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Metacognition and Learning
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Metacognition and Learning

1556-1623

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/11409

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 343 43 67 19

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 57
Documents by Best Scientists*: 84
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 75
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.871
Impact Factor: 4.8

Overview

Top Research Topics at Metacognition and Learning?

The topics of Metacognition, Cognitive psychology, Developmental psychology, Mathematics education and Self-regulated learning are the focal point of discussions in the journal. Topics in Metacognition explored in it were investigated in conjunction with research in Test (assessment), Context (language use), Social psychology, Comprehension and Academic achievement. In addition to Social psychology research, it aims to explore topics under Collaborative learning and Applied psychology.

The research on Cognitive psychology featured in the journal combines topics in other fields like Metamemory, Protocol analysis, Task analysis and Reading (process). Reading comprehension and Metacomprehension are some of the study areas of Reading (process) discussed. The research on Developmental psychology tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Executive functions and Affect (psychology).

The journal explores topics in Mathematics education which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Pedagogy and Overconfidence effect. Self-efficacy, Independent study and Goal orientation are some topics wherein Self-regulated learning research discussed in Metacognition and Learning have an impact.

  • Metacognition (95.44%)
  • Cognitive psychology (43.51%)
  • Developmental psychology (28.42%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Metacognition and learning: conceptual and methodological considerations (1038 citations)
  • Components of fostering self-regulated learning among students. A meta-analysis on intervention studies at primary and secondary school level (487 citations)
  • The development of two observational tools for assessing metacognition and self-regulated learning in young children (276 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Metacognition and Learning:

The most cited publications are mainly concerned with subjects like Metacognition, Self-regulated learning, Cognitive psychology, Academic achievement and Mathematics education. The published articles address concerns in Metacognition which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Pedagogy, Teaching method, Social psychology, Developmental psychology and Control (management). The journal articles with studies in Cognitive psychology featured incorporate elements of Critical thinking, Protocol analysis and Affect (psychology).

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

  • Mathematics education
  • Social psychology
  • Developmental psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The foci of the journal are Metacognition, Cognitive psychology, Developmental psychology, Mathematics education and Context (language use). Metacognitive Monitoring is the primary subject of Metacognition works presented in the journal. The Cognitive psychology works featured in it incorporate elements from Metamemory, Generalizability theory and Comprehension.

The Developmental psychology study presented in the journal encompasses related topics like Academic achievement and also examines its connection to subjects such as Area studies. Topics in Mathematics education were tackled in line with various other fields like Social cognitive theory and Overconfidence effect. The journal focuses on Context (language use) but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Cognitive skill, Cognitive science and Cognitive resource theory.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The MAPS model of self-regulation: Integrating metacognition, agency, and possible selves. (5 citations)
  • The keyword effect: A conceptual replication, effects on bias, and an optimization (5 citations)
  • Measures of relative metacognitive accuracy are confounded with task performance in tasks that permit guessing (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 Metacognition and Learning (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Claudia M. Roebers (13 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Roger Azevedo (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Anique B. H. de Bruin (7 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Sabina Kleitman (6 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • David Whitebread (6 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 Metacognition and Learning (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Bern (13 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Amsterdam (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Sydney (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Maastricht University (8 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Münster (8 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, 2.56% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 13.16% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 13.16% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 21.05% of all publications and 52.63% 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.

Salary and Career Growth in Criminal Psychology

While the academic and research aspects of the Metacognition and Learning domains are well articulated, it's helpful to discuss the practical implications. In particular, individuals pursuing a career in the applied psychology sector - for instance as a criminal psychologist - might find it beneficial to understand the potential for salary and career growth in various areas. One of the regions worth considering for such a career is New Mexico. As a criminal psychologist, there is a promising scope for career enhancement in this state. According to a study, criminal psychologists in New Mexico earn a competitive salary that matches the national average of professionals in this field. Alongside the attractive income, the dynamic nature of the profession in New Mexico offers opportunities for growth and exciting new challenges. Certified professionals have the chance to work on various high-profile cases, offering invaluable experience for enhancing their skills and knowledge in the field. If you are interested to learn more about this career path, you can find detailed information about how to become a criminal psychologist, along with specifics related to the criminal psychology salary in New Mexico on our website. Start your journey towards a rewarding career in criminal psychology by exploring the required education, necessary certifications, and the competencies needed.

Top Publications

  • Reflections on the field of metacognition: issues, challenges, and opportunities

    Roger Azevedo

    (2020)
    79 Citations
  • The MAPS model of self-regulation: Integrating metacognition, agency, and possible selves.

    Leslie D. Frazier;Bennett L. Schwartz;Janet Metcalfe

    (2021)
    59 Citations
  • Beliefs about the self-regulation of learning predict cognitive and metacognitive strategies and academic performance in pre-service teachers

    Stella Vosniadou;Igusti Darmawan;Michael J. Lawson;Penny Van Deur

    (2021)
    48 Citations
  • Individual differences in local and global metacognitive judgments

    Marion Händel;Anique B. H. de Bruin;Markus Dresel

    (2020)
    48 Citations
  • How does monitoring set the stage for adaptive regulation or maladaptive behavior in collaborative learning

    Márta Sobocinski;Sanna Järvelä;Jonna Malmberg;Muhterem Dindar

    (2020)
    45 Citations
  • Modeling self-regulated learning as learners doing learning science: How trace data and learning analytics help develop skills for self-regulated learning

    (2022)
    38 Citations
  • Extending a model of homework: a multilevel analysis with Chinese middle school students

    (2022)
    34 Citations
  • Gender differences in confidence during number-line estimation

    Michelle L. Rivers;Charles J. Fitzsimmons;Susan R. Fisk;John Dunlosky

    (2021)
    31 Citations
  • The self-regulation for learning online (SRL-O) questionnaire

    (2022)
    29 Citations
  • Connecting teachers' classroom instructions with children's metacognition and learning in elementary school

    Mariëtte H. van Loon;Natalie S. Bayard;Martina Steiner;Claudia M. Roebers

    (2021)
    29 Citations

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