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Breast Care
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Breast Care

1661-3791

Published by: Karger Publishers

https://www.karger.com/Journal/Home/231161

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1444 69 101 17

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 82
Documents by Best Scientists*: 108
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 47
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.707
Impact Factor: 2.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Breast Care?

The foci of the journal are Breast cancer, Internal medicine, Oncology, Surgery and Cancer. Metastatic breast cancer is a major topic of Breast cancer research. The in-depth study on Internal medicine also explores topics in the intersecting field of Gynecology.

In Breast Care, Early breast cancer, Lapatinib, Targeted therapy, Metastasis and Adjuvant therapy are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Oncology research. Breast Care addresses concerns in Surgery which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Breast reconstruction, Sentinel lymph node, Mastectomy and Biopsy. The work on Cancer tackled in it brings together disciplines like Alternative medicine and Family medicine.

Breast Care aims to form a more comprehensive understanding of the field by integrating disciplines like Family medicine and German.

  • Breast cancer (66.48%)
  • Internal medicine (39.41%)
  • Oncology (34.34%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • A Brief Overview of the WHO Classification of Breast Tumors, 4th Edition, Focusing on Issues and Updates from the 3rd Edition (180 citations)
  • St. Gallen 2011: Summary of the Consensus Discussion (165 citations)
  • Breast Cancer Care in India: The Current Scenario and the Challenges for the Future. (133 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Breast Care:

The journal articles focus largely on the fields of Breast cancer, Internal medicine, Oncology, Cancer and Gynecology. The most cited publications are mostly focused on Breast cancer, specifically Metastatic breast cancer. The most cited articles focus on Internal medicine but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Endocrinology and Pharmacology.

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

  • Cancer
  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Breast Care tackles a plethora of topics, such as Breast cancer, Internal medicine, Oncology, Chemotherapy and Cancer. The research on Breast cancer tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Pathological, Quality of life, Radiation therapy, Radiology and Genetic testing. The close relationship between Gastroenterology and Combination therapy and Prospective cohort study is one of the points of interest dissected in Internal medicine research.

It focuses on Oncology but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Metastatic breast cancer, HER2 Positive Breast Cancer, Trastuzumab and Early breast cancer. Issues in Metastatic breast cancer were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Targeted therapy and Metastasis. Cancer research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Disease and Family medicine.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • St. Gallen/Vienna 2021: A Brief Summary of the Consensus Discussion on Customizing Therapies for Women with Early Breast Cancer (9 citations)
  • A Novel First-Line Treatment Alternative for Noncomplicated Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis: Combined İntralesional Steroid İnjection with Topical Steroid Administration. (7 citations)
  • Optimization of Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction. (6 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 Breast Care (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Nadia Harbeck (100 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Christoph Thomssen (82 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Michael Untch (69 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Wolfgang Janni (53 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Rachel Wuerstlein (47 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 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 Breast Care (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (64 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Medical University of Vienna (44 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg (42 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Technische Universität München (28 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Charité (28 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 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, 50.51% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 32.65% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.16% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 8.16% of all publications and 51.02% 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 Prospects in Breast Care Research

For those inspired by the far-reaching impact and interdisciplinary approach of research topics in Breast Care, pursuing a career in this important field can be a promising avenue. Broadly speaking, the professional path in Breast Care research can range from roles such as clinical researchers, medical writers, research nurses, to academicians specializing in Oncology, Internal medicine, or Gynecology. Becoming a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Breast Care is one such rewarding career path. Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in the healthcare settings, where they use their advanced training to diagnose and treat patients, prescribe medications, and may even run their own practices. In the specific context of Breast Care, Nurse Practitioners can work intimately with patients, playing a key role in providing preventative care, breast cancer screenings, patient education, and support throughout treatment processes. Given the breadth and depth of this role, detailed training and relevant qualifications are required. To help those interested navigate this career opportunity, we have put together a guide on how to become a nurse practitioner in Colorado. While this guide focuses on the requirements specific to Colorado, much of the information is relevant across different states. Embarking on a career in Breast Care research not only offers an opportunity for professional fulfillment but also contributes significantly to enhancing patient care services, cancer treatment processes, and ultimately, improving health outcomes. The Breast Care field continually needs dedicated professionals who are ready to push the boundaries of research and deliver expanded treatment possibilities. It's a challenging career path, but one that leaves a tangible impact on patient lives.

Top Publications

  • AGO Recommendations for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Patients with Early Breast Cancer: Update 2021

    (2021)
    115 Citations
  • St. Gallen/Vienna 2021: A Brief Summary of the Consensus Discussion on Customizing Therapies for Women with Early Breast Cancer

    Christoph Thomssen;Marija Balic;Nadia Harbeck;Michael Gnant

    (2021)
    109 Citations
  • AGO Recommendations for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Patients with Early Breast Cancer: Update 2022

    (2022)
    108 Citations
  • AGO Recommendations for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Patients with Locally Advanced and Metastatic Breast Cancer: Update 2021

    (2021)
    52 Citations
  • Understanding PD-L1 Testing in Breast Cancer: A Practical Approach.

    Ramona Erber;Arndt Hartmann

    (2020)
    49 Citations
  • Optimal Systemic Treatment for Early Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.

    Jenny Furlanetto;Sibylle Loibl

    (2020)
    37 Citations
  • St. Gallen/Vienna 2023: Optimization of Treatment for Patients with Primary Breast Cancer – A Brief Summary of the Consensus Discussion

    (2023)
    35 Citations
  • International Consensus Conference for Advanced Breast Cancer, Lisbon 2019: ABC5 Consensus - Assessment by a German Group of Experts.

    Christoph Thomssen;Diana Lüftner;Michael Untch;Renate Haidinger

    (2020)
    33 Citations
  • Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine among Young Patients with Breast Cancer.

    Friederike Hammersen;Telja Pursche;Dorothea Fischer;Alexander Katalinic

    (2020)
    32 Citations
  • AGO Recommendations for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Patients with Locally Advanced and Metastatic Breast Cancer: Update 2023

    (2023)
    27 Citations

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