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Psicothema
H-index 16

Psicothema

0214-9915

Published by: Colegio Oficial de Psicologos de Madrid

http://www.psicothema.com/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 425 66 84 16

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 77
Documents by Best Scientists*: 93
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 4
SCIMAGO H-index: 85
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.252
Impact Factor: 3.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Psicothema?

Psicothema primarily focuses on research topics in Humanities, Social psychology, Clinical psychology, Developmental psychology and Cognitive psychology. Research on Social psychology addressed in the journal frequently intersections with the field of Context (language use). Psicothema investigates Clinical psychology research which frequently intersects with Anxiety.

  • Humanities (19.73%)
  • Social psychology (17.66%)
  • Clinical psychology (10.38%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The Bar-On model of emotional-social intelligence (ESI) (1076 citations)
  • Directrices para la traducción y adaptación de los tests: segunda edición (496 citations)
  • Testing for multigroup equivalence of a measuring instrument:A walk through the process (460 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Psicothema:

The most cited articles generally zeroe in on subjects such as Social psychology, Humanities, Clinical psychology, Developmental psychology and Spanish version. In particular, the Social psychology works presented in the most cited articles emphasize discussions on Aggression. The journal publications with studies in Clinical psychology featured incorporate elements of Cronbach's alpha and Anxiety.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Social psychology
  • Cognition

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal covers a variety of subjects, including Humanities, Clinical psychology, Analisis factorial, Anxiety and Internal consistency. The study on Humanities featured in the journal expounds on the topic of Persona in particular. The Clinical psychology works featured in Psicothema incorporate elements from Meta-analysis, Mental health, Quality of life and Normative.

Psicothema blends together research topics in Anxiety and Angustia.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms in Children and Adolescents during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Transcultural Approach. (13 citations)
  • A New Paradigm in the Field of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Characteristics and Evaluation. (6 citations)
  • Cyberbullies, the Cyberbullied, and Problematic Internet Use: Some Reasonable Similarities. (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 Psicothema (based on the number of publications) are:

  • José Muñiz (32 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Julio Antonio González-Pienda (27 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • José Carlos Núñez (26 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Gualberto Buela-Casal (25 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • María J. Blanca (23 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous 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 Psicothema (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Oviedo (159 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Valencia (111 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Autonomous University of Madrid (103 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Complutense University of Madrid (97 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Santiago de Compostela (75 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 less 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, 17.50% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 39.39% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 25.76% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.67% of all publications and 18.18% 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 Opportunities in Psychology Research

For those who are inspired by the research works published in Psicothema and are interested in pursuing a career within the field, there are several options to consider. A career in research psychology requires extensive education, typically at least a Master's degree, and often a PhD. Research psychologists often work in a variety of settings, including universities, government agencies, private research firms, and non-profit organizations. One specific area of research in psychology that is currently gaining momentum is forensic psychology. This field blends together the elements of psychology and law, providing vital assistance in legal cases. Practitioners often analyze crime scenes, evaluate the mental state of criminals, and provide testimonies in court cases. If you're interested in this unique blend of psychology and law enforcement, consider taking a forensic science program. In particular, earning a forensic science degree in Washington could be an exciting educational journey to embark on. This program will not only equip you with essential skills required in forensic science but also expose you to various research methods, helping you contribute to the progression of this exciting field. Remember, a career in psychology research can be incredibly rewarding, offering you the opportunity to contribute to our understanding of the human mind and behavior. Whether your passion lies in social psychology, clinical psychology or forensic science, there are countless opportunities to make your mark in this ever-evolving field.

Top Publications

  • International Test Commission guidelines for test adaptation: A criterion checklist.

    Ana Hernández;María D Hidalgo;Ronald K Hambleton;Juana Gómez-Benito

    (2020)
    280 Citations
  • Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms in Children and Adolescents during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Transcultural Approach.

    Mireia Orgilés;José Pedro Espada;Elisa Delvecchio;Rita Francisco

    (2021)
    88 Citations
  • A New Paradigm in the Field of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Characteristics and Evaluation.

    Laura Elisabet Gómez Sánchez;Robert L. Schalock;Miguel Ángel Verdugo Alonso

    (2021)
    45 Citations
  • Social and emotional competencies and empathy as predictors of literacy competence.

    Vicente J Llorent;Antonio L González-Gómez;David P Farrington;Izabela Zych

    (2020)
    30 Citations
  • [Evidence-Based Psychological Treatments for Adults: A Selective Review]

    Eduardo Fonseca Pedrero;Marino Pérez-Álvarez;Susana Al-Halabí;Félix Inchausti

    (2021)
    25 Citations
  • Frequency of Suicidal Ideation Inventory: Psychometric Properties of the Spanish Version.

    Nicolás Sánchez-Álvarez;Natalio Extremera-Pacheco;Lourdes Rey;Edward C Chang

    (2020)
    23 Citations
  • SENTIA: An Adolescent Suicidal Behavior Assessment Scale.

    Adriana Díez-Gómez;Alicia Pérez-Albéniz;Javier Ortuño-Sierra;Eduardo Fonseca-Pedrero

    (2020)
    23 Citations
  • "Haters back off!" Psychometric Properties of the Coping with Cyberhate Questionnaire and Relationship with Well-being in Spanish Adolescents.

    Manuel Gámez-Guadix;Sebastian Wachs;Michelle Wright

    (2020)
    21 Citations
  • Self-Harm on the Internet Among Adolescents: Prevalence and Association with Depression, Anxiety, Family Cohesion, and Social Resources.

    (2022)
    20 Citations
  • Quality of Life and the International Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: Consensus Indicators for Assessment

    (2022)
    19 Citations

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