Annals of Epidemiology

Top Research Topics at Annals of Epidemiology?

The main points discussed in the journal deals with Demography, Internal medicine, Confidence interval, Odds ratio and Gerontology. Annals of Epidemiology focuses on Demography but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Body mass index, Epidemiology, Cohort study, Socioeconomic status and Cohort. It connects research in Body mass index with the related topic of Obesity.

The study on Cohort study presented in it intersects with the topics under Prospective cohort study. The Internal medicine research dealing mostly with Incidence (epidemiology) is the focus of it. While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Confidence interval, it also covered topics in Proportional hazards model and Pediatrics.

Annals of Epidemiology explores issues in Odds ratio which can be linked to other research areas like Pregnancy, Logistic regression, Case-control study, Gynecology and Obstetrics. Gynecology study tackled is connected to the field of Breast cancer. Annals of Epidemiology features Gerontology research that overlaps with concepts in Ethnic group.

• Demography (27.75%)
• Internal medicine (20.84%)
• Confidence interval (15.20%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• The cardiovascular health study: Design and rationale (3248 citations)
• Participation rates in epidemiologic studies. (1329 citations)
• Vitamin D Status: Measurement, Interpretation, and Clinical Application (1035 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Annals of Epidemiology:

Demography, Internal medicine, Odds ratio, Gerontology and Confidence interval are the main subjects of interest in the journal articles. The Demography research presented in the published papers focuses mostly on Proportional hazards model and, on occasion, topics in Hazard ratio. The study of Gerontology in the journal papers encompasses disciplines such as Socioeconomic status, as well as fields such as Social class, all of which overlap with one another.

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

• Internal medicine
• Disease
• Cancer

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The foci of Annals of Epidemiology are Demography, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Public health, Environmental health and Incidence (epidemiology). The Demography works featured in Annals of Epidemiology incorporate elements from Logistic regression, Obesity, Socioeconomic status, Ethnic group and Cohort. While the primary focus in Annals of Epidemiology is Obesity, it also dissects topics surrounding Diabetes mellitus and Internal medicine as a whole.

Cohort research presented in Annals of Epidemiology encompasses a variety of subjects, including Prospective cohort study and Hazard ratio. The overlapping concepts between Epidemiology and Emergency medicine are the key highlights of Public health study. The subject of Health equity, which is connected to the field of Social determinants of health, serves as the foundation of the Environmental health research featured in it.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mortality and neighborhood characteristics in Chicago (19 citations)
• COVID-19 fatality rates in hospitalized patients: systematic review and meta-analysis. (17 citations)
• Regional variation in COVID-19 disparities: connections with immigrant and Latinx communities in U.S. counties. (15 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.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in Annals of Epidemiology (based on the number of publications) are:

• Sandro Galea (35 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• Aaron R. Folsom (30 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Pauline Mendola (29 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
• Roberta B. Ness (26 papers) absent at the last edition,
• John M. Violanti (26 papers) published 1 paper 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Annals of Epidemiology (based on the number of publications) are:

• National Institutes of Health (253 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (213 papers) published 16 papers at the last edition, 12 more than at the previous edition,
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (205 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Harvard University (189 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
• Johns Hopkins University (160 papers) published 16 papers at the last edition, 4 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, 20.77% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 36.59% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 14.02% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 15.24% of all publications and 34.15% 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.

Most Prominent Research Institutions

A crucial missing section is the one highlighting the most prominent research institutions contributing to the journal. Let's review this: **Most Prominent Research Institutions Published in Annals of Epidemiology**

Understanding the significant contributors or institutions published in the Annals of Epidemiology helps to gauge the authority and diversity of the research topics. These institutions are well-known for their wealth of resources and quality of research. They significantly contribute to diverse topics, influencing the development in several research areas featured in the journal.

Among these institutions, it's important to recognize the contributions of those specializing in nursing. For example, numerous top-ranking institutions that also feature prominently in the best nursing schools in Tennessee have contributed considerably towards Annals of Epidemiology. Their research work has shown a profound impact on enhancing the collective understanding and progress of the fields featured in the journal.

By aligning our research interests with distinguished institutions, we can further amplify the quality and impact of the contributing research fields. A familiarity with these institutions also provides emerging researchers with options for prospective affiliations and collaborations, further fostering scientific discovery and advancements.