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Acta Gastro-Enterologica Belgica
H-index 7

Acta Gastro-Enterologica Belgica

0001-5644

Published by: Acta Medica Belgica

https://www.ageb.be/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 2880 19 23 7

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 28
Documents by Best Scientists*: 26
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 40
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.486
Impact Factor: 1.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Acta Gastro-enterologica Belgica?

The concepts of Internal medicine, Gastroenterology, Surgery, Pathology and General surgery are tackled in the journal. Internal medicine research featured in the journal incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Endocrinology and Oncology.

  • Internal medicine (32.05%)
  • Gastroenterology (25.08%)
  • Surgery (16.84%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Long-term terlipressin administration improves renal function in cirrhotic patients with type 1 hepatorenal syndrome: a pilot study. (110 citations)
  • [Measurement of glucose assimilation; theoretical bases and clinical applications]. (86 citations)
  • DEVELOPMENT OF THE STRIP-OFF BIOPSY (86 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Acta Gastro-enterologica Belgica:

The most cited publications primarily focus on research topics in Internal medicine, Gastroenterology, Surgery, Immunology and Pathology. The published articles investigate Internal medicine research which frequently intersects with Endocrinology. The studies on Gastroenterology discussed at the journal papers can also contribute to research in the domains of Biopsy, Liver biopsy and Hepatitis C.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery
  • Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The objective of the journal is to combine knowledge in the areas of Internal medicine, Gastroenterology, Surgery, General surgery and Radiology. The journal served as a forum through which researchers explored different topics like Internal medicine and In patient. The concepts on Gastroenterology presented in the journal can also apply to other research fields, including Abscess and Asymptomatic.

Gastrointestinal bleeding and Endoscopy are some of the study areas of Surgery discussed. While Acta Gastro-enterologica Belgica focused on Cirrhosis, it was also able to explore topics like Fibrosis, Liver disease and Ascites. The studies on Ulcerative colitis discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Rectum, Colitis and Inflammatory bowel disease.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Risk of hepatocellular carcinoma and fibrosis evolution in hepatitis C patients with severe fibrosis or cirrhosis treated with direct acting antiviral agents. (2 citations)
  • Recent advances in the approach to hepatopulmonary syndrome and portopulmonary hypertension. (2 citations)
  • Venous thromboembolism in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: review of literature and practical algorithms. (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 Acta Gastro-enterologica Belgica (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Tadayoshi Takemoto (167 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Masayoshi Namiki (85 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • René Fiasse (80 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Masahiro Tada (77 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Frederik Nevens (76 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 Acta Gastro-enterologica Belgica (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Yamaguchi University (194 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (164 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine (130 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Liège (113 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Nagoya University (99 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous 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, 23.53% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 33.85% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 12.31% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 3.08% of all publications and 50.77% 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.

Interdisciplinary Research and Information in the Journal

Acta Gastro-enterologica Belgica encourages interdisciplinary research within the fields mentioned above, and often highlights trajectories in other intersecting disciplines. An understanding of nursing and its role in gastroenterology and surgery can provide a well-rounded perspective for readers and researchers alike. For instance, in LPN programs in Arizona, students learn about gastroenterology and other related surgical procedures as part of their curriculum. As aspiring healthcare providers, they have to be informed about the latest scientific research to provide their patients with optimal care. The knowledge and skills gathered from these LPN programs can greatly supplement the work of surgeons and gastroenterologists, facilitating comprehensive patient care. As such, a closer look at nursing studies and their intersection with the key areas Acta Gastro-enterologica Belgica focuses on may offer valuable insights to readers of the journal. In conclusion, research findings in nursing and their application in gastroenterology and surgery underline the potential benefits of incorporating more interdisciplinary studies in the field. Readers of Acta Gastro-enterologica Belgica would be well-served with the inclusion of more interdisciplinary research, exemplifying a holistic approach to patient care.

Top Publications

  • Appendiceal cancer : a review of the literature.

    M Van de Moortele;G De Hertogh;X Sagaert;E Van Cutsem

    (2020)
    47 Citations
  • Prevalence of microsatellite instable and Epstein-Barr Virus-driven gastroesophageal cancer in a large Belgian cohort.

    (2022)
    11 Citations
  • Pneumatosis intestinalis and spontaneous perforation associated with drug toxicity in oncologic patients: a case series.

    (2021)
    11 Citations
  • Colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection: a review on patient selection and indications.

    (2023)
    10 Citations
  • Liver transplantation during the COVID-19 epidemic : recommendations from the Belgian Liver Intestine Transplant Committee (BeLIAC).

    G. Dahlqvist;O. Ciccarelli;H. Van Vlierberghe;F. Berrevoet

    (2020)
    9 Citations
  • A 3'-untranslated region variant (rs2289046) of insulin receptor substrate 2 gene is associated with susceptibility to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

    R Dabiri;T Mahmoudi;M Sabzikarian;A Asadi

    (2020)
    9 Citations
  • A long-term study of liver-related events in Caucasian hepatitis B patients with normal ALT values and high viremia.

    (2022)
    9 Citations
  • Pre-surgical risk assessment in patients with cirrhosis.

    R Martin Mateos;R Martin Mateos;I Garcia de la Filia Molina;A Albillos;A Albillos

    (2020)
    7 Citations
  • Quality of care in an inflammatory bowel disease clinical trial center : a prospective study evaluating patients' satisfaction.

    S Coenen;M Haeck;M Ferrante;M Noman

    (2020)
    5 Citations
  • Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome secondary to oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy and regorafenib in metastastic colorectal cancer : case reports and literature review.

    Q Van Pelt;E Stragier;P Roelandt;E Van Cutsem

    (2020)
    4 Citations

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