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Annals of Plastic Surgery
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Annals of Plastic Surgery

0148-7043

Published by: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

https://journals.lww.com/annalsplasticsurgery/pages/default.aspx

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 2675 37 50 8

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 83
Documents by Best Scientists*: 101
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 4
SCIMAGO H-index: 112
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.598
Impact Factor: 1.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Annals of Plastic Surgery?

The journal aims to foster the development of research in Surgery, Plastic surgery, Anatomy, Breast reconstruction and Surgical Flaps. Most of the Surgery studies addressed also intersect with Mastectomy. It connects research in Plastic surgery with the related topic of General surgery.

The Anatomy study tackling the subject of Cadaver is the focus of it. The studies tackled, which mainly focus on Breast reconstruction, apply to Implant as well.

  • Surgery (61.34%)
  • Plastic surgery (21.20%)
  • Anatomy (14.84%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Vacuum-assisted closure: a new method for wound control and treatment: animal studies and basic foundation. (2154 citations)
  • Vacuum-assisted closure: a new method for wound control and treatment: clinical experience. (2092 citations)
  • Deep inferior epigastric perforator flap for breast reconstruction. (823 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Annals of Plastic Surgery:

The published articles investigate areas of study like Surgery, Plastic surgery, Anatomy, Breast reconstruction and Free flap. The journal publications investigate Surgery research which frequently intersects with Mastectomy. The studies on Plastic surgery discussed at the published papers can also contribute to research in the domains of Mammaplasty, Breast surgery, Rectus abdominis muscle and Soft tissue.

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

  • Surgery
  • Internal medicine
  • Diabetes mellitus

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Annals of Plastic Surgery mainly deals with areas of study such as Surgery, Plastic surgery, Breast reconstruction, Retrospective cohort study and General surgery. Complication, Soft tissue, Implant, Free flap and Seroma are some of the facets of Surgery tackled in the journal. The journal investigates Plastic surgery research which frequently intersects with Medical education.

The studies in Breast reconstruction featured incorporate elements of Mammaplasty and Mastectomy. It encompasses Mastectomy studies in the context of Breast cancer as a whole. Annals of Plastic Surgery features General surgery research that overlaps with concepts in MEDLINE.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The Impact of Social Media on Plastic Surgery Residency Applicants. (16 citations)
  • Virtual Interviews During COVID-19: The New Norm for Residency Applicants. (10 citations)
  • Effect of Radiation Therapy on Microsurgical Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Breast Reconstructions: A Matched Cohort Analysis of 4577 Cases. (5 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 Plastic Surgery (based on the number of publications) are:

  • William C. Lineaweaver (191 papers) published 15 papers at the last edition, 7 more than at the previous edition,
  • William D. Morain (111 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Isao Koshima (65 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Lars M. Vistnes (62 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Gordon K. Lee (59 papers) published 4 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 Annals of Plastic Surgery (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Stanford University (153 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Johns Hopkins University (137 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
  • New York University (133 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 9 more than at the previous edition,
  • Memorial Hospital of South Bend (123 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
  • Mayo Clinic (120 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 7 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, 18.82% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 17.73% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 12.05% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 15.45% of all publications and 54.77% 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.

Educational Impact

Many students leverage credible and high-impact research as part of their academic journey. Particularly for more specialized areas of study, like nursing, access to relevant, specialized research is crucial. For example, students engaged in LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) programs heavily rely on research journals like the Annals of Plastic Surgery to enrich their knowledge and skill in medical procedures. In particular, LPN students in Illinois have reportedly found immense value in staying updated with current advancements in the field. As such, this highlights the critical role that top research journals play in shaping the knowledge landscape and providing valuable resources for various LPN programs in Illinois. If you are a student or research enthusiast looking for more information on LPN programs in Illinois, you can find relevant information {anchor}. Certain articles from the Annals of Plastic Surgery have been incorporated in LPN Illinois's curriculum, primarily focusing on Surgery, Anatomy, and importantly, Plastic Surgery. Accessing this research journal equips the students with a variety of knowledge, increasing their competence in healthcare scenarios. This enriches not just the academic lives of the students but eventually also their professional paths.

Top Publications

  • Evaluating the Effects of COVID-19 on Plastic Surgery Emergencies: Protocols and Analysis from a Level I Trauma Center.

    Kareem Hassan;Hannes Prescher;Frederick Wang;David W Chang

    (2020)
    34 Citations
  • The Charles Procedure as Part of the Modern Armamentarium Against Lymphedema.

    Kareem Hassan;David W Chang

    (2020)
    31 Citations
  • Virtual Interviews During COVID-19: The New Norm for Residency Applicants.

    Malke Asaad;Aashish Rajesh;Praneeth V Kambhampati;Rod J Rohrich

    (2021)
    28 Citations
  • Complete Foot Drop With Normal Electrodiagnostic Studies: Sunderland "Zero" Ischemic Conduction Block of the Common Peroneal Nerve.

    (2021)
    27 Citations
  • Translucent customized cranial implants made of clear polymethylmethacrylate: An early outcome analysis of 55 consecutive cranioplasty cases

    Tamir Shay;Kerry Ann Mitchell;Micah Belzberg;Ian Zelko

    (2020)
    24 Citations
  • Artificial Intelligent Virtual Assistant for Plastic Surgery Patient's Frequently Asked Questions: A Pilot Study.

    Daniel Boczar;Andrea Sisti;Jeremie D. Oliver;Haytham Helmi

    (2020)
    21 Citations
  • Transforming the Degradation Rate of β-tricalcium Phosphate Bone Replacement Using 3-Dimensional Printing.

    Chen Shen;Maxime M. Wang;Lukasz Witek;Nick Tovar

    (2021)
    17 Citations
  • Making the Most of Big Data in Plastic Surgery: Improving Outcomes, Protecting Patients, Informing Service Providers.

    John A G Gibson;John A G Gibson;Thomas D Dobbs;Thomas D Dobbs;Loukas Kouzaris;Arron Lacey

    (2021)
    8 Citations
  • Complications of Wise-Pattern Compared With Vertical Scar Mastopexy/Breast Reduction in Oncoplastic Breast-Conserving Surgery.

    Mark V Schaverien;Olivier A Deigni;Karri A Adamson;Geoffrey L Robb

    (2020)
    8 Citations
  • A Multidisciplinary Technique for Concurrent Panniculectomy-Living Donor Renal Transplantation.

    Ledibabari M. Ngaage;Franka Messner;Katie L. McGlone;Brian M. Masters

    (2020)
    8 Citations

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