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Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 205 197 228 24

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 275
Documents by Best Scientists*: 275
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 5
SCIMAGO H-index: 100
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.828
Impact Factor: 2.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders?

The main points discussed in the journal deals with Autism, Developmental psychology, Autism spectrum disorder, Clinical psychology and Intervention (counseling). Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders covers Autism research under the subject of Psychiatry. Social skills, Typically developing, Asperger syndrome, Nonverbal communication and High-functioning autism are some of the facets of Developmental psychology tackled in it.

Autism spectrum disorder research featured in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Social relation, Context (language use), Audiology, Association (psychology) and Pediatrics. In the journal, Mental health, Aggression, Intellectual disability and Depression (differential diagnoses) are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Clinical psychology research.

  • Autism (75.09%)
  • Developmental psychology (49.64%)
  • Autism spectrum disorder (48.74%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The Clinical Use of Robots for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Critical Review. (392 citations)
  • The increasing prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (328 citations)
  • Outcomes in adolescents and adults with autism: A review of the literature (268 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders:

The most cited articles generally zeroe in on subjects such as Autism, Clinical psychology, Developmental psychology, Autism spectrum disorder and Intervention (counseling). Research in Autism discussed in the most cited papers is concerned with the study of Psychiatry as a whole. The published articles explore topics in Developmental psychology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Cognitive psychology and Audiology.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Cognition
  • Social psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders facilitates discussions on Autism spectrum disorder, Autism, Clinical psychology, Developmental psychology and Intervention (counseling). Issues in Autism spectrum disorder were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Young adult, Cognition, Social skills and Scale (social sciences). Aside from research in Autism, the journal also discusses Perspective (graphical) studies.

Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders explores issues in Clinical psychology which can be linked to other research areas like Psychological intervention, Intellectual disability, Anxiety, Sleep in non-human animals and Mental health. The journal tackles studies in Social support and the interrelated subject of Moderation to gain insights into Developmental psychology. Some problems in Intervention (counseling) that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Affect (psychology), Attrition, Randomized controlled trial, Sample (statistics) and Depression (differential diagnoses).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • COVID-19 pandemic effects in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their caregivers: Evaluation of social distancing and lockdown impact on mental health and general status. (12 citations)
  • “This may be a really good opportunity to make the world a more autism friendly place”: Professionals’ perspectives on the effects of COVID-19 on autistic individuals (4 citations)
  • A systematic review of problematic video-game use in people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (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 Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Johnny L. Matson (115 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Jeff Sigafoos (29 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Mark F. O’Reilly (27 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Russell Lang (26 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Giulio E. Lancioni (24 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 Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Louisiana State University (116 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Center for Autism and Related Disorders (41 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Texas at Austin (40 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Bari (31 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • National University of Ireland, Galway (28 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, 3.67% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 11.43% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 9.52% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 21.90% 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.

Educational and Licensure Requirements to Pursue a Career in Clinical Psychology

For individuals looking to build a career in clinical psychology, appropriate educational qualifications and licenses are paramount. Typically, this involves earning a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in psychology, followed by a doctoral degree in psychology. To gain licensure, individuals must meet specific education requirements and successfully pass a licensure exam. Pre-and post-doctoral supervised clinical experiences, usually in the form of internships, are also often required. In the state of Wisconsin, regulations require applicants for licensure to hold a doctoral degree from a professional psychology program that is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or has an equivalent status. It is also mandatory for licensure applicants to complete at least 2000 hours of an organized health service psychology internship and another 2000 hours of supervised postdoctoral experience. Graduates of non-APA or non-equivalent programs can also apply for licensure given they meet specific criteria. The entire process from starting a bachelor's degree to obtaining a licensure typically takes between 10 to 12 years. However, this timeframe may vary depending on each candidate's pace and the time required to complete doctoral research and internships. To learn more about licensure requirements and time frame in the state of Wisconsin, you can visit how long does it take to become a psychologist in Wisconsin This continual education and licensure process ensures practitioners are equipped with up-to-date knowledge and skills. Additionally, it allows them to participate in continuing education activities, essential to maintaining a valid license. The in-depth understanding researchers gain through this process significantly contributes to the research and knowledge embodied in journals such as Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Top Publications

  • Distraction, distress and diversity : exploring the impact of sensory processing differences on learning and school life for pupils with autism spectrum disorders.

    Elizabeth K. Jones;Mary Hanley;Deborah M. Riby

    (2020)
    104 Citations
  • COVID-19 pandemic effects in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their caregivers: Evaluation of social distancing and lockdown impact on mental health and general status.

    Jorge Lugo-Marín;Laura Gisbert-Gustemps;Imanol Setien-Ramos;Gemma Español-Martín

    (2021)
    94 Citations
  • “This may be a really good opportunity to make the world a more autism friendly place”: Professionals’ perspectives on the effects of COVID-19 on autistic individuals

    Debbie Spain;Debbie Spain;David Mason;Simone J Capp;Laura Stoppelbein

    (2021)
    60 Citations
  • Autism and Transgender identity: implications for depression and anxiety

    Jennifer Joanne Murphy;Freya Prentice;Reubs Walsh;Caroline Catmur

    (2020)
    53 Citations
  • Examining the relationship between social support and stress for parents of individuals with autism

    Suzanne Robinson;Jonathan A. Weiss

    (2020)
    49 Citations
  • Using community-engaged methods to adapt virtual reality job-interview training for transition-age youth on the autism spectrum.

    Matthew J. Smith;Rogério M. Pinto;Leann Dawalt;J.D. Smith

    (2020)
    45 Citations
  • Identifying comorbid ADHD in autism: Attending to the inattentive presentation

    Srishti Rau;Mary F. Skapek;Kaitlyn Tiplady;Sydney Seese

    (2020)
    38 Citations
  • “I want to fit in… but I don’t want to change myself fundamentally”: A qualitative exploration of the relationship between masking and mental health for autistic teenagers

    (2022)
    37 Citations
  • The longitudinal heterogeneity of autistic traits: A systematic review

    Richard Pender;Pasco Fearon;Jon Heron;Will Mandy

    (2020)
    36 Citations
  • Sensorimotor skills in autism spectrum disorder: A meta-analysis

    Sarah-Maude Coll;Nicholas E.V. Foster;Alexa Meilleur;Simona M. Brambati;Simona M. Brambati

    (2020)
    36 Citations

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