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Clinical Imaging
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Clinical Imaging

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1762 122 148 14

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 180
Documents by Best Scientists*: 196
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 7
SCIMAGO H-index: 59
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.52
Impact Factor: 1.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Clinical Imaging?

Radiology, Magnetic resonance imaging, Pathology, Nuclear medicine and Surgery are among the topics commonly tackled in Clinical Imaging. Most of the works presented in it deals with Radiology but it intersects with the subject of Differential diagnosis. Magnetic resonance imaging research featured in Clinical Imaging incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Lesion and Anatomy.

Nuclear medicine research presented is mostly focused on the subject of Positron emission tomography.

  • Radiology (52.62%)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (23.65%)
  • Pathology (16.32%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Percutaneous balloon kyphoplasty for the correction of spinal deformity in painful vertebral body compression fractures (225 citations)
  • Portable chest X-ray in coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19): A pictorial review. (225 citations)
  • Computer-aided detection/diagnosis of breast cancer in mammography and ultrasound: a review. (207 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Clinical Imaging:

The journal articles primarily tackle Radiology, Magnetic resonance imaging, Pathology, Nuclear medicine and Surgery. While work presented in the journal papers provide substantial information on Magnetic resonance imaging, it also covers topics in Differential diagnosis, Central nervous system disease, Soft tissue and Anatomy. Metastasis, Mammary gland and Lung are some topics wherein Pathology research discussed in the journal papers has an impact.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery
  • Radiology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal mainly deals with areas of study such as Radiology, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Magnetic resonance imaging, 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak and Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Clinical Imaging focuses on Radiology but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Thromboembolic risk and Anxiety. Aside from discussions in Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the journal also deals with the subject of Pneumonia which intersects with Immunocompromised patient, Carotid arteries, Pathology and Cerebral edema disciplines.

The main emphasis of it is the subject of Magnetic resonance imaging, focusing on Diffusion MRI. Some problems in 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Psychiatry, Student education, Medical education and MEDLINE. It explores research in Differential diagnosis alongside concepts in Histopathology and other areas of study in Nuclear medicine.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Radiologist-patient consultation of imaging findings after neck ultrasonography: An opportunity to practice value-based radiology. (0 citations)
  • Obliterative sinusitis: An underreported clinical entity. (0 citations)
  • Applications of artificial intelligence for DWI and PWI data processing in acute ischemic stroke: Current practices and future directions. (0 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 Imaging (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Antonio F. Govoni (152 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Elliot K. Fishman (56 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Claudia I. Henschke (42 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • David F. Yankelevitz (41 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Douglas S. Katz (32 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 Clinical Imaging (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Cornell University (157 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 35 less than at the previous edition,
  • NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital (107 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Harvard University (84 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Johns Hopkins University (82 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of California, San Francisco (78 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 2022 edition, 0.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 23.53% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 5.88% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 17.65% of all publications and 52.94% 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 Pathways in Clinical Imaging

Establishing a successful career in Clinical Imaging requires comprehensive education and adequate training. In line with this, prospective practitioners should opt for educational programs that equip them with the right knowledge and skills. These programs extend from undergraduate levels to postgraduate and specialized training programs.

Despite the challenging and technical nature of Clinical Imaging, many find it a fulfilling career option as it plays a critical role in healthcare. Many professionals in Clinical Imaging have backgrounds in Radiology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Pathology, and Nuclear medicine. High-quality education programs combined with practical exposure and internship opportunities are instrumental in shaping successful careers in this field.

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Before choosing a program, it's crucial to assess its curriculum, quality of faculty, provisions for practical exposure, opportunities for research, reviews from former students, and placement rates. Such a thoughtful selection will pave the way for a rewarding career in Clinical Imaging.

Top Publications

  • Cavernous sinus lesions.

    Kamran Munawar;Gopi Nayak;Girish M. Fatterpekar;Chandra Sen

    (2020)
    46 Citations
  • Secondary aneurysmal bone cysts and associated primary lesions: imaging features of 49 cases.

    Luis B. Gutierrez;Thomas M. Link;Andrew E. Horvai;Gabby B. Joseph

    (2020)
    37 Citations
  • A deep-learning based artificial intelligence (AI) approach for differentiation of clear cell renal cell carcinoma from oncocytoma on multi-phasic MRI.

    Moozhan Nikpanah;Ziyue Xu;Dakai Jin;Faraz Farhadi

    (2021)
    35 Citations
  • Coronary artery calcification in COVID-19 patients: an imaging biomarker for adverse clinical outcomes.

    Yogesh Sean Gupta;Mark Finkelstein;Sayan Manna;Danielle Toussie

    (2021)
    32 Citations
  • Target-shaped combined halo and reversed-halo sign, an atypical chest CT finding in COVID-19.

    Shiva Shaghaghi;Mahyar Daskareh;Mona Irannejad;Mohammadreza Shaghaghi

    (2021)
    27 Citations
  • The importance of low-dose CT screening to identify emphysema in asymptomatic participants with and without a prior diagnosis of COPD

    David Steiger;M. Faisal Siddiqi;Rowena Yip;David F. Yankelevitz

    (2021)
    26 Citations
  • Evaluation of the modified Van Assche index for assessing response to anti-TNF therapy with MRI in perianal fistulizing Crohn's disease.

    Kyra L. van Rijn;Corine A. Lansdorp;Jeroen A.W. Tielbeek;C. Yung Nio

    (2020)
    26 Citations
  • Opportunistic CT screening of osteoporosis on thoracic and lumbar spine: a meta-analysis.

    Yeqing Zhu;Natthaya Triphuridet;Rowena Yip;Betsy J. Becker

    (2021)
    21 Citations
  • Diagnostic accuracy of CT and radiographic findings for novel coronavirus 2019 pneumonia: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Mandeep Garg;Pankaj Gupta;Muniraju Maralakunte;Praveen Kumar-M

    (2021)
    20 Citations
  • Hereditary leiomyomatosis and renal cell carcinoma (HLRCC) syndrome: Spectrum of imaging findings.

    Anna K. Paschall;Moozhan Nikpanah;Faraz Farhadi;Elizabeth C. Jones

    (2020)
    15 Citations

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