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Clinics in Liver Disease
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Clinics in Liver Disease

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 947 108 163 24

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 130
Documents by Best Scientists*: 181
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 99
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.348
Impact Factor: 4.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Clinics in Liver Disease?

Internal medicine, Gastroenterology, MEDLINE, Cirrhosis and Liver disease are among the topics commonly tackled in Clinics in Liver Disease. Many of the studies tackled connect Internal medicine with a similar field of study like Oncology. The featured works in Primary biliary cirrhosis, Chronic liver disease and Cholestasis, which all belong in the domain if Gastroenterology, also overlaps with concepts under In patient.

While it focused on MEDLINE, it was also able to explore topics like Family medicine and Intensive care medicine. Portal hypertension is a primary topic of Cirrhosis research in Clinics in Liver Disease. Immunology, Hepatitis and Pathology are some topics wherein Liver disease research discussed in it have an impact.

The study on Immunology presented in the journal intersects with subjects under the field of Virology. It featured studies in Liver transplantation to reinforce research efforts in the subjects of Transplantation and Surgery. The majority of Virus studies in the journal are focused on the subject of Hepatitis C virus.

  • Internal medicine (39.59%)
  • Gastroenterology (26.28%)
  • MEDLINE (19.82%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Epidemiology of hepatocellular carcinoma. (1040 citations)
  • Diagnosis, Staging, and Management of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: 2018 Practice Guidance by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (501 citations)
  • DRUG-INDUCED LIVER DISEASE (471 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Clinics in Liver Disease:

The published papers generally zeroe in on subjects such as Internal medicine, Gastroenterology, Cirrhosis, Liver disease and Immunology. The studies on Gastroenterology discussed at the published articles can also contribute to research in the domains of Liver transplantation and Pathogenesis. While work presented in the most cited papers provide substantial information on Cirrhosis, it also covers topics in Fibrosis, Pathology, Natural history and Liver function tests.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Cancer

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Clinics in Liver Disease is organized to address concerns in the fields of Internal medicine, MEDLINE, Intensive care medicine, Text mining and Gastroenterology. Clinics in Liver Disease explores research in Internal medicine and the adjacent study of Oncology. Clinics in Liver Disease focuses on MEDLINE but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Bioinformatics, Family medicine, Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, Radiology and Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

It addresses concerns in Intensive care medicine which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Chronic liver disease and Clinical trial. It explores themes in Cirrhosis like Portal hypertension and Hepatic encephalopathy and links them with other fields of study like In patient.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Recent Guideline Updates (4 citations)
  • Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient. (3 citations)
  • The Present and Future Challenges of Wilson's Disease Diagnosis and Treatment. (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.

The top authors publishing in Clinics in Liver Disease (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Zobair M. Younossi (21 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Arun J. Sanyal (19 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Kris V. Kowdley (17 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Robert G. Gish (16 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Paul J. Martin (15 papers) published 1 paper 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 Clinics in Liver Disease (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Mayo Clinic (111 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
  • Northwestern University (57 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Stanford University (54 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of California, San Francisco (54 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (51 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 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, 7.49% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 27.17% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 21.97% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.18% of all publications and 34.68% 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 and Opportunities in Liver Disease Research

Looking at available academic and practical opportunities in the field of liver disease research can be incredibly beneficial for prospective learners and practicing professionals alike. For those passionate and dedicated to this field, various educational programs offer specialized training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. One such opportunity lies in pursuing Nurse Practitioner programs with a specific focus on liver diseases and disorders. This program enables them to gain in-depth knowledge and skills to diagnose, treat, manage, and advance research in liver diseases. For instance, students in Kentucky have the opportunity to enroll in renowned nurse practitioner programs in Kentucky that provide exceptional training in liver disease management. Moreover, it's important to highlight that the field isn't limited to just clinical practice. Numerous research topics such as Gastroenterology, Cirrhosis, Liver diseases, and Immunology offer a wide range of investigative pathways. Such research is opening new doors in understanding the complexities of liver diseases and eventually developing better, more effective treatment strategies. So, whether you are considering clinical practice, research, or a combination of both, the field of liver disease presents numerous exciting opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute.

Top Publications

  • Primary Biliary Cholangitis: 2018 Practice Guidance From the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases

    Keith D. Lindor;Christopher L. Bowlus;James Boyer;Cynthia Levy

    (2020)
    672 Citations
  • AGA Clinical Practice Update on Interaction Between Oral Direct-Acting Antivirals for Chronic Hepatitis C Infection and Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Expert Review

    Amit G. Singal;Joseph K. Lim;Fasiha Kanwal;Fasiha Kanwal

    (2020)
    125 Citations
  • Epidemiology of Pediatric Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

    Elizabeth L. Yu;Elizabeth L. Yu;Jeffrey B. Schwimmer;Jeffrey B. Schwimmer

    (2021)
    66 Citations
  • Reactivation of Hepatitis B Virus: A Review of Clinical Guidelines

    Anthony Myint;Myron J. Tong;Simon W. Beaven;Simon W. Beaven

    (2020)
    63 Citations
  • Evaluation and Management of Esophageal and Gastric Varices in Patients with Cirrhosis

    Sofia Simona Jakab;Guadalupe Garcia-Tsao

    (2020)
    61 Citations
  • Interrelationship Between Coronavirus Infection and Liver Disease

    Esperance A. K. Schaefer;Ashwini Arvind;Patricia P. Bloom;Raymond T. Chung

    (2020)
    53 Citations
  • Development of Quality Measures in Cirrhosis by the Practice Metrics Committee of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases

    Fasiha Kanwal

    (2021)
    49 Citations
  • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Cardiovascular Disease

    Eric M. Przybyszewski;Giovanni Targher;Michael Roden;Kathleen E. Corey

    (2021)
    43 Citations
  • Epidemiology, Predisposing Factors, and Outcomes of Drug-Induced Liver Injury.

    Einar S. Björnsson

    (2020)
    41 Citations
  • Metabolic Syndrome and Its Association with Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis.

    (2023)
    41 Citations

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