| Discipline name | Position | Best Scientists | Publications | D-Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science | 161 | 10 | 12 | 7 |
| Social Sciences and Humanities | 293 | 20 | 27 | 13 |
| Psychology | 919 | 12 | 11 | 7 |
Public Understanding of Science mainly tackles studies in Public relations, Science communication, Social science, Public awareness of science and Social psychology. Public Understanding of Science explores topics in Public relations which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Perception, Public opinion and Newspaper. The Newspaper study featured in Public Understanding of Science draws parallels with the field of Content analysis.
Research in Science communication discussed is concerned with the study of Science education as a whole. The journal covers various topics on Science education such as Science, technology, society and environment education and Social science education. Topics in Social science were tackled in line with various other fields like Environmental ethics, Politics and Media studies.
The journal investigates Environmental ethics research which frequently intersects with Climate change. It focuses on Public awareness of science but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Epistemology and Scientific literacy.
The published articles mainly deal with areas of study such as Public relations, Social science, Public awareness of science, Social psychology and Science communication. The studies on Public relations discussed at the published articles can also contribute to research in the domains of Public opinion, Politics and Mass media. The study of Social science in the published papers encompasses disciplines such as Environmental ethics, as well as fields such as Climate change, all of which overlap with one another.
The discussions in the journal mainly cover the fields of Science communication, Public relations, Social psychology, Public engagement and Social media. The featured Science communication studies mainly concentrate on Media studies but also cover areas of interest in Publics. Public relations research presented in Public Understanding of Science encompasses a variety of subjects, including Public awareness of science, Construct (philosophy), Genome editing and Public opinion.
Topics in Social psychology explored in the journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Context (language use), Association (psychology), Perception and Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The journal explores issues in Public engagement which can be linked to other research areas like Science policy and Emerging technologies. The concepts on Social media presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Health communication, Genetically modified organism, Argumentative and Moderation.
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 Public Understanding of Science (based on the number of publications) are:
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 Public Understanding of Science (based on the number of publications) are:
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.
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, 3.30% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 12.50% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 9.09% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 21.59% of all publications and 56.82% were from other institutions.
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.
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.
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:
The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.
For aspiring professionals interested in scientific research and its broader implications as discussed in Public Understanding of Science, there are a multitude of possible career paths. One field that often intersects with the public's understanding of science-literacy is marriage and family therapy. This profession requires a good comprehension of social sciences and a deep understanding of scientific research, communication, and public relation skills.
Marriage and family therapists in California work extensively with couples and families to rectify strained relationships using family systems theories and a host of scientific techniques. To become a professional in this discipline, specific education and licensure requirements are recognized by the state of California.
For someone interested in working in the intersection between sciences, the public, and familial relationships, becoming a marriage and family therapist could be a great career choice. This career not only requires a sound understanding of Social science topics such as Environmental ethics and Politics, as discussed extensively in Public Understanding of Science, but also needs excellent public relation skills.
The application and interpretation of scientific research in the day-to-day interactions and communication strategies of these professionals make their job highly fascinating for those interested in science and its impact on society. To succeed in this career, keen interest, appropriate training, and passion for improving societal understanding of science, just like the discussions drawn in Public Understanding of Science, are immensely beneficial.
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