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Pragmatic Case Studies in Psychotherapy
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Pragmatic Case Studies in Psychotherapy

1553-0124

Published by: National Register of Health Service Psychologists

https://pcsp.nationalregister.org/index.php/pcsp

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Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 1298 7 7 2

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Documents by Best Scientists*: 11
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
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Overview

Top Research Topics at Pragmatic Case Studies in Psychotherapy?

Pragmatic Case Studies in Psychotherapy primarily tackles Psychotherapist, Clinical psychology, Epistemology, Psychoanalysis and Psychological intervention. Psychotherapist research presented in Pragmatic Case Studies in Psychotherapy encompasses a variety of subjects, including Social psychology and Cognitive behavioral therapy, Psychiatry, Cognition, Anxiety. Presentations on Psychiatry include those discussing Exposure therapy and Mental health.

The journal dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Clinical psychology and Intervention (counseling). It tackles research works in Epistemology as well as other disciplines like Value (ethics), Case method, Miller and Theory building. Pragmatic Case Studies in Psychotherapy explores Psychoanalysis concepts, specifically Psychodynamics, Therapeutic relationship and Psychodynamic psychotherapy but expands to research in Perspective (graphical).

Pragmatic Case Studies in Psychotherapy explores research in Psychological intervention and the adjacent study of Interpersonal communication.

  • Psychotherapist (98.05%)
  • Clinical psychology (17.59%)
  • Epistemology (15.96%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Logical operations in theory-building case studies. (105 citations)
  • Editor's Introduction to PCSP - From Single Case to Database: A New Method for Enhancing Psychotherapy Practice (74 citations)
  • Three American Troops in Iraq: Evaluation of a Brief Exposure Therapy Treatment for the Secondary Prevention of Combat - Related PTSD * (44 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Pragmatic Case Studies in Psychotherapy:

The most cited publications tackle a plethora of topics, such as Psychotherapist, Clinical psychology, Epistemology, Psychiatry and Case method. The published papers investigate Psychotherapist research which frequently intersects with Set (psychology). The journal papers facilitate discussions on Clinical psychology that incorporate concepts from other fields like Psychological intervention, Executive functions, Exposure therapy and Major depressive disorder.

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

  • Epistemology
  • Psychotherapist
  • Social psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Pragmatic Case Studies in Psychotherapy mainly tackles studies in Psychotherapist, Interpersonal communication, Epistemology, Outcome (game theory) and Psychological intervention. The journal explores issues in Psychotherapist which can be linked to other research areas like Pragmatic theory of truth and Set (psychology). In addition to Set (psychology) research, the journal aims to explore topics under Philosophy of science and Pseudonym.

Pragmatism are all disciplines of Epistemology that connect with topics in Point (typography), Value (ethics) and Perspective (graphical). It integrates many fields, including Outcome (game theory) and related. Most of the Psychological intervention studies addressed also intersect with Cognitive psychology.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The Case of Sharon Considered from the Vantage Point of Interpersonal Reconstructive Therapy (1 citations)
  • Further Developments in the Panel of Psychological Inquiry Method of Case Study Research: The Case of "Ronan" (0 citations)
  • What Can We Learn About Therapeutic Change From Case History Data? The Research Jury Method with the Couple Case of "Carl" and "Sandra" (0 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 Pragmatic Case Studies in Psychotherapy (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Daniel B. Fishman (19 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • David Edwards (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ronald B. Miller (8 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Michael Westerman (8 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition,
  • Tracy D. Eells (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 Pragmatic Case Studies in Psychotherapy (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Rutgers University (28 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Rhodes University (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Aarhus University (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Saint Michael's College (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Louisville (5 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, 100.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, nan% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another nan% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included nan% of all publications and nan% 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.

Understanding the Educational Path for Psychotherapists: Licensure and Education Requirements in Arkansas

A proper understanding of the requirements and process to become a licensed psychotherapist in Arkansas can be beneficial to those who aim to venture into the profession. In Arkansas, aspirants are expected to complete certain education and licensure requirements before they can practice psychotherapy. It is crucial to begin by undertaking a bachelor's degree, majoring in a related field, which lays the foundation for understanding the basics of psychology. Subsequently, a master's degree or doctorate in psychology is essential for specialization and deeper understanding of the practice. Additionally, aspirants have to go through a supervised practice while earning their advanced degree. Apart from the academic requirements, psychotherapists also need to acquire a license to practice professionally in the state of Arkansas. The licensing process primarily involves taking and passing a state-level examination to prove their competence. For detailed insights on the prerequisites for becoming a psychotherapist, you can get more information on the psychologist education requirements in Arkansas. This will provide step-by-step guidance on the educational pathway and licensing requirements for psychotherapists practicing in Arkansas. Understanding these requirements is a crucial step towards achieving a successful career in psychotherapy.

Top Publications

  • Sequenced Relationship-Based Psychotherapy for Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Commentary on the Application of the Model to the Hybrid Case of "Chloe"

    (2022)
    2 Citations
  • Commentary—Extending the Boundaries of Systematic Case Study Research: Conceptual and Methodological Issues

    Robert Elliott;Susan Stephen;Anna Robinson

    (2021)
    2 Citations
  • The Reconstructive Play of Memory: Commentary on David Edwards’ Case Study of Schema Therapy

    (2022)
    1 Citations
  • Understanding the Role of Inflexibly Enacted Masculinity Norms in Therapy: A Commentary on the Case of "Tommy"

    James R. Mahalik

    (2020)
    1 Citations
  • Virtual Realities: On Delusion, Shame, and Intersubjectivity

    Louis Sass;Jamie Walkup

    (2020)
    0 Citations
  • Reconstructing and/or Deconstructing Masculinity: A Commentary on the Case of "Tommy"

    Ethan Hoffman;Michael E. Addis

    (2020)
    0 Citations
  • Treating Masculinity: A Commentary on The Hybrid Case Study of "Tommy"

    Ginelle Wolfe;Ronald F. Levant

    (2020)
    0 Citations

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