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Blood Purification
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Blood Purification

0253-5068

Published by: Karger Publishers

https://www.karger.com/Journal/Home/223997

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1221 52 142 20

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 87
Documents by Best Scientists*: 180
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 72
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.545
Impact Factor: 1.8

Overview

Top Research Topics at Blood Purification?

The journal facilitates discussions on Internal medicine, Hemodialysis, Intensive care medicine, Dialysis and Surgery. In addition to Internal medicine research, it aims to explore topics under Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Cardiology. While work presented in Blood Purification provided substantial information on Hemodialysis, it also covered topics in Immunology, Anesthesia, Blood pressure and Urology.

Presentations on Immunology include those discussing Inflammation and Cytokine. Acute kidney injury, Nephrology, Disease and MEDLINE are some topics wherein Intensive care medicine research discussed in it have an impact. Hemofiltration is a major topic of Surgery research presented in the journal.

The Peritoneal dialysis research dealing mostly with Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis is the focus of Blood Purification. The journal dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Kidney disease and Renal function. Renal replacement therapy study tackled is connected to the field of Intensive care unit.

  • Internal medicine (37.37%)
  • Hemodialysis (35.69%)
  • Intensive care medicine (23.20%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Importance of Whole-Body Bioimpedance Spectroscopy for the Management of Fluid Balance (255 citations)
  • Clinical Value of Standardized Equilibration Tests in CAPD Patients (235 citations)
  • Hemodialysis Hypotension: The Interleukin Hypothesis (230 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Blood Purification:

The most cited articles mainly tackle studies in Internal medicine, Hemodialysis, Intensive care medicine, Kidney disease and Dialysis. The journal papers address concerns in Internal medicine which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Cardiology. Research in Hemodialysis discussed in the journal papers is concerned with the study of Surgery as a whole.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Surgery

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Blood Purification generally zeroes in on subjects such as Internal medicine, Hemodialysis, Dialysis, Renal replacement therapy and Acute kidney injury. While Blood Purification focused on Internal medicine, it was also able to explore topics like Gastroenterology and Cardiology. The Hemodialysis works featured in it incorporate elements from Cohort study, Arteriovenous fistula, Confidence interval and Urology.

Blood Purification explores issues in Dialysis which can be linked to other research areas like Heart failure, Kidney disease, Renal function, Intensive care medicine and Risk factor. Concepts in Disease, as well as related topics in Infection control, are covered in the Intensive care medicine research presented in Blood Purification. Blood Purification focuses on Renal replacement therapy but sometimes tackles the closely related disciplines such as

  • Anesthesia together with Hemofiltration, Hemoperfusion and Septic shock,
  • Mechanical ventilation together with ARDS..

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Prevalence, Characteristics, Risk Factors, and Outcomes of Invasively Ventilated COVID-19 Patients with Acute Kidney Injury and Renal Replacement Therapy. (23 citations)
  • Extracorporeal Blood Purification and Organ Support in the Critically Ill Patient during COVID-19 Pandemic: Expert Review and Recommendation. (20 citations)
  • Heparin 2.0: A New Approach to the Infection Crisis. (19 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 Purification (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Claudio Ronco (250 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Rinaldo Bellomo (87 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Nathan W. Levin (76 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Peter Kotanko (57 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Bengt Lindholm (50 papers) absent 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 Blood Purification (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Fresenius Medical Care (39 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Peking University (31 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Baxter International (30 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition,
  • Austin Hospital (29 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • Karolinska Institutet (28 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as 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, 12.64% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 20.39% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 13.16% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 11.18% of all publications and 55.26% 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.

LPN Programs that Further Enhance Blood Purification Research

To further advance research in blood purification, it's also crucial to understand how this field is taught and practiced in healthcare education programs, such as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) programs. Notably, New Hampshire offers an array of online LPN programs that provide a comprehensive understanding of topics related to blood purification. In these programs, students are given in-depth knowledge on internal medicine, dialysis, intensive care medicine and more. They undergo rigorous training to ensure they are able to perform and manage hemodialysis, renal replacement therapy, and handle intensive care unit operations effectively. They are also taught how to manage acute and critical cases, providing them with a solid background that makes them invaluable in any research related to blood purification. From conducting maintenance hemodialysis to managing peritoneal dialysis, LPNs play a significant role in the procedural application of blood purification techniques. These learnings are covered extensively in the LPN programs, manifesting the importance of integrating healthcare training with research in blood purification. For those interested in leveraging their LPN training towards research in blood purification, it would be beneficial to check out these LPN programs and consider pursuing a career in this complex yet rewarding field. To learn more, you can check out some of the {anchor}online lpn programs new hampshire. The leveraging of LPN training and education towards research can only further enhance understanding and innovation in the field. The practical experience and theoretical knowledge these licensed professionals bring to the table are invaluable and should not be overlooked.

Top Publications

  • A Practical Approach to Nutrition, Protein-Energy Wasting, Sarcopenia, and Cachexia in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease.

    Ramy M. Hanna;Lena Ghobry;Olivia Wassef;Connie M. Rhee

    (2020)
    206 Citations
  • Microcirculation: Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Clinical Application.

    Goksel Guven;Matthias P. Hilty;Can Ince

    (2020)
    157 Citations
  • Coronavirus Epidemic and Extracorporeal Therapies in Intensive Care: si vis pacem para bellum

    Claudio Ronco;Thiago Reis;Silvia De Rosa

    (2020)
    121 Citations
  • Extracorporeal Blood Purification and Organ Support in the Critically Ill Patient during COVID-19 Pandemic: Expert Review and Recommendation.

    Claudio Ronco;Sean M. Bagshaw;Rinaldo Bellomo;William R. Clark

    (2021)
    104 Citations
  • Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere - From Prevention to Detection and Equitable Access to Care.

    Philip Kam-Tao Li;Guillermo Garcia-Garcia;Siu-Fai Lui;Sharon Andreoli

    (2021)
    85 Citations
  • Heparin 2.0: A New Approach to the Infection Crisis.

    Malin Theres Seffer;Daniel Cottam;Lui G. Forni;Lui G. Forni;Jan T. Kielstein

    (2021)
    85 Citations
  • Prevalence, Characteristics, Risk Factors, and Outcomes of Invasively Ventilated COVID-19 Patients with Acute Kidney Injury and Renal Replacement Therapy.

    Evgeny V. Fominskiy;Anna Mara Scandroglio;Giacomo Monti;Maria Grazia Calabrò

    (2021)
    77 Citations
  • Acute Kidney Injury and Renal Replacement Therapy in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients: Risk Factors and Outcomes: A Single-Center Experience in Brazil.

    Marisa Petrucelli Doher;Fabrício Rodrigues Torres de Carvalho;Patricia Faria Scherer;Thaís Nemoto Matsui

    (2021)
    63 Citations
  • Safeguarding the Maintenance Hemodialysis Patient Population during the Coronavirus Disease 19 Pandemic.

    Bjorn Meijers;Piergiorgio Messa;Claudio Ronco

    (2020)
    63 Citations
  • The 2020 Updated KDOQI Clinical Practice Guidelines for Nutrition in Chronic Kidney Disease.

    Talat Alp Ikizler;Lilian Cuppari

    (2021)
    47 Citations

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