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European Urology Focus
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European Urology Focus

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 326 267 496 42

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 351
Documents by Best Scientists*: 544
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 4
SCIMAGO H-index: 60
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.86
Impact Factor: 5.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at European urology focus?

European urology focus covers a variety of subjects, including Internal medicine, Prostate cancer, Surgery, Oncology and Urology. Presentations on Internal medicine include those discussing Bladder cancer, Disease, Clinical trial, Hazard ratio and Cohort. Prostate cancer research featured in the journal incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Biopsy, Radiology and Prostate.

It covers various topics on Radiology such as Magnetic resonance imaging and Positron emission tomography. Issues in Surgery were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Cystectomy and Nephrectomy. The journal holds forums on Nephrectomy that merges themes from other disciplines such as Kidney cancer, Renal cell carcinoma and Renal function.

It facilitates discussions on Oncology that incorporate concepts from other fields like Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy. The work on Urology addressed in it expands to the thematically related Patient summary. Biochemical recurrence is a key component of Prostatectomy research discussed in the journal.

  • Internal medicine (29.81%)
  • Prostate cancer (24.92%)
  • Surgery (21.45%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • 68Ga-Labeled Prostate-specific Membrane Antigen Ligand Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography for Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. (132 citations)
  • Pathological Findings in the Testes of COVID-19 Patients: Clinical Implications. (116 citations)
  • Prostate Magnetic Resonance Imaging Interpretation Varies Substantially Across Radiologists (101 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at European urology focus:

The most cited papers primarily focus on research topics in Internal medicine, Prostate cancer, Oncology, Surgery and Bladder cancer. The published papers deal with Internal medicine in conjunction with Gynecology and similar fields in Systematic review. The works on Prostate cancer tackled in the most cited articles bring together disciplines like Biopsy, Radiology and Prostate.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery
  • Cancer

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The primary areas of discussion in the journal are Prostate cancer, Internal medicine, Urology, Prostatectomy and Surgery. European urology focus explores topics in Prostate cancer which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Positron emission tomography, Magnetic resonance imaging, Radiology and Prostate. Internal medicine and Oncology are closely related fields of research discussed in the journal.

The research on Oncology tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Clinical trial and Hazard ratio. It explores issues in Urology which can be linked to other research areas like Stage (cooking), Patient summary and International Prostate Symptom Score. Some problems in Prostatectomy that were presented in the journal overlapped with concepts under Complication, Interquartile range, Urinary incontinence and Dissection.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Multimodal Prehabilitation to Enhance Functional Capacity Following Radical Cystectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. (33 citations)
  • Prostate-specific Membrane Antigen Positron Emission Tomography-detected Oligorecurrent Prostate Cancer Treated with Metastases-directed Radiotherapy: Role of Addition and Duration of Androgen Deprivation. (22 citations)
  • Sperm Count and Hypogonadism as Markers of General Male Health. (20 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 urology focus (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Shahrokh F. Shariat (53 papers) published 19 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Alberto Briganti (51 papers) published 16 papers at the last edition, 10 more than at the previous edition,
  • Francesco Montorsi (50 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Derya Tilki (40 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Markus Graefen (29 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 3 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 European urology focus (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (119 papers) published 36 papers at the last edition, 9 more than at the previous edition,
  • Medical University of Vienna (71 papers) published 18 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Hamburg (48 papers) published 17 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Paris (45 papers) published 21 papers at the last edition, 8 more than at the previous edition,
  • Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (40 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 3 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, 3.52% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 36.03% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 14.98% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 19.84% of all publications and 29.15% 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 Opportunities Post-Research

A critical aspect that may be missing from this article is the career opportunities and prospects after conducting research. This connects the knowledge and experience acquired in research to real-world applications and professions. Post-research, scholars often pursue various opportunities within and outside academia. For those interested in clinical roles, advanced specialization such as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) are common routes. The constant evolution of the medical field creates opportunities for researchers to apply their findings, enhancing patient care and improving medical procedures. For instance, findings from prostate cancer or oncology research can be instrumental in developing new therapeutic strategies, impacting clinical practice.

Outside of clinical roles, many researchers venture into academia, becoming professors or lecturers, and mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals. They contribute to curriculum design, incorporating their research findings into the educational syllabus. Moreover, many universities appreciate faculty who are active in research as it strengthens their academic reputation.

Other opportunities include policy-making, consultancy, pharmaceuticals, and biotech industries. Researchers may apply their expertise in formulating healthcare policies or advising on medical processes. Their insights can stimulate innovative product development in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors.

There are also plentiful opportunities for continued education. Pursuing an advanced degree, such as an online program, can allow for flexibility while continuing to engage in important research or clinical work. Particularly, online nursing courses are popular due to the rising demand for specialized nursing roles. For example, check out the best online nursing programs in California to explore more on this topic.

Ultimately, the career path after research heavily depends on one's interests, career goals, and the direction of their study. But no matter the path chosen, research scholars hold critical roles in contributing to medical advancements and healthcare improvements.

Top Publications

  • What Is the Significance of Variant Histology in Urothelial Carcinoma

    Niyati Lobo;Shahrokh F. Shariat;Charles Chuanhai Guo;Mario I. Fernandez;Mario I. Fernandez

    (2020)
    176 Citations
  • Biochemical Recurrence in Prostate Cancer: The European Association of Urology Prostate Cancer Guidelines Panel Recommendations.

    Thomas Van den Broeck;Roderick C.N. van den Bergh;Erik Briers;Philip Cornford

    (2020)
    168 Citations
  • Prevalence and Trends in Kidney Stone Among Adults in the USA: Analyses of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2007-2018 Data.

    Mohammad Abufaraj;Tianlin Xu;Chao Cao;Thomas Waldhoer

    (2020)
    158 Citations
  • Best Practice in Interventional Management of Urolithiasis: An Update from the European Association of Urology Guidelines Panel for Urolithiasis 2022.

    (2022)
    142 Citations
  • Multimodal Prehabilitation to Enhance Functional Capacity Following Radical Cystectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

    Enrico Maria Minnella;Rashami Awasthi;Guillaume Bousquet-Dion;Vanessa Ferreira

    (2021)
    120 Citations
  • Risk Stratification Tools and Prognostic Models in Non–muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer: A Critical Assessment from the European Association of Urology Non-muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer Guidelines Panel

    Viktor Soukup;Otakar Čapoun;Daniel Cohen;Virginia Hernández

    (2020)
    92 Citations
  • Triplet or Doublet Therapy in Metastatic Hormone-sensitive Prostate Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis.

    (2022)
    89 Citations
  • Fluid Intake and Dietary Factors and the Risk of Incident Kidney Stones in UK Biobank: A Population-based Prospective Cohort Study.

    Thomas J. Littlejohns;Naomi L. Neal;Kathryn E. Bradbury;Hendrik Heers

    (2020)
    88 Citations
  • Forecasting the Future of Urology Practice: A Comprehensive Review of the Recommendations by International and European Associations on Priority Procedures During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

    Daniele Amparore;Riccardo Campi;Enrico Checcucci;Francesco Sessa

    (2020)
    84 Citations
  • Perioperative Outcomes of Open, Laparoscopic, and Robotic Partial Nephrectomy: A Prospective Multicenter Observational Study (The RECORd 2 Project)

    Carlo Andrea Bravi;Alessandro Larcher;Umberto Capitanio;Andrea Mari

    (2021)
    82 Citations

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