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Scandinavian Actuarial Journal
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Scandinavian Actuarial Journal

0346-1238

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/sact20

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Economics and Finance 305 7 16 8

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 24
Documents by Best Scientists*: 43
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 47
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.842
Impact Factor: 1.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Scandinavian Actuarial Journal?

Scandinavian Actuarial Journal mainly tackles studies in Actuarial science, Statistics, Econometrics, Applied mathematics and Mathematical economics. The Actuarial science study featured in the journal draws connections with the study of Pension. It connects the study in Statistics with the closely related area of Combinatorics.

The journal focuses on Econometrics research which is adjacent to topics in Credibility. Scandinavian Actuarial Journal focuses on Applied mathematics but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Poisson distribution, Mathematical optimization and Distribution (mathematics), Mathematical analysis. The journal is focused mainly on Poisson distribution, particularly Compound Poisson process.

The journal aims to form a more comprehensive understanding of the field by integrating disciplines like Ruin theory and First-hitting-time model.

  • Actuarial science (22.64%)
  • Statistics (17.13%)
  • Econometrics (16.26%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • On the theory of mortality measurement (410 citations)
  • On the composition of elementary errors (396 citations)
  • The Distribution of a Perpetuity, with Applications to Risk Theory and Pension Funding (336 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Scandinavian Actuarial Journal:

The published papers explore disciplines such as Econometrics, Statistics, Actuarial science, Applied mathematics and Mathematical economics. While Statistics is the focus of the journal papers, it also provides insights into the studies of Lee–Carter model and Poisson regression. While the published papers focused on Applied mathematics, they were also able to explore topics like Poisson distribution, Discrete mathematics, Mathematical analysis and Compound Poisson process.

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

  • Statistics
  • Normal distribution
  • Mathematical analysis

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Scandinavian Actuarial Journal primarily focuses on research topics in Actuarial science, Econometrics, Reinsurance, Dividend and Mathematical economics. The studies in Actuarial science featured incorporate elements of Pension and Plan (drawing). In addition to Econometrics research, the journal aims to explore topics under Measure (mathematics) and Heras.

Scandinavian Actuarial Journal deals with Reinsurance in conjunction with Stochastic control and similar fields in Investment (macroeconomics), Competition (economics) and Game problem. In the journal, Information asymmetry and Simplicity are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Mathematical economics research. Research in Parametric statistics tackled falls within the umbrella of Statistics.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • On copula-based collective risk models: from elliptical copulas to vine copulas (7 citations)
  • Time-series forecasting of mortality rates using deep learning (6 citations)
  • Optimal dividend strategy for an insurance group with contagious default risk (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 Scandinavian Actuarial Journal (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Ragnar Norberg (22 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Carl Philipson (22 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Gordon E. Willmot (18 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Harald Bohman (17 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Bjørn Sundt (17 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 Scandinavian Actuarial Journal (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Waterloo (35 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Copenhagen (31 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Hong Kong (29 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Heriot-Watt University (20 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (19 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than 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, 6.56% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 29.82% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 17.54% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 22.81% of all publications and 29.82% 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 Opportunities and Trending Fields for Actuarial Science Graduates

While the Scandinavian Actuarial Journal provides in-depth knowledge and research contributions in the field of actuarial science, it's also valuable to understand its practical implications. A section explaining the industry trends, career opportunities, and job roles for actuarial science graduates would add a practical perspective to this research-oriented article. The field of actuarial science is constantly evolving, with new areas of research and advancing technology continually redefining the boundaries of this discipline. Professionals who are equipped with an in-depth knowledge of this field, such as those who have studied the research topics covered in Scandinavian Actuarial Journal, can find diverse career opportunities across industries like insurance, finance, health care, consulting, and more. One burgeoning field within actuarial science that is gaining prominence is risk management, driven by increasing awareness of the financial and operational risks that businesses face in the current volatile economic environment. Professionals in this field use the methodologies and principles of actuarial science to identify, analyze, and manage potential risks that could impact an organization's financial health. Apart from this, actuarial science graduates can also find opportunities in the data science realm. By leveraging their strong mathematical and statistical skills, actuaries can help organizations decode complex data and extract valuable insights to drive strategic decision-making. In terms of job roles, actuarial science graduates can aspire to become risk managers, financial analysts, data analysts, insurance underwriters, consulting actuaries, and more. They can also consider pursuing further studies or professional certifications, such as becoming a Certified Actuary, to enhance their marketability and career progression. For instance, if you're considering becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), it's crucial to obtain a sound education from a top accounting school. CPA candidates in Arizona can explore this comprehensive guide on how to become a cpa in Arizona, which outlines the essential steps to become a CPA, including the educational requirements, examination process, and more. In conclusion, the field of actuarial science opens up a world of opportunities for those who choose to delve into this intriguing field. By staying abreast of the latest research trends and industry developments, as featured in leading academic journals like the Scandinavian Actuarial Journal, actuarial science graduates can position themselves for a successful and rewarding career in this dynamic industry.

Top Publications

  • Optimal reinsurance to minimize the probability of drawdown under the mean-variance premium principle

    Xia Han;Zhibin Liang;Virginia R. Young

    (2020)
    29 Citations
  • Robust reinsurance contracts with risk constraint

    Ning Wang;Tak Kuen Siu

    (2020)
    26 Citations
  • Multi-population mortality forecasting using tensor decomposition

    Yumo Dong;Fei Huang;Honglin Yu;Steven Haberman

    (2020)
    25 Citations
  • Household consumption-investment-insurance decisions with uncertain income and market ambiguity

    Ning Wang;Zhuo Jin;Tak Kuen Siu;Ming Qiu

    (2021)
    18 Citations
  • Stackelberg differential game for insurance under model ambiguity: general divergence

    (2023)
    17 Citations

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