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BMC Women's Health
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BMC Women's Health

1472-6874

Published by: Springer

https://bmcwomenshealth.biomedcentral.com/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1247 127 130 19

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 312
Documents by Best Scientists*: 326
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 11
SCIMAGO H-index: 73
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.925
Impact Factor: 2.7

Overview

Top Research Topics at BMC Women's Health?

The aim of the journal is to expand the discussion of research in Reproductive medicine, Family medicine, Cross-sectional study, Gynecology and Obstetrics. Reproductive medicine research featured in the journal incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Logistic regression, Health care, Reproductive health, Cervical cancer and Family planning. BMC Women's Health links adjacent topics like Logistic regression with Odds ratio.

The studies tackled, which mainly focus on Health care, apply to Nursing as well. Research in Cervical cancer discussed is concerned with the study of Cancer as a whole. The concepts on Family medicine presented in BMC Women's Health can also apply to other research fields, including Psychological intervention and Public health.

Some problems in Cross-sectional study that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Young adult and Developing country. It focuses on Gynecology research which is adjacent to topics in Internal medicine. Internal medicine research presented in it encompasses a variety of subjects, including Gastroenterology and Endocrinology.

  • Reproductive medicine (51.70%)
  • Family medicine (16.42%)
  • Cross-sectional study (13.79%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Trends in complementary/alternative medicine use by breast cancer survivors: Comparing survey data from 1998 and 2005 (298 citations)
  • Prevalence, symptoms and management of uterine fibroids: an international internet-based survey of 21,746 women (239 citations)
  • A survey of relationship between anxiety, depression and duration of infertility (193 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at BMC Women's Health:

The most cited publications primarily focus on research topics in Reproductive medicine, Gynecology, Cross-sectional study, Family medicine and Internal medicine. The published articles facilitate discussions on Reproductive medicine that incorporate concepts from other fields like Young adult, Gerontology, Psychiatry, Alternative medicine and Family planning. Aside from discussions in Gynecology, the journal publications also deal with the subject of Breast cancer which intersects with Disease disciplines.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Cancer
  • Surgery

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal explores disciplines such as Reproductive medicine, Internal medicine, Obstetrics, Psychological intervention and Family medicine. In it, Logistic regression, Cross-sectional study, Cervical cancer, Intervention (counseling) and Breast cancer are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Reproductive medicine research. Issues in Logistic regression were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Odds ratio, Health care and Reproductive health.

Most of the works presented in the journal deals with Obstetrics but it intersects with the subject of Retrospective cohort study. The Psychological intervention works featured in it incorporate elements from Public health, Domestic violence and Empowerment. It aims to investigate interdisciplinary topics such as Family medicine and Focus group.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Influential factors on quality of life in married Iranian women during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020: a path analysis. (7 citations)
  • Home was not a safe haven: women's experiences of intimate partner violence during the COVID-19 lockdown in Nigeria. (6 citations)
  • Women's cancers in China: a spatio-temporal epidemiology analysis. (4 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 BMC Women's Health (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Ben Willem J. Mol (13 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Noor Safiza Mohamad Nor (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Rashidah Ambak (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Tahir Aris (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Marie DesMeules (10 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 BMC Women's Health (based on the number of publications) are:

  • College of Health Sciences, Bahrain (56 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Gondar (40 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
  • National Institutes of Health (33 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition,
  • University of California, San Francisco (32 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Karolinska Institutet (31 papers) published 6 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, 6.85% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 15.29% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.06% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 17.06% of all publications and 60.59% 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.

Educational Paths to Careers in Women's Health Research

In addition to the broad discussion on reproductive health, gynecology, internal medicine, and related areas, it is beneficial to consider the educational journey one can take to join the vital research work in these fields. The path to becoming a researcher in women's health typically begins with a background in biology or biomedical sciences. A degree in medicine, nursing, or healthcare serves as a strong foundation. Postgraduate studies usually follow this undergraduate phase, often dipping into specialized areas relevant to women's health. For instance, interested individuals often opt for Masters or Ph.D. courses in gynecology, obstetrics, reproductive health, or related fields of study. While the requirements vary, strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of healthcare systems, good mathematical proficiency, and a keen interest in medical research are generally beneficial. For those interested in nursing and potentially specializing in women's health, the career path might involve different steps. In such cases, obtaining a Registered Nurse (RN) license is often the initial step. For more specific guidance, one might find it useful to explore a guide on how to be a nurse in Washington. An increasingly popular route into women's health research involves gaining practical work experience whilst simultaneously continuing studies. Many find it useful to gain research experience during their studies, as this often helps in securing postdoctoral research positions or lecturing roles at universities. Ultimately, the options are plentiful, and the right journey into women's health research would depend upon individual career goals, personal interests, and skills. Continuing education and research in this area contribute to our growing understanding of women's health. New findings can then be effectively integrated into healthcare strategies to better address women's health issues across the world.

Top Publications

  • The Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale: its psychometric properties and invariance among women with eating disorders

    (2022)
    42 Citations
  • Challenges and opportunities associated with cervical cancer screening programs in a low income, high HIV prevalence context

    Adebola Alade Adedimeji;Rogers Ajeh;Amanda Pierz;Relindis Nkeng

    (2021)
    40 Citations
  • Mechanisms of pelvic floor muscle training for managing urinary incontinence in women: a scoping review

    (2022)
    40 Citations
  • Developing a framework to describe stigma related to cervical cancer and HPV in western Kenya

    (2022)
    38 Citations
  • Provider perspectives on the provision of safe, equitable, trauma-informed care for intimate partner violence survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study.

    Emma E. Williams;Kaetlyn R. Arant;Valia P. Leifer;Mardi Chadwick Balcom

    (2021)
    37 Citations
  • Changes in six domains of cognitive function with reproductive and chronological ageing and sex hormones: a longitudinal study in 2411 UK mid-life women

    Fanny Kilpi;Ana Luiza G. Soares;Abigail Fraser;Abigail Fraser;Scott M. Nelson;Scott M. Nelson

    (2020)
    33 Citations
  • Examining adherence barriers among women with HIV to tailor outreach for long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy.

    Lorie Benning;Andrea Mantsios;Deanna Kerrigan;Jenell S. Coleman

    (2020)
    31 Citations
  • Chronic conditions in women: the development of a National Institutes of health framework

    (2023)
    30 Citations
  • Perspectives on the psychological and emotional burden of having gestational diabetes amongst low-income women in Cape Town, South Africa

    Lorrein Shamiso Muhwava;Katherine Murphy;Christina Zarowsky;Christina Zarowsky;Naomi Levitt

    (2020)
    30 Citations
  • Cervical cancer screening practices among women in Ghana: evidence from wave 2 of the WHO study on global AGEing and adult health

    Benedict N. L. Calys-Tagoe;Justice M. K. Aheto;George Mensah;Richard B. Biritwum

    (2020)
    28 Citations

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