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Clinical Rheumatology
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Clinical Rheumatology

0770-3198

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/10067

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 868 222 304 25

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 375
Documents by Best Scientists*: 460
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 7
SCIMAGO H-index: 104
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.855
Impact Factor: 2.8

Overview

Top Research Topics at Clinical Rheumatology?

The main research concerns discussed in Clinical Rheumatology are Internal medicine, Rheumatology, Rheumatoid arthritis, Immunology and Surgery. Topics in Internal medicine were tackled in line with various other fields like Gastroenterology, Physical therapy and Pathology. The work on Physical therapy tackled in the journal brings together disciplines like Quality of life and Severity of illness.

The journal aims to form a more comprehensive understanding of the field by integrating disciplines like Rheumatology and In patient. The journal explores topics in Rheumatoid arthritis which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Erythrocyte sedimentation rate, Endocrinology and Methotrexate. Topics like Autoantibody, Pathogenesis and Lupus erythematosus are tackled as part of the discussions on Immunology.

The study on Ankylosing spondylitis featured in Clinical Rheumatology expounds on the topic of Spondylitis in particular.

  • Internal medicine (80.58%)
  • Rheumatology (70.35%)
  • Rheumatoid arthritis (22.74%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The burden of musculoskeletal disease--a global perspective. (443 citations)
  • Central sensitization: a biopsychosocial explanation for chronic widespread pain in patients with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. (379 citations)
  • Cytokine storm in COVID-19: pathogenesis and overview of anti-inflammatory agents used in treatment. (251 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Clinical Rheumatology:

The main points discussed in the published papers deal with Internal medicine, Rheumatology, Surgery, Rheumatoid arthritis and Immunology. The published papers hold forums on Internal medicine that merge themes from other disciplines such as Gastroenterology, Physical therapy and Endocrinology. Aside from discussions in Rheumatology, the most cited articles also deal with the subject of Ankylosing spondylitis which intersects with BASDAI disciplines.

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 covers a variety of subjects, including Internal medicine, Rheumatology, Rheumatoid arthritis, Disease and Gastroenterology. Aside from research in Internal medicine, it also discusses In patient studies. The journal addresses concerns in Rheumatology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Dermatology, Psoriatic arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Immunology and Vasculitis.

The featured Psoriatic arthritis study falls within the wider topic of Psoriasis. The main emphasis of Clinical Rheumatology is the research on Rheumatoid arthritis, emphasizing the topic of Rheumatoid factor. The study on Gastroenterology presented in the journal intersects with subjects under the field of Interstitial lung disease.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • COVID-19 vaccination in immunocompromised patients. (20 citations)
  • Haemophagocytic syndrome and COVID-19. (12 citations)
  • Population-level interest in anti-rheumatic drugs in the COVID-19 era: insights from Google Trends. (12 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 Rheumatology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Luca Cantarini (44 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Najia Hajjaj-Hassouni (40 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Mauro Galeazzi (39 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Jean-Yves Reginster (39 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Luisa Costa (38 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 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 Clinical Rheumatology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Hacettepe University (97 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of São Paulo (96 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (92 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Peking Union Medical College Hospital (81 papers) published 19 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
  • Sheba Medical Center (79 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, 7.78% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 12.50% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 4.38% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 15.16% of all publications and 67.97% 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 Rheumatology

While it is significant to understand the complexities of Rheumatology as a medical field of interest, exploring the career opportunities offered by this discipline could also be beneficial for prospective researchers. For example, a career as a registered nurse specializing in rheumatology could be a promising opportunity. This involves assisting physicians in treatment plans, administering medication, and monitoring patient's vital signs.

To give a more detailed view of this career path, we can take the state of New Jersey as an example. In New Jersey, becoming a registered nurse in rheumatology requires a Bachelor of Nursing, passing the NCLEX-RN exam, and gaining relevant experience in the rheumatology field. If you seek to become a registered nurse in this area, you could find more guidance using this guide on how to become a registered nurse in New Jersey online. This guide may assist you in understanding the required qualifications and steps to take towards this career.

Moreover, it is always essential to remember that careers in rheumatology are not limited to registered nurses alone. Other professions such as rheumatologists, clinical researchers, and medical laboratory scientists also play pivotal roles in the field of Rheumatology.

Top Publications

  • COVID-19 and rheumatic autoimmune systemic diseases: report of a large Italian patients series.

    Clodoveo Ferri;Dilia Giuggioli;Vincenzo Raimondo;Massimo L'Andolina

    (2020)
    134 Citations
  • Total joint replacement improves pain, functional quality of life, and health utilities in patients with late-stage knee and hip osteoarthritis for up to 5 years.

    Audrey Neuprez;Arnaud Henri Neuprez;Jean-François Kaux;William Kurth

    (2020)
    102 Citations
  • JAK inhibitors in refractory juvenile idiopathic arthritis-associated uveitis.

    Elisabetta Miserocchi;Chiara Giuffrè;Martina Cornalba;Irene Pontikaki

    (2020)
    101 Citations
  • Post-COVID-19 arthritis: a case report and literature review.

    M. Gasparotto;V. Framba;C. Piovella;A. Doria

    (2021)
    98 Citations
  • Ankylosing spondylitis risk factors: a systematic literature review.

    Mark C Hwang;Lauren Ridley;John D Reveille

    (2021)
    85 Citations
  • Recent updates on worldwide gout epidemiology

    Camilla Mattiuzzi;Giuseppe Lippi

    (2020)
    79 Citations
  • Haemophagocytic syndrome and COVID-19.

    Soledad Retamozo;Pilar Brito-Zerón;Antoni Sisó-Almirall;Alejandra Flores-Chávez

    (2021)
    74 Citations
  • Incident autoimmune diseases in association with SARS-CoV-2 infection: a matched cohort study

    (2023)
    68 Citations
  • Treatment strategies are more important than drugs in the management of rheumatoid arthritis.

    Alexandros A. Drosos;Eleftherios Pelechas;Paraskevi V. Voulgari

    (2020)
    61 Citations
  • Effects of 1-year anti-TNF-α therapies on bone mineral density and bone biomarkers in rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis

    Katalin Gulyás;Ágnes Horváth;Edit Végh;Anita Pusztai

    (2020)
    56 Citations

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