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Blood Cancer Journal
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Blood Cancer Journal

Published by: Springer

https://www.nature.com/bcj/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 203 412 588 53

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 616
Documents by Best Scientists*: 671
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 17
SCIMAGO H-index: 85
SCIMAGO SJR: 5.139
Impact Factor: 11.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Blood Cancer Journal?

The journal mainly tackles studies in Internal medicine, Cancer research, Oncology, Immunology and Leukemia. Most of the Internal medicine studies addressed also intersect with Gastroenterology. While work presented in Blood Cancer Journal provided substantial information on Cancer research, it also covered topics in Cell culture, Mutation, Downregulation and upregulation, Gene and Apoptosis.

While Oncology is the focus of Blood Cancer Journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Survival rate, Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, Clinical trial and Survival analysis. As a part of it, discussions in Immunology involve topics like Bone marrow and Chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The studies in Leukemia featured incorporate elements of Haematopoiesis, Stem cell, Myeloid, Fusion gene and Myeloid leukemia.

While it focused on Hematology, it was also able to explore topics like Translational biology and Pathology. In Blood Cancer Journal, Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance, Surgery and Dexamethasone are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Multiple myeloma research. The journal primarily discusses Lymphoma topics, particularly Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, Follicular lymphoma and Rituximab.

  • Internal medicine (49.40%)
  • Cancer research (28.94%)
  • Oncology (25.26%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • ‘Acute myeloid leukemia: a comprehensive review and 2016 update’ (469 citations)
  • Acute lymphoblastic leukemia: a comprehensive review and 2017 update (381 citations)
  • Distribution and levels of cell surface expression of CD33 and CD123 in acute myeloid leukemia. (164 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Blood Cancer Journal:

The journal articles mainly tackle studies in Internal medicine, Immunology, Leukemia, Cancer research and Multiple myeloma. The published articles focus on Internal medicine but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Gastroenterology, Oncology and Pathology. In addition to Leukemia research, the published papers aim to explore topics under Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, Haematopoiesis, Myeloid leukemia and Gene mutation.

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

  • Gene
  • Cancer
  • Internal medicine

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Blood Cancer Journal mostly deals with topics like Internal medicine, Oncology, Multiple myeloma, Text mining and MEDLINE. While the primary focus in Blood Cancer Journal is Internal medicine, it also dissects topics surrounding Gastroenterology and Regimen as a whole. Topics in Oncology explored in Blood Cancer Journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Relapsed refractory, B-cell lymphoma, Disease and Transplantation.

It explores issues in Multiple myeloma which can be linked to other research areas like Clinical trial, Refractory, Dexamethasone and Bone marrow. It addresses concerns in MEDLINE which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Retrospective cohort study, Newly diagnosed, Pediatrics and Bioinformatics. The journal tackles studies in Myeloid and the interrelated subject of Leukemia to gain insights into Myeloid leukemia.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Acute myeloid leukemia: current progress and future directions. (21 citations)
  • CAR-T cell therapy: current limitations and potential strategies (18 citations)
  • Mass spectrometry for the evaluation of monoclonal proteins in multiple myeloma and related disorders: an International Myeloma Working Group Mass Spectrometry Committee Report. (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 Blood Cancer Journal (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Shaji Kumar (52 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • Rhett P. Ketterling (43 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • S. Vincent Rajkumar (38 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 8 less than at the previous edition,
  • Morie A. Gertz (38 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Angela Dispenzieri (38 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 5 less 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 Blood Cancer Journal (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Mayo Clinic (233 papers) published 43 papers at the last edition, 12 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (70 papers) published 22 papers at the last edition, 10 more than at the previous edition,
  • Harvard University (61 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (40 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (38 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 1 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, 2.35% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 53.61% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.84% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 14.46% of all publications and 21.08% 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.

Contributions to Other Fields of Study

As this journal is centered around oncology and particularly blood cancer, the crossover of topics with other fields of medicine is inevitable. In particular, many of the discussed topics are relevant for the field of nursing and can be applied in the treatment and care of patients with blood cancer. For instance, the studies conducted around Survival Rate and Clinical Trials can be of great importance to the nursing profession, which plays a crucial role in patients' recovery and wellbeing. Those in the profession or aspiring to join it, particularly those aiming to specialize in oncology, might find these insights valuable. If you're interested in gaining a deeper understanding of nursing, especially in the context of oncology, you might consider exploring some of the top nursing schools. For example, readers interested in nursing studies happening in Maine can explore the best nursing schools in Maine to further their educational journey. This connection to the nursing profession and application of the various studies conducted adds a layer of practical application to the research outlined in the Blood Cancer Journal. By understanding these links, readers, researchers, and professionals from both fields can gain a more holistic understanding of how integrated and interconnected these seemingly separate areas of study truly are. Therefore, further exploring these connections could be a future area of focus for the journal.

Top Publications

  • Acute myeloid leukemia: current progress and future directions.

    Hagop Kantarjian;Tapan Kadia;Courtney DiNardo;Naval Daver

    (2021)
    497 Citations
  • Multiple myeloma current treatment algorithms.

    S. Vincent Rajkumar;Shaji Kumar

    (2020)
    260 Citations
  • Incidence and management of CAR-T neurotoxicity in patients with multiple myeloma treated with ciltacabtagene autoleucel in CARTITUDE studies

    (2022)
    209 Citations
  • Extramedullary disease in multiple myeloma: a systematic literature review

    (2022)
    188 Citations
  • Longer term follow-up of the randomized phase III trial SWOG S0777: bortezomib, lenalidomide and dexamethasone vs. lenalidomide and dexamethasone in patients (Pts) with previously untreated multiple myeloma without an intent for immediate autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT).

    Brian G. M. Durie;Antje Hoering;Rachael Sexton;Muneer H. Abidi

    (2020)
    188 Citations
  • Infection during the first year in patients treated with CD19 CAR T cells for diffuse large B cell lymphoma

    Kitsada Wudhikarn;Kitsada Wudhikarn;M Lia Palomba;M Lia Palomba;Martina Pennisi;Martina Pennisi;Marta Garcia-Recio

    (2020)
    181 Citations
  • International Myeloma Working Group risk stratification model for smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM)

    María Victoria Mateos;Shaji Kumar;Meletios A. Dimopoulos;Verónica González-Calle

    (2020)
    176 Citations
  • Acute promyelocytic leukemia current treatment algorithms

    Musa Yilmaz;Hagop Kantarjian;Farhad Ravandi

    (2021)
    133 Citations
  • CAR T-cell therapy in multiple myeloma: more room for improvement

    Phaik Ju Teoh;Wee Joo Chng

    (2021)
    133 Citations
  • Follicular lymphoma in the modern era: survival, treatment outcomes, and identification of high-risk subgroups

    Connie L. Batlevi;Fushen Sha;Anna Alperovich;Ai Ni;Ai Ni

    (2020)
    132 Citations

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