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Endocrine Journal
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Endocrine Journal

0918-8959

Published by: The Japan Endocrine Society

https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/browse/endocrj

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1803 66 143 14

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 129
Documents by Best Scientists*: 213
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 6
SCIMAGO H-index: 87
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.747
Impact Factor: 2.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Endocrine Journal?

The topics of Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Thyroid, Diabetes mellitus and Gastroenterology are the focal point of discussions in Endocrine Journal. The journal focuses on Internal medicine as well as the interrelated topic of Type 2 diabetes. Research on Endocrinology addressed in it frequently intersections with the field of Receptor.

Most of the Thyroid studies addressed also intersect with Pathology. The journal connects research in Thyroid carcinoma with the related topic of Carcinoma.

  • Internal medicine (69.02%)
  • Endocrinology (58.67%)
  • Thyroid (13.01%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of primary aldosteronism -The Japan Endocrine Society 2009- (346 citations)
  • Positive Relationship between Androgen and the Endocrine Disruptor, Bisphenol A, in Normal Women and Women with Ovarian Dysfunction (342 citations)
  • Stimulation by 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 of insulin receptor expression and insulin responsiveness for glucose transport in U-937 human promonocytic cells. (324 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Endocrine Journal:

The published articles mostly deal with topics like Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes mellitus, Thyroid and Insulin. While work presented in the journal papers provide substantial information on Internal medicine, it also covers topics in Gastroenterology and Type 2 diabetes. Endocrinology research in the journal articles connects with the study of Receptor.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Gene
  • Cancer

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Endocrine Journal investigates areas of study like Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Thyroid, Gastroenterology and Hormone. Issues in Internal medicine were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Diabetes mellitus, Type 2 diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. In addition to Type 2 diabetes research, Endocrine Journal aims to explore topics under Odds ratio and Randomized controlled trial.

The Endocrinology study featured in it draws connections with the study of Receptor. Discussions in it are anchored in the subject of Thyroid and the similar topic of Cytology. While Endocrine Journal focused on Gastroenterology, it was also able to explore topics like Glycated hemoglobin, Pituitary adenoma and Incidence (epidemiology).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Thyroid complications of SARS and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). (13 citations)
  • Effect of coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on the lifestyle and glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes: a cross-section and retrospective cohort study. (13 citations)
  • Successful management of a patient with active Cushing's disease complicated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia. (5 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 Endocrine Journal (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Akira Miyauchi (103 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Yasuhiro Ito (63 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Mitsuyoshi Hirokawa (58 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Akihiro Miya (56 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Kazue Takano (52 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 Endocrine Journal (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Tokyo (179 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Osaka University (163 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Gunma University (144 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Tohoku University (121 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Keio University (119 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 3 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, 12.50% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 20.13% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.44% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 22.73% of all publications and 48.70% 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.

Contributions from Nursing Field

In addition to the extensive research on Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Thyroid, Diabetes mellitus, and Gastroenterology, the Endocrine Journal has published a remarkable number of studies related to nursing science. This might be an interesting fact for individuals pursuing a degree from accredited nursing schools in Florida or other universities, as it broadens the scope of their career and knowledge, deepening their understanding of the intricate balance of the endocrine system. Nurses, as front-line medical staff, often come into direct contact with patients undergoing treatment for a variety of endocrine conditions. Therefore, their experiences and observations will generate valuable insights for advancing research in this field. The Endocrine Journal has recognized the potential contribution of nurses in advancing the study of endocrinology, leading to a significant increase in nurse-authored publications over the past few years. These papers discuss the role of nursing care in managing chronic conditions like diabetes and thyroid disorders, focusing on how nurses can contribute to improved patient outcomes through education, lifestyle modifications, and in-depth understanding of the endocrine system. With a rise in health awareness and self-care regimes, the role of nurses in mitigating the impacts of chronic endocrine conditions will likely be even more significant in the future. Therefore, prospective nurse scholars considering a research career in endocrinology might find this trend encouraging, as it demonstrates how diverse the field is. Publishing in an esteemed journal like the Endocrine Journal could be a major stepping stone in their paths.

Top Publications

  • Japan Endocrine Society clinical practice guideline for the diagnosis and management of primary aldosteronism 2021.

    (2022)
    180 Citations
  • Effect of oral administration of nicotinamide mononucleotide on clinical parameters and nicotinamide metabolite levels in healthy Japanese men.

    Junichiro Irie;Emi Inagaki;Emi Inagaki;Masataka Fujita;Hideaki Nakaya

    (2020)
    140 Citations
  • A nationwide survey of adrenal incidentalomas in Japan: the first report of clinical and epidemiological features.

    Takamasa Ichijo;Hajime Ueshiba;Hajime Nawata;Toshihiko Yanase

    (2020)
    64 Citations
  • Definition, criteria, and core concepts of guidelines for the management of obesity disease in Japan.

    (2023)
    27 Citations
  • New classification and diagnostic criteria for insulin resistance syndrome.

    (2022)
    26 Citations
  • Comparison and commutability study between standardized liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) and chemiluminescent enzyme immunoassay for aldosterone measurement in blood.

    Tetsuo Nishikawa;Fumitoshi Satoh;Yuichi Takashi;Toshihiko Yanase

    (2021)
    25 Citations
  • Effects of dapagliflozin on renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system under renin-angiotensin system inhibitor administration.

    (2020)
    19 Citations
  • The landscape of molecular mechanism for aldosterone production in aldosterone-producing adenoma

    Kenji Oki;Celso E Gomez-Sanchez

    (2020)
    18 Citations
  • Plasma glucagon levels measured by sandwich ELISA are correlated with impaired glucose tolerance in type 2 diabetes

    Masaki Kobayashi;Hiroaki Satoh;Toshihiro Matsuo;Yoshiki Kusunoki

    (2020)
    18 Citations
  • Relationship Between Daily and Visit-To-Visit Glycemic Variability in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

    Tami Tsuchiya;Yoshifumi Saisho;Rie Murakami;Yuusuke Watanabe

    (2020)
    18 Citations

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