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Diabetes Spectrum
H-index 10

Diabetes Spectrum

1040-9165

Published by: American Diabetes Association

https://diabetesjournals.org/spectrum

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 2368 35 55 10

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 60
Documents by Best Scientists*: 79
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 47
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.899
Impact Factor: N/A

Overview

Top Research Topics at Diabetes Spectrum?

The primary areas of discussion in Diabetes Spectrum are Diabetes mellitus, Type 2 diabetes, Health care, Gerontology and Intensive care medicine. The studies in Diabetes mellitus featured incorporate elements of Internal medicine, Insulin and Disease. Diabetes Spectrum features Internal medicine research that overlaps with concepts in Endocrinology.

Diabetes Spectrum explores topics in Type 2 diabetes which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Overweight, Obesity, Weight loss, Physical therapy and Pediatrics. While Health care is the focus of Diabetes Spectrum, it also provided insights into the studies of Psychological intervention, Nursing, Family medicine, Alternative medicine and Diabetes management. Psychosocial and American diabetes association are some topics wherein Gerontology research discussed in it have an impact.

Aside from Intensive care medicine, it also covered works in the field of In patient. The studies tackled, which mainly focus on Glycemic, apply to Hypoglycemia as well.

  • Diabetes mellitus (72.67%)
  • Type 2 diabetes (28.63%)
  • Health care (23.64%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Glucose Metabolism and Regulation: Beyond Insulin and Glucagon (364 citations)
  • Psychosocial Barriers to Diabetes Self-Management and Quality of Life (204 citations)
  • The Diabetes Attitudes, Wishes, and Needs (DAWN) program: A new approach to improving outcomes of diabetes care (163 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Diabetes Spectrum:

Diabetes mellitus, Type 2 diabetes, Health care, Intensive care medicine and Gerontology are the main subjects of interest in the journal publications. The most cited papers explore issues in Diabetes mellitus which can be linked to other research areas like Internal medicine, Insulin and Physical therapy. The Gerontology research tackled in the most cited articles is interrelated with Disease which concerns subjects like Pathophysiology.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Health care

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Diabetes Spectrum mainly deals with areas of study such as Diabetes mellitus, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, Family medicine and Glycemic. Diabetes Spectrum explores issues in Diabetes mellitus which can be linked to other research areas like Young adult, Internal medicine, Health care and Intensive care medicine. In it, Insulin, Pediatrics and Medical education are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Type 1 diabetes research.

The journal holds forums on Type 2 diabetes that merges themes from other disciplines such as Agonist, Heart failure, Pharmacology and Clinical trial. The research on Family medicine tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Psychological intervention, Intervention (counseling), American diabetes association and Anxiety. While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Glycemic, it also covered topics in Hypoglycemia, Psychosocial, Thiazolidinedione, Distress and Physical therapy.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Use of Flash Continuous Glucose Monitoring Is Associated With A1C Reduction in People With Type 2 Diabetes Treated With Basal Insulin or Noninsulin Therapy. (9 citations)
  • Beyond A1C—Standardization of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Reporting: Why It Is Needed and How It Continues to Evolve (2 citations)
  • Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors and the Kidney. (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 Diabetes Spectrum (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Jackie L. Boucher (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Belinda P. Childs (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Geralyn R. Spollett (11 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Joshua J. Neumiller (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Alison B. Evert (8 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.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Diabetes Spectrum (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Washington (19 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Harvard University (12 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Johns Hopkins University (12 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (11 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Veterans Health Administration (10 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, 9.26% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 18.37% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 22.45% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 26.53% of all publications and 32.65% 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.

Relevance of Nursing Studies in Diabetes Spectrum Research

One field that contributes notably to diabetes research is nursing. Nursing research can provide critical insights into patient care, nursing intervention efficacy, and overall health outcomes associated with diabetes. In fact, some of the top diabetes studies were conducted by professionals linked to nursing. Such research often makes notable contributions to the Diabetes Spectrum, helping to shape discussions around the management, education, and prevention of diabetes. These subjects directly influence the lives of both patients and care providers, leading to tangible improvements in treatment protocols and quality of life. Additionally, a deeper understanding of nursing research in the field of diabetes can be beneficial for aspiring health care providers. Prospective students seeking a career in nursing might consider exploring the best nursing schools in Wyoming, with some schools offering specialized programs in diabetes education and management. By immersing themselves in such specialized education, future nurses can embody the interdisciplinary nature of diabetes research, and by extension, broaden the scope of the Diabetes Spectrum. Regardless of a professional’s specific role in healthcare, the incorporation of nursing in holistic diabetes research continues to add depth to the Spectrum’s content.

Top Publications

  • Role of Insulin Resistance in the Development of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in People With Type 2 Diabetes: From Bench to Patient Care

    (2024)
    37 Citations
  • Practical Aspects and Exercise Safety Benefits of Automated Insulin Delivery Systems in Type 1 Diabetes

    (2023)
    26 Citations
  • Using Peer Power to Reduce Health Disparities: Implementation of a Diabetes Support Coach Program in Federally Qualified Health Centers.

    (2022)
    25 Citations
  • Pharmacological Approaches to Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Current and Future Therapies

    (2024)
    24 Citations
  • Beyond A1C—Standardization of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Reporting: Why It Is Needed and How It Continues to Evolve

    Roy W. Beck;Richard M. Bergenstal

    (2021)
    18 Citations
  • Health Care Providers' Perspectives on Barriers and Facilitators to Care for Low-Income Pregnant Women With Diabetes

    Lynn M. Yee;Karolina Leziak;Jenise Jackson;Charlotte M. Niznik

    (2020)
    16 Citations
  • Therapeutic Inertia in People With Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Care: A Challenge That Just Won't Go Away.

    Nemin Adam Zhu;Stewart B. Harris

    (2020)
    14 Citations
  • Cross-Sector Collaborations Between Health Care Systems and Community Partners That Target Health Equity/Disparities in Diabetes Care.

    (2022)
    12 Citations
  • Association of Type 2 Diabetes Risk Perception With Interest in Diabetes Prevention Strategies Among Women With a History of Gestational Diabetes

    (2022)
    10 Citations
  • Opportunities for Enhanced Transition of Care Preparation for Adolescents and Emerging Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: Use of the READDY Transition Tool

    Camilia Kamoun;Jane C. Khoury;Sarah J. Beal;Sarah J. Beal;Nancy Crimmins;Nancy Crimmins

    (2021)
    10 Citations

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