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American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 92 646 2504 72

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 1105
Documents by Best Scientists*: 2961
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 35
SCIMAGO H-index: 274
SCIMAGO SJR: 2.772
Impact Factor: 8.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology?

The journal mostly deals with topics like Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Internal medicine, Surgery and Endocrinology. Topics in Obstetrics explored in the journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Birth weight, Gestational age, Incidence (epidemiology), Retrospective cohort study and Gynecology. While Pregnancy is the focus of it, it also provided insights into the studies of Anesthesia, Pediatrics and Physiology.

The work on Internal medicine tackled in the journal brings together disciplines like Gastroenterology, Oncology, Preeclampsia and Cardiology. Hysterectomy is part of Surgery studies tackled in American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

  • Obstetrics (27.01%)
  • Pregnancy (22.94%)
  • Internal medicine (18.62%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The standardization of terminology of female pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic floor dysfunction (3279 citations)
  • Report of the National High Blood Pressure Education Program Working Group on High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy (2426 citations)
  • Peritoneal endometriosis due to the menstrual dissemination of endometrial tissue into the peritoneal cavity (1732 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology:

The journal publications explore disciplines such as Pregnancy, Obstetrics, Internal medicine, Surgery and Endocrinology. The studies tackled in the journal papers, which mainly focus on Pregnancy, apply to Pediatrics as well. The studies on Obstetrics discussed at the published articles can also contribute to research in the domains of Odds ratio, Retrospective cohort study, Gynecology, Prospective cohort study and Risk factor.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Surgery

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal primarily focuses on research topics in Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Internal medicine, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Surgery. The research on Obstetrics tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Gestational age, Retrospective cohort study, Confidence interval, Gestation and Fetus. The studies tackled, which mainly focus on Confidence interval, apply to Odds ratio as well.

It focuses on Internal medicine but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Endocrinology and Cardiology. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology encompasses presentations on Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), specifically Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and Pandemic. The work on Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) addressed in American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology expands to the thematically related Virology.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Vertical transmission of coronavirus disease 2019: a systematic review and meta-analysis. (165 citations)
  • Coronavirus disease 2019 vaccine response in pregnant and lactating women: a cohort study. (72 citations)
  • COVID-19 vaccine response in pregnant and lactating women: a cohort study. (61 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 Obstetrics and Gynecology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Aaron B. Caughey (872 papers) published 40 papers at the last edition, 10 less than at the previous edition,
  • George R. Saade (628 papers) published 15 papers at the last edition, 7 less than at the previous edition,
  • Roberto Romero (530 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 7 less than at the previous edition,
  • George A. Macones (482 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 26 less than at the previous edition,
  • Alison G. Cahill (425 papers) published 16 papers at the last edition, 18 less 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 Obstetrics and Gynecology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of California, San Francisco (1185 papers) published 22 papers at the last edition, 7 more than at the previous edition,
  • National Institutes of Health (1179 papers) published 22 papers at the last edition, 9 less than at the previous edition,
  • Washington University in St. Louis (995 papers) published 21 papers at the last edition, 8 more than at the previous edition,
  • Northwestern University (990 papers) published 24 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Columbia University (946 papers) published 28 papers at the last edition, 11 more 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, 67.35% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 25.69% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.40% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.82% of all publications and 47.09% 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.

The Importance of Nurses and Their Education in Gynecological Studies

In the vast world of obstetrics and gynecology, it's also worthy to acknowledge the significant role played by the nurses who assist the doctors and patients in this medical field. Nurse practitioners, also known as Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), fill a pivotal role in our healthcare system, providing a variety of services including health promotion, disease prevention, health education, and counseling. They also guide patients on managing health and lifestyle choices.

Nurse practitioners can specialize in various disciplines, including obstetrics and gynecology where their role becomes even more crucial. They are often responsible for providing gynecological examinations, prenatal care, family planning advice, and even assisting during childbirth. The comprehensive and patient-center approach adopted by nurse practitioners significantly contributes to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.

The American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology appreciates the contributions of nurses practitioners in the field. As such, for those who are considering this rewarding career path, extensive training and education are required. When it comes to obtaining a degree, the quality of the program can significantly impact the level of preparation that a nurse practitioner receives. We recommend the nurse practitioner programs in Iowa{anchor} which provide a solid foundation for aspiring nurse practitioners focused on obstetrics and gynecology.

These programs cover a wide range of areas including women's health, prenatal and postnatal care, obstetrics, and gynecology, which are essential in aiding research topics discussed in this journal.

Top Publications

  • Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and pregnancy: what obstetricians need to know.

    Sonja A. Rasmussen;John C. Smulian;John A. Lednicky;Tony S. Wen

    (2020)
    1564 Citations
  • Coronavirus disease 2019 vaccine response in pregnant and lactating women: a cohort study.

    Kathryn J. Gray;Evan A. Bordt;Caroline Atyeo;Elizabeth Deriso

    (2021)
    676 Citations
  • Vertical transmission of coronavirus disease 2019: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Alexander M. Kotlyar;Olga Grechukhina;Alice Chen;Shota Popkhadze

    (2021)
    640 Citations
  • Perinatal depressive and anxiety symptoms of pregnant women during the coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak in China.

    Yanting Wu;Chen Zhang;Han Liu;Chenchi Duan

    (2020)
    614 Citations
  • The importance of nutrition in pregnancy and lactation: lifelong consequences

    (2021)
    489 Citations
  • The etiology of preeclampsia.

    (2022)
    415 Citations
  • Menstruation: science and society

    Hilary O.D. Critchley;Elnur Babayev;Serdar E. Bulun;Sandy Clark

    (2020)
    405 Citations
  • An update on COVID-19 and pregnancy.

    Denise J. Jamieson;Sonja A. Rasmussen;Sonja A. Rasmussen

    (2021)
    403 Citations
  • COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy: Coverage and Safety.

    Helena Blakeway;Smriti Prasad;Erkan Kalafat;Paul T. Heath

    (2021)
    397 Citations
  • Iron deficiency in pregnancy

    Michael K. Georgieff

    (2020)
    386 Citations

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