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Journal of School Violence
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Journal of School Violence

1538-8220

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/wjsv20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 490 63 76 14

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 91
Documents by Best Scientists*: 93
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 54
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.838
Impact Factor: 2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of School Violence?

Suicide prevention, Human factors and ergonomics, Injury prevention, Social psychology and Occupational safety and health are among the topics commonly tackled in the journal. Intervention (counseling), Applied psychology, Medical education, Aggression and Clinical psychology are some topics wherein Suicide prevention research discussed in the journal have an impact. Journal of School Violence focuses on Intervention (counseling) research which is adjacent to topics in Psychological intervention.

The journal connects the study in Medical education with the closely related area of Program evaluation. The study on Clinical psychology presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Peer victimization. While Human factors and ergonomics is the key highlight in Journal of School Violence, it also covered some subjects on Criminology and School violence.

Journal of School Violence focuses on Injury prevention as well as the interrelated topic of Academic achievement. Harassment, Interpersonal relationship, Social influence, Feeling and Self-esteem are some of the study areas of Social psychology discussed. The Occupational safety and health works featured in it incorporate elements from Computer security and Environmental health.

  • Suicide prevention (52.72%)
  • Human factors and ergonomics (50.62%)
  • Injury prevention (43.23%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Offline consequences of online victimization: School violence and delinquency. (453 citations)
  • Prevalence, Psychological Impact, and Coping of Cyberbully Victims Among College Students (236 citations)
  • Cyberbullying Via Social Media (208 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of School Violence:

The journal publications mostly deal with topics like Human factors and ergonomics, Social psychology, Suicide prevention, Injury prevention and Occupational safety and health. In addition to Human factors and ergonomics research, the most cited papers aim to explore topics under Empathy, Likert scale, Social skills and Clinical psychology. The journal publications explore issues in Social psychology which can be linked to other research areas like Developmental psychology and Intervention (counseling).

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

  • Law
  • Social psychology
  • Social science

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal primarily tackles Developmental psychology, Medical education, Clinical psychology, Injury prevention and Human factors and ergonomics. The Developmental psychology research presented in Journal of School Violence explores the relationship between Friendship and the closely related topic of Academic achievement. The research on Clinical psychology featured in it combines topics in other fields like School level, Mental health, Self forgiveness and Substance abuse.

The studies on Injury prevention discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Occupational safety and health and Suicide prevention. Topics in Occupational safety and health were tackled in line with various other fields like Harassment and Survey data collection. In it, Intersectionality and Sexual orientation are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Suicide prevention research.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Taking Aim at Preventing School Shootings: A Comparative Analysis of School Board Policy Related to the Practice of Arming Educators (3 citations)
  • Bullying and Cyberbullying among LGBQ and Heterosexual Youth from an Intersectional Perspective: Findings from the 2017 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey (2 citations)
  • School Networks of Positive Relationships, Attitudes against Violence, and Prevention of Relational Bullying in Victim, Bystander, and Aggressor Agents (2 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 School Violence (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Edwin R. Gerler (27 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Dewey G. Cornell (17 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Michael J. Furlong (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Kris Varjas (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ron Avi Astor (10 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous 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 School Violence (based on the number of publications) are:

  • North Carolina State University (30 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Virginia (19 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of California, Santa Barbara (16 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Georgia State University (13 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • University of Louisville (11 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as 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, 2.44% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 17.50% 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 12.50% of all publications and 57.50% 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 This Field

The studies presented in this journal cover various aspects within the realm of psychological research, including criminology and school violence which provide ample avenues for career development. For instance, becoming a criminal psychologist is one interesting career path. A criminal psychologist applies principles of psychology to the legal system, focusing on profiling and studying criminals and their criminal behavior. Their expertise can aid in understanding the intentions behind criminal activities, predict potential criminal behavior, and assist in the process of convicting and treating convicts. Criminology and school violence has been a key topic covered in the Journal of School Violence, indicating that professionals in this field have a significant role to play in addressing these issues. Anyone interested in this line of work should consider pursuing advanced classes in criminal and behavioral psychology, social work, criminal justice, and social policy, all paired with real-world experience preferably in a criminal justice setting. A career as a criminal psychologist can be particularly fulfilling as it creates opportunities for individuals to make a positive impact on communities and individuals affected by violent crimes. Additionally, the salary prospects for such positions can be quite rewarding. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a criminal psychologist in Delaware, consider reading our guide on how to pursue this career and the related salary expectations. You can find more details by clicking here: criminal psychology salary in Delaware.

Top Publications

  • The Impact of Bullying Victimization in Early Adolescence on Subsequent Psychosocial and Academic Outcomes across the Adolescent Period: A Systematic Review

    Sarah Halliday;Tess Gregory;Amanda Taylor;Christianna Digenis

    (2021)
    154 Citations
  • Locks, Lights, out of Sight: Assessing Students' Perceptions of Emergency Preparedness across Multiple Lockdown Drills.

    Jaclyn Schildkraut;Amanda B. Nickerson;Thomas Ristoff

    (2020)
    38 Citations
  • A Longitudinal Study of Gun Violence Attitudes: Role of Childhood Aggression and Exposure to Violence, and Early Adolescent Bullying Perpetration and Victimization

    Amanda B. Nickerson;Shannon Shisler;Rina D. Eiden;Jamie M. Ostrov

    (2020)
    31 Citations
  • State Firearm Laws, Gun Ownership, and K-12 School Shootings: Implications for School Safety

    (2022)
    30 Citations
  • Advancing a Conceptual and Empirical Model of School Climate for School Staff in California

    Gordon Capp;Ron Avi Astor;Tamika D Gilreath

    (2020)
    28 Citations
  • Cyberbullying prevalence in Australian adolescents: Time trends 2015-2020

    (2022)
    27 Citations
  • Teacher Turnover in the Context of Teacher-Directed Violence: An Empowerment Lens

    Eric Peist;Susan D. McMahon;Jacqueline O. Davis;Christopher B. Keys

    (2020)
    23 Citations
  • Student Threat Assessment as an Alternative to Exclusionary Discipline

    Jennifer L. Maeng;Dewey Cornell;Francis Huang

    (2020)
    23 Citations
  • Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Carrying a Gun to School during Adolescence: A Statewide Study of Middle and High School Students

    Meagan Docherty;Gary Sweeten;Tyleia Craig;Vevette J. H. Yang

    (2020)
    23 Citations
  • An Introduction to the Special Issue: Firearms Homicide and Perceptions of Safety in American Schools Post-Columbine

    Jun Sung Hong;Dorothy L. Espelage

    (2020)
    22 Citations

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