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Diabetic Medicine
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Diabetic Medicine

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 637 287 402 30

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 423
Documents by Best Scientists*: 499
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 16
SCIMAGO H-index: 171
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.439
Impact Factor: 3.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Diabetic Medicine?

Diabetic Medicine focuses largely on the fields of Diabetes mellitus, Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Type 2 diabetes and Type 1 diabetes. It holds forums on Diabetes mellitus that merges themes from other disciplines such as Body mass index, Obesity, Surgery, MEDLINE and Pediatrics. In Diabetic Medicine, Retinopathy and Diabetic foot are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Surgery research.

The in-depth study on MEDLINE also explores topics in the intersecting field of Family medicine. Studies on Pediatrics discussed in Diabetic Medicine link to the field of Incidence (epidemiology). Topics in Internal medicine were tackled in line with various other fields like Gastroenterology, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Cardiology.

Diabetic Medicine connects the study in Endocrinology with the closely related area of Risk factor. While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Type 2 diabetes, it also covered topics in Odds ratio, Metformin, Gerontology, Cohort study and Randomized controlled trial. Diabetic Medicine facilitated presentations on Insulin research, particularly Pancreatic hormone and Hypoglycemia.

  • Diabetes mellitus (62.51%)
  • Internal medicine (51.96%)
  • Endocrinology (35.03%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Definition, diagnosis and classification of diabetes mellitus and its complications. Part 1: diagnosis and classification of diabetes mellitus provisional report of a WHO consultation. (12266 citations)
  • Metabolic syndrome--a new world-wide definition. A Consensus Statement from the International Diabetes Federation. (4355 citations)
  • The Rising Global Burden of Diabetes and its Complications: Estimates and Projections to the Year 2010 (1684 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Diabetic Medicine:

The published articles investigate areas of study like Diabetes mellitus, Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Type 2 diabetes and Surgery. The studies on Diabetes mellitus discussed at the journal articles can also contribute to research in the domains of Body mass index, Obesity and Risk factor. The journal articles focus on Internal medicine but sometimes tackle the closely related topic of Gastroenterology which is concerned with Placebo.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The discussions in Diabetic Medicine mainly cover the fields of Diabetes mellitus, Type 2 diabetes, Internal medicine, Type 1 diabetes and Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The research on Diabetes mellitus tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Odds ratio, MEDLINE, Family medicine, Intensive care medicine and Insulin. While it focused on Type 2 diabetes, it was also able to explore topics like Obesity, Incidence (epidemiology), Cohort study, Distress and Cohort.

It facilitates discussions on Internal medicine that incorporate concepts from other fields like Endocrinology and Cardiology. Postprandial is part of Endocrinology studies tackled in it. The concepts on Type 1 diabetes presented in the journal can also apply to other research fields, including Psychological intervention, Young adult, Gerontology, Qualitative research and Pediatrics.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Assessment of the effect of the COVID-19 lockdown on glycaemic control in people with type 1 diabetes using flash glucose monitoring. (18 citations)
  • Increased paediatric presentations of severe diabetic ketoacidosis in an Australian tertiary centre during the COVID-19 pandemic. (17 citations)
  • Dexamethasone therapy in COVID-19 patients: implications and guidance for the management of blood glucose in people with and without diabetes. (16 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 Diabetic Medicine (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Philip Home (91 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Simon Heller (81 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Melanie J. Davies (79 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Kamlesh Khunti (78 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Richard I. G. Holt (75 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 7 less 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.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Diabetic Medicine (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Cambridge (229 papers) published 18 papers at the last edition, 8 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Oxford (182 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Newcastle University (159 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Southampton (157 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 16 less than at the previous edition,
  • King's College London (145 papers) published 21 papers at the last edition, 10 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, 17.66% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 27.44% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 13.56% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 17.35% of all publications and 41.64% 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 Opportunities for Authors in Health Care

Many of the authors and researchers contributing to Diabetic Medicine also hold distinguished positions in health care. From direct patient care roles like nursing and clinical medicine, to hospital administration and teaching at renowned medical colleges, opportunities abound for individuals keen on making advances in diabetic medicine. In fact, insights from the field often directly benefit research efforts and aid in the understanding and treatment of various forms of diabetes.

For instance, licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in specialized training programs have invaluable, firsthand opportunities to work with diabetes patients, providing not only essential care but gaining a wealth of experiential knowledge. To this end, LPNs can leverage their clinical experience as they transition into research. To learn more about how to get started on this path, you can find out more about top lpn programs in Iowa.

Ultimately, active participation in the healthcare sector provides authors concurrent insights into both the practical and academic facets of diabetes management and treatment. It not only fosters the delivery of top-level patient care but also inspires further advancements in diabetic research, making it a rewarding career path for those interested in this specialized field of medicine.

Top Publications

  • COVID-19 and diabetes.

    R. C. W. Ma;R. I. G. Holt

    (2020)
    171 Citations
  • Foot ulceration and its association with mortality in diabetes mellitus: a meta‐analysis

    S. Saluja;S. G. Anderson;S. G. Anderson;I. Hambleton;H. Shoo

    (2020)
    97 Citations
  • Is there an increased risk of perinatal mental disorder in women with gestational diabetes? A systematic review and meta‐analysis

    Claire Wilson;James Newham;Judith Rankin;Khalida Ismail

    (2020)
    85 Citations
  • The Transatlantic HbA1c gap: differences in glycaemic control across the lifespan between people included in the US T1D Exchange Registry and those included in the German/Austrian DPV registry

    J. M. Hermann;K. M. Miller;S. E. Hofer;M. A. Clements

    (2020)
    83 Citations
  • A standard set of person-centred outcomes for diabetes mellitus: results of an international and unified approach

    Jana Nano;F. Carinci;O. Okunade;S. Whittaker

    (2020)
    82 Citations
  • Predictors of type 2 diabetes remission in the Diabetes Remission Clinical Trial (DiRECT)

    G. Thom;C.‐M. Messow;W. S. Leslie;A. C. Barnes

    (2021)
    80 Citations
  • International comparison of glycaemic control in people with type 1 diabetes: an update and extension

    (2021)
    66 Citations
  • Behaviour change, weight loss and remission of Type 2 diabetes: a community-based prospective cohort study

    H Dambha-Miller;H Dambha-Miller;AJ Day;Jean Strelitz;Greg Irving

    (2020)
    57 Citations
  • Women's views on screening for Type 2 diabetes after gestational diabetes: a systematic review, qualitative synthesis and recommendations for increasing uptake.

    Rebecca Dennison;Rachel Fox;Rebecca Ward;Simon Griffin

    (2020)
    54 Citations
  • 'I wish my health professionals understood that it's not just all about your HbA1c !'. Qualitative responses from the second Diabetes MILES - Australia (MILES-2) study.

    E Litterbach;E Holmes-Truscott;F Pouwer;F Pouwer;J Speight;J Speight

    (2020)
    52 Citations

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