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Prospects
H-index 13

Prospects

0033-1538

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/11125

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 395 14 19 11

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 23
Documents by Best Scientists*: 29
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 41
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.561
Impact Factor: N/A

Overview

Top Research Topics at Prospects?

The journal focuses largely on the fields of Pedagogy, Economic growth, Comparative education, Higher education and Developing country. The journal features Pedagogy research that overlaps with concepts in Education theory. Education theory research discussed connects with the study of Philosophy of education.

The Economic growth study featured in it draws parallels with the field of Development economics. The research on Comparative education featured in the journal combines topics in other fields like Primary education, Economics education and Education, Education policy.

  • Pedagogy (27.37%)
  • Economic growth (18.83%)
  • Comparative education (18.54%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Education and the COVID-19 pandemic. (286 citations)
  • Making education for all inclusive: Where next? (160 citations)
  • A theory for distance education (134 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Prospects:

The published papers primarily focus on research topics in Pedagogy, Economic growth, Comparative education, Higher education and Education policy. Issues in Pedagogy were discussed in the published articles, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Engineering ethics and Education theory. The journal papers focus on Economic growth but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Academic achievement and Socioeconomic status.

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

  • World War II
  • Law
  • Education

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The primary areas of discussion in Prospects are Curriculum, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Physical literacy, Pandemic and 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak. In Prospects, researchers investigate the Curriculum study as part of research in the field of Pedagogy. Pedagogy research featured in Prospects incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Compassion, Accountability, Negotiation, Postmodernism and Wonder.

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) are all disciplines of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) that connect with topics in Medical education, Conversation, Trap (computing) and Risk analysis (engineering). The studies on Physical literacy discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Developmental psychology, Educational research, Literacy and Competence (human resources). The Higher education works featured in the journal incorporate elements from Emancipation, Closure (psychology), Teaching method, Grounded theory and Event (computing).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Remote learning and students' mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic: A mixed-method enquiry. (7 citations)
  • International Approaches to the Definition, Philosophical Tenets, and Core Elements of Physical Literacy: A Scoping Review. (7 citations)
  • Exploring the need for a responsive school curriculum to cope with the Covid-19 pandemic in Pakistan. (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 Prospects (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Clementina Acedo (24 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Stephen P. Heyneman (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Cecilia Braslavsky (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Fernando Reimers (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Manzoor Ahmed (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 Prospects (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Atlántico (31 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (28 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Columbia University (23 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Stanford University (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Geneva (15 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, 11.11% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 7.14% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 5.36% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 30.36% of all publications and 57.14% 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.

Career Prospects in Research Fields

The rich diversity of research topics featured in this journal opens a multitude of career pathways for readers interested in these areas. In particular, those inspired by the studies on Pedagogy, Economic growth, Comparative education, Higher education and Developing countries can find vast opportunities in their chosen field. These fields not only serve academic interests but can also lead to rewarding careers in relevant sectors.

For instance, readers intrigued by the research on Marriage and family therapy could consider a career as a marriage and family therapist. These professionals provide a crucial service to individuals, couples, and families, helping them navigate a variety of emotional, psychological, and relationship issues. If you are interested, read this detailed guide on How to become a marriage and family therapist in West Virginia.

As the field of research continues to expand and diversify, the opportunities for those looking to forge a career in these areas are virtually limitless. With the right education, training, and experience, you can make a profound impact on society while advancing your own professional and personal development.

Top Publications

  • COVID-19 as a catalyst for educational change.

    Yong Zhao;Yong Zhao

    (2020)
    561 Citations
  • Inclusion and equity in education: Making sense of global challenges

    Mel Ainscow

    (2020)
    216 Citations
  • Global citizenship education at the crossroads: Globalization, global commons, common good, and critical consciousness

    Carlos Alberto Torres;Emiliano Bosio

    (2020)
    118 Citations
  • Build back better: Avoid the learning loss trap

    Yong Zhao

    (2021)
    45 Citations
  • Learning and the pandemic: What's next?

    Michael Fullan

    (2020)
    36 Citations
  • The Teacher Efficacy for Inclusive Practices (TEIP) Scale: Further evidence for construct validity in Greek-speaking teachers

    (2022)
    26 Citations
  • Educational inclusion and equity in Latin America: An analysis of the challenges

    Ignacio Calderón-Almendros;Mel Ainscow;Mel Ainscow;Silvia Bersanelli;Pamela Molina-Toledo

    (2020)
    17 Citations
  • Early childhood education and care: Do we need to develop the physical literacy of educators?

    E. Jean Buckler;Eli Puterman;Guy E. Faulkner

    (2021)
    16 Citations
  • Curriculum and coronavirus: New approaches to curriculum in the age of uncertainty

    (2021)
    16 Citations
  • Inclusive education in the Pacific: Challenges and opportunities

    Umesh Sharma

    (2020)
    12 Citations

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