| Discipline name | Position | Best Scientists | Publications | D-Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences and Humanities | 1184 | 6 | 9 | 4 |
The aim of the journal is to expand the discussion of research in Social psychology, Symbolic interactionism, Epistemology, Gender studies and Identity (social science). It explores topics in Social psychology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Context (language use), Aesthetics and Everyday life. Symbolic Interaction investigates Symbolic interactionism research which frequently intersects with Psychoanalysis.
The study on Epistemology presented in Symbolic Interaction intersects with the topics under Social science.
The journal publications primarily focus on research topics in Social psychology, Symbolic interactionism, Identity (social science), Epistemology and Gender studies. Self is a focus of the presented Social psychology works in the most cited papers and they dives deep in Self. While the most cited papers focused on Symbolic interactionism, they were also able to explore topics like Conversation analysis and Social relation.
The journal covers a variety of subjects, including Epistemology, Ethnomethodology, Psychoanalysis, Symbolic interactionism and Gender studies. While the journal focused on Ethnomethodology, it was also able to explore topics like Conversation analysis, Cognitive science and Applied psychology. Topics in Psychoanalysis explored in it were investigated in conjunction with research in Identity (social science) and Interactionism.
Research on Symbolic interactionism addressed in the journal frequently intersections with the field of Communication. Intersectionality is part of Gender studies studies tackled in Symbolic Interaction.
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 Symbolic Interaction (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 Symbolic Interaction (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, 2.74% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 5.63% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 11.27% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 11.27% of all publications and 71.83% 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.
While the journal offers invaluable insights on a wide range of social science topics like social psychology, symbolic interactionism, epistemology, and gender studies, another significant consideration for novice or experienced researchers getting into these fields is the practical career and education opportunities available. Particularly in disciplines that intersect with these domains such as Marriage and Family Therapy. For instance, becoming a successful Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) requires an intricate understanding of the same research topics. Establishing a prosperous career in Marriage and Family Therapy can be a rewarding pathway for those interested in drawing practical applications from research topics presented in the symbolic interaction journal. In Colorado, becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist requires extensive education, including a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy or a closely related mental health intrepid discipline. Observance of strict licensing requirements is also necessary, which could include up to two years of supervised clinical experience following graduation and passing a state-recognized exam. For more detailed information, Marriage counselor education requirements in Colorado provides a thorough outline. Reading about real-world cases and exploring experiential learning opportunities such as internships and practicums will further enrich your academic journey and provide crucial hands-on experience in this field. Indeed, being aware of these practical career pathways could serve as aiding motivation during the meticulous process of producing high-quality research.
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