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Social Issues and Policy Review
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Social Issues and Policy Review

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 511 36 24 14

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 40
Documents by Best Scientists*: 26
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 53
SCIMAGO SJR: 2.407
Impact Factor: 5.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Social Issues and Policy Review?

The discussions in Social Issues and Policy Review mainly cover the fields of Social psychology, Psychological intervention, Public relations, Psychological research and Public policy. It aims to form a more comprehensive understanding of the field by integrating disciplines like Social psychology and Perspective (graphical). The featured Psychological intervention studies mainly concentrate on Developmental psychology but also cover areas of interest in Stigma (botany).

Some problems in Public relations that were presented in Social Issues and Policy Review overlapped with concepts under Social issues and Social movement. Bridge (interpersonal), Social policy and Value (ethics) are some topics wherein Social issues research discussed in Social Issues and Policy Review have an impact. Public policy research presented in Social Issues and Policy Review encompasses a variety of subjects, including Intervention (counseling), Mental health and Public health.

The concepts on Public health presented in the journal can also apply to other research fields, including Food marketing and Marketing. Some problems in Social identity theory that were presented in the journal overlapped with concepts under Coping (psychology), Collective action and Well-being. The presented Identity (social science) study covers related areas such as Social identity approach and also touches on topics like Interpretation (philosophy).

  • Social psychology (51.26%)
  • Psychological intervention (15.13%)
  • Public relations (13.45%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Empathy-Related Responding: Associations with Prosocial Behavior, Aggression, and Intergroup Relations (289 citations)
  • Do Social Network Sites Enhance or Undermine Subjective Well‐Being? A Critical Review (256 citations)
  • Volunteerism: Social Issues Perspectives and Social Policy Implications (219 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Social Issues and Policy Review:

The journal articles are organized to reinforce research efforts on Social psychology, Public policy, Empirical evidence, Politics and Mental health. The journal articles explore topics in Social psychology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Developmental psychology and Ideology. The most cited papers hold forums on Public policy that merge themes from other disciplines such as Health equity, Development economics, Intervention (counseling) and Agency (sociology).

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

  • Law
  • Social psychology
  • Social science

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The concepts of Public relations, Social identity theory, Engineering ethics, Character development and Public policy are tackled in the journal. The studies on Public relations discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Psychological intervention, Well-being, Psychological research, Health promotion and Mass gathering. Social Issues and Policy Review explores studies in Social identity theory as part of the wider topic of Identity (social science).

The work tackled in it goes beyond the discipline of Public policy as it also encompasses Happiness.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Identity Leadership in a Crisis: A 5R Framework for Learning from Responses to COVID-19 (9 citations)
  • Political Psychology in the Digital (mis)Information age: A Model of News Belief and Sharing (9 citations)
  • Helping and Happiness: A Review and Guide for Public Policy (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 Social Issues and Policy Review (based on the number of publications) are:

  • S. Alexander Haslam (4 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • John F. Dovidio (4 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Naomi Ellemers (3 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Victoria M. Esses (3 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Kimberly Barsamian Kahn (2 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 Social Issues and Policy Review (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Yale University (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Queensland (8 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Utrecht University (5 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Northwestern University (4 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • University of Minnesota (4 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, 0.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 25.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 25.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 25.00% of all publications and 25.00% 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 Pathways in Social Issues and Policy Review

Participating in the activities and research of the Social Issues and Policy Review can significantly contribute to individuals considering a career in fields like social psychology, public policy, or psychological intervention. This participation can provide unique insights, valuable learning opportunities, and substantial advancements in these fields.

Another avenue where this knowledge becomes useful is the field of Forensic Science. The amalgamation of psychological perspectives, understanding of social issues, and policy implications can significantly contribute to the role of a Forensic Scientist or Investigator, particularly those dealing with social crimes and policy violations.

If you are interested in pursuing such a career track, this guide on how to become a forensic investigator in Nebraska provides a well-rounded perspective of the educational background, skills, professional opportunities, and career growth in forensic science.

In essence, involvement in Social Issues and Policy Review can be an enriched pathway leading towards a dynamic career, promoting social justice, policy analysis, and scientific exploration.

Top Publications

  • Understanding (and reducing) inaction on climate change

    Matthew J. Hornsey;Kelly S. Fielding

    (2020)
    284 Citations
  • Mixed Signals: The Unintended Effects of Diversity Initiatives

    Tessa L. Dover;Cheryl R. Kaiser;Brenda Major

    (2020)
    218 Citations
  • Political Psychology in the Digital (mis)Information age: A Model of News Belief and Sharing

    Jay J. Van Bavel;Elizabeth A. Harris;Philip Pärnamets;Philip Pärnamets;Steve Rathje

    (2021)
    138 Citations
  • Identity Leadership in a Crisis: A 5R Framework for Learning from Responses to COVID-19

    S. Alexander Haslam;Niklas K. Steffens;Stephen D. Reicher;Sarah V. Bentley

    (2021)
    72 Citations
  • Helping and Happiness: A Review and Guide for Public Policy

    Lara B. Aknin;Ashley V. Whillans

    (2021)
    63 Citations
  • How to Foster Male Engagement in Traditionally Female Communal Roles and Occupations: Insights from Research on Gender Norms and Precarious Manhood

    Loes Meeussen;Loes Meeussen;Colette Van Laar;Sanne Van Grootel

    (2020)
    52 Citations
  • From Precollege to Career: Barriers Facing Historically Marginalized Students and Evidence‐Based Solutions

    (2022)
    49 Citations
  • Appealing to Moral Exemplars : Shared Perception of Morality as an Essential Ingredient of Intergroup Reconciliation

    Sabina Čehajić‐Clancy;Sabina Čehajić‐Clancy;Michal Bilewicz

    (2020)
    40 Citations
  • Debt and Overindebtedness: Psychological Evidence and its Policy Implications

    Stephen E. G. Lea

    (2021)
    36 Citations
  • Mass Gatherings, Health, and Well-Being: From Risk Mitigation to Health Promotion

    Nick Hopkins;Stephen Reicher

    (2021)
    35 Citations

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