The Reader Interest Index (RII) is calculated based on the total number of views of journal articles in PDF and HTML formats published on the PsyJournals.ru portal. The metric reflects the cumulative number of views during the reference period, defined as the interval from the beginning of the current calendar year to the present date.
Methodology for Calculating the Reader Interest Index
Article Sample Selection
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The RII includes peer-reviewed journal articles hosted on PsyJournals.ru that have identified authorship. The calculation covers publications from the past three years, excluding the current year. Articles from the current year are incorporated progressively as new issues are published.
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As of the current date, the total number of articles included in the RII calculation is 2794.
Reference Period
The reference period is aligned with the calendar year and spans from 1 January to the current date. Rankings are updated daily. Final RII results for the given year are summarised on 31 December.
View Formats Considered
For each article, views in the following formats are counted:
Index Calculation
The Reader Interest Index is calculated as the sum of all PDF downloads and HTML views during the reference period.
Article Rankings
Articles are ranked based on their cumulative view count on PsyJournals.ru during the reference period. The Top 20list represents the most viewed articles and provides an overview of content that has attracted the greatest interest from the readership.
Clarifications and Exceptions
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Repeat views within a single user session may be included or excluded depending on internal criteria for determining unique views.
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In cases of technical errors or anomalous data, adjustments to the RII may be made to preserve accuracy.
The Top 20 Articles list reflects user interest patterns and highlights the most popular works among readers of PsyJournals.ru.
Top 20 Most Viewed Journal Articles — 2025.
Top 20 Most Viewed Journal Articles — 2024.
Dynamic Top 20 — Reader’s Choice for 2026
| no. |
Article |
RII Score |
| 1 |
Egorenko T.A., Lobanova A.V., Chumachenko D.V. “School Anxiety” Questionnaire by B. Phillips: Results of Standardization of the Russian-Language Version of the “Phillips School Anxiety Test”. Bulletin of Practical Psychology of Education (2023. Vol. 20. № 3 pp. 39–54)
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8348 |
| 2 |
Kochetova Yu.A., Klimakova M.V., Emelianova E.A. Psychological trauma in different periods of childhood. Social Sciences and Childhood (2025. Vol. 6. № 2 pp. 27–48)
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6364 |
| 3 |
Zolotareva A.A. Psychometric Properties of the Russian Version of the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-4, 10, 14). Clinical Psychology and Special Education (2023. Vol. 12. № 1 pp. 18–42)
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5227 |
| 4 |
Baeva I.A. Psychological Safety of the Educational Environment: Formation of Directions and Development Prospects. Extreme Psychology and Personal Safety (2024. Vol. 1. № 3 pp. 5–19)
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5132 |
| 5 |
Kazennaya E.V. Current State of Research on the Effectiveness of Eye Movement Desensitization and Processing (EMDR) in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy (2023. Vol. 31. № 3 pp. 69–90)
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4689 |
| 6 |
Zaretsky V.K. Zone of Proximal Development: Evolution of the Concept. Cultural-Historical Psychology (2024. Vol. 20. № 3 pp. 45–57)
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4659 |
| 7 |
Ageev N.Ya. Emotional characteristics of players with different video game genre preferences. Psychological-Educational Studies (2026. Vol. 18. № 2 pp. 86–100)
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4475 |
| 8 |
Marakshina J.A., Ismatullina V.I., Marina L.M. Stress and Coping Strategies among Students: Review. Clinical Psychology and Special Education (2024. Vol. 13. № 2 pp. 5–33)
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4217 |
| 9 |
Kochetova Yu.A., Klimakova M.V. Adolescent in the digital environment: identity and self-image. Social Sciences and Childhood (2025. Vol. 6. № 3 pp. 85–98)
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4189 |
| 10 |
Tukhtaeva D.A., Lukovtseva Z.V. Psychological Characteristics of Adults Who Have Experienced Sexual Violence in Childhood or Adolescence. Psychology and Law (2024. Vol. 14. № 1 pp. 33–52)
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4148 |
| 11 |
Isaev E.I., Safronova M.A., Sorokova M.G., Radchikov A.S. Group Intellectual Test (GIT): Standardization of the Methodology of Mental Development of Primary School Children. Psychological Science and Education (2024. Vol. 29. № 6 pp. 145–163)
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3639 |
| 12 |
Mikhailova T.A., Polosina A.A., Shilinа I.B., Trifonova A.Y. The impact of social media on high school students' speech communication. Language and Text (2025. Vol. 12. № 1 pp. 148–166)
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3606 |
| 13 |
Golovey L.A., Galasheva O.S. Daily Stressors Questionnaire for Adolescents. Psychological-Educational Studies (2024. Vol. 16. № 2 pp. 77–97)
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3540 |
| 14 |
Lapteva N.M. The Impact of Video Games on Cognitive Processes. Review of Modern Research. Journal of Modern Foreign Psychology (2023. Vol. 12. № 4 pp. 111–122)
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3505 |
| 15 |
Regush L.A., Alekseeva E.V., Veretina O.R., Orlova A.V., Pezhemskaya J.S. Psychological Problems of Adolescents in Real and Virtual Environments: Questionnaire Standardization. Cultural-Historical Psychology (2023. Vol. 19. № 1 pp. 84–96)
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3449 |
| 16 |
Alekseeva O.S., Rzhanova I.E., Guskova V.E., Burdukova Y.A. Wechsler Intelligence Scale for children (WISC-V) as a diagnostic instrument for children with intellectual disabilities. Psychological-Educational Studies (2025. Vol. 17. № 3 pp. 42–58)
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3438 |
| 17 |
Afanasieva I.V., Pimonov V.A. Confidentiality as a Principle of the Activity of a Practicing Psychologist: the Current State of Regulatory Regulation and Prospects. Psychology and Law (2023. Vol. 13. № 2 pp. 143–152)
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3291 |
| 18 |
Gurina O.D., Remeeva A.F. Psychological Mechanisms of Youth Involvement in Extremist and Terrorist Organizations (Using the Example of Social Networks). Psychology and Law (2024. Vol. 14. № 3 pp. 1–12)
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3169 |
| 19 |
Legkaya E.F., Salmanova K.F. Adaptive physical education as a tool for developing motor and cognitive skills in children with ASD. Autism and Developmental Disorders (2025. Vol. 23. № 2 pp. 53–62)
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3099 |
| 20 |
Safuanov F.S., Shirokova V.V. Comprehensive forensic psychological and psychiatric examination of victims of telephone fraud: expert assessments. Psychology and Law (2025. Vol. 15. № 2 pp. 3–18)
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3082 |
