discussed at the journal papers can also contribute to research in the domains of Health care, Coping (psychology), Mental health, Psychiatry and Faith. In addition to Social psychology research, the most cited articles aim to explore topics under Well-being and Meaning (existential).

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 foci of the journal are Public health, Clinical psychology, Spirituality, Religiosity and Coping (psychology). The journal holds forums on Public health that merges themes from other disciplines such as Mental health, Social psychology and Health care. Well-being and Prayer are some topics wherein Social psychology research discussed in it have an impact.

The journal facilitates discussions on Clinical psychology that incorporate concepts from other fields like Cronbach's alpha, Scale (social sciences), Anxiety, Social support and Depression (differential diagnoses). In addition to Spirituality research, the journal aims to explore topics under Context (language use), Perception, Medical education, Developmental psychology and Qualitative research. The journal focuses on Nursing research which is adjacent to topics in Spiritual care.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Intention to Vaccinate Against the Novel 2019 Coronavirus Disease: The Role of Health Locus of Control and Religiosity. (30 citations)
  • Meaning in Life, Religious Coping, and Loneliness During the Coronavirus Health Crisis in Turkey. (11 citations)
  • Association of Death Anxiety with Spiritual Well-Being and Religious Coping in Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic. (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 Religion & Health (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Harry C. Meserve (113 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Harold G. Koenig (70 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition, 8 more than at the previous edition,
  • Curtis W. Hart (54 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Lindsay B. Carey (29 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
  • Barry Ulanov (26 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 Religion & Health (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Duke University (88 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition, 9 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Michigan (53 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Cornell University (48 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Islamic Azad University (42 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Johns Hopkins University (38 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 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, 5.52% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 11.68% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 5.58% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 9.90% of all publications and 72.84% 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 Perspectives in the Field of Mental Health and Spirituality

Given the interconnection of mental health and spirituality often discussed in the Journal of Religion & Health, many professionals active in these fields often consider transitioning to specialized roles that directly address this overlap. A notable example is the profession of a mental health counselor who employs spirituality or faith-based approaches in therapy.

When considering a geographical tolerance, for example in Hawaii, specific qualifications, licensure, and experience are necessary to practice as a mental health counselor. Specific educational qualifications may include a bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field, and a master's degree in counseling or mental health counseling.

Practical experience, often gained through practicums, internships, or supervised clinical experience forms an essential component of professional preparation. Additionally, candidates must pass a state-recognized exam and complete annual continuing education classes.

Most mental health counselors also find that skills in active listening, critical thinking, effective communication, and an understanding of empathy and compassion are beneficial in their careers. Remember that regulations can vary by state, so it is important to check local requirements. Mental health counselor requirements in Hawaii provide a useful example.

With the ever-increasing awareness about mental health and the significance of spirituality in holistic health, professionals in this field are in high demand, making this a viable career path for those interested.

Top Publications

  • Identifying Moral Injury in Healthcare Professionals: The Moral Injury Symptom Scale-HP.

    Sneha Mantri;Jennifer Mah Lawson;Zhi Zhong Wang;Harold G. Koenig

    (2020)
    198 Citations
  • Maintaining Health and Well-Being by Putting Faith into Action During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

    Harold G. Koenig

    (2020)
    189 Citations
  • Psychometric Validation and Translation of Religious and Spiritual Measures.

    Harold G Koenig;Faten Al Zaben

    (2021)
    84 Citations
  • Moral Injury: An Increasingly Recognized and Widespread Syndrome

    Harold G Koenig;Faten Al Zaben

    (2021)
    80 Citations
  • The Blood of Christ Compels Them: State Religiosity and State Population Mobility During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic.

    Terrence D. Hill;Kelsey Gonzalez;Amy M. Burdette

    (2020)
    67 Citations
  • Worldview Under Stress: Preliminary Findings on Cardiovascular and Cortisol Stress Responses Predicted by Secularity, Religiosity, Spirituality, and Existential Search

    Tatjana Schnell;Dietmar Fuchs;René Hefti

    (2020)
    59 Citations
  • Working Together with God: Religious Coping, Perceived Discrimination, and Hypertension.

    Dede Kossiwa Teteh;Jerry W. Lee;Susanne B. Montgomery;Colwick M. Wilson

    (2020)
    50 Citations
  • Religion as a Health Promoter During the 2019/2020 COVID Outbreak: View from Detroit.

    Stephen M Modell;Sharon L R Kardia

    (2020)
    47 Citations
  • Community Calls: Lessons and Insights Gained from a Medical-Religious Community Engagement During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

    Panagis Galiatsatos;Panagis Galiatsatos;Kimberly Monson;Mopeninu Jesu Oluyinka;Dana Rose Negro

    (2020)
    47 Citations
  • Religion and Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

    Curtis W. Hart;Harold G. Koenig

    (2020)
    44 Citations

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