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TechTrends
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TechTrends

8756-3894

Published by: Springer

https://link.springer.com/journal/11528%20

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 392 14 49 11

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 29
Documents by Best Scientists*: 64
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 63
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.091
Impact Factor: 3.8

Overview

Top Research Topics at Techtrends?

Techtrends facilitates discussions on Educational technology, Pedagogy, Mathematics education, Multimedia and Instructional design. The majority of Educational technology studies presented zero in on Technology integration. The journal covers various topics on Pedagogy such as Distance education, Teacher education and Professional development.

The studies tackled, which mainly focus on Mathematics education, apply to Curriculum as well. Issues in Multimedia were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like World Wide Web and The Internet. Many of the studies tackled connect Instructional design with a similar field of study like Knowledge management.

  • Educational technology (77.47%)
  • Pedagogy (21.71%)
  • Mathematics education (18.37%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Augmented Reality in Education and Training (397 citations)
  • Let’s not forget: Learning analytics are about learning (382 citations)
  • Computers as Mindtools for Engaging Learners in Critical Thinking (374 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Techtrends:

The most cited publications tackle a plethora of topics, such as Educational technology, Pedagogy, Multimedia, Mathematics education and Teaching method. Technology integration is a focus of the presented Educational technology works in the journal papers and they dives deep in Technology integration. The published papers focus on Pedagogy but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Public relations and Medical education.

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

  • Law
  • World War II
  • Education

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The aim of Techtrends is to expand the discussion of research in Educational technology, Mathematics education, Medical education, Perception and Process (engineering). The overlapping concepts between Higher education and Knowledge management are the key highlights of Educational technology study. While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Mathematics education, it also covered topics in Variety (cybernetics) and Curriculum.

Techtrends focuses on Medical education but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Best practice, Student learning, Self-efficacy and Scale (social sciences). In it, Social media, Technology acceptance model and Formative assessment are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Perception research. Aside from discussions in Process (engineering), the journal also deals with the subject of Narrative which intersects with Thematic analysis disciplines.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • CAFE: An Instructional Design Model to Assist K-12 Teachers to Teach Remotely during and beyond the Covid-19 Pandemic. (6 citations)
  • Learning Technology Models That Support Personalization within Blended Learning Environments in Higher Education. (6 citations)
  • Developing, Enacting and Evaluating a Learning Experience Design for Technology-Enhanced Embodied Learning in Math Classrooms (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 Techtrends (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Don E. Descy (64 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Danah Henriksen (50 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Punya Mishra (42 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Andrew R. J. Yeaman (30 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Joe Landsberger (25 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 Techtrends (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Michigan State University (54 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Arizona State University (44 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Pennsylvania State University (40 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Georgia (40 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Indiana University (38 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 3 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, 9.68% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 34.82% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 13.39% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 14.29% of all publications and 37.50% 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 in the field

While the discussed research areas at Techtrends have vast implications in their respective fields, it is also essential to acknowledge their impact on career choices, especially in the field of educational technology. Many research and practical applications of these studies directly contribute to career advancement and options for those interested in the field. For instance, the study of Educational technology studies expands the opportunities in various professional roles.

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Substance abuse counselors are especially needed to navigate the complex issues regarding drug and alcohol dependency. They provide vital support to individuals battling these addictions, both in terms of professional counseling and personal guidance, thereby enabling them to lead healthier and more productive lives.

You can find more information on how to be a substance abuse counselor in Maryland covering the educational requirements, qualifications, and practical experience needed. This career path offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a tangible impact on individual lives, contributing to the broader social good.

Top Publications

  • Development and Implementation of a Maturity Model of Digital Transformation

    Dirk Ifenthaler;Dirk Ifenthaler;Marc Egloffstein

    (2020)
    144 Citations
  • Change Management: From Theory to Practice

    (2022)
    58 Citations
  • Writing on Social Media: A Review of Research in the High School Classroom.

    Sarah Galvin;Christine Greenhow

    (2020)
    47 Citations
  • Preparing Teachers to Teach in K-12 Blended Environments: A Systematic Mapping Review of Research Trends, Impact, and Themes.

    Cecil R Short;Charles R Graham;Theresa Holmes;Laura Oviatt

    (2021)
    31 Citations
  • Creative Uses of ChatGPT for Education: a Conversation with Ethan Mollick

    (2023)
    30 Citations
  • Facilitating Informal Learning at Work

    Alison L. Moore;James D. Klein

    (2020)
    26 Citations
  • Spam and Educators’ Twitter Use: Methodological Challenges and Considerations

    Jeffrey P. Carpenter;K. Bret Staudt Willet;Matthew J. Koehler;Spencer P. Greenhalgh

    (2020)
    25 Citations
  • Literacy as a Technology: a Conversation with Kyle Jensen about AI, Writing and More

    (2023)
    19 Citations
  • The Charm or Chasm of Digital Personalized Learning in Education: Teachers’ Reported Use, Perceptions and Expectations

    (2022)
    17 Citations
  • A Chat about GPT3 (and Other Forms of Alien Intelligence) with Chris Dede

    (2023)
    17 Citations

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