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Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Extra
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Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Extra

Published by: Karger Publishers

https://www.karger.com/Journal/Home/254733

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Neuroscience 403 10 9 5

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 26
Documents by Best Scientists*: 26
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 31
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.461
Impact Factor: 1.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Dementia and geriatric cognitive disorders extra?

Dementia and geriatric cognitive disorders extra focuses largely on the fields of Dementia, Disease, Cognition, Internal medicine and Psychiatry. Dementia research presented in Dementia and geriatric cognitive disorders extra encompasses a variety of subjects, including Gerontology, Audiology, Cognitive impairment, Clinical psychology and Physical therapy. The journal investigates Gerontology research which frequently intersects with Activities of daily living.

Developmental psychology and Memory impairment are some topics wherein Audiology research discussed in the journal have an impact. While it focused on Physical therapy, it was also able to explore topics like Randomized controlled trial and Physical medicine and rehabilitation. The studies in Disease featured incorporate elements of Cerebrospinal fluid, Pediatrics and Depression (differential diagnoses).

In it, Test (assessment) and Cognitive decline are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Cognition research. The concepts on Internal medicine presented in the journal can also apply to other research fields, including Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Cardiology. The studies tackled, which mainly focus on Psychiatry, apply to Frontotemporal dementia as well.

  • Dementia (53.66%)
  • Disease (29.47%)
  • Cognition (28.86%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Rate of conversion from prodromal Alzheimer's disease to Alzheimer's dementia: a systematic review of the literature. (139 citations)
  • Recommended Measures for the Assessment of Cognitive and Physical Performance in Older Patients with Dementia: A Systematic Review (79 citations)
  • An overview of longitudinal data analysis methods for neurological research. (76 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Dementia and geriatric cognitive disorders extra:

The journal publications facilitate discussions on Dementia, Disease, Cognition, Psychiatry and Internal medicine. The journal papers hold forums on Dementia that merge themes from other disciplines such as Meta-analysis, Gerontology, Clinical psychology and Cognitive impairment. The works on Cognition tackled in the most cited publications bring together disciplines like Physical therapy and Audiology.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Alzheimer's disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The aim of Dementia and geriatric cognitive disorders extra is to expand the discussion of research in Dementia, Gerontology, Cognitive impairment, MEDLINE and Disease. It holds forums on Dementia that merges themes from other disciplines such as Peer review, Nursing, Clinical psychology, Physical therapy and Depression (differential diagnoses). Clinical psychology research in the journal involves the investigation of Repeated measures design studies, all of which are linked to disciplines such as Clinical Dementia Rating and Cognitive decline.

The research on Gerontology tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Early onset dementia, Loneliness, Caregiver burden and Quality of life (healthcare). It features research on Cognitive impairment in an attempt to reinforce studies in the field of Internal medicine. The journal blends together research topics in Disease and In patient.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • COVID-19 Has Made the Elderly Lonelier (2 citations)
  • Performance of the Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale in Screening Mild Cognitive Impairment at an Outpatient Setting (1 citations)
  • The Neuroinflammasome in Alzheimer's Disease and Cerebral Stroke. (1 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 Dementia and geriatric cognitive disorders extra (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Knut Engedal (15 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Dag Aarsland (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Kenichi Meguro (10 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Philip Yap (8 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Mari Kasai (8 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 Dementia and geriatric cognitive disorders extra (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Oslo (17 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Tohoku University (16 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Eastern Finland (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Karolinska Institutet (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Oslo University Hospital (11 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as 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, 21.21% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 30.77% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 3.85% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 19.23% of all publications and 46.15% 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 for Speech-Language Pathologists in Geriatric Care

One of the less focused areas within the journal discussions is the role of Speech-Language Pathologists in geriatric and dementia care. While the research focuses largely on dementia, cognition, and internal medicine, the inclusion of Speech-Language Pathologists is critical, especially when dealing with cognitive impairment. Research shows that communication problems are common in people with dementia, impacting their behavior, safety, and overall quality of life. Thus, the involvement of Speech-Language Pathologists can significantly improve their communication skills.

The role of a Speech-Language Pathologist goes beyond just making a diagnosis or recommending therapy. They are critical in helping families and other caregivers understand the nature of communication difficulties and offering strategies on how they can support the person experiencing these challenges. Furthermore, they work closely with other professionals such as psychologists and physical therapists to provide holistic care to elderly patients.

If you're interested in a career as a Speech-Language Pathologist, it's important to research state-specific licensure requirements. For instance, speech pathologist requirements in Indiana could vary slightly from those in other states. This career path not only offers a fulfilling experience helping others but also provides opportunities to contribute to the broader field of dementia and geriatric care.

Top Publications

  • Apathy in Alzheimer's Disease Correlates with the Dopamine Transporter Level in the Caudate Nuclei.

    Niki Udo;Naoki Hashimoto;Takuya Toyonaga;Takuya Toyonaga;Tomoyuki Isoyama

    (2020)
    21 Citations
  • Stability of Plasma Amyloid-β 1-40, Amyloid-β 1-42, and Total Tau Protein over Repeated Freeze/Thaw Cycles.

    Huei Chun Liu;Ming Jang Chiu;Chin Hsien Lin;Shieh Yueh Yang

    (2020)
    17 Citations
  • Prevalence and Clinical Implications of the Mirror and TV Signs in Advanced Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia with Lewy Bodies.

    Yasuhiro Nagahama;Toshiya Fukui;Hiroshi Akutagawa;Hiroko Ohtaki

    (2020)
    12 Citations
  • Short- and Long-Term Functional Connectivity Differences Associated with Alzheimer's Disease Progression.

    Jaime D Mondragón;Ramesh Marapin;Peter Paul De Deyn;Peter Paul De Deyn;Natasha Maurits

    (2021)
    8 Citations
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Hypocretin and Nightmares in Dementia Syndromes

    Lynn Marie Trotti;Donald L Bliwise;Glenda L Keating;David B Rye

    (2021)
    7 Citations
  • Clinical Features of Patients with Alzheimer's Disease and a History of Traumatic Brain Injury

    (2022)
    3 Citations
  • Brain Morphometric Correlates of Depressive Symptoms among Patients with and without Dementia

    (2022)
    2 Citations
  • A Psychosocial Intervention for Carers of Individuals Diagnosed with Dementia in Social Isolation

    (2023)
    1 Citations
  • Depressive symptoms are not associated with predementia CSF amyloid pathology

    (2024)
    0 Citations

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