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American Journal of Nephrology
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American Journal of Nephrology

0250-8095

Published by: Karger Publishers

https://www.karger.com/Journal/Home/223979

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 872 195 185 25

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 245
Documents by Best Scientists*: 218
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 107
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.4
Impact Factor: 3.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at American Journal of Nephrology?

The aim of the journal is to expand the discussion of research in Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Kidney disease, Hemodialysis and Renal function. Topics in Internal medicine were tackled in line with various other fields like Gastroenterology and Cardiology. Research on Endocrinology presented in American Journal of Nephrology focuses, in particular, on Diabetes mellitus, Nephropathy, Proteinuria, Blood pressure and Diabetic nephropathy.

It focuses on Nephropathy but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Glomerulonephritis and Immunology. Kidney disease research discussed connects with the study of Disease. While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Hemodialysis, it also covered topics in Anemia and Intensive care medicine.

The journal facilitates discussions on Renal function that incorporate concepts from other fields like Creatinine and Urology. American Journal of Nephrology addresses concerns in Kidney which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Transplantation and Pathology. Complication and Peritoneal dialysis are among the areas of Surgery tackled.

  • Internal medicine (56.06%)
  • Endocrinology (28.53%)
  • Kidney disease (20.32%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin: A Novel Early Urinary Biomarker for Cisplatin Nephrotoxicity (448 citations)
  • Randomized Trial of an Inhibitor of Formation of Advanced Glycation End Products in Diabetic Nephropathy (372 citations)
  • Vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency in chronic kidney disease. A single center observational study. (350 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at American Journal of Nephrology:

The most cited papers facilitate discussions on Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Kidney disease, Hemodialysis and Surgery. The studies on Internal medicine discussed at the published articles can also contribute to research in the domains of Gastroenterology and Cardiology. The most cited papers focus on Endocrinology but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Inflammation and Urology.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Gene

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Internal medicine, Kidney disease, Renal function, Dialysis and Cardiology are among the topics commonly tackled in American Journal of Nephrology. It addresses concerns in the field of Internal medicine by exploring it in line with topics in Gastroenterology which intersect with Anemia and Hemodialysis subjects. In it, Epidemiology, Adverse effect, Disease, Atrial fibrillation and Creatinine are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Kidney disease research.

Some problems in Renal function that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Acute kidney injury, Kidney, Incidence (epidemiology) and Diabetes mellitus. Prospective cohort study, Clinical endpoint and Dosing are some topics wherein Dialysis research discussed in the journal have an impact. American Journal of Nephrology explores topics in Cardiology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Receiver operating characteristic and Fibroblast growth factor 23.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Global Epidemiology of End-Stage Kidney Disease and Disparities in Kidney Replacement Therapy. (6 citations)
  • Daprodustat Compared with Epoetin Beta Pegol for Anemia in Japanese Patients Not on Dialysis: A 52-Week Randomized Open-Label Phase 3 Trial. (5 citations)
  • Mass Screening Is Associated with Low Rates of Acute Kidney Injury among COVID-19 Patients in Hong Kong. (4 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 American Journal of Nephrology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Shaul G. Massry (64 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Kamyar Kalantar-Zadeh (57 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Barry I. Freedman (51 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Rajiv Agarwal (45 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Csaba P. Kovesdy (33 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous 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 American Journal of Nephrology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Veterans Health Administration (84 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 9 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of California, Irvine (61 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Indiana University (53 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Wake Forest University (49 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Johns Hopkins University (49 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 4 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, 2.13% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 19.57% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.70% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 18.48% of all publications and 53.26% 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 Opportunities in Nephrology

In examining the vast field of Nephrology, it's also important to highlight the opportunities that exist within this field for healthcare professionals. A career in Nephrology can be both rewarding and challenging, allowing practitioners to provide expert care for patients with renal diseases and be involved in ground-breaking research. To embark on a career in the field, completing medical school is required, followed by a residency in Internal Medicine. This is then followed by a fellowship in Nephrology. Additionally, the requirements to practice Nephrology vary from state to state. For instance, check out michigan nursing license requirements to understand the specific requirements in this state. Further steps include certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine, which gives practitioners the right to practice Nephrology. It's a journey that requires dedication and a strong commitment to continuing education, as the field is always evolving with new research and treatments. Job opportunities for nephrologists range from private practice to academic medicine and research roles. Depending on one's passion and interests, they could focus on patient care, teaching, or research in Nephrology. There are also opportunities to specialize in areas such as pediatric Nephrology or transplant Nephrology. For those who are passionate about making a difference in patient's lives and are dedicated to the continuous learning that a field like Nephrology requires, it's not a profession to overlook. Exciting advancements are taking place daily in Nephrology, creating a wealth of new knowledge and endless opportunities for professionals in the field.

Top Publications

  • Global Epidemiology of End-Stage Kidney Disease and Disparities in Kidney Replacement Therapy.

    John S. Thurlow;Megha Joshi;Megha Joshi;Guofen Yan;Keith C. Norris

    (2021)
    487 Citations
  • A Case of Novel Coronavirus Disease 19 in a Chronic Hemodialysis Patient Presenting with Gastroenteritis and Developing Severe Pulmonary Disease.

    Antoney J Ferrey;Grace Choi;Ramy M Hanna;Yongen Chang

    (2020)
    144 Citations
  • Starvation Ketosis and the Kidney

    (2021)
    65 Citations
  • Managing Anemia across the Stages of Kidney Disease in Those Hyporesponsive to Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents.

    Matthew R Weir

    (2021)
    64 Citations
  • Frailty Prevalence in Younger End-Stage Kidney Disease Patients Undergoing Dialysis and Transplantation.

    Nadia M. Chu;Xiaomeng Chen;Silas P. Norman;Jessica Fitzpatrick

    (2020)
    52 Citations
  • Daprodustat Compared with Epoetin Beta Pegol for Anemia in Japanese Patients Not on Dialysis: A 52-Week Randomized Open-Label Phase 3 Trial.

    Masaomi Nangaku;Takayuki Hamano;Tadao Akizawa;Yoshiharu Tsubakihara

    (2021)
    46 Citations
  • Clinical Outcomes of Patients with C3G or IC-MPGN Treated with the Factor D Inhibitor Danicopan: Final Results from Two Phase 2 Studies

    (2022)
    40 Citations
  • Living Well with Kidney Disease by Patient and Care-Partner Empowerment: Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere.

    Kamyar Kalantar-Zadeh;Philip Kam-Tao Li;Ekamol Tantisattamo;Latha Kumaraswami

    (2021)
    40 Citations
  • Impact of Cardio-Renal-Metabolic Comorbidities on Cardiovascular Outcomes and Mortality in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

    David Z I Cherney;Enrico Repetto;David C Wheeler;David C Wheeler;Suzanne V Arnold

    (2020)
    38 Citations
  • Changes in Quality of Life in Older Hemodialysis Patients: A Cohort Study on Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns.

    Ayumi Ishiwatari;Shungo Yamamoto;Shingo Fukuma;Takeshi Hasegawa

    (2020)
    37 Citations

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