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Experimental Dermatology
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Experimental Dermatology

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Biology and Biochemistry 289 119 166 21
Medicine 742 115 197 28

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 337
Documents by Best Scientists*: 400
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 6
SCIMAGO H-index: 122
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.209
Impact Factor: 3.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Experimental Dermatology?

Experimental Dermatology mainly deals with areas of study such as Immunology, Cell biology, Internal medicine, Pathology and Endocrinology. The presentations discussing Immunology offer insights in topics such as Immune system, Inflammation, Psoriasis, Cytokine and Atopic dermatitis. The journal addresses concerns in Cell biology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Human skin, Biochemistry and Keratinocyte.

Keratinocyte research featured in Experimental Dermatology incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Molecular biology and HaCaT. The study on Pathology presented in the journal intersects with the topics under Melanoma. The in-depth study on Endocrinology also explores topics in the intersecting field of Receptor.

  • Immunology (24.91%)
  • Cell biology (19.01%)
  • Internal medicine (14.25%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The skin: an indispensable barrier (1096 citations)
  • The 500 Dalton rule for the skin penetration of chemical compounds and drugs (849 citations)
  • The eczema area and severity index (EASI): assessment of reliability in atopic dermatitis (696 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Experimental Dermatology:

The journal articles mostly deal with topics like Immunology, Pathology, Cell biology, Internal medicine and Endocrinology. While Pathology is the key highlight in the journal publications, thet also covered some subjects on Human skin and Dermatology. The Cell biology research tackled in the most cited papers is interrelated with Keratinocyte which concerns subjects like HaCaT, Molecular biology and Wound healing.

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

  • Gene
  • Internal medicine
  • Enzyme

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Experimental Dermatology primarily tackles Immunology, Cell biology, Cancer research, Inflammation and Atopic dermatitis. Experimental Dermatology explores research in Disease and overlapping concepts in Dermatology to expand the discourse in Immunology. Topics in Cell biology were tackled in line with various other fields like Transcription factor and Keratinocyte.

While Cancer research is the focus of Experimental Dermatology, it also provided insights into the studies of Fibroblast, Extracellular matrix, microRNA and Downregulation and upregulation. The research on Inflammation featured in the journal combines topics in other fields like Cytokine and Pharmacology. The research on Atopic dermatitis tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Microbiome and Psoriasis.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Hypertrophic scars and keloids: Overview of the evidence and practical guide for differentiating between these abnormal scars. (11 citations)
  • Skin pigmentation and its control: From ultraviolet radiation to stem cells (10 citations)
  • Stratum corneum lipidomics analysis reveals altered ceramide profile in atopic dermatitis patients across body sites with correlated changes in skin microbiome. (10 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 Experimental Dermatology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Ralf Paus (115 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Markus Böhm (43 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Jouni Uitto (43 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Christos C. Zouboulis (42 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Michael P. Schön (35 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 Experimental Dermatology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Charité (129 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Münster (113 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • French Institute of Health and Medical Research (98 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Lübeck (87 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition,
  • University of Manchester (86 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 1 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, 7.55% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 16.73% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.98% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 10.20% of all publications and 64.08% 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 in Dermatological Research

Embarking on a career in dermatological research opens a world of opportunities in both academia and the healthcare industry. Pivotal to this journey is a solid educational foundation coupled with necessary certifications. The field requires a firm grasp of biology, immunology, pathology, and internal medicine.

Academically, dermatological researchers can find opportunities in top universities worldwide. By contributing to esteemed journals such as Experimental Dermatology, they can further their careers and enrich the field with their insights and discoveries. They often work in collaboration with researchers from interdisciplinary fields such as cell biology and pathology.

Parallelly, a career in dermatological research can extend into the healthcare industry. With a foothold in pharmaceutical firms, biotechnology companies, and hospitals, researchers can utilize their expertise practically. Their work may involve developing new treatment methodologies for skin disorders, creating products for skin care or conducting clinical trials for novel drugs.

Regardless of the career path one chooses, education is essential. Ensuring you receive proper training and certification is necessary. For Utah residents looking to kick-start their career in the healthcare industry, a medical assistant certification in Utah can offer a stepping stone towards this aspiration. This education equips students with knowledge in areas such as immunology, internal medicine, and pathology, some of the research areas highlighted in journals like Experimental Dermatology.

In conclusion, a career in dermatological research is rewarding, offering myriad opportunities to contribute to science and health. With the right mix of education, certification, and persistence, the possibilities are limitless.

Top Publications

  • Hair follicle immune privilege and its collapse in alopecia areata.

    Marta Bertolini;Kevin McElwee;Kevin McElwee;Amos Gilhar;Silvia Bulfone-Paus

    (2020)
    261 Citations
  • What causes hidradenitis suppurativa ?-15 years after

    Christos C.C. Zouboulis;Farida Benhadou;Angel As Byrd;Nisha Ns Chandran

    (2020)
    139 Citations
  • Skin pigmentation and its control: From ultraviolet radiation to stem cells

    Joseph Michael Yardman‐Frank;David E. Fisher

    (2021)
    119 Citations
  • An update on the microbiology, immunology and genetics of seborrheic dermatitis.

    Jonas A Adalsteinsson;Shivani Kaushik;Sonal Muzumdar;Emma Guttman-Yassky

    (2020)
    113 Citations
  • Hypertrophic scars and keloids: Overview of the evidence and practical guide for differentiating between these abnormal scars.

    Grace C. Limandjaja;Frank B. Niessen;Rik J. Scheper;Susan Gibbs

    (2021)
    107 Citations
  • Keloid disorder: Fibroblast differentiation and gene expression profile in fibrotic skin diseases

    Edward J. Macarak;Peter J. Wermuth;Joel Rosenbloom;Jouni Uitto

    (2021)
    94 Citations

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