Dermatology Practical & Conceptual

Top Research Topics at Dermatology practical & conceptual?

The journal focuses on Dermatology, Pathology, Melanoma, Dermatoscopy and Lesion. Dermatology research presented in Dermatology practical & conceptual encompasses a variety of subjects, including MEDLINE, Skin cancer, Differential diagnosis and Melanocytic nevus, Nevus. Pathology and Reflectance confocal microscopy are closely related fields of research discussed in it.

Melanoma research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Breslow Thickness and Malignancy. It dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Dermatoscopy and Dermatopathology.

• Dermatology (47.83%)
• Pathology (30.22%)
• Melanoma (16.26%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Epidemiological trends in skin cancer (233 citations)
• The dermatoscopic universe of basal cell carcinoma. (71 citations)
• Systematic review of diagnostic accuracy of reflectance confocal microscopy for melanoma diagnosis in patients with clinically equivocal skin lesions (68 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Dermatology practical & conceptual:

The journal articles generally zeroe in on subjects such as Pathology, Dermatology, Melanoma, Dermatoscopy and Skin cancer. The journal publications hold forums on Pathology that merge themes from other disciplines such as Nail (anatomy) and Lentigo maligna. The most cited publications explore issues in Dermatology which can be linked to other research areas like Differential diagnosis and Nevus.

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

• Internal medicine
• Cancer
• Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal covers a variety of subjects, including Dermatology, Pathology, Melanoma, Internal medicine and Skin cancer. While work presented in it provided substantial information on Dermatology, it also covered topics in Dermatoscopy and Histopathology. It concentrates on Pathology topics that focus on Basal cell carcinoma and Biopsy.

The study of Melanoma encompasses disciplines such as Incidence (epidemiology), as well as fields such as Risk factor, all of which overlap with one another. In addition to Internal medicine research, Dermatology practical & conceptual aims to explore topics under Gastroenterology and Oncology. While the journal focused on Skin cancer, it was also able to explore topics like Sun exposure, Reflectance confocal microscopy, Primary care, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Family history.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Dermatology Practice Worldwide: Results of a Survey Promoted by the International Dermoscopy Society (IDS) (3 citations)
• Cutaneous Adverse Events of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: A Literature Review (3 citations)
• Skin Cancer and Dermoscopy Training for Primary Care Physicians: A Pilot Study (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 Dermatology practical & conceptual (based on the number of publications) are:

• Giuseppe Argenziano (45 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
• Aimilios Lallas (38 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
• Iris Zalaudek (30 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
• Cliff Rosendahl (25 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Elvira Moscarella (17 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Dermatology practical & conceptual (based on the number of publications) are:

• University of Queensland (35 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (30 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
• Seconda Università degli Studi di Napoli (27 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (25 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• University of Bologna (24 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 2 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, 13.68% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 23.76% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 14.85% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 27.72% of all publications and 33.66% 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.

Educational Pathways in Dermatology

A career in Dermatology requires years of education and practical training. After a 4-year undergraduate degree, students must complete medical school and a residency program. For those wishing to further specialize in areas such as Dermatopathology or Pediatric Dermatology, additional fellowship training may be required. It's important to note that the pathway to becoming a dermatologist can vary depending on the region and the specific educational system in place. For instance, the process and requirements in the United States may be different from those in the United Kingdom or Australia. A growing trend in medical education is the availability of online programs that allow students to earn their degrees at their own pace and from anywhere in the world. For example, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) programs have begun offering online courses as part of their curriculum. Students interested in exploring these options can look for accredited online programs, such as this list of top online lpn programs New York available to students today. These online programs provide a flexible way for aspiring healthcare professionals to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to start their careers, making medical education more accessible to those who may not be able to attend traditional, in-person classes. Pursuing a career in Dermatology is a rigorous and rewarding journey. Continued research and advancements in the field guarantee that Dermatology professionals will always be learning and growing in their practice. Keeping an open mind for alternative education pathways can broaden opportunities and lead to professional development and success in this field.