Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery

Top Research Topics at Hernia?

The journal was organized to reinforce research efforts on Surgery, Abdominal surgery, Hernia, Inguinal hernia and General surgery. Surgery studies presented in the journal focus on topics such as Hernia repair, Abdominal wall, Surgical mesh, Incisional hernia and Groin. The journal explores issues in Abdominal surgery which can be linked to other research areas like Anesthesia, Laparoscopy, Retrospective cohort study and Seroma, Complication.

The work on Hernia tackled in Hernia brings together disciplines like MEDLINE, Randomized controlled trial, Laparotomy, Prospective cohort study and Prosthesis. In the journal, Chronic pain and Incidence (epidemiology) are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Inguinal hernia research. The journal concentrates on General surgery topics that focus on Laparoscopic surgery and Femoral hernia.

• Surgery (99.51%)
• Abdominal surgery (81.06%)
• Hernia (56.95%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• European Hernia Society guidelines on the treatment of inguinal hernia in adult patients (969 citations)
• Classification of biomaterials and their related complications in abdominal wall hernia surgery (655 citations)
• International guidelines for groin hernia management (591 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Hernia:

The main points discussed in the most cited papers deal with Surgery, Hernia, Abdominal surgery, General surgery and Surgical mesh. The journal papers with studies in Hernia featured incorporate elements of Groin, Randomized controlled trial, Chronic pain and Prosthesis. The studies on Abdominal surgery discussed at the journal articles can also contribute to research in the domains of Anesthesia, Retrospective cohort study, Seroma, Complication and Laparotomy.

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 Hernia (based on the number of publications) are:

• Volker Schumpelick (58 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Giampiero Campanelli (50 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
• Uwe Klinge (49 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• René H. Fortelny (43 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
• Michael J. Rosen (41 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 3 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

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

• University of Copenhagen (80 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
• RWTH Aachen University (56 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• University of Insubria (41 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• Cleveland Clinic (39 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• Sapienza University of Rome (37 papers) published 3 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, 16.16% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 24.50% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 5.22% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 23.29% of all publications and 46.99% 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 Paths in Hernia and Abdominal Surgery Research

A section detailing the potential career paths for those interested in Hernia and Abdominal surgery research, and the various nurse practitioner programs that can facilitate this could be added. Budding researchers and doctors interested in the field of Hernia and Abdominal surgery can consider a number of career paths. Starting from a general practitioner, one can specialize as a surgeon or specifically as a gastroenterologist. Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) specializing in adult-gerontology or acute care can also engage in Hernia and Abdominal surgery practice and research. Continued education and specialization programs are beneficial for gaining more in-depth knowledge and skill in the field. The aspiring practitioners can opt into specialized nurse practitioner programs. For those interested in conducting research or furthering their expertise in Hernia and Abdominal surgery, considering enrolling in specialized NP programs can be a worthwhile choice. For instance, np programs in new jersey provide advanced education for nurses aiming to get deeper into this particular specialty. The field of Hernia and abdominal surgery research is continually advancing, and dedicated practitioners stay at the forefront of this advancement and contribute significantly to the industry's growth and the improvement of patient care. Thus, associating yourself with the relevant studies and programs helps make your mark in this medical specialty.