The American Biology Teacher

Top Research Topics at American Biology Teacher?

The discussions in the journal mainly cover the fields of Mathematics education, Science education, Science instruction, Higher education and Environmental ethics. Teaching method is a key component of Mathematics education research discussed in American Biology Teacher. Issues in Science education were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Secondary education, Environmental education, Engineering ethics and Medical education.

American Biology Teacher focuses on Ecology (disciplines) research as part of the broader topic of Ecology.

• Mathematics education (22.61%)
• Science education (14.96%)
• Science instruction (7.25%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Nothing in Biology Makes Sense Except in the Light of Evolution (1959 citations)
• Science for All Americans (A Project 2061 Report on Literacy Goals in Science, Mathematics, and Technology) American Association for the Advancement of Science (245 citations)
• Evolutionary Theory, the Nature of Science & High School Biology Teachers: Critical Relationships (242 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at American Biology Teacher:

The journal publications primarily focus on research topics in Mathematics education, Science education, Teaching method, Higher education and Science instruction. Issues in Mathematics education were discussed in the published papers, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Epistemology, Creationism and Curriculum. The journal papers address concerns in Science education which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as National Science Education Standards and Medical education.

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

• Ecology
• World War II
• Law

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

American Biology Teacher mainly tackles studies in Mathematics education, Science instruction, Ecology, Engineering ethics and Ecology (disciplines). The Mathematics education study featured in it draws parallels with the field of Set (psychology). American Biology Teacher dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Engineering ethics and Sustainability.

The work on Teaching method tackled in American Biology Teacher brings together disciplines like Concept learning and Logical reasoning. The work on Active learning addressed in American Biology Teacher expands to the thematically related Context (language use).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Editing Humanity: The CRISPR Revolution and the New Era of Genome Editing (2 citations)
• Teaching Evolutionary Concepts in Elementary School. (2 citations)
• The Brain Book: Development, Function, Disorder, Health (1 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.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in American Biology Teacher (based on the number of publications) are:

• Maura C. Flannery (234 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Randy Moore (95 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Douglas Allchin (69 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
• William V. Mayer (67 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Paul Klinge (53 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in American Biology Teacher (based on the number of publications) are:

• University of Minnesota (50 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Georgia Southern University (29 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
• University of Washington (28 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Michigan State University (27 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
• St. John's University (26 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, 54.44% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 17.07% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 4.88% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 24.39% of all publications and 53.66% 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 Requirements for Biology Teachers Focusing on Substance Abuse

While American Biology Teacher Journal offers academics and experts vital insights into leading academic discussions and upcoming trends within numerous interdisciplinary fields, they can also cater to those interested in pursuing specific career paths within these subjects. For instance, those in the biology discipline could consider a career as a substance abuse counselor.

A biology teacher with a focus on substance abuse possesses a unique combination of scientific knowledge and the desire to help those struggling with addiction problems. This unique field allows professionals to understand the biological and psychological effects of substance misuse and to address them appropriately. This role often includes engaging with community education and advocating for social changes to support those battling with substance abuse.

If you are considering following this career route, getting either your state's certification or a Master's degree in Substance Abuse Counseling is usually the first step. The requirements for becoming a substance abuse counselor can slightly differ from state to state. If you are from Oregon, for example, you may want to check out our guide on How to be a substance abuse counselor in Oregon.

The unique fusion of backgrounds, such as biology and substance abuse counseling, is another great example of how the American Biology Teacher aids those interested in multiple disciplines to find their perfect career path. As an aspiring biology teacher or a current one looking for a change, it is always beneficial to explore various fields and specialties."