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Dysphagia
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Dysphagia

0179-051X

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/455

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1984 35 40 13

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 76
Documents by Best Scientists*: 82
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 102
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.958
Impact Factor: 3

Overview

Top Research Topics at Dysphagia?

The journal focuses on Swallowing, Dysphagia, Otorhinolaryngology, Internal medicine and Surgery. The studies on Swallowing discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Tongue, Anesthesia, Bolus (medicine), Pharynx and Physical therapy. The journal focuses on Pharynx research as part of the broader topic of Anatomy.

Discussions in the journal are anchored in the subject of Physical therapy and the similar topic of Quality of life. The Dysphagia works featured in it incorporate elements from Stroke, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Aspiration pneumonia and Pediatrics. Topics in Otorhinolaryngology were tackled in line with various other fields like Head and neck cancer, MEDLINE, Intensive care medicine, Radiology and General surgery.

The presented Internal medicine study covers related areas such as Hepatology and Esophagus and also touches on topics like In patient. Larynx and Retrospective cohort study are some of the facets of Surgery tackled in the journal.

  • Swallowing (68.69%)
  • Dysphagia (54.37%)
  • Otorhinolaryngology (48.71%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • A penetration-aspiration scale (1601 citations)
  • Predictors of aspiration pneumonia: how important is dysphagia? (714 citations)
  • Fiberoptic endoscopic examination of swallowing safety: A new procedure (608 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Dysphagia:

The journal articles focus largely on the fields of Swallowing, Dysphagia, Otorhinolaryngology, Physical therapy and Surgery. While work presented in the published papers provide substantial information on Swallowing, it also covers topics in Tongue and Anesthesia, Internal medicine, Bolus (medicine). The most cited papers explore research in Dysphagia alongside concepts in Audiology and other areas of study in Cervical auscultation.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery
  • Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal primarily focuses on research topics in Dysphagia, Swallowing, Otorhinolaryngology, Internal medicine and Hepatology. The study of Physical therapy and how it intertwines with concepts under Randomized controlled trial were explored in the presented Dysphagia research. In particular, the Swallowing works presented emphasize discussions on Oropharyngeal dysphagia.

Dysphagia explores the study of Otorhinolaryngology to improve our understanding of the broader topic of Surgery. It addresses concerns in Internal medicine which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Gastroenterology and Cardiology. Issues in Hepatology were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Complication and Pediatrics.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Dysphagia Care Across the Continuum: A Multidisciplinary Dysphagia Research Society Taskforce Report of Service-Delivery During the COVID-19 Global Pandemic. (20 citations)
  • Moving Forward with Dysphagia Care: Implementing Strategies during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond. (19 citations)
  • Relationship Between Tongue Pressure and Pharyngeal Function Assessed Using High-Resolution Manometry in Older Dysphagia Patients with Sarcopenia: A Pilot Study (13 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 Dysphagia (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Catriona M. Steele (51 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Elizabeth C. Ward (42 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Olle Ekberg (39 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Jeri A. Logemann (38 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Steven B. Leder (32 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 Dysphagia (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Johns Hopkins University (112 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Northwestern University (72 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison (70 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Toronto (59 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Queensland (48 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition the same number as 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, 3.64% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 14.29% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.56% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 10.92% of all publications and 67.23% 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.

Potential Career Paths

One area that could be of interest to our readers and enhance the depth of the article is the topic of potential career paths and specific opportunities for those with an extensive knowledge of dysphagia, swallowing, and other topics featured in the journal. A comprehensive understanding of these medical conditions and treatments can lead to a variety of careers in the medical field.

For instance, one could use this knowledge in a career as a nurse where this specialized knowledge is often required when working with patients experiencing swallowing difficulties. To find out more about a nursing career, you can read how to become a nurse in Utah. This offers a comprehensive guide covering aspects such as required qualifications, training processes, and expected salaries for nursing professionals in Utah. It also outlines the specific jobs roles where expertise in swallowing disorders would be beneficial.

Other potential career paths for experts in this research area include professions like Speech pathologists, Occupational therapists, and Gastroenterologists who commonly deal with patients suffering from dysphagia.

It's also noteworthy that research roles in academia, pharmaceuticals, or hospital settings can allow for deeper exploration of topics in otorhinolaryngology, dysphagia, and swallowing. These careers all offer the chance to make significant contributions to patient care and the wider medical fraternity at large.

Top Publications

  • Dysphagia Care Across the Continuum: A Multidisciplinary Dysphagia Research Society Taskforce Report of Service-Delivery During the COVID-19 Global Pandemic.

    Anna Miles;Nadine P. Connor;Rinki Varindani Desai;Sudarshan Jadcherla

    (2021)
    73 Citations
  • Drooling in Parkinson's Disease: Prevalence and Progression from the Non-motor International Longitudinal Study.

    Daniel J. van Wamelen;Daniel J. van Wamelen;Daniel J. van Wamelen;Valentina Leta;Valentina Leta;Julia Johnson;Claudia Lazcano Ocampo;Claudia Lazcano Ocampo

    (2020)
    62 Citations
  • Dysphagia in Intensive Care Evaluation (DICE): An International Cross-Sectional Survey

    (2022)
    49 Citations
  • Dysphagia in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

    Heather M Clark;Julie A G Stierwalt;Nirubol Tosakulwong;Hugo Botha

    (2020)
    36 Citations
  • Swallowing Exercise During Head and Neck Cancer Treatment: Results of a Randomized Trial.

    Sara Fredslund Hajdú;Irene Wessel;Susanne Oksbjerg Dalton;Signe Janum Eskildsen

    (2021)
    35 Citations
  • Endoscopic Management of Refractory Benign Esophageal Strictures.

    Alessandro Fugazza;Alessandro Repici

    (2021)
    29 Citations
  • Comparison of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Brazilian Children with Prenatal Exposure to Zika Virus, With and Without Microcephaly.

    Danielle Maria da Silva Oliveira;Demócrito de Barros Miranda-Filho;Ricardo Arraes de Alencar Ximenes;Ricardo Arraes de Alencar Ximenes;Ulisses Ramos Montarroyos

    (2021)
    23 Citations
  • Accuracy of High-Resolution Pharyngeal Manometry Metrics for Predicting Aspiration and Residue in Oropharyngeal Dysphagia Patients with Poor Pharyngeal Contractility

    (2022)
    21 Citations
  • Update on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Achalasia

    (2022)
    15 Citations
  • Autoimmune Neurogenic Dysphagia.

    Panos Stathopoulos;Marinos C Dalakas

    (2021)
    15 Citations

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