Head and Neck Pathology

Top Research Topics at Head and Neck Pathology?

The journal tackles a plethora of topics, such as Pathology, Otorhinolaryngology, Oral and maxillofacial surgery, Immunohistochemistry and Carcinoma. The Pathology study tackled is a key component of adjacent topics in the area of Anatomy. In addition to Otorhinolaryngology research, it aims to explore topics under Head and neck, Internal medicine, Radiology, Soft tissue and Larynx.

Oral and maxillofacial surgery research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Tongue, Dermatology, Maxilla, Mouth neoplasm and Mandible. While the journal focused on Carcinoma, it was also able to explore topics like Myoepithelial cell and Adenocarcinoma. While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Salivary gland, it also covered topics in Adenoid cystic carcinoma and Parotid gland.

• Pathology (99.24%)
• Otorhinolaryngology (27.27%)
• Oral and maxillofacial surgery (27.05%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Update from the 4th Edition of the World Health Organization Classification of Head and Neck Tumours: Odontogenic and Maxillofacial Bone Tumors. (242 citations)
• The Changing Face of Head and Neck Cancer in the 21st Century: The Impact of HPV on the Epidemiology and Pathology of Oral Cancer (208 citations)
• An Update on Grading of Salivary Gland Carcinomas (194 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Head and Neck Pathology:

The most cited papers aim to foster the development of research in Pathology, Carcinoma, Otorhinolaryngology, Immunohistochemistry and Oral and maxillofacial surgery. Internal medicine and Adenocarcinoma are some topics wherein Pathology research discussed in the published articles has an impact. The journal articles tackle studies in Pleomorphic adenoma and the interrelated subject of Parotid gland to gain insights into Carcinoma.

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

• Cancer
• Internal medicine
• Pathology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal explores disciplines such as Pathology, Oral and maxillofacial surgery, Otorhinolaryngology, Immunohistochemistry and Salivary gland. Pathology study tackled is connected to the field of Dermatology. Issues in Oral and maxillofacial surgery were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Tongue, Oral mucosa, Maxilla, Asymptomatic and Mandible.

Otorhinolaryngology research presented in Head and Neck Pathology encompasses a variety of subjects, including Oncology, Head and neck, Radiology, Perineural invasion and Larynx. While Immunohistochemistry is the focus of it, it also provided insights into the studies of Neoplasm and Fluorescence in situ hybridization. It focuses on Salivary gland but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Submandibular gland, Adenoid and Myoepithelial cell.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• ACE2 & TMPRSS2 Expressions in Head & Neck Tissues: A Systematic Review. (20 citations)
• Salivary Intraductal Carcinoma Arising within Intraparotid Lymph Node: A Report of 4 Cases with Identification of a Novel STRN-ALK Fusion (9 citations)
• Proliferative Verrucous Leukoplakia: An Expert Consensus Guideline for Standardized Assessment and Reporting (6 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 Head and Neck Pathology (based on the number of publications) are:

• Lester D.R. Thompson (69 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• Justin A. Bishop (47 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
• James S. Lewis (38 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• Indraneel Bhattacharyya (30 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• Raja R. Seethala (30 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Head and Neck Pathology (based on the number of publications) are:

• University of Pittsburgh (65 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
• Washington University in St. Louis (49 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• Harvard University (43 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 8 more than at the previous edition,
• Johns Hopkins University (41 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
• Kaiser Permanente (40 papers) published 9 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, 7.80% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 27.36% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 9.95% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 17.91% of all publications and 44.78% 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.

Education Pathways for Researchers in Head and Neck Pathology

While a vast majority of our readers are already experts in their respective medical fields, we understand that a significant proportion of you are still training, or considering a move into a specialized field like head and neck pathology. If that is the case, a formal degree is an important step towards achieving such specialization. In response, we have decided to provide some information about educational resources that might be useful in helping you attain higher qualifications in this field. For instance, many top universities now offer online nursing programs that include specialized courses in pathology. Not only will such courses enhance your knowledge base, but they also provide a great foundation for anyone keen to delve into other research areas. One important consideration for prospective online students is the credibility and ranking of the programs. A good place to start is by looking at the list of the best online nursing programs in Florida. According to the rankings, these programs have been chosen for their comprehensive curriculum, affordability, flexibility, and good student support systems. Remember, regardless of your current occupation or level of experience, ongoing education is a key element in staying at the forefront of your chosen field. We hope this information proves beneficial for your academic and career advancement.