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Journal of Transcultural Nursing
H-index 9

Journal of Transcultural Nursing

1043-6596

Published by: SAGE

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

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 645 11 15 8

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 27
Documents by Best Scientists*: 28
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 61
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.738
Impact Factor: 1.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Transcultural Nursing?

The primary areas of discussion in the journal are Nursing, Health care, Transcultural nursing, Gerontology and Cultural competence. The research on Nursing tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Cultural diversity, Qualitative research, MEDLINE and Family medicine. The Qualitative research study tackled is a key component of adjacent topics in the area of Focus group.

The research on Transcultural nursing featured in Journal of Transcultural Nursing combines topics in other fields like Nursing research, Diversity (politics) and Medical education. Topics in Gerontology explored in Journal of Transcultural Nursing were investigated in conjunction with research in Psychological intervention, Ethnic group, Acculturation, Immigration and Health equity. Journal of Transcultural Nursing covers Cultural competence research under the subject of Pedagogy.

  • Nursing (38.46%)
  • Health care (19.83%)
  • Transcultural nursing (19.77%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The Process of Cultural Competence in the Delivery of Healthcare Services: A Model of Care (941 citations)
  • Culture Care Theory: A Major Contribution to Advance Transcultural Nursing Knowledge and Practices: (335 citations)
  • A Discussion of Chain Referral As a Method of Sampling Hard-to-Reach Populations: (330 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Transcultural Nursing:

The journal papers explore disciplines such as Nursing, Health care, Cultural competence, Transcultural nursing and Gerontology. The published papers explore issues in Nursing which can be linked to other research areas like Family medicine, MEDLINE and Cultural diversity. The study of Cultural competence in the most cited publications encompasses disciplines such as Qualitative research, as well as fields such as Clinical psychology and Immigration, all of which overlap with one another.

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

  • Law
  • World War II
  • Nursing

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Journal of Transcultural Nursing mainly tackles studies in Nursing, Gerontology, Health care, Cultural competence and Qualitative research. The overlapping concepts between 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak and Coronavirus are the key highlights of Nursing study. Issues in Gerontology were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Psychological intervention, Acculturation, End-of-life care, Diabetes mellitus and Health equity.

The presented research on Health care deals specifically with Mental health but it also addresses topics in Clinical psychology. The research on Cultural competence tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Study abroad, Transcultural nursing, Cultural diversity and Medical education. It focuses on Transcultural nursing but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Nurse education and Gender studies.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Psychological Distress and Sleep Disturbance Among Female Nurses: Anxiety or Depression?: (9 citations)
  • Meaningful Engagement With Aboriginal Communities Using Participatory Action Research to Develop Culturally Appropriate Health Resources. (6 citations)
  • Culturally Sensitive Care: Definitions, Perceptions, and Practices of Health Care Professionals (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 Transcultural Nursing (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Madeleine Leininger (61 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Norma G. Cuellar (28 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Joyceen S. Boyle (26 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Dula F. Pacquiao (20 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Jana Lauderdale (18 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 Transcultural Nursing (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of California, San Francisco (38 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • University of Alabama (36 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Washington (34 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Arizona (33 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Wayne State University (32 papers) published 1 paper 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, 12.10% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 18.35% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 9.17% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 7.34% of all publications and 65.14% 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.

Educational Requirements and Career Path in Transcultural Nursing

One crucial aspect that this article seems to overlook is the educational requirements and career path for one to become a transcultural nurse. This real-world application would really connect the academic research into this field with the practicalities of how one can pursue a career in it. Understanding the academic journey may encourage more individuals to consider this career path, thus increasing awareness and interest in transcultural nursing. For individuals interested in a career in this field, it starts with earning a degree in nursing. This involves studying various aspects of health care, nursing practices, as well as transcultural nursing. After acquiring a nursing license, one can advance their knowledge and education by undertaking specialized coursework or training in transcultural nursing. To further specialize, individuals may pursue advanced degrees or certifications in this distinctive field. It's important to gain hands-on experience through volunteering, internships, or entry-level positions in diverse healthcare environments, further reinforcing their learning and expanding their multicultural perspectives. Mental health aspects and family dynamics also play a significant role in how patients from different cultural backgrounds react or adapt to healthcare interventions making it essential for a transcultural nurse to have a solid grasp in these areas. In this context, aspiring professionals interested in deepening their understanding of family and marriage dynamics can explore the Marriage and family therapist education requirements in Arkansas. Continued education and research in the field of transcultural nursing can lead to higher positions within the healthcare field and can open up opportunities for individuals to lead their organizations to better cater to culturally diverse patients. When releasing exhaustive research, it is also important to consider practical application in real-world scenarios for readers who may apply this knowledge in their professional lives.

Top Publications

  • Understanding the Impact of Historical Trauma Due to Colonization on the Health and Well-Being of Indigenous Young Peoples: A Systematic Scoping Review:

    Reakeeta Smallwood;Cindy Woods;Tamara Power;Kim Usher

    (2021)
    135 Citations
  • Barriers to Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment in the Dominican Republic: Perspectives of Focus Group Participants in the Santo Domingo Area.

    Erica J. Liebermann;Nancy VanDevanter;Taraneh Shirazian;Natalia Frías Gúzman

    (2020)
    25 Citations
  • Culturally Congruent Health Care of COVID-19 in Minorities in the United States: A Clinical Practice Paper From the National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations.

    Norma G. Cuellar;Elizabeth Aquino;Martha A. Dawson;Mary Joy Garcia-Dia

    (2020)
    20 Citations
  • Meaningful Engagement With Aboriginal Communities Using Participatory Action Research to Develop Culturally Appropriate Health Resources.

    Rachel M. Peake;Debra Jackson;Jackie Lea;Kim Usher

    (2021)
    18 Citations
  • Where Are We and What Shall We Do Next? A Qualitative Study of the Quality of Home Care in Shanghai, China:

    Xianping Tang;Xianping Tang;Xuemei Chen;Bei Wu;Chenjuan Ma

    (2021)
    11 Citations
  • Experiences of Adult Men Who Are Homeless Accessing Care: A Qualitative Study.

    Marcus D Henderson;Ian J McCurry;Janet A Deatrick;Terri H Lipman

    (2021)
    9 Citations
  • Stigma Associated With Sickle Cell Disease in Kumasi, Ghana:

    Julie M. Buser;Ashura Bakari;Abdul-Aziz Seidu;Abdul-Aziz Seidu;Vivian Paintsil

    (2021)
    9 Citations
  • Evaluating the Quality of Home Care in China Using the Home Care Quality Assessment Tool.

    Xianping Tang;Song Ge;Chenjuan Ma;Xuemei Chen

    (2021)
    8 Citations
  • Intergenerational Solidarity and Being Primary Caregiver for Older Parents in Chinese American Families: Findings From PIETY Study.

    Ling Xu;Jinyu Liu;Weiyu Mao;Man Guo

    (2021)
    4 Citations
  • Recognizing and Adapting to Cultural Differences: Influence of International Educational Programs on Future Nursing and Midwifery Practice

    (2023)
    2 Citations

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