Dunlap, G., Clarke, S., & Reyes, L. (1998).
An analysis of trends in jaba authorship.
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis,
31, 497-500.
Because the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis is
recognized as a prominent journal in applied behavior analysis, a
description of authorship trends may be important for discerning
developments in the discipline. The analyses reported herein
address trends from 1975 through 1997 in the publication of
articles by new authors and the appearance of articles authored
by frequent contributors. The data reveal a trend away from the
appearance of new authors with an increase in the publication of
works by frequent contributors. These trends are shown to be more
conspicuous than in comparison data from the American Journal
on Mental Retardation.
DESCRIPTORS: Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis,
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