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The Forum for Social Economics
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The Forum for Social Economics

0736-0932

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/loi/rfse20

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Economics and Finance 534 4 8 4

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 5
Documents by Best Scientists*: 9
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 16
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.359
Impact Factor: 1.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Forum for Social Economics?

The discussions in the journal mainly cover the fields of Social policy, Neoclassical economics, Positive economics, Social science and Political economy. Research in the field of Law was used to conduct the presented Social policy study. It concentrates on Neoclassical economics topics that focus on Mainstream economics and Applied economics.

The Mainstream economics works, particularly on Heterodox economics are tackled in it. Research on Heterodox economics addressed in it frequently intersections with the field of Schools of economic thought. Human development theory is part of Applied economics studies tackled in Forum for Social Economics.

  • Social policy (52.35%)
  • Neoclassical economics (19.54%)
  • Positive economics (12.55%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Trust in online social networks: A multifaceted perspective (63 citations)
  • Africa: On the Rise, but to Where? (53 citations)
  • A glimpse of father becker in action in a government setting (48 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Forum for Social Economics:

The journal publications are mainly concerned with subjects like Poverty, Social policy, Development economics, Neoclassical economics and Heterodox economics. The most cited papers focus on Social policy but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Gentrification, Action (philosophy), Public administration, Government and Criminology. The most cited articles about Mainstream economics and Neo-Keynesian economics under the umbrella field of Neoclassical economics overlap with concepts in Interpretation (philosophy).

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

  • Law
  • World War II
  • Capitalism

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal investigates studies in China, Social psychology, Identity (social science), Development economics and Pandemic. It addresses concerns in the field of China by exploring it in line with topics in Economic system which intersect with State (polity), Development policy, Developmental state, Heterodoxy and Investment (macroeconomics) subjects. It facilitates discussions on Social psychology that incorporate concepts from other fields like Psychological intervention, Normative economics, Ethnic group and Normative social influence.

The concepts on Identity (social science) presented in the journal can also apply to other research fields, including Epistemology, Agency (sociology), Positive economics and Power (social and political). Positive economics research presented in Forum for Social Economics encompasses a variety of subjects, including Teaching economics, Social stratification, Strengths and weaknesses, History of economic thought and Self. While Development economics is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Empirical evidence, Poverty reduction and Social policy.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Evolutionary Political Economy: Content and Methods (11 citations)
  • Social Identity and Class Consciousness (3 citations)
  • Socialization of Investment and Institutional Changes in China: A Heterodoxy Approach (2 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 Forum for Social Economics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Wolfram Elsner (15 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Thomas O. Nitsch (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Edward J. O'Boyle (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • George F. Rohrlich (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • William R. Waters (7 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 Forum for Social Economics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Bucknell University (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Mayo Clinic (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Nebraska–Lincoln (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Bremen (7 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition,
  • Creighton University (7 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, 12.20% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 11.11% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 2.78% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 11.11% of all publications and 75.00% 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 Paths and Opportunities in Social Economics

The study and practical application of social economics open a multitude of doors of opportunities for professionals aiming at having a prolific career in this field. From academic research, policy planning, public administration to financial consulting and more, the potential career paths of social economics are innumerable. The researcher or academician generally seeks opportunities to contribute to the development of social economics theories or validate them in different social and economical contexts. This could lead them to think tanks, universities, research institutions, and financial services. The practical and pragmatic approach of a policy planner or public administrator could lead them to roles in government agencies, non-profit organizations, international development agencies, and think tanks. There are opportunities as financial consultants and advisors, too, where individuals can leverage their understanding of social economics to provide tailored and insightful financial advice to clients. A significant stepping stone towards these career paths is often obtaining a specific academic degree or professional certification in the field. One such lucrative certification for individuals aspiring to work in the social economics sphere in Illinois is becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Achieving a CPA certification equips an individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to compete in today's business world. They can navigate through the complexities and nuances of finance in today's interconnected economy. To learn more about this career path, follow this guide on how to be a CPA in Illinois. Regardless of the chosen career path, the field of social economics offers immense potential for growth, challenge, and intellectual satisfaction. The application of economics to real-world social issues merges the best of both worlds - intellectual rigor and the promise of social debt.

Top Publications

  • The Covid-19 Pandemic and the New Poor in Africa: The Straw That Broke the Camel’s Back

    Samba Diop;Simplice A. Asongu

    (2021)
    16 Citations
  • A Simple Approach to Measuring the Share of Early Childbirths Likely Due to Child Marriage in Developing Countries

    Quentin Wodon;Chata Male;Adenike Onagoruwa

    (2020)
    13 Citations
  • Aid in Modulating the Impact of Terrorism on FDI: No Positive Thresholds, No Policy

    Simplice A. Asongu;Uchenna R. Efobi;Ibukun Beecroft

    (2021)
    10 Citations
  • The Ability in Antiquity of Some Agrarian Societies to Avoid the Malthusian Trap and Develop

    Clement Allan Tisdell;Serge Svizzero

    (2020)
    8 Citations
  • Was Adam Smith Right About Religious Competition

    Peter J. Boettke;Joshua C. Hall;Kathleen M. Sheehan

    (2020)
    4 Citations
  • The African Continental Free Trade Area and Financial Development for Female Labour Force Participation in Africa

    (2023)
    4 Citations

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