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Diagnostic Cytopathology
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Diagnostic Cytopathology

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1837 43 69 14

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 65
Documents by Best Scientists*: 92
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 75
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.377
Impact Factor: 1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Diagnostic Cytopathology?

Diagnostic Cytopathology investigates areas of study like Pathology, Cytology, Fine-needle aspiration, Cytopathology and Biopsy. The research on Pathology featured in Diagnostic Cytopathology combines topics in other fields like Thyroid and Adenocarcinoma. The journal facilitated presentations on Thyroid research, particularly Thyroid carcinoma and Thyroid nodules.

In addition to Cytology research, the journal aims to explore topics under Histopathology, Papanicolaou stain, Gynecology and Histology. The featured Fine-needle aspiration research is covered under the field of Radiology. In the journal, Malignancy and Surgery are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Radiology research.

  • Pathology (69.30%)
  • Cytology (32.43%)
  • Fine-needle aspiration (28.32%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Diagnostic terminology and morphologic criteria for cytologic diagnosis of thyroid lesions: a synopsis of the National Cancer Institute Thyroid Fine-Needle Aspiration State of the Science Conference. (679 citations)
  • Diagnosis of "follicular neoplasm": a gray zone in thyroid fine-needle aspiration cytology. (441 citations)
  • The 1988 Bethesda system for reporting cervical/vaginal cytologic diagnoses: Developed and approved at the national cancer institute workshop in Bethesda, MD, December 12–13, 1988 (289 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Diagnostic Cytopathology:

Pathology, Fine-needle aspiration, Cytopathology, Biopsy and Cytology are the main subjects of interest in the published articles. While the journal papers focused on Pathology, they were also able to explore topics like Thyroid and Adenocarcinoma. The published papers focus on Cytology but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Immunocytochemistry and Histology.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Cancer
  • Surgery

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal explores disciplines such as Pathology, Cytology, Fine-needle aspiration, Radiology and Malignancy. The concepts on Pathology presented in Diagnostic Cytopathology can also apply to other research fields, including Pleural effusion and Metastasis. Cytopathology is a focus of the presented Cytology works and it dives deep in Cytopathology.

It focuses on Cytopathology but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Serous fluid and Atypia. The featured Fine-needle aspiration study falls within the wider topic of Biopsy. Topics in Radiology were tackled in line with various other fields like Concordance and Prospective cohort study.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Cytohistological correlation in serous effusions using the newly proposed International System for Reporting Serous Fluid Cytopathology: Experience of an oncological center. (10 citations)
  • Thyroid cytology in the times of coronavirus. (9 citations)
  • HEG1, BAP1, and MTAP are useful in cytologic diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma with effusion. (8 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 Diagnostic Cytopathology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Pranab Dey (101 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Zubair W. Baloch (61 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • Arvind Rajwanshi (57 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Nalini Gupta (54 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Stefan E. Pambuccian (50 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as 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 Diagnostic Cytopathology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (183 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
  • Johns Hopkins University (152 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Pennsylvania (107 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • New York University (104 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (103 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 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, 8.55% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 10.79% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 11.87% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 13.67% of all publications and 63.67% 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.

Exploring Career Opportunities in Diagnostic Cytopathology

One of the most crucial aspects often overlooked in such studies is the career prospects following the study of Diagnostic Cytopathology. This information can be quite beneficial for students and professionals aiming to explore or make advancements in this field. Diagnostic Cytopathology, being an integral part of medical research, presents a plethora of opportunities for a promising career. These opportunities vary from research scientists and pathologists to professors in medicine universities. Additionally, professionals in this field can also venture into specialized roles like Histopathologists, Cytopathologists, or work in tandem with radiologists for conducting fine-needle aspirations. Increasingly, professionals in Diagnostic Cytopathology are also deviating from the traditional roles and integrating their skills with modern health care needs such as telepathology. With technology playing a pivotal role in modern healthcare, these professionals are leveraging digital platforms and remote sampling techniques to diagnose and consult patients situated in remote locations. Moreover, the ongoing innovation, research, and advancement in the field demand a constant influx of skilled professionals. Hence, prospective students and professionals can anticipate a promising career path, with multiple areas to specialize in and constant growth opportunities. Apart from formal on-site education, various reputable universities offer online nursing programs in New Mexico which also cover diagnostic cytopathology as part of the curriculum. These programs provide flexibility and are a suitable choice for those wanting to balance their work-life while pursuing higher education. In conclusion, regardless of your position in the academic or professional ladder, Diagnostic Cytopathology presents itself as a dynamic field with varied opportunities for growth and distribution of knowledge.

Top Publications

  • Multiplatform molecular test performance in indeterminate thyroid nodules.

    Mark A. Lupo;Ann E. Walts;J. Woody Sistrunk;Thomas J. Giordano

    (2020)
    82 Citations
  • The Milan system for reporting salivary gland cytopathology: A comprehensive review of the literature

    Jalal B. Jalaly;Sahar J. Farahani;Zubair W. Baloch

    (2020)
    49 Citations
  • Cytohistological correlation in serous effusions using the newly proposed International System for Reporting Serous Fluid Cytopathology: Experience of an oncological center.

    Cláudia Lobo;João Costa;Sara Petronilho;Paula Monteiro

    (2021)
    48 Citations
  • HEG1, BAP1, and MTAP are useful in cytologic diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma with effusion.

    Kenzo Hiroshima;Di Wu;Shinji Hamakawa;Shingo Tsuruoka

    (2021)
    37 Citations
  • The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytology (TBSRTC): From look-backs to look-ahead.

    Zubair Baloch;Virginia A. LiVolsi

    (2020)
    35 Citations
  • Fine‐needle aspiration of parathyroid adenomas: Indications as a diagnostic approach

    (2020)
    35 Citations
  • Current applications of molecular testing on body cavity fluids.

    Daniel Pinto;Fernando Schmitt

    (2020)
    28 Citations
  • Role of TFF3 as an adjunct in the diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus using a minimally invasive esophageal sampling device-The CytospongeTM.

    Anna L. Paterson;Marcel Gehrung;Rebecca C. Fitzgerald;Maria O'Donovan

    (2020)
    25 Citations
  • Assessment of ARX expression, a novel biomarker for metastatic risk in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, in endoscopic ultrasound fine‐needle aspiration

    Wenzel M. Hackeng;Folkert H. M. Morsink;Leon M. G. Moons;Christopher M. Heaphy

    (2020)
    23 Citations
  • Retrospective application of the Milan System for reporting salivary gland cytopathology: A Cancer Center experience.

    Amanda Almeida Leite;Pablo Agustin Vargas;Alan Roger Dos Santos Silva;Marisol Miranda Galvis

    (2020)
    18 Citations

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