OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Educational and Psychological Measurement is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Functional Approaches for Modeling Unfolding Data	115
Iterative Item Selection of Neighborhood Clusters: A Nonparametric and Non-IRT Method for Generating Miniature Computer Adaptive Questionnaires	27
Summary Intervals for Model-Based Classification Accuracy and Consistency Indices	25
Using Deep Reinforcement Learning to Decide Test Length	24
Assessing the Properties and Functioning of Model-Based Sum Scores in Multidimensional Measures With Local Item Dependencies: A Comprehensive Proposal	19
Model Specification Searches in Structural Equation Modeling Using Bee Swarm Optimization	17
Investigating Confidence Intervals of Item Parameters When Some Item Parameters Take Priors in the 2PL and 3PL Models	15
An Illustration of an IRTree Model for Disengagement	13
Detecting Differential Item Functioning Using Response Time	11
Generalized Mantel–Haenszel Estimators for Simultaneous Differential Item Functioning Tests	11
Detecting Preknowledge Cheating via Innovative Measures: A Mixture Hierarchical Model for Jointly Modeling Item Responses, Response Times, and Visual Fixation Counts	10
An Explanatory Multidimensional Random Item Effects Rating Scale Model	9
An Omega-Hierarchical Extension Index for Second-Order Constructs With Hierarchical Measuring Instruments	9
Optimal Number of Replications for Obtaining Stable Dynamic Fit Index Cutoffs	9
Examination of ChatGPT’s Performance as a Data Analysis Tool	9
Item Parameter Recovery: Sensitivity to Prior Distribution	8
Identifying Ability and Nonability Groups: Incorporating Response Times Using Mixture Modeling	8
On the Benefits of Using Maximal Reliability in Educational and Behavioral Research	8
Improving the Use of Parallel Analysis by Accounting for Sampling Variability of the Observed Correlation Matrix	8
Assessing the Speed–Accuracy Tradeoff in Psychological Testing Using Experimental Manipulations	8
Rotation Local Solutions in Multidimensional Item Response Theory Models	7
Examining the Dynamic of Clustering Effects in Multilevel Designs: A Latent Variable Method Application	7
What Affects the Quality of Score Transformations? Potential Issues in True-Score Equating Using the Partial Credit Model	7
Exploratory Graph Analysis for Factor Retention: Simulation Results for Continuous and Binary Data	7
Measuring Unipolar Traits With Continuous Response Items: Some Methodological and Substantive Developments	6

The Impact and Detection of Uniform Differential Item Functioning for Continuous Item Response Models	6
Separation of Traits and Extreme Response Style in IRTree Models: The Role of Mimicry Effects for the Meaningful Interpretation of Estimates	6
A Monte Carlo Study of Confidence Interval Methods for Generalizability Coefficient	6
Polytomous Testlet Response Models for Technology-Enhanced Innovative Items: Implications on Model Fit and Trait Inference	6
Non-iterative Conditional Pairwise Estimation for the Rating Scale Model	6
A New Stopping Criterion for Rasch Trees Based on the Mantel–Haenszel Effect Size Measure for Differential Item Functioning	6
Extended Multivariate Generalizability Theory With Complex Design Structures	6
On Bank Assembly and Block Selection in Multidimensional Forced-Choice Adaptive Assessments	6
Reevaluating the SIBTEST Classification Heuristics for Dichotomous Differential Item Functioning	6
Examining the Instructional Sensitivity of Constructed-Response Achievement Test Item Scores	5
Using Multiple Imputation to Account for the Uncertainty Due to Missing Data in the Context of Factor Retention	5
Detecting Rating Scale Malfunctioning With the Partial Credit Model and Generalized Partial Credit Model	5
Obtaining a Bayesian Estimate of Coefficient Alpha Using a Posterior Normal Distribution	5
Linear and Nonlinear Indices of Score Accuracy and Item Effectiveness for Measures That Contain Locally Dependent Items	5
A Bayesian General Model to Account for Individual Differences in Operation-Specific Learning Within a Test	5
Are Speeded Tests Unfair? Modeling the Impact of Time Limits on the Gender Gap in Mathematics	5
The Importance of Thinking Multivariately When Setting Subscale Cutoff Scores	5
Evaluating Model Fit of Measurement Models in Confirmatory Factor Analysis	4
Differential Item Functioning Effect Size Use for Validity Information	4
Coefficients of Factor Score Determinacy for Mean Plausible Values of Bayesian Factor Analysis	4
Is Effort Moderated Scoring Robust to Multidimensional Rapid Guessing?	4
An Item Response Theory Model for Incorporating Response Times in Forced-Choice Measures	4
Assessing Essential Unidimensionality of Scales and Structural Coefficient Bias	4
Identifying Problematic Item Characteristics With Small Samples Using Mokken Scale Analysis	4
Evaluation of Polytomous Item Locations in Multicomponent Measuring Instruments: A Note on a Latent Variable Modeling Procedure	4
Detecting Differential Rater Functioning in Severity and Centrality: The Dual DRF Facets Model	4
The Response Vector for Mastery Method of Standard Setting	4
An Evaluation of Fit Indices Used in Model Selection of Dichotomous Mixture IRT Models	4
Modeling Misspecification as a Parameter in Bayesian Structural Equation Models	4
Awareness Is Bliss: How Acquiescence Affects Exploratory Factor Analysis	4
Field-Testing Multiple-Choice Questions With AI Examinees: English Grammar Items	3
Croon’s Bias-Corrected Estimation for Multilevel Structural Equation Models with Non-Normal Indicators and Model Misspecifications	3
Equidistant Response Options on Likert-Type Instruments: Testing the Interval Scaling Assumption Using Mplus	3
Discriminant Validity of Interval Response Formats: Investigating the Dimensional Structure of Interval Widths	3
The Effect of Latent and Error Non-Normality on Measures of Fit in Structural Equation Modeling	3
Two-Method Measurement Planned Missing Data With Purposefully Selected Samples	3
Resolving Dimensionality in a Child Assessment Tool: An Application of the Multilevel Bifactor Model	3
Investigating Heterogeneity in Response Strategies: A Mixture Multidimensional IRTree Approach	3
A Small Sample Correction for Factor Score Regression	3
Corrigendum to The Optimal Item Pool Design in Multistage Computerized Adaptive Tests with the p-Optimality Method	3
Design Effect in Multilevel Settings: A Commentary on a Latent Variable Modeling Procedure for Its Evaluation	3
Exploration of the Stacking Ensemble Machine Learning Algorithm for Cheating Detection in Large-Scale Assessment	3
Overestimation of Internal Consistency by Coefficient Omega in Data Giving Rise to a Centroid-Like Factor Solution	3
Evaluating the Performance of a Regularized Differential Item Functioning Method for Testlet-Based Polytomous Items	3
A Note on Evaluation of Polytomous Item Locations With the Rating Scale Model and Testing Its Fit	3
DIF Detection With Zero-Inflation Under the Factor Mixture Modeling Framework	3
A Comparison of the Next Eigenvalue Sufficiency Test to Other Stopping Rules for the Number of Factors in Factor Analysis	2
Interpretation of the Standardized Mean Difference Effect Size When Distributions Are Not Normal or Homoscedastic	2
Dominance Analysis for Latent Variable Models: A Comparison of Methods With Categorical Indicators and Misspecified Models	2
Added Value of Subscores for Tests With Polytomous Items	2

Treating Noneffortful Responses as Missing	2
Investigating the Ordering Structure of Clustered Items Using Nonparametric Item Response Theory	2
Poisson Diagnostic Classification Models: A Framework and an Exploratory Example	2
A Regression Discontinuity Design Framework for Controlling Selection Bias in Evaluations of Differential Item Functioning	2
Detecting Cheating in Large-Scale Assessment: The Transfer of Detectors to New Tests	2
Diagnostic Classification Model for Forced-Choice Items and Noncognitive Tests	2
Why Forced-Choice and Likert Items Provide the Same Information on Personality, Including Social Desirability	2
Assessing Ability Recovery of the Sequential IRT Model With Unstructured Multiple-Attempt Data	2
The Impact of Sample Size and Various Other Factors on Estimation of Dichotomous Mixture IRT Models	2
The Effect of Modeling Missing Data With IRTree Approach on Parameter Estimates Under Different Simulation Conditions	2
Is the Area Under Curve Appropriate for Evaluating the Fit of Psychometric Models?	2
Scoring Graphical Responses in TIMSS 2019 Using Artificial Neural Networks	2
Evaluating Imputation-Based Fit Statistics in Structural Equation Modeling With Ordinal Data: The MI2S Approach	2
Range Restriction Affects Factor Analysis: Normality, Estimation, Fit, Loadings, and Reliability	2
On the Importance of Coefficient Alpha for Measurement Research: Loading Equality Is Not Necessary for Alpha’s Utility as a Scale Reliability Index	2
Evaluating Equating Methods for Varying Levels of Form Difference	2
Testing the Performance of Level-Specific Fit Evaluation in MCFA Models With Different Factor Structures Across Levels	2
Using Simulated Annealing to Investigate Sensitivity of SEM to External Model Misspecification	2
Comparing Accuracy of Parallel Analysis and Fit Statistics for Estimating the Number of Factors With Ordered Categorical Data in Exploratory Factor Analysis	2
Developing Situated Measures of Science Instruction Through an Innovative Electronic Portfolio App for Mobile Devices: Reliability, Validity, and Feasibility	2
Symptom Presence and Symptom Severity as Unique Indicators of Psychopathology: An Application of Multidimensional Zero-Inflated and Hurdle Graded Response Models	2
On the Utility of Indirect Methods for Detecting Faking	2
Comparing RMSEA-Based Indices for Assessing Measurement Invariance in Confirmatory Factor Models	2