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Hepatology Research
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Hepatology Research

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 660 105 226 30

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 177
Documents by Best Scientists*: 278
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 6
SCIMAGO H-index: 92
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.132
Impact Factor: 3.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Hepatology Research?

Internal medicine, Gastroenterology, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Immunology and Cirrhosis are among the topics commonly tackled in the journal. The work on Internal medicine tackled in Hepatology Research brings together disciplines like Pathology, Endocrinology, Surgery and Hepatitis C virus. Surgery research is concerned with Liver transplantation in particular.

It features research on Hepatitis C virus in an attempt to reinforce studies in the field of Virology. Many of the research works in Gastroenterology, specifically Liver disease, closely connected to disciplines like In patient. The journal facilitates discussions on Hepatocellular carcinoma that incorporate concepts from other fields like Radiofrequency ablation, Radiology, Oncology and Hazard ratio.

Hepatology Research focuses on different Immunology studies like Hepatitis B virus, Interferon, Hepatitis, Antibody and Viral load. The study on Hepatitis B virus presented in the journal intersects with the topics under Hepatitis B. The Cirrhosis study featured in it draws parallels with the field of Liver function.

  • Internal medicine (54.17%)
  • Gastroenterology (35.82%)
  • Hepatocellular carcinoma (24.09%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Molecular cloning and characterization of a novel DNA virus (TTV) associated with posttransfusion hepatitis of unknown etiology (546 citations)
  • Report of the 17th Nationwide Follow-up Survey of Primary Liver Cancer in Japan. (333 citations)
  • Epidemiology of hepatocellular carcinoma in USA. (284 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Hepatology Research:

The journal articles aim to foster the development of research in Internal medicine, Gastroenterology, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Cirrhosis and Endocrinology. While the published articles focused on Internal medicine, they were also able to explore topics like Surgery and Immunology. While work presented in the journal papers provide substantial information on Gastroenterology, it also covers topics in Hepatitis C, Liver biopsy and Hepatitis C virus.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Gene
  • Cancer

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal investigates areas of study like Internal medicine, Gastroenterology, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Cirrhosis and Fibrosis. Presentations on Internal medicine include those discussing Confidence interval, Hazard ratio, Liver function, Retrospective cohort study and Proportional hazards model. While Gastroenterology is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Liver biopsy, Hepatitis C virus, Survival rate, Fatty liver and Risk factor.

The featured Hepatocellular carcinoma studies mainly concentrate on Oncology but also cover areas of interest in Propensity score matching. It tackles studies in Sarcopenia and the interrelated subject of Hepatology to gain insights into Cirrhosis. While the primary focus in Hepatology Research is Fibrosis, it also dissects topics surrounding Chronic liver disease and Liver disease as a whole.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Multicenter prospective study of stereotactic body radiotherapy for previously untreated solitary primary hepatocellular carcinoma: The STRSPH study (9 citations)
  • Association of coagulopathy with liver dysfunction in patients with COVID-19. (9 citations)
  • Potential of ultra-highly sensitive immunoassays for hepatitis B surface and core-related antigens in patients with or without development of hepatocellular carcinoma after hepatitis B surface antigen seroclearance. (7 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 Hepatology Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Hiromitsu Kumada (91 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Kazuaki Chayama (86 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • Michio Sata (71 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Fumitaka Suzuki (65 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Yasuhito Tanaka (63 papers) published 6 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.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Hepatology Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Tokyo (152 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Kurume University (147 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Hiroshima University (127 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Osaka University (119 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • Osaka City University (94 papers) published 5 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, 11.02% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 38.94% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 14.16% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 23.01% of all publications and 23.89% 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.

Career Opportunities in Hepatology Research

One important section that is completely absent in the article is a discussion of possible career opportunities for those interested in the field of Hepatology research. Providing this information would be beneficial to the users who are contemplating a career in this field as it would give them an idea of what roles are available and the qualifications required. Hepatology, the branch of medicine that includes the study of liver, gallbladder, biliary tree, and pancreas as well as management of their disorders, offers various career opportunities. Career seekers can venture into prospects like Hepatologists who are speciality doctors treating diseases and disorders of the liver, a Hepatology nurse who manages and treats patients with liver diseases, and research scientists studying the biochemistry and molecular biology of the liver. To get started in a Hepatology career, having a bachelor's degree in biology or a related field, followed by a medical degree specialized in Hepatology is essential. In addition to formal education, licenses and certifications are necessary to prove competency. Additionally, taking advantage of an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) program can be beneficial. For example, enrolling in online LPN programs, particularly in localized areas such as Massachusetts, could be a great starting point for aspiring Hepatology professionals and the first step towards becoming a Hepatology nurse. Check out more about the best online LPN programs in Massachusetts here. Continuing your professional development and staying up-to-date with the latest Hepatology research through publications such as the ones mentioned in this article can also potentially enhance your career in this field. Opportunities for Hepatology research are also prevalent in universities, hospitals, and private research facilities.

Top Publications

  • Clinical Practice Guidelines for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: The Japan Society of Hepatology 2021 version (5th JSH‐HCC Guidelines)

    (2023)
    183 Citations
  • Report of the 20th Nationwide follow-up survey of primary liver cancer in Japan.

    Masatoshi Kudo;Namiki Izumi;Shoji Kubo;Norihiro Kokudo

    (2020)
    146 Citations
  • MAFLD better predicts the progression of atherosclerotic cardiovascular risk than NAFLD: Generalized estimating equation approach

    Tsubasa Tsutsumi;Mohammed Eslam;Takumi Kawaguchi;Sakura Yamamura

    (2021)
    142 Citations
  • Evidence‐based clinical practice guidelines for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease/nonalcoholic steatohepatitis 2020

    (2021)
    138 Citations
  • Report of the 22nd nationwide follow‐up Survey of Primary Liver Cancer in Japan (2012–2013)

    (2021)
    105 Citations
  • Japan Society of Hepatology Guidelines for the Management of Hepatitis B Virus Infection: 2019 update

    Ryoichi Ando;Yasuhiro Asahina;Kazuaki Chayama;Naoki Hiramatsu

    (2020)
    86 Citations
  • Report of the 21st Nationwide Follow‐up Survey of Primary Liver Cancer in Japan (2010–2011)

    Masatoshi Kudo;Namiki Izumi;Norihiro Kokudo;Michiie Sakamoto

    (2021)
    79 Citations
  • Hyperprogressive disease in patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma receiving atezolizumab plus bevacizumab therapy

    (2021)
    67 Citations
  • Longitudinal changes of liver function and hepatitis B reactivation in COVID-19 patients with pre-existing chronic hepatitis B virus infection.

    Jiaye Liu;Tingyan Wang;Qingxian Cai;Liqin Sun

    (2020)
    66 Citations
  • Comparison of atezolizumab plus bevacizumab and lenvatinib in terms of efficacy and safety as primary systemic chemotherapy for hepatocellular carcinoma

    (2022)
    66 Citations

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