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Bipolar Disorders
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Bipolar Disorders

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 110 151 224 32
Medicine 521 172 281 34

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 401
Documents by Best Scientists*: 397
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 13
SCIMAGO H-index: 145
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.312
Impact Factor: 4.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Bipolar Disorders?

Bipolar Disorders generally zeroes in on subjects such as Bipolar disorder, Psychiatry, Clinical psychology, Mania and Internal medicine. In addition to Bipolar disorder research, it aims to explore topics under Schizophrenia, Mood disorders and Mood. Some problems in Psychiatry that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Psychotherapist, Pediatrics and MEDLINE.

Neurocognitive, Cognition, Prevalence of mental disorders, Anxiety and Major depressive disorder are some topics wherein Clinical psychology research discussed in it have an impact. The study on Cognition featured in it expounds on the topic of Neuropsychology in particular. It primarily discusses Mania topics, particularly Young Mania Rating Scale and Hypomania.

The studies in Internal medicine featured incorporate elements of Gastroenterology, Placebo and Endocrinology.

  • Bipolar disorder (71.75%)
  • Psychiatry (50.23%)
  • Clinical psychology (23.39%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) and International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD) collaborative update of CANMAT guidelines for the management of patients with bipolar disorder: update 2013. (1012 citations)
  • The neuropsychology and neuroanatomy of bipolar affective disorder: a critical review (511 citations)
  • Cognitive impairment in euthymic bipolar patients: implications for clinical and functional outcome. (501 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Bipolar Disorders:

Bipolar disorder, Psychiatry, Clinical psychology, Mania and Internal medicine are the main subjects of interest in the published articles. The published articles address concerns in Bipolar disorder which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Schizophrenia, Comorbidity and Mood. The most cited articles facilitate discussions on Internal medicine that incorporate concepts from other fields like Placebo and Endocrinology.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Gene

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The scientific interests tackled in the journal are Bipolar disorder, Psychiatry, Internal medicine, MEDLINE and Lithium (medication). Issues in Bipolar disorder were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Pediatrics and Clinical psychology, Mood. In the journal, Functional magnetic resonance imaging and Prefrontal cortex are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Mood research.

Mood disorders are all disciplines of Psychiatry that connect with topics in Context (language use), Pandemic and In patient. The journal holds forums on Internal medicine that merges themes from other disciplines such as Placebo, Endocrinology and Bipolar I disorder. The research on MEDLINE featured in it combines topics in other fields like Text mining and Treatment of bipolar disorder.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Cognitive remediation therapy for patients with bipolar disorder: a randomised proof-of-concept trial (11 citations)
  • Regulatory effect of lithium on hippocampal blood‐brain barrier integrity in a rat model of depressive‐like behavior (9 citations)
  • Prevention of suicidal behavior in bipolar disorder. (6 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 Bipolar Disorders (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Gin S Malhi (97 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Michael Berk (94 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Eduard Vieta (83 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
  • Willem A. Nolen (81 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Lakshmi N. Yatham (63 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 4 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 Bipolar Disorders (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Pittsburgh (166 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Harvard University (163 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Toronto (99 papers) published 16 papers at the last edition, 12 more than at the previous edition,
  • National Institutes of Health (92 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of British Columbia (88 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 5 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, 12.10% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 40.58% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 13.04% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 17.39% of all publications and 28.99% 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.

Suggestions for Future Research in Bipolar Disorders

In light of the multifaceted scope and complexity of Bipolar Disorders, it is evident that more in-depth research is required. The studies featured in this journal show the interconnectedness of this field with other disciplines such as Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, and Internal Medicine. However, this interdisciplinary approach can be further elaborated.

As future research suggestions, it would be beneficial to investigate the tendencies for comorbidities in patients with Bipolar Disorder, taking into account the factors that might influence their prevalence. This could include aspects like genetic predispositions, lifestyle patterns, or other environmental factors.

Moreover, understanding the application of neuroscience in diagnosing and treating bipolar disorders could be another promising area. Modern methods such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and prefrontal cortex examination could provide more profound insights into the brain functioning of individuals suffering from this disorder.

Additionally, there is a need to delve deeper into the intersection of Clinical Psychology and School Psychology, especially regarding the early detection and prevention of bipolar disorders among adolescents. More insights about this can be gathered from the school psychologist requirements in New Jersey.

An overarching goal of future research should be to develop more effective and personalized treatments for Bipolar Disorder based on the growing understanding of its underlying mechanisms and the factors that trigger its onset and recurrence.

Such targeted research efforts can significantly contribute to the understanding of Bipolar Disorders, leading to innovative clinical practices and enhanced patient outcomes.

Top Publications

  • Current understandings of the trajectory and emerging correlates of cognitive impairment in bipolar disorder: An overview of evidence.

    Tamsyn E. Van Rheenen;Tamsyn E. Van Rheenen;Kathryn E. Lewandowski;Kathryn E. Lewandowski;Isabelle E. Bauer;Flavio Kapczinski;Flavio Kapczinski

    (2020)
    153 Citations
  • The 2020 Royal Australian and New Zealand College of psychiatrists clinical practice guidelines for mood disorders: Bipolar disorder summary

    Gin S. Malhi;Gin S. Malhi;Erica Bell;Erica Bell;Philip Boyce;Philip Boyce;Darryl Bassett

    (2020)
    110 Citations
  • Call to action regarding the vascular-bipolar link: A report from the Vascular Task Force of the International Society for Bipolar Disorders.

    Benjamin I. Goldstein;Benjamin I. Goldstein;Bernhard T. Baune;Bernhard T. Baune;Bernhard T. Baune;David J. Bond;Pao Huan Chen;Pao Huan Chen

    (2020)
    100 Citations
  • Risk of dementia in bipolar disorder and the interplay of lithium: A systematic review and meta-analyses

    Jorge Velosa;Andre Delgado;Elizabeth Finger;Michael Berk

    (2020)
    93 Citations
  • Grey matter abnormalities in first-episode mania: A systematic review and meta-analysis of voxel-based morphometry studies.

    Kamyar Keramatian;Trisha Chakrabarty;Gayatri Saraf;Jairo Vinícius Pinto;Jairo Vinícius Pinto

    (2021)
    87 Citations
  • The 2020 Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists clinical practice guidelines for mood disorders: Major depression summary.

    Gin S Malhi;Gin S Malhi;Erica Bell;Erica Bell;Ajeet B Singh;Darryl Bassett

    (2020)
    83 Citations
  • Oxidative stress parameters and antioxidants in patients with bipolar disorder: Results from a meta-analysis comparing patients, including stratification by polarity and euthymic status, with healthy controls.

    Sara Jiménez‐Fernández;Manuel Gurpegui;Daniel Garrote‐Rojas;Luis Gutiérrez‐Rojas

    (2021)
    78 Citations

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