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European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
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European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging

1619-7070

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/259

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 138 437 772 62

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 804
Documents by Best Scientists*: 1092
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 31
SCIMAGO H-index: 192
SCIMAGO SJR: 2.392
Impact Factor: 7.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging?

The topics of Nuclear medicine, Radiology, Internal medicine, Positron emission tomography and Pathology are the focal point of discussions in the journal. The concepts on Nuclear medicine presented in the journal can also apply to other research fields, including Tomography and Perfusion. While it focused on Radiology, it was also able to explore topics like Orthopedic surgery and Lymph node.

The research on Internal medicine featured in it combines topics in other fields like Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Oncology and Cardiology. In the Cardiology research discussed, Ejection fraction, Coronary artery disease and Myocardial infarction are all tackled. The journal dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Positron emission tomography and Magnetic resonance imaging.

The PET-CT study featured in the journal draws connections with the study of Prostate cancer.

  • Nuclear medicine (35.51%)
  • Radiology (22.26%)
  • Internal medicine (22.17%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Somatostatin receptor scintigraphy with [111In-DTPA-d-Phe1]- and [123I-Tyr3]-octreotide: the Rotterdam experience with more than 1000 patients (1384 citations)
  • FDG PET/CT: EANM procedure guidelines for tumour imaging: version 2.0 (1272 citations)
  • FDG PET and PET/CT: EANM procedure guidelines for tumour PET imaging: version 1.0 (1011 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging:

The published articles primarily focus on research topics in Nuclear medicine, Positron emission tomography, Radiology, Internal medicine and Pathology. The published papers hold forums on Nuclear medicine that merge themes from other disciplines such as Tomography and Magnetic resonance imaging. The Positron emission tomography research tackled in the most cited articles is interrelated with Prostate cancer which concerns subjects like Prostate.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Cancer
  • Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal mostly deals with topics like Nuclear medicine, Internal medicine, PET-CT, Positron emission tomography and Radiology. Topics in Nuclear medicine were tackled in line with various other fields like Lesion, Biopsy and Prospective cohort study. The Internal medicine study presented in the journal encompasses related topics like Proportional hazards model and also examines its connection to subjects such as In patient.

The overlapping concepts between Prostate cancer and Prostate are the key highlights of PET-CT study. European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging focused on Positron emission tomography research but expanded to cover Magnetic resonance imaging. Fdg pet ct studies in the realm of Radiology interact with fields like Text mining.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • 18F-FDG brain PET hypometabolism in post-SARS-CoV-2 infection: substrate for persistent/delayed disorders? (37 citations)
  • Usefulness of [68Ga]Ga-DOTA-FAPI-04 PET/CT in patients presenting with inconclusive [18F]FDG PET/CT findings. (37 citations)
  • (18)F-FDG brain PET hypometabolism in patients with long COVID (35 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 Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Rudi Dierckx (201 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Luigi Mansi (183 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Stefano Fanti (116 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • Wim J.G. Oyen (107 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Poul Flemming Høilund-Carlsen (102 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 5 less 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 European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (based on the number of publications) are:

  • French Institute of Health and Medical Research (184 papers) published 17 papers at the last edition, 10 more than at the previous edition,
  • Technische Universität München (184 papers) published 24 papers at the last edition, 7 more than at the previous edition,
  • Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (171 papers) published 16 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
  • Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (162 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Milan (149 papers) published 3 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, 6.83% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 22.96% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 9.77% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 13.19% of all publications and 54.07% 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.

The Importance of Education and Training in Nuclear Medicine

As nuclear medicine remains a rapidly evolving field, it becomes increasingly important to ensure that current researchers and future professionals in nuclear medicine are well-equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute effectively to this area of research. Consequently, the education and training of individuals interested in nuclear medicine is pivotal. Both undergraduate and graduate education combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience to ensure that students are prepared for the complexities of nuclear medicine research.

Online learning platforms have eased the acquisition of knowledge and skills, making it possible to study from virtually anywhere, at any time. These flexible programs have allowed researchers and aspiring professionals in nuclear medicine to gain additional training without disrupting their research or work schedules. For example, online nursing programs in Massachusetts offer specialized courses in nuclear medicine that provide students with a solid theoretical understanding complemented with practical clinical training.

These programs not only cover the principles of nuclear medicine along with topics like radiation biology and pathology but also teach students about patient care, safety protocols, and the ethical considerations associated with nuclear medicine. This makes them competent in handling the complexities and challenges associated with nuclear medicine and molecular imaging research. Furthermore, these programs often provide students with the opportunity to collaborate and network with experienced professionals and researchers, which can lead to research partnerships and career opportunities post-graduation.

Aside from formal education, continuous training and professional development exercises are also essential to stay updated with the latest advancements and techniques in nuclear medicine. This is where seminars, workshops, and conferences like those featured in the European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging become integral to the continuous learning process.

To conclude, education and training are crucial components that bridge the gap between the complex concepts of nuclear medicine and their practical applications. The burgeoning research in this field warrants not only the enrichment of current expertise, but also the development of future professionals in the field.

Top Publications

  • (18)F-FDG brain PET hypometabolism in patients with long COVID

    E. Guedj;J. Y. Campion;P. Dudouet;E. Kaphan

    (2021)
    371 Citations
  • 18 F-FDG PET/CT findings of COVID-19: a series of four highly suspected cases.

    Chunxia Qin;Fang Liu;Tzu Chen Yen;Xiaoli Lan

    (2020)
    297 Citations
  • E-PSMA: the EANM standardized reporting guidelines v1.0 for PSMA-PET

    Francesco Ceci;Daniela E. Oprea-Lager;Louise Emmett;Judit A. Adam

    (2021)
    248 Citations
  • EANM procedure guidelines for brain PET imaging using [18F]FDG, version 3

    (2021)
    234 Citations
  • PSMA PET/CT: joint EANM procedure guideline/SNMMI procedure standard for prostate cancer imaging 2.0

    (2023)
    220 Citations
  • EANM Practice Guideline/SNMMI Procedure Standard for Dopaminergic Imaging in Parkinsonian Syndromes 1.0

    Silvia Morbelli;Giuseppe Esposito;Javier Arbizu;Henryk Barthel

    (2020)
    220 Citations
  • International recommendations for personalised selective internal radiation therapy of primary and metastatic liver diseases with yttrium-90 resin microspheres

    Hugo Levillain;Oreste Bagni;Christophe M. Deroose;Arnaud Dieudonné

    (2021)
    177 Citations
  • 18F-FDG brain PET hypometabolism in post-SARS-CoV-2 infection: substrate for persistent/delayed disorders?

    Eric Guedj;Matthieu Million;Pierre Dudouet;Hervé Tissot-Dupont

    (2021)
    162 Citations
  • Consensus statements on PSMA PET/CT response assessment criteria in prostate cancer

    Stefano Fanti;Karolien Goffin;Boris A Hadaschik;Ken Herrmann

    (2021)
    160 Citations
  • Fibroblast activation protein inhibitor (FAPI) PET for diagnostics and advanced targeted radiotherapy in head and neck cancers.

    M. Syed;P. Flechsig;J. Liermann;P. Windisch

    (2020)
    154 Citations

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