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Research in Science and Technological Education
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Research in Science and Technological Education

0263-5143

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/crst20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 449 15 24 10

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 20
Documents by Best Scientists*: 32
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 43
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.753
Impact Factor: 2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Research in Science & Technological Education?

Research in Science & Technological Education is mainly concerned with subjects like Mathematics education, Science education, Pedagogy, Teaching method and Science instruction. The studies in Mathematics education featured incorporate elements of Test (assessment) and Curriculum. The research on Science education tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Higher education, Perception and Primary education.

The Pedagogy study featured in the journal draws parallels with the field of Context (language use). The Teaching method works featured in the journal incorporate elements from Qualitative research, Knowledge level, Educational technology and Active learning. It focuses on Secondary education research which is adjacent to topics in Chemistry (relationship).

It focuses on Concept learning as well as the interrelated topic of Conceptual change. Research in Science & Technological Education dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Science, technology, society and environment education and Social science education.

  • Mathematics education (69.99%)
  • Science education (47.41%)
  • Pedagogy (31.53%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Important but not for me: students’ attitudes towards secondary school science in England (268 citations)
  • Transcending Cultural Borders: Implications for Science Teaching (203 citations)
  • Towards Modifying Children's Ideas about Electric Current (157 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Research in Science & Technological Education:

The journal publications aim to foster the development of research in Mathematics education, Science education, Pedagogy, Science instruction and Teaching method. While work presented in the published articles provide substantial information on Mathematics education, it also covers topics in Test (assessment), Higher education and Chemistry (relationship). The Science education research tackled in the published articles is interrelated with Technology education which concerns subjects like Program evaluation.

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

  • Education
  • Mathematics education
  • Pedagogy

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Research in Science & Technological Education focuses on Mathematics education, Science education, Engineering ethics, Pedagogy and Perception. Mathematics education study tackled is connected to the field of Chemistry (relationship). The journal connects research in Science education with the related topic of The arts.

It addresses concerns in Engineering ethics which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Work (electrical), Science, technology and society and Scientific thinking. The Science teachers study featured in it draws connections with the study of Teaching science.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Scientific practices in teacher education: the interplay of sense, sensors, and emotions (14 citations)
  • Investigating the effectiveness of STEAM education on students’ conceptual understanding of force and energy topics (8 citations)
  • The experiences of active participation in academic conferences for high school science students (6 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 Science & Technological Education (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Richard K. Coll (19 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Pinchas Tamir (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • David F. Treagust (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Barry J. Fraser (11 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Norman Reid (10 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 Science & Technological Education (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Curtin University (27 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Waikato (25 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Middle East Technical University (16 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Institute of Education (15 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Durham University (14 papers) published 2 papers 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, 4.11% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 12.86% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 12.86% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 17.14% 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 Impact and Opportunities Through Research

An engaging aspect of the research field is the opportunities it opens up in various career paths. Being involved in academic research, especially in science and technology education, can offer several professional benefits. It usually enhances subject knowledge, assists in developing critical analytical skills, and can potentially lead to noteworthy contributions in your area of speciality. One such example for career progression through research is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). An LPC employs various therapeutic methods to help individuals, families, and groups address their personal issues and enhance their well-being. Often, LPCs are required to keep abreast of the latest research in their field, which bolsters their theoretical framework and therapeutic strategies. To become a Licensed Professional Counselor in certain areas, one needs to meet specific requirements. For instance, you can check the LPC requirements in Arkansas if you are interested in practicing there. Whether your ultimate career goal is to become a teacher, counselor, industrial scientist or remain in academia, being part of academic research can potentially lead to a richer, more fulfilling professional life.

Top Publications

  • International educators' perspectives on the purpose of science education and the relationship between school science and creativity

    Lindsay Hetherington;Kerry Chappell;Hermione Ruck Keene;Heather Wren

    (2020)
    33 Citations
  • Gender differences in classroom emotional climate and attitudes among students undertaking integrated STEM projects: a Rasch analysis

    Rekha B. Koul;Felicity I. McLure;Barry J. Fraser

    (2021)
    18 Citations
  • Teacher and student engagement when using learning materials based on the context of cutting-edge chemistry research

    (2022)
    14 Citations
  • The experiences of active participation in academic conferences for high school science students

    Elizabeth Anne Cecilia Rushton;Lauren Charters;Michael Reiss

    (2021)
    14 Citations
  • Identifying the roles of technology: a systematic review of STEM education in primary and secondary schools from 2015 to 2023

    (2023)
    13 Citations
  • Testing a methodology for the development of socioscientific issues to enhance middle school students’ argumentation and reasoning

    Vaille Dawson;Grady Venville

    (2020)
    12 Citations
  • Designing practical science assessments in England: students’ engagement and perceptions

    Yasmine H. El Masri;Sibel Erduran;Sibel Erduran;Olga Ioannidou

    (2021)
    12 Citations
  • Science teachers’ views of creating and teaching Big Ideas of science education: experiences from Chile

    Paulina Bravo González;Paulina Bravo González;Michael J. Reiss

    (2021)
    11 Citations
  • Crossing the boundaries: collaborations between mathematics and science departments in English secondary (high) schools

    Victoria Wong;Justin Dillon

    (2020)
    11 Citations
  • Investigating in-service teachers’ STEM literacy: the role of subject background and gender

    (2022)
    11 Citations

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