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European Journal of Epidemiology
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European Journal of Epidemiology

0393-2990

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/10654

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 218 569 360 51

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 744
Documents by Best Scientists*: 406
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 49
SCIMAGO H-index: 147
SCIMAGO SJR: 3.241
Impact Factor: 5.9

Overview

Top Research Topics at European Journal of Epidemiology?

The journal explores disciplines such as Epidemiology, Public health, Internal medicine, Demography and Pediatrics. The concepts on Epidemiology presented in European Journal of Epidemiology can also apply to other research fields, including Surgery, Incidence (epidemiology), Cohort study, Gerontology and Risk factor. The research on Cohort study featured in the journal combines topics in other fields like Cohort and Hazard ratio.

While it focused on Public health, it was also able to explore topics like Health care, MEDLINE, Environmental health, Family medicine and Disease. Topics in Internal medicine were tackled in line with various other fields like Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Immunology. The presented Immunology research focuses mostly on Virology and, on occasion, topics in Microbiology.

The presented research on Demography deals specifically with Body mass index but it also addresses topics in Obesity. European Journal of Epidemiology links adjacent topics like Pediatrics with Pregnancy. Odds ratio research featured in European Journal of Epidemiology incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Case-control study and Confidence interval.

  • Epidemiology (55.33%)
  • Public health (29.73%)
  • Internal medicine (21.58%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Critical evaluation of the Newcastle-Ottawa scale for the assessment of the quality of nonrandomized studies in meta-analyses (7011 citations)
  • The Danish Civil Registration System as a tool in epidemiology (1427 citations)
  • The Swedish personal identity number: possibilities and pitfalls in healthcare and medical research (1401 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at European Journal of Epidemiology:

The journal publications are organized to reinforce research efforts on Epidemiology, Public health, Internal medicine, Demography and Cohort study. Issues in Epidemiology were discussed in the most cited papers, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Prospective cohort study, Surgery, Gerontology, Pediatrics and Risk factor. While Public health is the focus of the journal articles, it also provides insights into the studies of Disease, Family medicine and Environmental health.

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:

Epidemiology, Public health, Demography, Cohort and Internal medicine are the subjects of interest in European Journal of Epidemiology. The research on Epidemiology tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Cohort study, Hazard ratio, Confidence interval, Disease and Prospective cohort study. Public health research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Psychological intervention, MEDLINE, Family medicine and Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

The studies in Mortality rate under the umbrella field of Demography overlap with concepts in Estimation. European Journal of Epidemiology facilitates discussions on Cohort that incorporate concepts from other fields like Body mass index and Anthropometry. The presented studies in Stroke, Meta-analysis and Coronary artery disease fall within the purview of Internal medicine but it also intertwines with topics in Mendelian randomization.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among pregnant women and mothers of young children: results of a survey in 16 countries. (46 citations)
  • How to detect and reduce potential sources of biases in studies of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19. (23 citations)
  • Risk factors for COVID-19 diagnosis, hospitalization, and subsequent all-cause mortality in Sweden: a nationwide study. (21 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 European Journal of Epidemiology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Albert Hofman (86 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Oscar H. Franco (34 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Hermann Brenner (34 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Anne Tjønneland (30 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Vincent W. V. Jaddoe (29 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 European Journal of Epidemiology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Erasmus University Rotterdam (193 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Harvard University (185 papers) published 23 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Karolinska Institutet (183 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • French Institute of Health and Medical Research (131 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Istituto Superiore di Sanità (129 papers) absent at the last 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, 2.52% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 48.28% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.62% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 19.83% of all publications and 23.28% 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.

Career Prospects for Epidemiologists

One additional aspect we could look into is the career prospects for individuals who wish to venture into the field of Epidemiology. The career paths in this field can be quite diverse and rewarding. Many epidemiologists work in academia, conducting and reviewing research studies like those outlined in the European Journal of Epidemiology. They contribute significantly to the advancement of public health knowledge and best practices. However, Epidemiologists can also find opportunities in the government sector, private healthcare organizations, non-profit organizations, and global health institutions where they follow disease trends, design and implement studies, and develop public health policies. For those intending to thrive in this field, obtaining licensure in certain areas can increase employment prospects. For example, individuals aspiring to work in nursing epidemiology may seek to fulfill the maine nursing license requirements. In conclusion, the European Journal of Epidemiology is instrumental not just in fostering knowledge growth and interdisciplinary collaboration, but also in inspiring future epidemiologists in their career path. The continually evolving field of Epidemiology offers a wide spectrum of opportunities for researchers and healthcare professionals alike to make impactful contributions in the realm of public health.

Top Publications

  • Mendelian randomisation for mediation analysis: current methods and challenges for implementation

    Alice R Carter;Eleanor Sanderson;Gemma Hammerton;Rebecca C Richmond

    (2021)
    1214 Citations
  • COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among pregnant women and mothers of young children: results of a survey in 16 countries.

    Malia Skjefte;Michelle Ngirbabul;Oluwasefunmi Akeju;Daniel Escudero

    (2021)
    478 Citations
  • Objectives, design and main findings until 2020 from the Rotterdam Study.

    M Arfan Ikram;Guy Brusselle;Guy Brusselle;Mohsen Ghanbari;André Goedegebure

    (2020)
    444 Citations
  • A 24-step guide on how to design, conduct, and successfully publish a systematic review and meta-analysis in medical research.

    Taulant Muka;Marija Glisic;Jelena Milic;Sanne Verhoog

    (2020)
    429 Citations
  • Anemia and iron metabolism in COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Petek Eylul Taneri;Sergio Alejandro Gómez-Ochoa;Erand Llanaj;Erand Llanaj;Peter Francis Raguindin;Peter Francis Raguindin

    (2020)
    344 Citations
  • Dynamic interventions to control COVID-19 pandemic: a multivariate prediction modelling study comparing 16 worldwide countries.

    Rajiv Chowdhury;Kevin Heng;Kevin Heng;Shajedur Rahman Shawon;Gabriel Goh

    (2020)
    301 Citations
  • Systemic inflammation markers and cancer incidence in the UK Biobank

    Therese Haugdahl Nøst;Karine Alcala;Ilona Urbarova;Karl Smith Byrne

    (2021)
    290 Citations
  • Consumption of red meat and processed meat and cancer incidence: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies.

    Maryam S Farvid;Elkhansa Sidahmed;Nicholas D Spence;Kingsly Mante Angua

    (2021)
    246 Citations
  • Covid-19 epidemic in Italy: evolution, projections and impact of government measures.

    Giovanni Sebastiani;Marco Massa;Elio Riboli;Elio Riboli

    (2020)
    204 Citations
  • Mendel’s laws, Mendelian randomization and causal inference in observational data: substantive and nomenclatural issues

    George Davey Smith;Michael V Holmes;Michael V Holmes;Neil M Davies;Shah Ebrahim

    (2020)
    202 Citations

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