BMC Urology

Top Research Topics at BMC Urology?

BMC Urology mostly deals with topics like Urology, Surgery, Internal medicine, Prostate cancer and Prostate. The concepts on Urology presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Lower urinary tract symptoms, Urinary system, Overactive bladder and Prospective cohort study. Discussions in it are anchored in the subject of Surgery and the similar topic of Nephrectomy.

The journal investigates Nephrectomy research which frequently intersects with Renal cell carcinoma. BMC Urology explores topics in Internal medicine which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Oncology. The journal features research on Prostate cancer in an attempt to reinforce studies in the field of Cancer.

Cystectomy is a focus of the Bladder cancer works in it. Most of the works presented in it deals with Prostatectomy but it intersects with the subject of Urinary incontinence.

• Urology (27.12%)
• Surgery (26.36%)
• Internal medicine (23.56%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• The urine dipstick test useful to rule out infections. A meta-analysis of the accuracy (361 citations)
• Complications of circumcision in male neonates, infants and children: a systematic review (226 citations)
• Cool and menthol receptor TRPM8 in human urinary bladder disorders and clinical correlations (142 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at BMC Urology:

The published articles facilitate discussions on Urology, Internal medicine, Prostate cancer, Surgery and Pathology. While work presented in the most cited articles provide substantial information on Internal medicine, it also covers topics in Endocrinology and Oncology. The works on Prostate cancer tackled in the journal papers bring together disciplines like Prostate and Gynecology.

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:

The journal tackles a plethora of topics, such as Surgery, Prostate cancer, Internal medicine, Urology and Urinary system. Topics in Surgery were tackled in line with various other fields like Cystectomy, Urinary diversion and Hydronephrosis. BMC Urology connects the study in Prostate cancer with the closely related area of Biopsy.

Issues in Internal medicine were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Gastroenterology and Oncology. Urology research featured in the journal incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Body mass index, Prostate, Enucleation and International Prostate Symptom Score. Bladder cancer, Urine and Urinary incontinence are some topics wherein Urinary system research discussed in the journal have an impact.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Current antibiotic resistance patterns of rare uropathogens: survey from Central European Urology Department 2011-2019. (3 citations)
• Comprehensive analysis of tumour mutational burden and its clinical significance in prostate cancer (2 citations)
• Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis: a focus on microbiological and antibiotic resistance profiles (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.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in BMC Urology (based on the number of publications) are:

• Cosimo De Nunzio (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Kiyohide Fujimoto (12 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Takahiro Yasui (11 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• Charles J. Rosser (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Hongqian Guo (11 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

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

• Nanjing Medical University (25 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• Zhejiang University (23 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Peking University (20 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• Capital Medical University (20 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• Sapienza University of Rome (19 papers) absent 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, 4.76% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 13.57% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.86% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 9.29% of all publications and 69.29% 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 Opportunities in Urology Research

With diverse research topics ranging from Prostate cancer to Nephrectomy, a career in urology research offers a spectrum of opportunities. Individuals eager to contribute to the field will need to be equipped with a sound knowledge base and relevant academic qualifications. Pursuing programs such as nursing can be a beneficial starting point. Detailed information on pursuing a nursing career, specifically in Oregon, can be found here. Researchers and professionals in the field of urology commonly venture into specializations such as Surgery and Internal medicine. Continued professional development and participation in conferences and seminars can help keep up with advancements in these highly dynamic areas. Moreover, individuals aspiring to publish their work in top journals like BMC Urology should strive to undertake research projects in these themes, which hold significant prevalence in most editions of the journal. Emerging researchers should consider aligning their research interest with the most cited topics. This not only improves the chances of publication but also extends a higher citation potential. Furthermore, areas like Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, and Oncology intersect with Internal medicine, broadening the scope of research possibilities. Ultimately, a career in urology research calls for ongoing learning, unwavering curiosity, and a passion for contributing to the medical field. With a plethora of issues to explore and mysteries to unravel, every breakthrough holds the promise of enhancing patient healthcare outcomes significantly.