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Vocations and Learning
H-index 7

Vocations and Learning

1874-785X

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/12186

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 1158 7 9 4

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 16
Documents by Best Scientists*: 20
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 36
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.671
Impact Factor: 1.8

Overview

Top Research Topics at Vocations and Learning?

The journal investigates studies in Vocational education, Pedagogy, Professional development, Knowledge management and Competence (human resources). The concepts on Vocational education presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Identity (social science), Public relations, Mathematics education, Teaching method and Empirical research. The research on Public relations discussed in Vocations and Learning draws on the closely related field of Negotiation.

The Pedagogy study tackling the subject of Experiential learning is the focus of it. The research on Experiential learning tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Educational technology, Active learning and Learning theory. The main emphasis of it is the research on Active learning, emphasizing the topic of Learning sciences.

Learning sciences and Open learning are closely related fields of research discussed in it. Professional development research featured in the journal incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Engineering ethics and Teacher education. The journal tackles topics on Competence (human resources), which can potentially contribute to the wider field of Social psychology.

  • Vocational education (44.60%)
  • Pedagogy (41.73%)
  • Professional development (17.99%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Understanding Learning Culturally: Overcoming the Dualism Between Social and Individual Views of Learning (317 citations)
  • Toward a 3-P Model of Workplace Learning: a Literature Review (202 citations)
  • Employee retention: organisational and personal perspectives (150 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Vocations and Learning:

The main points discussed in the most cited articles deal with Pedagogy, Vocational education, Public relations, Competence (human resources) and Knowledge management. Issues in Pedagogy were discussed in the journal publications, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Identity (social science) and Higher education. While the published papers focused on Vocational education, they were also able to explore topics like Job attitude, Autodidacticism, Workplace learning and Teaching method, Independent study.

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

  • Education
  • Social science
  • Pedagogy

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The topics of Vocational education, Mathematics education, Quality (business), Applied psychology and Competence (human resources) are the focal point of discussions in Vocations and Learning. The discussions emphasized the topic of Vocational education in an attempt to further explore the field of Pedagogy. Vocations and Learning explores issues in Pedagogy which can be linked to other research areas like Sociological theory and Faith.

The studies in Mathematics education featured incorporate elements of Internship, Integrated learning and Think aloud protocol. The journal explores topics in Quality (business) which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Premise and Knowledge management. The studies on Competence (human resources) discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Learning environment, Variety (cybernetics) and Literacy.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Does Dual Training Make the World Go Round? Training Models in German Companies in China, India and Mexico (3 citations)
  • Development and Validation of a Learning Quality Inventory for In-Company Training in VET (VET-LQI) (3 citations)
  • How Students Learn on Placement: Transitioning Placement Practices in Work-Integrated Learning (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 Vocations and Learning (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Alberto Cattaneo (8 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Selena Chan (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Stephen Richard Billett (6 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Mien Segers (6 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Kaija Collin (5 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 Vocations and Learning (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Maastricht University (21 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Linköping University (14 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition,
  • University of Jyväskylä (13 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Helsinki (12 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Regensburg (11 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, 3.45% 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 21.43% of all publications and 28.57% 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 options related to Vocations and Learning Research

With the knowledge gained from Vocations and Learning research, exploring a career path that overlaps the field of education, social sciences, and relationship management could be a viable pathway. One such pathway could be becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist, particularly in Ohio. This profession involves assisting couples and families in navigating their relational issues and enhancing their communication strategies. It draws from multiple disciplines and concepts discussed in the Vocations and Learning journal such as Pedagogy, Professional development, and Social psychology.

A specialization like this requires a specific set of educational and licensing requirements. In Ohio, for instance, several universities and institutions offer programs and courses towards becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist. If you are interested in exploring this career path, a detailed guide on Marriage counseling education requirements in Ohio is available to help you understand the curriculum, the necessary qualifications, and the potential career opportunities in the state.

The combination of Vocational education research and practical application in fields like relationship therapy demonstrates the diverse career pathways available in this area of research. Hence, it is worth considering for those with a passion for helping others improve their interpersonal relationships.

Top Publications

  • Towards successful innovations in education: Development and validation of a multi-dimensional Innovative Work Behaviour Instrument

    Peggy Lambriex-Schmitz;Marcel R. Van der Klink;Marcel R. Van der Klink;Simon Beausaert;Monique Bijker

    (2020)
    41 Citations
  • Self-Regulation of Professional Learning in the Workplace: a State of the Art and Future Perspectives

    Katrien Cuyvers;Katrien Cuyvers;Piet Van den Bossche;Piet Van den Bossche;Vincent Donche

    (2020)
    20 Citations
  • Beyond Psychological Safety: The Role of Direct Supervisor Behaviour in Fostering Learning from Errors at the Workplace

    Laura Smeets;Wim H. Gijselaers;Roger H. G. Meuwissen;Therese Grohnert

    (2021)
    8 Citations
  • Ready? Steady? Grow! Readiness for Participating in Learning in Dual Education

    (2022)
    5 Citations
  • Entering the Labor Market: Networks and Networking Behavior in the School-to-Work Transition

    (2024)
    3 Citations
  • Sustainable Employability of Teaching Staff Members? A Multiple-Group Path Analysis of the Role of Age, Self-directed Learning Orientation and Job Characteristics for Employability

    (2022)
    2 Citations
  • Elaborating the Relations Amongst Workers’ Learning, Innovations and Well-Being

    (2023)
    1 Citations
  • How do workplace educators assess student performance at the workplace? A qualitative systematic review

    (2023)
    1 Citations
  • Correction to: Toward a Pedagogy for Professional Noticing: Learning through Observation

    Donna Rooney;David Boud;David Boud

    (2020)
    1 Citations

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Best Scientists Contributing to This Journal