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Esophagus
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Esophagus

1612-9059

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/10388

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1379 59 112 18

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 77
Documents by Best Scientists*: 131
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 36
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.232
Impact Factor: 3.8

Overview

Top Research Topics at Esophagus?

The main research concerns discussed in Esophagus are Cardiothoracic surgery, Esophageal cancer, Surgical oncology, Surgery and Internal medicine. The studies in Cardiothoracic surgery featured incorporate elements of Esophagectomy, Carcinoma, Radiology, General surgery and Esophagus. Issues in Esophagectomy were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Incidence (epidemiology), Lymphadenectomy, Retrospective cohort study, Perioperative and Dissection.

Topics in Esophagus were tackled in line with various other fields like Biopsy, Pathology, Dysphagia, Endoscopy and Adenocarcinoma. Topics in Esophageal cancer explored in the journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Chemoradiotherapy, Radiation therapy, Chemotherapy and Lymph node. Stage (cooking), Endoscopic mucosal resection, Metastasis and Lymph are some topics wherein Surgical oncology research discussed in the journal have an impact.

In the Surgery research discussed, Anastomosis, Perforation (oil well), Thoracotomy, Fistula and Achalasia are all tackled. Internal medicine research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Gastroenterology and Oncology. Esophagus investigates Gastroenterology research which frequently intersects with Reflux esophagitis.

  • Cardiothoracic surgery (57.23%)
  • Esophageal cancer (44.31%)
  • Surgical oncology (40.28%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Carcinoma of the Esophagus April 2012 edited by the Japan Esophageal Society (260 citations)
  • Esophageal cancer practice guidelines 2017 edited by the Japan Esophageal Society: part 1. (178 citations)
  • Esophageal cancer practice guidelines 2017 edited by the Japan esophageal society: part 2 (146 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Esophagus:

The journal articles investigate areas of study like Esophageal cancer, Cardiothoracic surgery, Surgical oncology, General surgery and Esophagus. Esophagectomy is a focus of the presented Esophageal cancer works in the journal articles and they dives deep in Esophagectomy. Research in Surgical oncology discussed in the journal publications is concerned with the study of Internal medicine as a whole.

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:

Esophagus primarily focuses on research topics in Cardiothoracic surgery, Esophageal cancer, Internal medicine, Esophagectomy and Surgical oncology. Cardiothoracic surgery research presented falls under the umbrella topic of Surgery. The journal tackles studies in Hazard ratio and the interrelated subject of Proportional hazards model to gain insights into Esophageal cancer.

The research on Internal medicine tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Gastroenterology and Oncology. The work on Esophagectomy tackled in it brings together disciplines like Incidence (epidemiology), Lymphadenectomy, Perioperative, Dissection and General surgery. The Surgical oncology research discussed in the journal can contribute to the expansion of the discourse in closely related subjects like

  • Cancer together with Pathological,
  • Radiation therapy that connect with fields like Survival analysis..

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Comprehensive registry of esophageal cancer in Japan, 2013 (9 citations)
  • Vonoprazan shows efficacy similar to that of proton pump inhibitors with respect to symptomatic, endoscopic, and histological responses in patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (6 citations)
  • Clinical impact of preoperative serum p53 antibody titers in 1487 patients with surgically treated esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: a multi-institutional study (6 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 Esophagus (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Hisahiro Matsubara (63 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Yasushi Toh (43 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
  • Soji Ozawa (40 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Yuko Kitagawa (40 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Yuichiro Doki (31 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition, 11 more 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 Esophagus (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Chiba University (58 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Osaka University (53 papers) published 19 papers at the last edition, 15 more than at the previous edition,
  • Keio University (43 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Tokai University (40 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Jikei University School of Medicine (33 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 2 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, 11.43% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 38.71% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 13.71% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 17.74% of all publications and 29.84% 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.

Education and Training Required for Esophagus Research

Engaging in high-class research on topics such as Cardiothoracic surgery, Esophageal cancer, Surgical oncology, Surgery, and Internal medicine requires a strong education background usually starting with a bachelor's degree in medical science or related fields. However, focusing on the esophagus would require specialized training in Gastroenterology which can be pursued at both the graduate and postgraduate levels.

Those who are interested in pursuing research on these complex topics pertaining to the esophagus must consider furthering their education in accredited schools and degree programs. Not only does this provide prospective researchers with the tools and knowledge required for their future studies, but it also allows them an invaluable opportunity to network with both pioneers in the field and fellow budding researchers.

Some exceptional place to start could be the accredited nursing schools in best nursing schools in New York. These schools offer comprehensive education for those wishing to delve into areas such as Cardiothoracic surgery, Surgical oncology, Surgery, and Internal medicine, and likewise hosting potent research programs, helping students gain a strong foundation for their future research on Esophagus.

After earning a degree with a focus on Gastroenterology or an aligned field, a hopeful Esophagus researcher might consider enhancing their education with specialized training. This could be in the form of residency programs, fellowships, or advanced courses focused on the esophagus and diseases associated with it like Esophageal cancer.

In conclusion, the path to becoming an Esophagus researcher is paved with dedicated educational and training pursuits. Earn a robust Nursing degree, gain specialized knowledge, and then consider advanced training opportunities for a successful research career focused on the esophagus.

Top Publications

  • Comprehensive registry of esophageal cancer in Japan, 2013

    Masayuki Watanabe;Yuji Tachimori;Tsuneo Oyama;Yasushi Toh

    (2021)
    205 Citations
  • Esophageal cancer practice guidelines 2022 edited by the Japan esophageal society: part 1

    (2023)
    197 Citations
  • Esophageal cancer practice guidelines 2022 edited by the Japan Esophageal Society: part 2

    (2023)
    99 Citations
  • Statement for gastroesophageal reflux disease after peroral endoscopic myotomy from an international multicenter experience.

    Haruhiro Inoue;Hironari Shiwaku;Yasutoshi Kobayashi;Philip W. Y. Chiu

    (2020)
    67 Citations
  • Comprehensive registry of esophageal cancer in Japan, 2014

    Masayuki Watanabe;Yasushi Toh;Ryu Ishihara;Koji Kono

    (2021)
    62 Citations
  • Comprehensive registry of esophageal cancer in Japan, 2015

    (2022)
    61 Citations
  • Chemokines and their receptors as biomarkers in esophageal cancer.

    Masakazu Goto;Mingyao Liu;Mingyao Liu

    (2020)
    39 Citations
  • Esophageal dysmotility in patients with eosinophilic esophagitis: pathogenesis, assessment tools, manometric characteristics, and clinical implications

    (2022)
    37 Citations
  • Nivolumab versus chemotherapy in Japanese patients with advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: a subgroup analysis of a multicenter, randomized, open-label, phase 3 trial (ATTRACTION-3).

    Masanobu Takahashi;Ken Kato;Morihito Okada;Keisho Chin

    (2021)
    36 Citations
  • Impact of certification status of the institute and surgeon on short-term outcomes after surgery for thoracic esophageal cancer: evaluation using data on 16,752 patients from the National Clinical Database in Japan

    Satoru Motoyama;Hiroyuki Yamamoto;Hiroaki Miyata;Masahiko Yano

    (2020)
    36 Citations

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