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Annals of Diagnostic Pathology
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Annals of Diagnostic Pathology

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1262 97 164 19

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 119
Documents by Best Scientists*: 182
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 69
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.571
Impact Factor: 1.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Annals of Diagnostic Pathology?

Annals of Diagnostic Pathology tackles a plethora of topics, such as Pathology, Immunohistochemistry, Carcinoma, Differential diagnosis and Biopsy. The journal features studies on Pathology, including topics such as Lesion. The journal facilitates discussions on Immunohistochemistry that incorporate concepts from other fields like Staining and Cancer research.

Annals of Diagnostic Pathology explores the study of Biopsy to improve our understanding of the broader topic of Radiology. The studies in Internal medicine featured incorporate elements of Gastroenterology and Oncology.

  • Pathology (98.24%)
  • Immunohistochemistry (26.73%)
  • Carcinoma (13.34%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Liposarcoma: New entities and evolving concepts (252 citations)
  • The pathology of acute appendicitis. (209 citations)
  • Myxoma is not a single entity: A review of the concept of myxoma (151 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Annals of Diagnostic Pathology:

Pathology, Immunohistochemistry, Carcinoma, Differential diagnosis and Adenocarcinoma are the main subjects of interest in the journal articles. While Pathology is the focus of the published papers, it also provides insights into the studies of Metastasis and Anatomy. In addition to Immunohistochemistry research, the journal publications aim to explore topics under CD34 and Staining.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Cancer
  • Surgery

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal aims to foster the development of research in Pathology, Immunohistochemistry, Internal medicine, Oncology and Breast cancer. The majority of Pathology studies in Annals of Diagnostic Pathology are focused on the subject of Pathological. The journal tackles studies in Lung and the interrelated subject of Differential diagnosis to gain insights into Immunohistochemistry.

Internal medicine studies presented in it focus on topics such as Retrospective cohort study, Lymphovascular invasion, Tissue microarray and Carcinoma. The journal explores topics in Oncology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Malignancy and Chemotherapy. Topics in Stage (cooking) explored in the journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Tumor budding and Risk factor.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Severe COVID-19: A multifaceted viral vasculopathy syndrome. (16 citations)
  • Endothelial cell damage is the central part of COVID-19 and a mouse model induced by injection of the S1 subunit of the spike protein. (15 citations)
  • Prognostic impact of neutrophils-to-lymphocytes ratio (NLR), PD-L1 expression, and tumor immune microenvironment in laryngeal cancer. (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 Annals of Diagnostic Pathology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Michal Michal (53 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Jae Y. Ro (51 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Richard A. Prayson (43 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Alberto G. Ayala (39 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Ondrej Hes (37 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 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 Annals of Diagnostic Pathology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (156 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 7 less than at the previous edition,
  • Cleveland Clinic (71 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Ohio State University (70 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (64 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Cornell University (61 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 6 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, 8.15% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 22.58% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 6.45% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 12.10% of all publications and 58.87% 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.

Education and Qualifications Required for Diagnostic Pathology

To contribute to the field of diagnostic pathology, one must have a certain level of education and qualifications. Most researchers in this field are certified pathologists who have completed medical school and residency training, and often fellowships in specialized areas of pathology. They are usually affiliated with a medical institution or university, where they work as faculty members teaching and training future pathologists, conducting research, and involving themselves in academic and clinical activities. Some pathologists may also hold a PhD, contributing to their ability to conduct advanced research.

Aspiring pathologists typically study health or biological sciences at undergraduate level, before attending medical school and specializing in pathology during their residency. Some may choose to further specialize in a particular area, such as forensic pathology, hematopathology, or molecular genetic pathology, among others.

Given the complexity and responsibility inherent in the work of a pathologist, the journey to becoming one is lengthy and rigorous, requiring approximately 13-15 years of education and training after high school.

The importance of choosing the right educational institution for this journey cannot be overstated. For prospective pathologists considering schools in Washington, a helpful resource could be the list of accredited nursing schools in best nursing schools in Washington.

While this list focuses on nursing programs, these institutions often offer medical education and research opportunities, and may offer programs in pathology or related fields. Some may even provide opportunities for undergraduate research, granting aspiring pathologists valuable experience early in their academic careers.

Top Publications

  • Endothelial cell damage is the central part of COVID-19 and a mouse model induced by injection of the S1 subunit of the spike protein.

    Gerard J. Nuovo;Cynthia Magro;Toni Shaffer;Hamdy Awad

    (2021)
    121 Citations
  • Analysis of complement deposition and viral RNA in placentas of COVID-19 patients.

    J. Justin Mulvey;Cynthia M. Magro;Lucy X. Ma;Gerard J. Nuovo

    (2020)
    103 Citations
  • Severe COVID-19: A multifaceted viral vasculopathy syndrome.

    Cynthia M. Magro;Justin Mulvey;Jeffrey Kubiak;Sheridan Mikhail

    (2021)
    89 Citations
  • Automated quantification and architectural pattern detection of hepatic fibrosis in NAFLD.

    Samer Gawrieh;Deepak Sethunath;Oscar W. Cummings;David E. Kleiner

    (2020)
    46 Citations
  • Strong homology between SARS-CoV-2 envelope protein and a Mycobacterium sp. antigen allows rapid diagnosis of Mycobacterial infections and may provide specific anti-SARS-CoV-2 immunity via the BCG vaccine.

    Gerard Nuovo;Esmerina Tili;David Suster;Eva Matys

    (2020)
    36 Citations
  • American Registry of Pathology Expert Opinions: The Spectrum of Lobular Carcinoma in Situ: Diagnostic Features and Clinical Implications.

    Stuart J. Schnitt;Stuart J. Schnitt;Edi Brogi;Yunn-Yi Chen;Tari A. King

    (2020)
    30 Citations
  • Cytoplasmic expression of B7-H3 and membranous EpCAM expression are associated with higher grade and survival outcomes in patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma.

    Leili Saeednejad Zanjani;Zahra Madjd;Ulrika Axcrona;Maryam Abolhasani

    (2020)
    28 Citations
  • Expanding the morphologic spectrum of chromophobe renal cell carcinoma: A study of 8 cases with papillary architecture

    Kvetoslava Michalova;Maria Tretiakova;Kristyna Pivovarcikova;Reza Alaghehbandan

    (2020)
    27 Citations
  • The amplification of CNS damage in Alzheimer's disease due to SARS-CoV2 infection

    (2022)
    26 Citations
  • Sinonasal papillomas: A single centre experience on 137 cases with emphasis on malignant transformation and EGFR/KRAS status in "carcinoma ex papilloma"

    Saskia Maisch;Sarina K. Mueller;Maximilian Traxdorf;Veronika Weyerer

    (2020)
    25 Citations

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