Gait and Posture

Top Research Topics at Gait & Posture?

Gait & Posture is organized to address concerns in the fields of Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Physical therapy, Gait (human), Gait and Kinematics. It investigates Physical medicine and rehabilitation research which frequently intersects with Ankle. The journal explores topics in Physical therapy which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Electromyography and Biomechanics.

The concepts on Gait (human) presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Simulation, STRIDE and Cadence. In Gait & Posture, Orthodontics and Sagittal plane, Anatomy are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Kinematics research. It explores research in Sagittal plane and the adjacent study of Coronal plane.

The work on Balance (ability) presented in the journal focuses on Postural Balance in particular.

• Physical medicine and rehabilitation (59.18%)
• Physical therapy (25.16%)
• Gait (human) (22.46%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Human balance and posture control during standing and walking (2238 citations)
• Attention and the control of posture and gait: a review of an emerging area of research (1902 citations)
• The biomechanics of running. (890 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Gait & Posture:

The main points discussed in the journal articles deal with Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Physical therapy, Gait (human), Gait and Kinematics. The most cited articles with studies in Physical medicine and rehabilitation featured incorporate elements of Ankle and Biomechanics. Aside from discussions in Physical therapy, the most cited publications also deal with the subject of Sagittal plane which intersects with Coronal plane disciplines.

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

• Internal medicine
• Surgery
• Diabetes mellitus

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal generally zeroes in on subjects such as Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Gait (human), Gait, Kinematics and Gait analysis. More specifically, the research on Physical medicine and rehabilitation in the journal is related to STRIDE. Gait & Posture explores issues in Gait (human) which can be linked to other research areas like Construct validity, Knee extension and Goodness of fit.

Gait & Posture focuses on Gait but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Wearable computer and Balance (ability). The work on Kinematics tackled in Gait & Posture brings together disciplines like Similarity (network science), Artificial intelligence, Sagittal plane and Repeated measures design. The studies in Gait analysis featured incorporate elements of Orthopedic surgery, Patient-reported outcome, Hip abduction and Total hip arthroplasty.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Efficacy of C-Mill gait training for improving walking adaptability in early and middle stages of Parkinson's disease. (0 citations)
• Changes in 6DOF knee kinematics during gait with decreasing gait speed. (0 citations)
• Which model best assesses gait in healthy elderly? A confirmatory factor analysis of existing conceptual gait models. (0 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 Gait & Posture (based on the number of publications) are:

• Kaat Desloovere (216 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Jaap Harlaar (125 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Ilse Jonkers (104 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Michael H. Schwartz (97 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Zimi Sawacha (95 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Gait & Posture (based on the number of publications) are:

• Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (275 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Boston Children's Hospital (200 papers) absent at the last edition,
• VU University Amsterdam (171 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
• American Physical Therapy Association (134 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
• University of Bologna (133 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 2022 edition, 11.76% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 20.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 0.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 13.33% of all publications and 66.67% 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 Gait & Posture Research to Nursing

Exploring the topic of gait and posture is not just beneficial for those in the fields of Physical therapy and medicine but extends its benefits to individuals in the nursing field as well. Enhancement in understanding the principles of gait and posture has been known to be beneficial particularly for those involved in Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN).

LPN indicates the foundation of nursing that emphasizes strongly on the ability to provide basic nursing care. Among the core courses in many LPN programs includes anatomy and physiology - fields that are thoroughly discussed in the Gait & Posture research. The understanding of these scientific studies can aid in better performance in these courses.

For those aspiring to further advance their knowledge in the LPN courses through first-hand experiences, Vermont provides a variety of top-rated LPN programs. These programs ensure to cover not just theoretical knowledge but also practical experiences in the field. For more information on LPN programs in Vermont, you can check here.

The Gait & Posture research continues to contribute significantly to this area of study, providing insights that are valuable for improving patient care in the nursing field.