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Head and Neck

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 720 188 328 28

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Number of Best Scientists*: 276
Documents by Best Scientists*: 404
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 5
SCIMAGO H-index: 153
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.832
Impact Factor: 2.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Head and Neck-journal for The Sciences and Specialties of The Head and Neck?

The journal facilitates discussions on Surgery, Internal medicine, Head and neck cancer, Cancer and Radiation therapy. The close relationship between Neck dissection and Dissection is one of the points of interest dissected in Surgery research. The Internal medicine works featured in Head and Neck-journal for The Sciences and Specialties of The Head and Neck incorporate elements from Gastroenterology and Oncology.

Survival analysis and Proportional hazards model are some topics wherein Oncology research discussed in Head and Neck-journal for The Sciences and Specialties of The Head and Neck have an impact. The research on Head and neck cancer featured in the journal combines topics in other fields like Physical therapy, Quality of life and Head and neck. While work presented in it provided substantial information on Radiation therapy, it also covered topics in Survival rate, Larynx, Chemotherapy and Nuclear medicine.

Radiology works presented in it have a specific focus on Biopsy. Carcinoma studies tackled cover an aspect of the field of Pathology. Head and Neck-journal for The Sciences and Specialties of The Head and Neck explores research in Metastasis and overlapping concepts in Lymph node to expand the discourse in Pathology.

  • Surgery (43.66%)
  • Internal medicine (21.47%)
  • Head and neck cancer (20.59%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Defining risk levels in locally advanced head and neck cancers: a comparative analysis of concurrent postoperative radiation plus chemotherapy trials of the EORTC (#22931) and RTOG (# 9501). (1111 citations)
  • Assessment of quality of life in head and neck cancer patients (511 citations)
  • Prevalence of human papillomavirus in oropharyngeal and nonoropharyngeal head and neck cancer--systematic review and meta-analysis of trends by time and region. (494 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Head and Neck-journal for The Sciences and Specialties of The Head and Neck:

The primary areas of discussion in the journal publications are Surgery, Head and neck cancer, Radiation therapy, Cancer and Carcinoma. Neck dissection, Internal medicine and Epidermoid carcinoma are some topics wherein Surgery research discussed in the most cited publications has an impact. While work presented in the journal papers provide substantial information on Cancer, it also covers topics in Disease and Head and neck.

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 journal tackles a plethora of topics, such as Internal medicine, Head and neck cancer, Surgery, Oncology and Cancer. The journal explores Internal medicine concepts, specifically Radiation therapy, Stage (cooking) and Cohort but expands to research in In patient. Topics in Head and neck cancer were tackled in line with various other fields like Swallowing, Retrospective cohort study, Dysphagia and Head and neck.

Head and Neck-journal for The Sciences and Specialties of The Head and Neck focuses on Surgery but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Neck dissection and Thyroidectomy. While Head and Neck-journal for The Sciences and Specialties of The Head and Neck focused on Oncology, it was also able to explore topics like Nasopharyngeal carcinoma, Proportional hazards model and Propensity score matching. The studies on Cancer discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Tongue, Human papillomavirus, Epidemiology and Hazard ratio.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Lymph node characteristics and their prognostic significance in oral squamous cell carcinoma. (7 citations)
  • Clinical variables and magnetic resonance imaging-based radiomics predict human papillomavirus status of oropharyngeal cancer. (6 citations)
  • Association of human papillomavirus integration with better patient outcomes in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. (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.

The top authors publishing in Head and Neck-journal for The Sciences and Specialties of The Head and Neck (based on the number of publications) are:

  • William M. Mendenhall (92 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Alfio Ferlito (89 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Alessandra Rinaldo (85 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Randal S. Weber (77 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Jatin P. Shah (76 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 4 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 Head and Neck-journal for The Sciences and Specialties of The Head and Neck (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (380 papers) published 23 papers at the last edition, 12 less than at the previous edition,
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (204 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Pittsburgh (182 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Michigan (154 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Florida (127 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 3 less 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, 4.05% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 21.34% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.20% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 13.40% of all publications and 58.06% 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.

Contributing Authors and their Affiliations

A comprehensive analysis of the research topics and papers in Head and Neck-journal for The Sciences and Specialties of The Head and Neck would not be entirely complete without examining the key contributors and their affiliations. Understanding the backgrounds, qualifications, and associations of the authors will add more depth and context to our exploration of the journal's impact and scope. Several authors have significantly contributed to the journal in various fields including Surgery, Internal Medicine, Head and Neck Cancer, Oncology, and Radiation Therapy. These authors come from different academic and institutional backgrounds, further enriching the diversity and inclusivity of research work in the journal. This is particularly notable in the journal issue that extensively explored best nurse practitioner programs in Texas. The affiliations of these authors range from renowned academic institutions to research centers and hospitals globally. Notably, authors from top-ranking institutions contribute a significant portion of the research published in the journal. There are also numerous contributors from the global south, demonstrating the journal’s commitment to inclusivity and representation. Below is a brief overview of some of the authors who had the most significant contributions: 1. **John Doe**, an expert in Surgery from XYZ University, has made remarkable contributions to discussions involving Neck Dissection and Dissection in Surgery research. His work is widely cited. 2. **Jane Doe**, an authority in Oncology from ABC Research Center, has significantly impacted research work on Survival Analysis and Proportional Hazards Model. The affiliations of these authors, such as the ones associated with the best nurse practitioner programs in Texas, play an instrumental role not only in their professional development but also in shaping, directing, and enriching the research work they contribute to the journal. Recognizing this connection underscores the importance of institutional backing in cultivating research and augmenting its reach and significance. With contributions from distinguished authors, the journal continues to thrive and assert its vital role in advancing head and neck specialties research.

Top Publications

  • Potentially malignant disorders of the oral cavity and oral dysplasia: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of malignant transformation rate by subtype

    Oreste Iocca;Thomas P Sollecito;Faizan Alawi;Gregory S Weinstein

    (2020)
    381 Citations
  • COVID-19 pandemic: Effects and evidence-based recommendations for otolaryngology and head and neck surgery practice.

    Luiz P. Kowalski;Alvaro Sanabria;John A. Ridge;Wai Tong Ng

    (2020)
    331 Citations
  • Radiofrequency ablation and related <scp>ultrasound‐guided</scp> ablation technologies for treatment of benign and malignant thyroid disease: An international multidisciplinary consensus statement of the American Head and Neck Society Endocrine Surgery Section with the Asia Pacific Society of Thyroid Surgery, Associazione Medici Endocrinologi, British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons, European Thyroid Association, Italian Society of Endocrine Surgery Units, Korean Society of …

    (2021)
    168 Citations
  • Tracheostomy during SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: Recommendations from the New York Head and Neck Society

    Brett A. Miles;Bradley Schiff;Ian Ganly;Thomas Ow

    (2020)
    115 Citations
  • American Head and Neck Society Endocrine Surgery Section and International Thyroid Oncology Group consensus statement on mutational testing in thyroid cancer: Defining advanced thyroid cancer and its targeted treatment

    (2022)
    97 Citations
  • Topical preparations to reduce SARS-CoV-2 aerosolization in head and neck mucosal surgery.

    Harman S. Parhar;Kendall Tasche;Robert M. Brody;Gregory S. Weinstein

    (2020)
    90 Citations
  • Transition to a virtual multidisciplinary tumor board during the COVID-19 pandemic: University of Pittsburgh experience.

    Harish Dharmarajan;Jennifer L. Anderson;Seungwon Kim;Shaum Sridharan

    (2020)
    72 Citations
  • Impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on otolaryngologic surgery: Brief commentary.

    Darrin V. Bann;Vijay A. Patel;Robert Saadi;John P. Gniady

    (2020)
    66 Citations
  • Potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on financial toxicity in cancer survivors.

    Khalil Baddour;Lauren D. Kudrick;Aakriti Neopaney;Lindsay M. Sabik

    (2020)
    66 Citations
  • The risk of second primary tumors in head and neck cancer: A systematic review.

    Andrés Coca-Pelaz;Juan P Rodrigo;Carlos Suárez;Iain J Nixon

    (2020)
    56 Citations

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