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Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews
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Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 330 134 206 42

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 179
Documents by Best Scientists*: 230
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 4
SCIMAGO H-index: 141
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.792
Impact Factor: 6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Diabetes-metabolism Research and Reviews?

Diabetes-metabolism Research and Reviews mainly deals with areas of study such as Diabetes mellitus, Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Type 2 diabetes and Insulin. Aside from discussions in Diabetes mellitus, Diabetes-metabolism Research and Reviews also deals with the subject of Surgery which intersects with Diabetic foot disciplines. The research on Diabetic foot tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Physical therapy and Amputation.

Some problems in Internal medicine that were presented in the journal overlapped with concepts under Gastroenterology and Cardiology. Obesity, Impaired glucose tolerance, Glucose tolerance test, Oxidative stress and Postprandial are some of the study areas of Endocrinology discussed. Issues in Type 2 diabetes were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Metformin, Randomized controlled trial, Glycemic, Hazard ratio and Risk factor.

Diabetes-metabolism Research and Reviews emphasizes research on Insulin, which includes concerns such as Pancreatic hormone. The studies in Type 1 diabetes featured incorporate elements of Autoantibody, Autoimmune disease and Immunology. Most of the works presented in the journal deals with Insulin resistance but it intersects with the subject of Adipose tissue.

  • Diabetes mellitus (76.14%)
  • Internal medicine (63.28%)
  • Endocrinology (43.54%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Quality of life and diabetes (844 citations)
  • Ketone bodies: a review of physiology, pathophysiology and application of monitoring to diabetes (827 citations)
  • The role of oxidative stress in the onset and progression of diabetes and its complications: a summary of a Congress Series sponsored by UNESCO-MCBN, the American Diabetes Association and the German Diabetes Society. (775 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Diabetes-metabolism Research and Reviews:

The most cited publications are mainly concerned with subjects like Diabetes mellitus, Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Type 2 diabetes and Insulin. While the primary focus in the most cited articles is Diabetes mellitus, they also dissect topics surrounding Surgery and Peripheral neuropathy as a whole. The journal papers address concerns in Type 2 diabetes which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Metformin, Obesity, Placebo, Pharmacology and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Gene

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Diabetes mellitus, Internal medicine, Type 2 diabetes, Type 1 diabetes and Insulin resistance are the subjects of interest in the journal. While it focused on Diabetes mellitus, it was also able to explore topics like Body mass index, Obesity and Insulin. Diabetes-metabolism Research and Reviews addresses concerns in Internal medicine which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Gastroenterology and Endocrinology.

While Type 2 diabetes is the key highlight in it, it also covered some subjects on Hazard ratio and Cohort study. The presented Type 1 diabetes research focuses mostly on Diabetic ketoacidosis and, on occasion, topics in Pediatrics. Diabetes-metabolism Research and Reviews explores topics in Meta-analysis which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Observational study, Randomized controlled trial and Confidence interval.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Obesity and diabetes as high-risk factors for severe coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). (55 citations)
  • Central obesity, smoking habit, and hypertension are associated with lower antibody titres in response to COVID-19 mRNA vaccine. (20 citations)
  • Haemoglobin A1c is a predictor of COVID-19 severity in patients with diabetes. (15 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-metabolism Research and Reviews (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Paolo Pozzilli (65 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Zhiguang Zhou (33 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Jan Apelqvist (31 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Nicolaas C. Schaper (31 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Benjamin A. Lipsky (24 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-metabolism Research and Reviews (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Università Campus Bio-Medico (74 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Sapienza University of Rome (67 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Tel Aviv University (48 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Queen Mary University of London (44 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Washington (42 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, 3.57% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 27.41% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.37% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 18.52% of all publications and 43.70% 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.

Professional Opportunities for Researchers Within Medical Healthcare

While our discussion is primarily centered on the research trend in diabetes, it's equally important to appreciate the relevance of this research within a practical medical setting. Researchers with extensive knowledge in areas such as diabetes, internal medicine, and endocrinology are vitally important in shaping the future of medical healthcare. These individuals can leverage their insights and data-oriented skills to work directly within healthcare as professionals like nurse practitioners. This path may be particularly appealing for those who want to transform their knowledge into providing patient care, and those willing to work in places with a high demand for diabetes management due to the increasing rise of this chronic disease. A prime example would be Michigan, with an aging population and growing health disparities. For those interested, the steps to transition your career from research to direct health services like becoming a nurse practitioner can be rewarding. Further insight on how to become a nurse practitioner in Michigan can be found on our dedicated page here. Whether you choose to stay within the research domain or venture into other opportunities in medical healthcare, the field of diabetes, internal medicine, and endocrinology provides numerous opportunities for professional growth and contribution to the betterment of public health.

Top Publications

  • Practical Guidelines on the prevention and management of diabetic foot disease (IWGDF 2019 update)

    Nicolaas C. Schaper;Jaap J. van Netten;Jaap J. van Netten;Jan Apelqvist;Sicco A. Bus

    (2020)
    687 Citations
  • Guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of foot infection in persons with diabetes (IWGDF 2019 update).

    Benjamin A. Lipsky;Benjamin A. Lipsky;Éric Senneville;Zulfiqarali G. Abbas;Javier Aragón-Sánchez

    (2020)
    568 Citations
  • Guidelines on the prevention of foot ulcers in persons with diabetes (IWGDF 2019 update).

    Sicco A. Bus;Lawrence A. Lavery;Matilde Monteiro-Soares;Anne Rasmussen

    (2020)
    370 Citations
  • Definitions and criteria for diabetic foot disease

    Jaap J. van Netten;Sicco A. Bus;Jan Apelqvist;Benjamin A. Lipsky;Benjamin A. Lipsky

    (2020)
    298 Citations
  • Guidelines on diagnosis, prognosis, and management of peripheral artery disease in patients with foot ulcers and diabetes (IWGDF 2019 update)

    Robert J Hinchliffe;Rachael O Forsythe;Jan Apelqvist;Edward J Boyko

    (2020)
    288 Citations
  • Central obesity, smoking habit, and hypertension are associated with lower antibody titres in response to COVID-19 mRNA vaccine.

    Mikiko Watanabe;Angela Balena;Dario Tuccinardi;Rossella Tozzi

    (2021)
    269 Citations
  • Guidelines on the classification of diabetic foot ulcers (IWGDF 2019)

    Matilde Monteiro-Soares;David Russell;David Russell;Edward J Boyko;William Jeffcoate

    (2020)
    228 Citations
  • Practical guidelines on the prevention and management of diabetes-related foot disease (IWGDF 2023 update).

    (2023)
    222 Citations
  • Effectiveness of revascularisation of the ulcerated foot in patients with diabetes and peripheral artery disease: A systematic review

    Rachael O. Forsythe;Jan Apelqvist;Edward J. Boyko;Edward J. Boyko;Robert Fitridge

    (2020)
    194 Citations
  • Guidelines on use of interventions to enhance healing of chronic foot ulcers in diabetes (IWGDF 2019 update).

    Gerry Rayman;Prashanth Vas;Ketan Dhatariya;Vickie Driver

    (2020)
    182 Citations

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