Frontline Gastroenterology

Top Research Topics at Frontline Gastroenterology?

The objective of the journal is to combine knowledge in the areas of Internal medicine, Surgery, Gastroenterology, Endoscopy and Disease. In the Internal medicine research discussed, Inflammatory bowel disease, Colonoscopy, Hepatology, Liver disease and Cirrhosis are all tackled. The work on Inflammatory bowel disease tackled in Frontline Gastroenterology brings together disciplines like Infliximab, Family medicine and Ulcerative colitis.

Frontline Gastroenterology focuses on Surgery as well as the interrelated topic of Colorectal cancer. The research on Endoscopy discussed in Frontline Gastroenterology draws on the closely related field of General surgery. The work tackled in Frontline Gastroenterology goes beyond the discipline of Disease as it also encompasses Intensive care medicine.

It aims to bridge the gap between the study of Intensive care medicine and In patient.

• Internal medicine (33.11%)
• Surgery (21.34%)
• Gastroenterology (18.15%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a practical approach to diagnosis and staging (167 citations)
• Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a practical approach to treatment (70 citations)
• Utility of faecal calprotectin in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): what cut-offs should we apply? (62 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Frontline Gastroenterology:

The journal papers are mainly concerned with subjects like Internal medicine, Disease, Inflammatory bowel disease, Surgery and Gastroenterology. Aside from research in Internal medicine, the most cited articles also discuss In patient studies. The studies on Inflammatory bowel disease discussed at the most cited articles can also contribute to research in the domains of Irritable bowel syndrome, Intensive care medicine and Ulcerative colitis.

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

• Internal medicine
• Disease
• Surgery

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal covers a variety of subjects, including Internal medicine, Inflammatory bowel disease, Disease, Gastroenterology and Intensive care medicine. Frontline Gastroenterology facilitated presentations on Internal medicine research, particularly Cohort, Incidence (epidemiology), Cirrhosis, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Hepatology. The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) works featured in it incorporate elements from Endoscopy and 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak.

The featured Endoscopy research is covered under the field of Surgery. While work presented in Frontline Gastroenterology provided substantial information on Inflammatory bowel disease, it also covered topics in Crohn's disease, Infliximab, Family medicine and Ulcerative colitis. Faecal calprotectin and Liver transplantation are some topics wherein Gastroenterology research discussed in Frontline Gastroenterology have an impact.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• COVID-19-related health anxieties and impact of specific interventions in patients with inflammatory bowel disease in the UK (6 citations)
• National census of UK endoscopy services in 2019 (6 citations)
• JAG/BSG national survey of UK endoscopy services: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and early restoration of endoscopy services (5 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.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in Frontline Gastroenterology (based on the number of publications) are:

• Siwan Thomas-Gibson (20 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
• Anton Emmanuel (16 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Jonathan Segal (14 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
• David S Sanders (14 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
• Ailsa Hart (13 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Frontline Gastroenterology (based on the number of publications) are:

• University of Cambridge (38 papers) published 21 papers at the last edition, 13 more than at the previous edition,
• University College London (32 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• Boston Children's Hospital (32 papers) published 21 papers at the last edition, 15 more than at the previous edition,
• University College Hospital (28 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (25 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 7 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, 16.37% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 41.27% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 9.52% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 22.22% of all publications and 26.98% 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.

Relevance of Education for Careers in Gastroenterology

While this article extensively covers the various research topics, most cited papers, and trends in Frontline Gastroenterology, it's crucial also to discuss the education required for a career in the field. A specialty like gastroenterology requires both a medical degree and several years of specialized training, usually consisting of a three-year residency in internal medicine, followed by a two or three-year fellowship in gastroenterology. After this training, aspiring gastroenterologists must pass a board certification exam.

However, the specific prerequisites and training duration may vary from state to state. For those interested in a healthcare career but seeking a faster entry into the field, becoming a nurse practitioner can be a great option. Similar to gastroenterologists, nurse practitioners often treat patients with conditions like Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Hepatology, Liver disease, and Cirrhosis. If you're considering this career path and reside in Iowa, it may be helpful to review the nurse practitioner program requirements in Iowa.

In conclusion, while the world of gastroenterology research is vast and complex, it is invaluable to understand the academic journey that enables these professionals to contribute to the field. Whether you opt for a career as a gastroenterologist or a nurse practitioner, a strong academic foundation and rigorous practical training are paramount.