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Race and Social Problems
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Race and Social Problems

1867-1756

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/12552

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 371 23 23 11

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 52
Documents by Best Scientists*: 42
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 41
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.767
Impact Factor: 1.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Race and Social Problems?

Race and Social Problems was organized to reinforce research efforts on Social work, Social psychology, Race (biology), Ethnic group and Racism. The concepts on Social work presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Demographic economics, Gender studies, Immigration, Mental health and Criminology. Race and Social Problems focuses on Demographic economics but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Poverty and Socioeconomics.

Specifically, studies on Immigration policy are prevalent in the Immigration works discussed. The presented studies in Identity (social science) and Prejudice fall within the purview of Social psychology but it also intertwines with topics in Context (language use) and Longitudinal study. Race and Social Problems focuses on Race (biology) research which is adjacent to topics in Politics.

While the journal focused on Ethnic group, it was also able to explore topics like Demography, Gerontology and Clinical psychology. The studies on Demography discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Logistic regression, Odds, American Community Survey, Census and Socioeconomic status. The in-depth study on Gerontology also explores topics in the intersecting field of Health equity.

  • Social work (65.78%)
  • Social psychology (29.50%)
  • Race (biology) (28.61%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The What, the Why, and the How: A Review of Racial Microaggressions Research in Psychology (195 citations)
  • “Every shut eye, ain’t sleep”: The role of racism-related vigilance in racial/ethnic disparities in sleep difficulty (147 citations)
  • The Success Frame and Achievement Paradox: The Costs and Consequences for Asian Americans (111 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Race and Social Problems:

The journal articles are organized to address concerns in the fields of Social work, Social psychology, Racism, Race (biology) and Ethnic group. Social work research featured in the journal papers incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Mental health, Demographic economics, Immigration, Poverty and Social support. Topics in Race (biology) explored in the journal publications were investigated in conjunction with research in Identity (social science) and Socioeconomic status.

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

  • Law
  • World War II
  • Social psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal covers a variety of subjects, including Social work, Racism, Ethnic group, Demography and Criminology. The journal explores issues in Social work which can be linked to other research areas like Social psychology, Demographic economics, Race (biology), Welfare and Politics. Race and Social Problems facilitates discussions on Social psychology that incorporate concepts from other fields like Special education, Family income and Women of color.

The studies in Racism featured incorporate elements of Test score, Content analysis and Clinical psychology. Race ethnicity are all disciplines of Ethnic group that connect with topics in Pandemic. Issues in Demography were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Vulnerability, Census, Racial differences and Minority group.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • That Which is Essential has been Made Invisible: The Need to Bring a Structural Risk Perspective to Reduce Racial Disproportionality in Child Welfare. (3 citations)
  • What the COVID-19 Pandemic Reveals about Racial Differences in Child Welfare and Child Well-Being: An Introduction to the Special Issue. (3 citations)
  • Measuring Anti-Indigenous Attitudes: The Indigenous Resentment Scale (2 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 Race and Social Problems (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Robert Joseph Taylor (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Harold W. Neighbors (4 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Amanda Toler Woodward (4 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Douglas S. Massey (4 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Igor Ryabov (4 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 Race and Social Problems (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Michigan (32 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of California, Los Angeles (13 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Pittsburgh (12 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Washington (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Arizona State University (10 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as 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, 2.17% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 22.22% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 11.11% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 37.78% of all publications and 28.89% 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 Potential in Social Research

While understanding the research landscape is crucial for active scholars, it is equally important for aspiring professionals and students considering a career in social research. Many potential career paths stem from the study of race and social problems, and understanding the requirements for these roles can guide current and hopeful scholars. One such career path in this realm is becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). An LPC may use insights from social work, sociology, and psychology to assist clients in various contexts. These professionals often address issues relating to race relations and social problems in therapeutic settings. The pathway to becoming an LPC is rigorous and involves many stages, from earning a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, obtaining a master's degree, completing the requisite supervised experience, passing an industry-standardized examination, to ongoing professional development. However, the requirements to become an LPC can vary widely from state to state. For instance, the requirements in Nebraska include a master’s degree in counseling or a related discipline, 3,000 hours of supervised professional experience, as well as passing the National Counselor Examination (NCE) or the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE). For a comprehensive guide on how to meet these requirements, you can refer to this article on the [LPC requirements in Nebraska](https://research.com/careers/how-to-become-a-licensed-counselor-lpc-in-nebraska). Taking up this career path promises a rewarding journey, as you not only get to apply social research insights into real-world contexts but also improve the lives of individuals and communities that you serve. Contributing to research in race and social problems is not only academically fulfilling but also offers numerous opportunities for practical applications and career development.

Top Publications

  • How Kids View Cops: The Nature of Juvenile Attitudes Toward the Police Revisited

    Unknown

    (2022)
    103 Citations
  • Still the Linchpin: Segregation and Stratification in the USA

    Douglas S. Massey

    (2020)
    68 Citations
  • Racial Segregation and School Poverty in the United States, 1999–2016

    Erin M. Fahle;Sean F. Reardon;Demetra Kalogrides;Ericka S. Weathers

    (2020)
    46 Citations
  • The Criminalization of Young Children and Overrepresentation of Black Youth in the Juvenile Justice System

    (2021)
    40 Citations
  • What Did You Call Me? An Analysis of Online Harassment Towards Black and Latinx Women

    Sara C. Francisco;Diane H. Felmlee

    (2021)
    29 Citations
  • Perpetuating Health Disparities of Minority Groups: The Role of U.S. Newspapers in the COVID-19 Pandemic

    (2022)
    19 Citations
  • Local TV News Coverage of Racial Disparities in COVID-19 During the First Wave of the Pandemic, March–June 2020

    (2022)
    18 Citations
  • Beyond Residential Segregation: Mobility-Based Connectedness and Rates of Violence in Large Cities

    Robert J. Sampson;Brian L. Levy

    (2020)
    16 Citations
  • Experiences of Hispanic Families with Social Services in the Racially Segregated Southeast: Views from Administrators and Workers in North Carolina

    Carolyn Y. Barnes;Lisa A. Gennetian

    (2021)
    14 Citations
  • Educational Attainment Past the Traditional Age of Completion for Two Cohorts of US Adults: Inequalities by Gender and Race/Ethnicity

    (2021)
    12 Citations

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