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Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology
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Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology

2162-0989

Published by: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 967 48 111 24

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 73
Documents by Best Scientists*: 133
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 46
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.277
Impact Factor: 4.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Asia-Pacific journal of ophthalmology?

Asia-Pacific journal of ophthalmology focuses on Ophthalmology, Visual acuity, Surgery, Optometry and Glaucoma. The Ophthalmology study featured in the journal draws parallels with the field of Retrospective cohort study. Asia-Pacific journal of ophthalmology links adjacent topics like Visual acuity with Pediatrics.

Presentations on Surgery include those discussing Cataract surgery and Phacoemulsification. Glaucoma research featured in the journal incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Intraocular pressure, Disease and Optic nerve. Discussions in it are anchored in the subject of Retinal and the similar topic of Retina.

The journal focused on Vitrectomy research but expanded to cover Retinal detachment. The Macular degeneration study featured in Asia-Pacific journal of ophthalmology draws connections with the study of Age related.

  • Ophthalmology (36.70%)
  • Visual acuity (15.15%)
  • Surgery (14.53%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Epidemiology of Myopia. (89 citations)
  • Epidemiology of Pathologic Myopia in Asia and Worldwide. (79 citations)
  • Updates on the Epidemiology of Age-Related Macular Degeneration. (68 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Asia-Pacific journal of ophthalmology:

The journal articles mostly deal with topics like Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Diabetic retinopathy, Intraocular pressure and Surgery. The most cited papers focus on Ophthalmology as well as the interrelated topics of Bevacizumab. While the published papers focused on Glaucoma, they were also able to explore topics like Dioptre, Adverse effect, Disease and Orthokeratology.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery
  • Visual acuity

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Asia-Pacific journal of ophthalmology investigates areas of study like Ophthalmology, Optometry, Retinal, Artificial intelligence and Visual acuity. The study of Ophthalmology encompasses disciplines such as Diabetic retinopathy, as well as fields such as Macular degeneration, all of which overlap with one another. Optometry study tackled is connected to the field of Telemedicine.

While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Artificial intelligence, it also covered topics in Retinal image, Computer vision and Optic nerve. The studies tackled, which mainly focus on Visual acuity, apply to Pediatrics as well. The journal features Intraocular pressure research that overlaps with concepts in Glaucoma.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Visual Acuity Apps for Rapid Integration in Teleconsultation Services in all Resource Settings: A Review. (3 citations)
  • Emerging Therapies in Nonexudative Age-Related Macular Degeneration in 2020. (3 citations)
  • Incidence of Newly Registered Blindness From Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Australia Over a 21-Year Period: 1996-2016. (2 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 Asia-Pacific journal of ophthalmology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Dennis S.C. Lam (37 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Jost B. Jonas (19 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Robert Ritch (17 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Carol L. Shields (16 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Tien Yin Wong (14 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition the same number as 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 Asia-Pacific journal of ophthalmology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • The Chinese University of Hong Kong (85 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • National University of Singapore (37 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Sydney (36 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Sun Yat-sen University (33 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Melbourne (24 papers) published 1 paper at the last 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, 14.74% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 35.80% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 9.88% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 24.69% of all publications and 29.63% 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.

Impact of Authors' Academic Background on Their Research

A key aspect that can profoundly influence the depth and breadth of research featured in any journal, including the Asia-Pacific journal of ophthalmology, is the academic background of contributors. This includes their field of study, expertise area, and educational affiliations. Diverse academic backgrounds enrich research by providing a variety of perspectives on a given topic. For instance, if we consider the topic of ophthalmology, the involvement of authors from the field of nursing might add an invaluable practical dimension to the research given their hands-on experience. Particularly, if the authors have been trained in some of the top-notch learning institutes, their contributions could provide innovative insights into the subject matter. For instance, authors from well-recognized {nursing schools in Hawaii} might bring diverse knowledge and perspectives on Ophthalmology research. Further, the research quality and perspective could vary noticeably if an author has a background in artificial intelligence, as the journal has shown considerable interest in this field. Therefore, understanding the educational background of authors, especially the institutions they are associated with, can be an effective indicator of the diversity and depth of the research in the journal. Hence, for upcoming issues, it might be beneficial for Asia-Pacific journal of ophthalmology to consider incorporating a dedicated section providing insights about the authors' academic backgrounds. This would not only spotlight their expertise and enrich the reading experience, but could also attract future authors of diverse academic backgrounds, subsequently fostering a multitude of research perspectives.

Top Publications

  • Extended Depth-of-Field Intraocular Lenses: An Update.

    Piotr Kanclerz;Francesca Toto;Andrzej Grzybowski;Jorge L Alio

    (2020)
    129 Citations
  • Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Ophthalmology.

    Yasser Ibraheem Abdullah;Joel S. Schuman;Ridwan Shabsigh;Arthur Caplan

    (2021)
    86 Citations
  • Artificial Intelligence in Cornea, Refractive Surgery, and Cataract: Basic Principles, Clinical Applications, and Future Directions.

    Radhika Rampat;Rashmi Deshmukh;Xin Chen;Daniel S W Ting

    (2021)
    55 Citations
  • Artificial Intelligence for Cataract Detection and Management.

    Jocelyn Hui Lin Goh;Zhi Wei Lim;Xiaoling Fang;Ayesha Anees

    (2020)
    54 Citations
  • High Myopia and Glaucoma-Like Optic Neuropathy.

    Jost B. Jonas;Ya Xing Wang;Li Dong;Songhomitra Panda-Jonas

    (2020)
    51 Citations
  • Retinopathy of Prematurity: How to Prevent the Third Epidemics in Developing Countries

    (2020)
    51 Citations
  • Smartphone-Based Fundus Imaging-Where Are We Now?

    Maximilian W M Wintergerst;Linus G Jansen;Frank G Holz;Robert P Finger

    (2020)
    46 Citations
  • Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology in 2020: A Technology on the Cusp for Translation and Implementation.

    Dinesh Visva Gunasekeran;Tien Yin Wong

    (2020)
    46 Citations
  • Diabetic Retinopathy: Role of Neurodegeneration and Therapeutic Perspectives.

    (2022)
    45 Citations
  • Latest Development in Extended Depth-of-Focus Intraocular Lenses: An Update.

    (2023)
    43 Citations

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