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Hemodialysis International

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 2364 37 47 10

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 52
Documents by Best Scientists*: 62
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 60
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.421
Impact Factor: 1.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Hemodialysis International?

The objective of the journal is to combine knowledge in the areas of Hemodialysis, Internal medicine, Dialysis, Surgery and Intensive care medicine. Issues in Hemodialysis were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Anesthesia, Blood pressure and Kidney disease. In Hemodialysis International, Gastroenterology, Diabetes mellitus, Endocrinology and Cardiology are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Internal medicine research.

Gastroenterology and Anemia are closely related fields of research discussed in the journal. In addition to Dialysis research, the journal aims to explore topics under Quality of life, Renal replacement therapy, Disease, Physical therapy and Peritoneal dialysis. Hemodialysis International focuses on Surgery as well as the interrelated topic of Urology.

  • Hemodialysis (87.02%)
  • Internal medicine (41.95%)
  • Dialysis (35.86%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Physical functioning in end-stage renal disease patients: update 2005. (195 citations)
  • Fluid balance, dry weight, and blood pressure in dialysis (170 citations)
  • Overproduction of reactive oxygen species in end-stage renal disease patients: A potential component of hemodialysis-associated inflammation (164 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Hemodialysis International:

The most cited papers facilitate discussions on Hemodialysis, Internal medicine, Dialysis, Surgery and Intensive care medicine. The studies on Hemodialysis discussed at the published articles can also contribute to research in the domains of Physical therapy, Quality of life and Kidney disease. In addition to Internal medicine research, the published articles aim to explore topics under Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Cardiology.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery
  • Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal facilitates discussions on Hemodialysis, Dialysis, Internal medicine, Kidney disease and Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Hemodialysis research discussed in it aim to provide more information in the subject of Surgery. The tackled Dialysis research is interrelated with End stage renal disease which concerns subjects like Single Center.

Topics in Internal medicine explored in it were investigated in conjunction with research in Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Cardiology. The studies in Kidney disease featured incorporate elements of Creatinine, Disease, Peritoneal dialysis and Comorbidity. It facilitates discussions on Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) that incorporate concepts from other fields like Incidence (epidemiology) and Pediatrics.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • COVID-19 prevalence and seroconversion in an urban hemodialysis unit in the United Kingdom. (5 citations)
  • Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in two pediatric patients with kidney disease on chronic immunosuppression: A case series (5 citations)
  • Removal of middle molecules with medium cutoff dialyzer in patients on short frequent hemodialysis (3 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 Hemodialysis International (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Andrew Davenport (45 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Zbylut J. Twardowski (30 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Christopher R. Blagg (27 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Glenn M. Chertow (24 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Madhukar Misra (22 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 Hemodialysis International (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Missouri (58 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Fresenius Medical Care (50 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Washington (42 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University Health Network (35 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • University College London (31 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 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, 15.24% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 19.10% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 5.62% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 8.99% of all publications and 66.29% 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 and Training in Hemodialysis

While the article extensively discusses the research topics, cited papers, and journals related to Hemodialysis International, there seems to be a missing section discussing the necessary education, training, and skills needed to work in this specialized field of medicine. This information would be crucial for readers interested in pursuing a career or furthering their studies in this area. In consideration of this, the most common path to a career in hemodialysis involves an extensive education in nursing, often through a specialized program. For instance, some of the top 10 best nursing schools in Georgia offer dedicated programs in nephrology nursing, which often include specific modules on hemodialysis. Beyond a nursing degree, prospective hemodialysis specialists usually need to enhance their education with specialized certifications in nephrology or dialysis. Some professionals may also choose to further specialize by seeking additional qualifications in related fields such as internal medicine, surgery, or intensive care. In addition to formal education and training, working in hemodialysis generally requires strong technical skills and a thorough understanding of machines and technology used in dialysis. Qualities such as patience, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate nature are also essential due to the nature of work with chronically ill patients. In summary, a career in hemodialysis is a demanding yet rewarding path that requires a solid educational foundation, specialized training, highly technical skills, and immense compassion. For those considering this path, beginning this journey in one of the best nursing schools in the country would be a prudent first step.

Top Publications

  • Safety and efficacy of the Tablo hemodialysis system for in-center and home hemodialysis.

    Troy J. Plumb;Luis Alvarez;Dennis L. Ross;Joseph J. Lee

    (2020)
    21 Citations
  • Achieving high convective volume in hemodiafiltration: Lessons learned after successful implementation in the HDFit trial.

    Murilo Guedes;Ana Claudia Dambiski;Sinaia Canhada;Ana Beatriz L Barra

    (2021)
    17 Citations
  • Physical activity in hemodialysis patients on nondialysis and dialysis days: Prospective observational study.

    Rakesh Malhotra;Ujjala Kumar;Patricia Virgen;Bryan Magallon

    (2021)
    17 Citations
  • The feasibility and safety of sharp recanalization for superior vena cava occlusion in hemodialysis patients: A retrospective cohort study.

    Ling Yang;Letian Yang;Yuliang Zhao;Yating Wang

    (2020)
    16 Citations
  • The early start of hemoperfusion decreases the mortality rate among severe <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 patients: A preliminary study

    (2021)
    16 Citations
  • Non‐anticoagulation pediatric continuous renal replacement therapy methods to increase circuit life

    (2022)
    15 Citations
  • Epidemiology of nursing home dialysis patients—A hidden population

    (2021)
    13 Citations
  • Effect of a medium cut-off dialyzer on protein-bound uremic toxins and mineral metabolism markers in patients on hemodialysis.

    Mark K Tiong;Mark K Tiong;Rathika Krishnasamy;Rathika Krishnasamy;Edward R Smith;Edward R Smith;Colin A Hutchison

    (2021)
    12 Citations
  • The effects of supported shared-care and hemodialysis self-care on patient psychological well-being, interdialytic weight gain, and blood pressure control

    Sarju Raj Singh Maharjan;Andrew Davenport

    (2020)
    10 Citations
  • Difficulty in activities of daily living and falls in patients undergoing hemodialysis: A cross-sectional study with nondialysis controls.

    Shota Matsufuji;Tetsuo Shoji;Yoshiaki Yano;Asako Tamaru

    (2021)
    10 Citations

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