| Discipline name | Position | Best Scientists | Publications | D-Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences and Humanities | 420 | 26 | 32 | 10 |
The journal investigates areas of study like Human sexuality, Gender studies, Sex education, Reproductive health and Social psychology. The work on Human sexuality tackled in Sex Education brings together disciplines like Developmental psychology and Pedagogy, Teaching method, Curriculum. The majority of Developmental psychology studies in the journal are focused on the subject of Young adult.
The Pedagogy study tackling the subject of Teacher education is the focus of it. The majority of Curriculum studies are focused on the issues of Curriculum development. The Gender studies study presented in Sex Education encompasses related topics like Sexual identity and Homosexuality and also examines its connection to subjects such as Pleasure.
While Sex Education focused on Homosexuality, it was also able to explore topics like Lesbian, Sexual orientation and Queer. Sex Education facilitates discussions on Reproductive health that incorporate concepts from other fields like Nursing, Knowledge level, Medical education, Health promotion and Health education. Topics in Social psychology were tackled in line with various other fields like Qualitative research and Focus group.
The published papers mainly tackle studies in Human sexuality, Gender studies, Social psychology, Pedagogy and Sex education. While work presented in the journal publications provide substantial information on Human sexuality, it also covers topics in Developmental psychology, Focus group, Curriculum and Reproductive health. The Sexual orientation, Sexual identity, Homosexuality and Masculinity studies presented in the journal publications fall under the field of Gender studies, but they also have connections to other fields such as Pleasure.
The journal generally zeroes in on subjects such as Human sexuality, Sexuality education, Sex education, Medical education and Gender studies. Human sexuality research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Participatory action research, Knowledge level, Pornography, Teaching method and Interpersonal relationship. It explores research in Sexuality education and the adjacent study of Curriculum.
The studies in Sex education featured incorporate elements of Developmental psychology, Training (civil) and Sexual identity. The tackled Medical education research is interrelated with Reproductive health which concerns subjects like Public relations, Health promotion and Condom. While Gender studies is the key highlight in it, it also covered some subjects on Diversity (politics) and Inclusion (education).
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 Sex Education (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 Sex Education (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, 4.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 16.67% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.33% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 18.06% of all publications and 56.94% 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.
For those interested in contributing to the field of Sex Education research, it is crucial to obtain the necessary qualifications and experience. This often involves getting a relevant degree, such as in Psychology, Social Science, or Public Health, followed by specialization in topics such as reproductive health, gender studies, or human sexuality through postgraduate studies or relevant work experience. However, apart from the regular academic and professional path, one can also consider getting certified as a Substance Abuse Counselor, especially if you are based in Idaho. One's research in Sex Education can highly benefit from the practical insights gained through such a certification, as substance abuse often intersects with issues pertaining to sexual health and behavior. For more information on this, feel free to review our guide on [how to become a substance abuse counselor in Idaho](/careers/how-to-become-a-substance-abuse-counselor-in-idaho). Furthermore, aspiring Sex Education researchers should strive to continuously keep themselves updated on the current issues in the field. This can be done by regularly following the latest editions of relevant journals, such as the Sex Education Journal analyzed in this article. Attending related conferences and seminars can also help to broaden one's knowledge and network in the field. Finally, it's worth noting that like in any other field, researchers in Sex Education also need certain personal qualities and skills, such as empathy, open-mindedness, critical thinking, and good communication skills. With the right qualifications, experience, and personal qualities, one can surely make a meaningful contribution to the field of Sex Education research.
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(2021)Margaret MacAulay;Michele L. Ybarra;Elizabeth M. Saewyc;T. Richard Sullivan
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