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Digestion
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Digestion

0012-2823

Published by: Karger Publishers

https://www.karger.com/Journal/Home/223838

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1141 73 125 21

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 100
Documents by Best Scientists*: 143
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 92
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.111
Impact Factor: 3.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Digestion?

Internal medicine, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Pathology and Stomach are among the topics commonly tackled in the journal. Disease, Pancreas, Gastrin, Secretion and Pancreatitis are all aspects of Internal medicine discussed in it. The journal connects the study in Pancreatitis with the closely related area of Pancreatic disease.

Helicobacter pylori research are fields of study within Gastroenterology but they also intertwine with concepts in In patient. The Endocrinology study featured in the journal draws connections with the study of Cholecystokinin. The work tackled in Digestion goes beyond the discipline of Ulcerative colitis as it also encompasses Inflammatory bowel disease.

  • Internal medicine (40.90%)
  • Gastroenterology (25.50%)
  • Endocrinology (14.94%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Glucagon-like peptide-1 and glucose-dependent insulin-releasing polypeptide plasma levels in response to nutrients (503 citations)
  • Appropriate acid suppression for the management of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. (494 citations)
  • Epidemiology and Natural History of Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (399 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Digestion:

The most cited publications explore disciplines such as Internal medicine, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Pathology and Immunology. The journal articles was used to explore different topics like Internal medicine and In patient. The most cited publications hold forums on Gastroenterology that merge themes from other disciplines such as Crohn's disease and Surgery, Chemotherapy.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Cancer

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal primarily tackles Internal medicine, Gastroenterology, Cancer, Endoscopic submucosal dissection and Helicobacter pylori. As a part of it, discussions in Internal medicine involve topics like Confidence interval, Proton-pump inhibitor, Adverse effect, Biomarker (medicine) and Vonoprazan. It holds forums on Gastroenterology that merges themes from other disciplines such as Lymphovascular invasion, Reflux and Ulcerative colitis.

Colitis and Inflammatory bowel disease are some topics wherein Ulcerative colitis research discussed in Digestion have an impact. Cancer research featured in the journal incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Exosome, microRNA and Radiology. Issues in Helicobacter pylori were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Stomach, Curvatures of the stomach and Epidemiology.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Effectiveness and Safety of Vonoprazan versus Proton Pump Inhibitors for Second-Line Helicobacter pylori Eradication Therapy: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (12 citations)
  • Management of Severe Acute Pancreatitis: An Update. (9 citations)
  • Expert Opinions on the Current Therapeutic Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Japan IBD COVID-19 Taskforce, Intractable Diseases, the Health and Labor Sciences Research. (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 Digestion (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Max Einhorn (146 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • P. Plitek (76 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ludwig Wolff (74 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Hans Ury (68 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Jean Ch. Roux (66 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 Digestion (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Osaka City University (51 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Zurich (51 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 8 less than at the previous edition,
  • Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (43 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine (41 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Göttingen (40 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less 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, 15.32% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 21.28% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 21.28% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 17.02% of all publications and 40.43% 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.

Transitioning From Research to Clinical Practice

A significant missing section in the current article is the connection between research and clinical practice. It's important for readers to understand how the research studies and theories covered in the journal could possibly translate into practical applications in the field. Exploring a career in nursing, for instance, could be an engaging way for researchers to apply their knowledge in a professional healthcare setting. For example, research in Gastroenterology and Endocrinology, areas strongly represented in the journal, are highly relevant in the field of nursing. Registered nurses are often at the forefront of patient care and play a vital role in managing patients with Gastroenterological and Endocrine disorders. Such nurses will be applying studies on disease, pancreas, gastrin, secretion, and pancreatitis, among other topics discussed in the journal, when handling actual patient cases. A deeper understanding of these areas can enhance patient care strategies, fostering improved healthcare outcomes. These fields are also connected with other disciplines seen in patient care like Internal Medicine and Pathology. Understanding how these areas intertwine can be vital for individuals considering a career transition into clinical practice. If this interests you, consider learning more about how to become a registered nurse in Michigan. Understanding the connection between research and clinical practice allows for a more comprehensive view of the material presented in the journal. It also serves as a potential catalyst for career transitions, bridging the gap between research and practice.

Top Publications

  • Epidemiological Trends and Future Perspectives of Gastric Cancer in Eastern Asia.

    Masau Sekiguchi;Ichiro Oda;Takahisa Matsuda;Yutaka Saito

    (2021)
    99 Citations
  • Treatment Algorithm for Mild and Moderate-to-Severe Ulcerative Colitis: An Update

    Emanuel Burri;Michel H Maillard;Alain M Schoepfer;Frank Seibold

    (2020)
    95 Citations
  • DNA Methylation and Genetic Aberrations in Gastric Cancer

    Genki Usui;Keisuke Matsusaka;Yasunobu Mano;Masayuki Urabe;Masayuki Urabe

    (2021)
    85 Citations
  • Treatment Algorithms for Crohn's Disease.

    Michael Christian Sulz;Emanuel Burri;Pierre Michetti;Gerhard Rogler

    (2020)
    74 Citations
  • Nutrition in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

    Philipp Schreiner;Maude Martinho-Grueber;Diana Studerus;Stephan R Vavricka

    (2020)
    69 Citations
  • Effectiveness and Safety of Vonoprazan versus Proton Pump Inhibitors for Second-Line Helicobacter pylori Eradication Therapy: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Satoshi Shinozaki;Yasutoshi Kobayashi;Hiroyuki Osawa;Hirotsugu Sakamoto

    (2021)
    64 Citations
  • Emerging Treatment Options in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Janus Kinases, Stem Cells, and More.

    Benjamin Misselwitz;Pascal Juillerat;Michael Christian Sulz;Britta Siegmund

    (2020)
    60 Citations
  • Higher Levels of Streptococcus in Upper Gastrointestinal Mucosa Associated with Symptoms in Patients with Functional Dyspepsia

    Akifumi Fukui;Tomohisa Takagi;Yuji Naito;Ryo Inoue

    (2020)
    55 Citations
  • Update on the Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

    (2020)
    47 Citations
  • Accuracies of Endoscopic Diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori-Gastritis: Multicenter Prospective Study Using White Light Imaging and Linked Color Imaging.

    Shoko Ono;Osamu Dohi;Nobuaki Yagi;Yoji Sanomura

    (2020)
    46 Citations

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