Clinical Nephrology

Top Research Topics at Clinical Nephrology?

Clinical Nephrology primarily focuses on research topics in Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Surgery, Kidney disease and Hemodialysis. Clinical Nephrology connects research in Internal medicine with the related topic of Gastroenterology. Most of the Gastroenterology studies addressed also intersect with Immunology.

It connects the study in Endocrinology with the closely related area of Parathyroid hormone. The journal facilitated presentations on Surgery research, particularly Transplantation, Peritoneal dialysis and Complication. In addition to Kidney disease research, Clinical Nephrology aims to explore topics under Glomerulonephritis and Nephropathy.

The research on Hemodialysis tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Anesthesia and Cardiology. Topics in Renal function explored in Clinical Nephrology were investigated in conjunction with research in Kidney, Proteinuria and Urology. The study on Kidney presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Pathology.

• Internal medicine (55.23%)
• Endocrinology (23.92%)
• Surgery (21.57%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• IgA nephropathy: a syndrome of uniform morphology, diverse clinical features and uncertain prognosis. (295 citations)
• "Non-dipper" hypertensive patients and progressive renal insufficiency: a 3-year longitudinal study. (276 citations)
• The relationship of vesico-ureteric reflux to urinary tract infection and chronic pyelonephritis-reflux nephropathy. (264 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Clinical Nephrology:

The journal articles mainly tackle studies in Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Surgery, Hemodialysis and Gastroenterology. The study on Internal medicine presented in the published articles is investigated in conjunction with research in Nephropathy. The journal papers focus on Gastroenterology but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Immunology and Renal biopsy.

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

• Internal medicine
• Disease
• Surgery

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal is mainly concerned with subjects like Internal medicine, Kidney disease, Gastroenterology, Acute kidney injury and Renal function. The study of Internal medicine encompasses disciplines such as Cardiology, as well as fields such as Pulse wave velocity, all of which overlap with one another. The journal addresses concerns in Kidney disease which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as MEDLINE, Diabetes mellitus, Disease, Kidney and Risk factor.

The Gastroenterology works featured in the journal incorporate elements from Uric acid, Urinary system, Proteinuria and Glomerulonephritis. The studies in Acute kidney injury featured incorporate elements of Renal replacement therapy, Intensive care unit, Sepsis and Renal biopsy. The research on Renal function featured in it combines topics in other fields like Creatinine and Proportional hazards model.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Point-of-care venous Doppler ultrasound in the management of heart failure and hyponatremia. (2 citations)
• COVID-19 and the kidney: A South African state healthcare experience. (2 citations)
• The unresolved epidemic of chronic kidney disease of uncertain origin (CKDu) around the world: A review and new insights. (2 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.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in Clinical Nephrology (based on the number of publications) are:

• Michael J. Mihatsch (27 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Hartmut H. Malluche (23 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Jan Bergström (23 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Priscilla Kincaid-Smith (23 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Amos Pasternack (22 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Clinical Nephrology (based on the number of publications) are:

• Boston Children's Hospital (32 papers) absent at the last edition,
• University of Milan (31 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Veterans Health Administration (30 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Kyushu University (27 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Jikei University School of Medicine (27 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 2021 edition, 95.86% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 16.67% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 16.67% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 33.33% of all publications and 33.33% 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 Clinical Nephrology

Entering the field of Clinical Nephrology can be both rewarding and challenging. As a multidisciplinary field, it offers numerous career opportunities for those interested in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Surgery, Kidney Disease, Hemodialysis, and other related research areas. Becoming a professional in this field may require advanced education and significant field experience. For instance, those interested in becoming a nurse practitioner mainly focused on nephrology may consider following steps on how to become a nurse practitioner in Rhode Island.

Furthermore, continuous professional development is essential in this rapidly evolving field. Constant changes and advancements make it necessary for practicing professionals to stay abreast of current research topics and trends. Future trends in Nephrology research may include an increased focus on kidney disease prevention, strategies for better managing chronic kidney disease, and improved techniques for hemodialysis.

In conclusion, a career in Clinical Nephrology offers a vast range of opportunities for research and practice. From conducting pivotal research to providing essential care for patients, professionals in this field can truly make significant contributions to medical science and patient care.