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BJU International
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BJU International

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 377 303 513 40

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 404
Documents by Best Scientists*: 576
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 8
SCIMAGO H-index: 174
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.588
Impact Factor: 4.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at BJUI?

BJUI mostly deals with topics like Surgery, Internal medicine, Urology, Prostate cancer and Pathology. Topics in Surgery were tackled in line with various other fields like Prostatectomy, Urinary system and Nephrectomy. The Nephrectomy study featured in BJUI draws connections with the study of Renal cell carcinoma.

Internal medicine research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Gynecology and Oncology. The research on Urology featured in the journal combines topics in other fields like Bladder cancer and Cystectomy. Biopsy, Radiology and Prostate are some topics wherein Prostate cancer research discussed in it have an impact.

The main emphasis of the journal is the research on Pathology, emphasizing the topic of Carcinoma. The Nephrology study tackled is a key component of adjacent topics in the area of Kidney disease.

  • Surgery (41.47%)
  • Internal medicine (22.45%)
  • Urology (21.64%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • How widespread are the symptoms of an overactive bladder and how are they managed? A population-based prevalence study. (1359 citations)
  • The likely worldwide increase in erectile dysfunction between 1995 and 2025 and some possible policy consequences (884 citations)
  • Decreased incidence of prostate cancer with selenium supplementation: results of a double-blind cancer prevention trial. (602 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at BJUI:

The most cited articles aim to foster the development of research in Surgery, Internal medicine, Urology, Prostate cancer and Prostate. The most cited publications explore research in Surgery alongside concepts in Nephrectomy and other areas of study in Renal cell carcinoma. While the primary focus in the published articles is Internal medicine, they also dissect topics surrounding Gynecology and Epidemiology as a whole.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery
  • Cancer

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

BJUI primarily tackles Prostate cancer, Internal medicine, Confidence interval, Urology and Surgery. Issues in Prostate cancer were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Biopsy, Magnetic resonance imaging, Radiology and Prostate. The Internal medicine works featured in the journal incorporate elements from Gastroenterology and Oncology.

Confidence interval research presented in BJUI encompasses a variety of subjects, including Odds ratio, Nephrectomy, Randomized controlled trial and Meta-analysis. It explores research in Bladder cancer and overlapping concepts in Urinary system to expand the discourse in Urology. It facilitated presentations on Surgery research, particularly Interquartile range, Perioperative and Complication.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The dramatic COVID 19 outbreak in Italy is responsible of a huge drop of urological surgical activity: a multicenter observational study. (15 citations)
  • Transperineal freehand multiparametric MRI fusion targeted biopsies under local anaesthesia for prostate cancer diagnosis: a multicentre prospective study of 1014 cases (11 citations)
  • Certification in reporting multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging of the prostate: recommendations of a UK consensus meeting (10 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 BJUI (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Prokar Dasgupta (212 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 17 less than at the previous edition,
  • Shahrokh F. Shariat (139 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 9 more than at the previous edition,
  • Nathan Lawrentschuk (132 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 9 less than at the previous edition,
  • David E. Neal (127 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Pierre I. Karakiewicz (127 papers) published 6 papers 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.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

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

  • Boston Children's Hospital (298 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University College London (292 papers) published 21 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
  • Cleveland Clinic (248 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Cambridge (244 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (236 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 3 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, 5.37% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 18.44% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 12.77% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 20.57% of all publications and 48.23% 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.

Career Prospects in the Medical Research Field

Medical research is a robust and continually evolving field with prospective career opportunities spanning across various specialities. For instance, nursing is a significant part of the healthcare sector that often intersects with medical research, especially for Nurse Practitioners (NPs). In states like Nevada, becoming an NP involves a blend of academic training, clinical practice, conducting and interpreting research, and passing necessary licensure exams. Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in the health care industry, not only by providing primary care services but also by carrying out and applying medical research. Their responsibilities often touch on the medical topics discussed in this article, including internal medicine, urology, surgery, and oncology, among others. The career path typically requires a Master's Degree in Nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, followed by state licensure and potentially further specialization. For more information concerning the steps involved in becoming an NP, especially in the state of Nevada, you can refer to how to be a nurse practitioner in Nevada. This comprehensive guide highlights the education requirements, application process for state licensure, scope of practice, and other relevant details that will be valuable in your career journey. Following these guidelines closely could facilitate a successful transition into the rewarding field of nursing while opening doors to actively participating in medical research. It is important to regularly check the latest research findings, as provided in journals such as BJUI, which discuss various medical research topics that continually influence the practices in the healthcare sector, including nursing. Staying updated with research findings can significantly improve patient care and contribute positively to the profession.

Top Publications

  • COVID-19 and urology: a comprehensive review of the literature.

    Stefano Puliatti;Ahmed Eissa;Ahmed Eissa;Radwa Eissa;Marco Amato

    (2020)
    211 Citations
  • Slowdown of urology residents' learning curve during the COVID-19 emergency

    Francesco Porpiglia;Enrico Checcucci;Enrico Checcucci;Daniele Amparore;Paolo Verri

    (2020)
    137 Citations
  • The rising worldwide impact of benign prostatic hyperplasia

    Bryn M. Launer;Kevin T. McVary;William A. Ricke;Granville L. Lloyd

    (2021)
    131 Citations
  • Retzius-sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy vs the standard approach: a systematic review and analysis of comparative outcomes.

    Enrico Checcucci;Alessandro Veccia;Cristian Fiori;Daniele Amparore

    (2020)
    112 Citations
  • Comparison of complications after transrectal and transperineal prostate biopsy: a national population-based study

    Brendan Berry;Brendan Berry;Matthew G Parry;Matthew G Parry;Arunan Sujenthiran;Julie Nossiter

    (2020)
    95 Citations
  • Use of gallium-68 prostate-specific membrane antigen positron-emission tomography for detecting lymph node metastases in primary and recurrent prostate cancer and location of recurrence after radical prostatectomy: an overview of the current literature

    Henk B. Luiting;Pim J. van Leeuwen;Martijn B. Busstra;Tessa Brabander

    (2020)
    92 Citations
  • The natural history of untreated muscle-invasive bladder cancer

    Alberto Martini;John P Sfakianos;Lotta Renström‐Koskela;Ashkan Mortezavi

    (2020)
    89 Citations
  • Risk-adapted biopsy decision based on prostate magnetic resonance imaging and prostate-specific antigen density for enhanced biopsy avoidance in first prostate cancer diagnostic evaluation

    Ivo G. Schoots;Ivo G. Schoots;Anwar R. Padhani

    (2021)
    89 Citations
  • Extraperitoneal single-port robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: initial experience and description of technique.

    Jihad Kaouk;Rair Valero;Guilherme Sawczyn;Juan Garisto

    (2020)
    86 Citations
  • International Alliance of Urolithiasis guideline on retrograde intrarenal surgery

    (2022)
    83 Citations

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