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Journal of Social Service Research
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Journal of Social Service Research

0148-8376

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/wssr20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 1081 9 9 5
Social Sciences and Humanities 1221 10 11 3

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 25
Documents by Best Scientists*: 24
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 47
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.474
Impact Factor: 0.9

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Social Service Research?

The aim of the journal is to expand the discussion of research in Social work, Social psychology, Clinical psychology, Developmental psychology and Public relations. The concepts on Social work presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Social Welfare, Perception, Nursing, Applied psychology and Burnout. The work tackled in it goes beyond the discipline of Social psychology as it also encompasses Sample (statistics).

The research on Clinical psychology featured in the journal combines topics in other fields like Intervention (counseling), Psychiatry and Psychological intervention. The journal tackles issues in Psychiatry, particularly in the topics of Mental health and Substance abuse.

  • Social work (30.76%)
  • Social psychology (19.01%)
  • Clinical psychology (14.43%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Structural Equation Modeling in Practice: Testing a Theory for Research Use (595 citations)
  • Qualitative Descriptors of Strength of Association and Effect Size (534 citations)
  • A Comparison of Psychometric Properties and Normality in 4-, 5-, 6-, and 11-Point Likert Scales (235 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Social Service Research:

The journal publications generally zeroe in on subjects such as Social psychology, Social work, Clinical psychology, Developmental psychology and Burnout. In addition to Social psychology research, the journal publications aim to explore topics under Sample (statistics), Construct (philosophy) and Applied psychology. The most cited papers with studies in Social work featured incorporate elements of Social Welfare, Nursing, Agency (sociology), Public relations and Welfare.

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

  • Law
  • Social psychology
  • Statistics

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The main points discussed in Journal of Social Service Research deals with Social work, Social psychology, Public relations, China and Qualitative research. The work on Social work tackled in Journal of Social Service Research brings together disciplines like Social Welfare, Perception, Psychosocial, Applied psychology and Job satisfaction. The studies on Social Welfare discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Promotion (rank) and Professional knowledge.

The work on Social psychology addressed in Journal of Social Service Research expands to the thematically related Burnout. In Journal of Social Service Research, Quality (business), Social support and Process (engineering) are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Public relations research. It connects research in Qualitative research with the related topic of Service (business).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Moderating Effect of Perceived Behavioral Control on Islamic Tax (Zakah) Compliance Behavior among Businessmen in Yemen (6 citations)
  • Validation of the Chinese Version of the Turnover Intention Scale in Social Workers (4 citations)
  • Determining Dimensions of Poverty Applicable in China: A Qualitative Study in Guizhou (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 Social Service Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Sophia F. Dziegielewski (18 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • David R. Hodge (12 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • William R. Nugent (11 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Brent B. Benda (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Srinika Jayaratne (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 Social Service Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Washington University in St. Louis (40 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • University of Central Florida (32 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition,
  • University of Tennessee (28 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Florida State University (24 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Arizona State University (24 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 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, 1.19% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 13.25% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 6.02% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 13.25% of all publications and 67.47% 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.

Substance Abuse Research in Illinois

One crucial area of research featured in the Journal of Social Service Research is substance abuse, especially in the context of clinical psychology. Studies on substance abuse focus on understanding its root causes, effective treatment methods, and the socio-economic implications on communities. Professionals interested in this vital area are invited to actively contribute their expertise and research papers to the journal. Readers looking to delve into practical application of substance abuse studies might be interested in exploring the field of substance abuse counseling. We have a comprehensive guide on how to become a substance abuse counselor in Illinois which could be an excellent starting point for individuals wishing to make a significant impact in this field. In Illinois, this crucial line of work is seeing an increased demand, and the state has specific certification requirements for substance abuse counselors. Our guide outlines the educational attainment, necessary experience, examination, and other requirements that Illinois has in place for certification in this area. We also provide valuable information on potential career paths, income expectations, and the positive impact you can make in the lives of those struggling with substance abuse. By combining elements of psychiatry, sociology, and nursing, substance abuse counseling is an exciting and compelling profession that is integral to the cause of mental health. The Journal of Social Service research is an excellent platform to keep abreast of the latest research and trends in this sphere, and we invite interested readers to delve deeper into research and work being done on substance abuse.

Top Publications

  • Veterans’ Use of Programs and Services as They Transition to Civilian Life: Baseline Assessment for the Veteran Metrics Initiative

    Daniel F. Perkins;Keith R. Aronson;Nicole R. Morgan;Julia A. Bleser

    (2020)
    32 Citations
  • The Professional Is the Personal: A Qualitative Exploration of Self-Care Practices in Clinical Infant Mental Health Practitioners

    Tanika Eaves;Laura Mauldin;Cora B. Megan;JoAnn L. Robinson

    (2021)
    14 Citations
  • Determining Dimensions of Poverty Applicable in China: A Qualitative Study in Guizhou

    Lichao Yang;Chulin Jiang;Xiaodong Ren;Robert Walker

    (2021)
    10 Citations
  • Research Note: The Effects of Organizational Trust on the Work Attitudes of U.S. Social Workers

    Eric G. Lambert;Sudershan Pasupuleti;Terry Cluse-Tolar;Susheelabai R. Srinivasa

    (2021)
    7 Citations
  • Determining Dimensions of Poverty Applicable in China: A Qualitative Study in Guizhou

    (2020)
    7 Citations
  • Social Identity and Attitudes toward HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis: A Structural Equation Model

    Rusi Jaspal;Barbara Lopes;Ismael Maatouk

    (2020)
    5 Citations
  • How Do Trafficking Survivors Cope? Identifying the General and Spiritual Coping Strategies of Men Trafficked into the United States

    David R. Hodge

    (2021)
    5 Citations
  • A Latent Class Analysis of Factors Associated with Levels of Aggression among Low-Income African American Youth in Chicago

    Sarah M. Bassett;Dong Ha Kim;Lois Takahashi;Sonya Mathies Dinizulu

    (2020)
    3 Citations

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