| Discipline name | Position | Best Scientists | Publications | D-Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences and Humanities | 316 | 38 | 66 | 12 |
| Psychology | 609 | 48 | 81 | 11 |
Social work, Clinical psychology, Intervention (counseling), Psychiatry and Mental health are the subjects of interest in Research on Social Work Practice. The studies in Social work featured incorporate elements of Social psychology, Nursing, Public relations, Evidence-based practice and Social science. The journal focuses on Social psychology research which is adjacent to topics in Applied psychology.
The research on Clinical psychology tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Developmental psychology, Randomized controlled trial and Psychotherapist, Substance abuse. Most of the works presented in Research on Social Work Practice deals with Intervention (counseling) but it intersects with the subject of Psychological intervention. The research on Suicide prevention featured in Research on Social Work Practice combines topics in other fields like Injury prevention and Human factors and ergonomics.
The published articles primarily tackle Social work, Clinical psychology, Intervention (counseling), Evidence-based practice and Psychological intervention. While work presented in the most cited publications provide substantial information on Social work, it also covers topics in Social psychology, Management science, Nursing, Applied psychology and Medical education. The published papers tackle studies in Developmental psychology and the interrelated subject of Test validity to gain insights into Clinical psychology.
The journal was organized to reinforce research efforts on Social work, Intervention (counseling), Public relations, Psychological intervention and Mental health. Research on Social Work Practice explores issues in Social work which can be linked to other research areas like Perception, Engineering ethics, Applied psychology, Evidence-based practice and Criminology. The journal explores research in Randomized controlled trial and overlapping concepts in Physical therapy and Test (assessment) to expand the discourse in Intervention (counseling).
Research on Social Work Practice facilitates discussions on Public relations that incorporate concepts from other fields like Human services and Program evaluation. Psychological intervention research presented in it encompasses a variety of subjects, including Meta-analysis, Poverty, Clinical psychology and Environmental health. Cognitive behavioral therapy and Cognition are some topics wherein Mental health research discussed in the journal have an impact.
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 on Social Work Practice (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 Research on Social Work Practice (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, 4.55% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 18.10% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 13.33% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.19% of all publications and 52.38% 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.
As evidenced by the various topics explored in Research on Social Work Practice, social work, clinical psychology, and counseling encompass a broad range of specialties. One such specialty that merges these disciplines is Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). Studying to become an MFT in a state as diverse as Tennessee requires a thorough understanding of these topics, as well as a proper academic infrastructure to facilitate the training. The necessary education requirements to become an MFT vary according to different states. In Tennessee, candidates need to earn a graduate degree in marriage and family therapy from a regionally accredited institution or a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education South (COAMFTE). Additionally, they must complete clinically supervised practice and pass a state-approved examination. Without a comprehensive understanding of subjects such as Social Work, Clinical Psychology, and Intervention Counselling, success in this profession can be challenging to achieve. These topics, definitively covered in Research on Social Work Practice, highlight the multidisciplinary approach needed in this field. The journal's focus provides substantial data to prospective MFTs in Tennessee, who undertake two years of post-degree supervised clinical experience to meet state licensing requirements. These educational prerequisites and the fulfilling career path they lead to make this profession an attractive career choice. For detailed information about the education path to become an MFT in Tennessee, visit the page Marriage counseling education requirements in Tennessee.
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