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Bone Research
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Bone Research

2095-4700

Published by: Springer

https://www.nature.com/boneres/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1078 53 57 22

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 188
Documents by Best Scientists*: 169
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 76
SCIMAGO SJR: 4.048
Impact Factor: 15

Overview

Top Research Topics at Bone research?

Bone research mostly deals with topics like Cell biology, Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Osteoblast and Osteoporosis. The journal emphasizes research on Cell biology, which includes concerns such as Mesenchymal stem cell. The studies on Mesenchymal stem cell discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Downregulation and upregulation and Stem cell.

The work on Internal medicine addressed in it expands to the thematically related Cortical bone. Bone research explores research in Endocrinology alongside concepts in In vivo and other areas of study in Cancer research. The work on Cancer research tackled in it brings together disciplines like Cancer cell, Breast cancer and Osteolysis.

While work presented in it provided substantial information on Osteoblast, it also covered topics in Wnt signaling pathway and Homeostasis. Most of the works presented in it deals with Osteoporosis but it intersects with the subject of Bioinformatics. The journal focuses on Osteoclast but sometimes tackles the closely related topic of Bone resorption which is concerned with Resorption.

  • Cell biology (34.03%)
  • Internal medicine (21.53%)
  • Endocrinology (21.18%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • TGF-β and BMP signaling in osteoblast, skeletal development, and bone formation, homeostasis and disease. (605 citations)
  • Injectable hydrogels for cartilage and bone tissue engineering. (480 citations)
  • Bone Regeneration Based on Tissue Engineering Conceptions — A 21st Century Perspective (391 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Bone research:

The journal articles are organized to reinforce research efforts on Cell biology, Osteoblast, Bone regeneration, Bone tissue engineering and Tissue engineering. The studies on Cell biology discussed at the most cited publications can also contribute to research in the domains of Osteocyte, Gene expression and RANKL. While work presented in the most cited publications provide substantial information on Osteoblast, it also covers topics in Stromal cell, Reactive oxygen species, Osteoclast and Adipogenesis, Mesenchymal stem cell.

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

  • Gene
  • Internal medicine
  • Cancer

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Cell biology, Osteoclast, Internal medicine, Endocrinology and Homeostasis are among the topics commonly tackled in the journal. Issues in Cell biology were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Cartilage and Mechanosensitive channels, PIEZO1. Osteoclast research featured in Bone research incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Taxane, Bone resorption, Osteoporosis, Epigenetics and Bone remodeling.

The journal focuses on Osteoporosis but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Pleiotropy, Disease, Immunology and Bioinformatics. The research on Internal medicine featured in it combines topics in other fields like RNA Sequence and Osteoblast. While Endocrinology is the focus of Bone research, it also provided insights into the studies of Growth plates, Unfolded protein response, Ferroportin and Skeleton (computer programming).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Review of a new bone tumor therapy strategy based on bifunctional biomaterials. (10 citations)
  • On the road to smart biomaterials for bone research: definitions, concepts, advances, and outlook. (10 citations)
  • Subchondral bone microenvironment in osteoarthritis and pain (7 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 Bone research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Xu Cao (10 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Xuedong Zhou (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Quan Yuan (8 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Di Chen (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Mei Wan (8 papers) published 3 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 Bone research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Sichuan University (35 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (19 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition,
  • Shanghai Jiao Tong University (16 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Johns Hopkins University (16 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Washington University in St. Louis (13 papers) published 2 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, 0.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 31.82% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 13.64% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 27.27% of all publications and 27.27% 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.

Professional Development for Bone Researchers

The field of bone research continues to expand rapidly with the discovery of new techniques, methodologies, and understanding of bone diseases. This makes it crucial for researchers in the field to keep expanding their knowledge and skills through further academic training and professional development programs. Courses designed to address these needs often provide comprehensive experience in bone research practices, experimental techniques, along with exposure to clinical and translational research. For example, Nurse Practitioner (NP) programs are ideal avenues for nursing professionals looking to specialize in a particular area and significantly contribute to bone research. These programs aim to equip NPs with advanced skills and knowledge that go beyond regular nursing education. If you are a nurse looking to specialize in bone research or a related field, we recommend reviewing some of the best NP programs in Idaho. Furthering your nursing education with a specialized NP program will not only broaden your career opportunities but also keep you abreast with the latest advancements in bone health, subsequently contributing towards better patient outcomes and improved healthcare. The benefits of professional development and further studies for bone researchers are manifold. It allows researchers to stay updated about the newest advances, engage in evidence-based practice, and ultimately contribute to the improvement of bone health and overall quality of patient care. Therefore, ongoing education is essential and should be a key consideration for all professionals in the field.

Top Publications

  • Painful intervertebral disc degeneration and inflammation: from laboratory evidence to clinical interventions.

    Feng Juan Lyu;Haowen Cui;Hehai Pan;Kenneth Mc Cheung

    (2021)
    294 Citations
  • Molecular mechanisms and clinical management of cancer bone metastasis.

    Manni Wang;Fan Xia;Yuquan Wei;Xiawei Wei

    (2020)
    102 Citations
  • Mitigating osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) through preventive dental care and understanding of risk factors.

    Jason T. Wan;Douglas M. Sheeley;Martha J. Somerman;Janice S. Lee

    (2020)
    74 Citations
  • GDF15 promotes prostate cancer bone metastasis and colonization through osteoblastic CCL2 and RANKL activation

    (2022)
    51 Citations
  • A novel negative regulatory mechanism of Smurf2 in BMP/Smad signaling in bone.

    Junichi Kushioka;Takashi Kaito;Rintaro Okada;Hiroyuki Ishiguro

    (2020)
    50 Citations
  • Arthritis and the role of endogenous glucocorticoids

    Eugenie Macfarlane;Markus J Seibel;Hong Zhou

    (2020)
    44 Citations
  • Inducible expression of Wnt7b promotes bone formation in aged mice and enhances fracture healing

    Deye Song;Deye Song;Guangxu He;Guangxu He;Fangfang Song;Zhepeng Wang

    (2020)
    40 Citations
  • MEF2C regulates osteoclastogenesis and pathologic bone resorption via c-FOS.

    Takayuki Fujii;Koichi Murata;Koichi Murata;Se-Hwan Mun;Seyeon Bae

    (2021)
    39 Citations
  • Lipocalin 2 stimulates bone fibroblast growth factor 23 production in chronic kidney disease.

    Guillaume Courbon;Connor Francis;Claire Gerber;Samantha Neuburg

    (2021)
    38 Citations
  • Neurological heterotopic ossification: novel mechanisms, prognostic biomarkers and prophylactic therapies

    Ker Rui Wong;Richelle Mychasiuk;Terence J. O’Brien;Terence J. O’Brien;Sandy R. Shultz;Sandy R. Shultz

    (2020)
    38 Citations

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