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Clinical and Experimental Nephrology
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Clinical and Experimental Nephrology

1342-1751

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/10157

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 2043 63 111 12

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 111
Documents by Best Scientists*: 178
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 67
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.661
Impact Factor: 1.7

Overview

Top Research Topics at Clinical and Experimental Nephrology?

The main research concerns discussed in Clinical and Experimental Nephrology are Internal medicine, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Renal function and Kidney disease. It facilitates discussions on Internal medicine that incorporate concepts from other fields like Gastroenterology, Pathology and Urology. Glomerulonephritis and Glomerular basement membrane are some topics wherein Pathology research discussed in it have an impact.

The work tackled in the journal goes beyond the discipline of Glomerulonephritis as it also encompasses Immunology. While Nephrology is the key highlight in the journal, it also covered some subjects on Renal biopsy and Nephrotic syndrome. Urinary system is a focus of the Endocrinology works in Clinical and Experimental Nephrology.

While Kidney disease is the focus of Clinical and Experimental Nephrology, it also provided insights into the studies of Cardiology, Diabetes mellitus, Blood pressure, Disease and Risk factor. Clinical and Experimental Nephrology is mostly focused on Diabetes mellitus, specifically Diabetic nephropathy. Hemodialysis studies tackled cover an aspect of the field of Surgery.

  • Internal medicine (93.13%)
  • Nephrology (70.38%)
  • Endocrinology (20.91%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Estimation of glomerular filtration rate by the MDRD study equation modified for Japanese patients with chronic kidney disease (443 citations)
  • Prevalence of chronic kidney disease in the Japanese general population (365 citations)
  • Proposal for diagnostic criteria for IgG4-related kidney disease (300 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Clinical and Experimental Nephrology:

The most cited articles tackle a plethora of topics, such as Internal medicine, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Kidney disease and Renal function. Aside from discussions in Internal medicine, the journal publications also deal with the subject of Nephropathy which intersects with Glomerulonephritis disciplines. Issues in Nephrology were discussed in the most cited publications, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Urology, Gastroenterology, Immunology, Pathology and Dialysis.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Gene
  • Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal covers a variety of subjects, including Internal medicine, Nephrology, Kidney disease, Renal function and Urology. It focuses on Internal medicine but sometimes tackles the closely related topic of Gastroenterology which is concerned with Biopsy. While work presented in it provided substantial information on Nephrology, it also covered topics in Creatinine, MEDLINE, Nephropathy, Retrospective cohort study and Acute kidney injury.

Concepts in Cohort study, as well as related topics in Cohort, are covered in the Kidney disease research presented in Clinical and Experimental Nephrology. The Renal function works featured in it incorporate elements from Anemia, Adverse effect and Kidney Volume. It explores topics in Urology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Urinary system, Urine and Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Hypokalemia in Patients with COVID-19. (8 citations)
  • Apararenone in patients with diabetic nephropathy: results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 2 dose–response study and open-label extension study (6 citations)
  • Relationships between cystatin C- and creatinine-based eGFR in Japanese rural community- dwelling older adults with sarcopenia. (5 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 Clinical and Experimental Nephrology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Kosaku Nitta (92 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Seiichi Matsuo (85 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Ichiei Narita (82 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Kunihiro Yamagata (69 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Kazuhiko Tsuruya (68 papers) published 16 papers at the last edition, 11 more 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 Clinical and Experimental Nephrology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Nagoya University (146 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Niigata University (135 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Jikei University School of Medicine (125 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • Tohoku University (101 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Osaka University (97 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 7 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, 11.64% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 27.54% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 19.16% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.77% of all publications and 36.53% 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 Nephrology

As we delve deeper into the exciting research topics in Nephrology, it's worth noting the rewarding career opportunities available in this field. Nephrology offers a wide variety of roles, from clinical and experimental research to patient care. For individuals interested in contributing to the understanding and treatment of kidney diseases, nephrology provides a promising path.

An example of these career opportunities is nursing in the field of nephrology. Nephrology nurses play a key role in assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with kidney diseases. They are a crucial part of multidisciplinary teams, working alongside nephrologists, dietitians, and pharmacists. However, to become a nurse specializing in nephrology, specific steps and qualifications are required.

For example, to become a nephrology nurse in Alaska, you will need to follow a specific pathway. This includes obtaining a nursing degree, gaining relevant experience, and often obtaining a nephrology certification. A detailed guide on how to become a nurse in Alaska can provide interested individuals with a comprehensive overview of the necessary steps and qualifications.

Whether you're interested in clinical practice, experimental research, or contributing to knowledge in the nephrology field, there are numerous career paths available. Nephrology offers a fulfilling and dynamic career that can truly make a difference in patients' lives.

Top Publications

  • Guideline on the use of iodinated contrast media in patients with kidney disease 2018.

    Yoshitaka Isaka;Hiromitsu Hayashi;Kazutaka Aonuma;Masaru Horio

    (2020)
    52 Citations
  • Estimating the prevalence of definitive chronic kidney disease in the Japanese general population

    Kei Nagai;Koichi Asahi;Kunitoshi Iseki;Kunihiro Yamagata

    (2021)
    43 Citations
  • Incidence of remission and relapse of proteinuria, end-stage kidney disease, mortality, and major outcomes in primary nephrotic syndrome: the Japan Nephrotic Syndrome Cohort Study (JNSCS).

    Ryohei Yamamoto;Enyu Imai;Shoichi Maruyama;Hitoshi Yokoyama

    (2020)
    40 Citations
  • Incidence, risk factors and outcome of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with COVID-19.

    Gaetano Alfano;Annachiara Ferrari;Francesco Fontana;Giacomo Mori

    (2021)
    31 Citations
  • Efficacy and safety of esaxerenone (CS-3150) in Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes and macroalbuminuria: a multicenter, single-arm, open-label phase III study.

    Sadayoshi Ito;Naoki Kashihara;Kenichi Shikata;Masaomi Nangaku

    (2021)
    24 Citations
  • Predictive performance of lipid accumulation product and visceral adiposity index for renal function decline in non-diabetic adults, an 8.6-year follow-up

    Pouria Mousapour;Maryam Barzin;Majid Valizadeh;Maryam Mahdavi

    (2020)
    22 Citations
  • The role of cigarette smoking on new-onset of chronic kidney disease in a Japanese population without prior chronic kidney disease: Iki epidemiological study of atherosclerosis and chronic kidney disease (ISSA-CKD)

    Kenji Ito;Toshiki Maeda;Kazuhiro Tada;Koji Takahashi

    (2020)
    21 Citations
  • Diagnostic accuracy of urine dipstick for proteinuria category in Japanese workers.

    Tomoko Usui;Yui Yoshida;Hiroshi Nishi;Shintaro Yanagimoto

    (2020)
    19 Citations
  • The effect of lanthanum carbonate on calciprotein particles in hemodialysis patients

    Kimihiko Nakamura;Yudai Nagata;Toshiya Hiroyoshi;Naohito Isoyama

    (2020)
    16 Citations
  • Association between serum uric acid and new onset and progression of chronic kidney disease in a Japanese general population: Iki epidemiological study of atherosclerosis and chronic kidney disease

    Kazuhiro Tada;Toshiki Maeda;Koji Takahashi;Kenji Ito

    (2021)
    14 Citations

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