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Human Reproduction Update
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Human Reproduction Update

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Published by: Oxford University Press

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Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 440 69 83 38

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 112
Documents by Best Scientists*: 118
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 227
SCIMAGO SJR: 5.357
Impact Factor: 16.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Human Reproduction Update?

Internal medicine, Pregnancy, Endocrinology, Gynecology and Obstetrics are among the topics commonly tackled in Human Reproduction Update. The in-depth study on Internal medicine also explores topics in the intersecting field of Oncology. The work tackled in it goes beyond the discipline of Pregnancy as it also encompasses Bioinformatics.

The studies in Endocrinology featured incorporate elements of Receptor and Cell biology. Human Reproduction Update covers various topics on Cell biology such as Embryo and Oocyte. The studies on Gynecology discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of MEDLINE and Infertility.

While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Infertility, it also covered topics in Andrology and Fertility. It explores issues in Obstetrics which can be linked to other research areas like Meta-analysis and Randomized controlled trial. Odds ratio and Confidence interval are some topics wherein Meta-analysis research discussed in it have an impact.

  • Internal medicine (24.74%)
  • Pregnancy (22.15%)
  • Endocrinology (19.24%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • World Health Organization reference values for human semen characteristics (1646 citations)
  • Oxidative stress and protection against reactive oxygen species in the pre-implantation embryo and its surroundings (1011 citations)
  • Oxidative stress and male infertility—a clinical perspective (950 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Human Reproduction Update:

The main points discussed in the most cited publications deal with Pregnancy, Gynecology, Internal medicine, Infertility and Endocrinology. The published articles explore issues in Pregnancy which can be linked to other research areas like Immunology, Physiology and Obstetrics. Issues in Endocrinology were discussed in the most cited publications, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Paracrine signalling and Cell biology.

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 scientific interests tackled in Human Reproduction Update are Pregnancy, Meta-analysis, Bioinformatics, Cell biology and Internal medicine. It explores research in Pregnancy and the adjacent study of Obstetrics. Meta-analysis research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Odds ratio, Embryo transfer, MEDLINE, Relative risk and Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.

While Bioinformatics is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Endometriosis, Placenta, Reproductive health and Infertility. The research on Cell biology tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Sperm, Epithelium and Trophoblast. The work on Internal medicine tackled in the journal brings together disciplines like Endocrinology and Oncology.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Metabolic co-dependence of the oocyte and cumulus cells: essential role in determining oocyte developmental competence. (14 citations)
  • Preconception genome medicine: current state and future perspectives to improve infertility diagnosis and reproductive and health outcomes based on individual genomic data (11 citations)
  • Molecular genetics of infertility: loss-of-function mutations in humans and corresponding knockout/mutated mice (11 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 Human Reproduction Update (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Paul Devroey (41 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Bart C.J.M. Fauser (30 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Basil C. Tarlatzis (29 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • John A. Collins (25 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Robert J. Norman (22 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as 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 Human Reproduction Update (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Amsterdam (45 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Vrije Universiteit Brussel (44 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Edinburgh (41 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Milan (36 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • University of Adelaide (36 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 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, 6.78% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 16.36% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.91% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 27.27% of all publications and 45.45% 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 Human Reproduction Medical Research

For those considering a career in medical research related to human reproduction, a variety of paths can be considered. Specializing in areas such as Internal medicine, Pregnancy, Endocrinology, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Bioinformatics or Oncology can enable significant contributions to this field. As discussed in the paper, these fields frequently intersect, creating numerous opportunities for study and growth.

A popular career path in this discipline is to become a nurse practitioner with a focus on reproductive health. This role involves direct patient care, conducting and applying research findings, and possibly teaching. For those interested in this career, the process of how to become a nurse practitioner involves specific educational and licensing requirements. Nurse practitioners in this field often work in hospitals, clinics, and private practice settings.

To broaden your understanding of this career path, you may refer to this comprehensive guide on how to become a nurse practitioner in Montana.

Whether you choose to be a clinician, researcher, or educator in the field of human reproduction, know that you will be making a significant contribution to an important area of health care, paving the way for advancements in treatment and understanding of human reproduction processes.

Top Publications

  • Temporal trends in sperm count: a systematic review and meta-regression analysis of samples collected globally in the 20th and 21st centuries.

    (2022)
    468 Citations
  • Investigation of human trophoblast invasion in vitro.

    Yassen Abbas;Margherita Y Turco;Graham J Burton;Ashley Moffett

    (2020)
    316 Citations
  • Diagnosing adenomyosis: an integrated clinical and imaging approach

    Charles Chapron;Silvia Vannuccini;Pietro Santulli;Mauricio S Abrão

    (2020)
    290 Citations
  • Long-term cardiometabolic disease risk in women with PCOS: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Vincent Wekker;L. van Dammen;L. van Dammen;A. Koning;K. Y. Heida

    (2020)
    245 Citations
  • Endometrial function in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a comprehensive review

    Stefano Palomba;Terhi T Piltonen;Linda C Giudice

    (2021)
    222 Citations
  • Metabolic co-dependence of the oocyte and cumulus cells: essential role in determining oocyte developmental competence.

    Dulama Richani;Kylie R Dunning;Jeremy G Thompson;Robert B Gilchrist

    (2021)
    192 Citations
  • A systematic review of the validated monogenic causes of human male infertility: 2020 update and a discussion of emerging gene-disease relationships.

    Brendan J Houston;Antoni Riera-Escamilla;Margot J Wyrwoll;Albert Salas-Huetos;Albert Salas-Huetos

    (2021)
    184 Citations
  • Endometriosis and cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Marina Kvaskoff;Marina Kvaskoff;Yahya Mahamat-Saleh;Yahya Mahamat-Saleh;Leslie V Farland;Nina Shigesi

    (2021)
    171 Citations
  • Adjuvant treatment strategies in ovarian stimulation for poor responders undergoing IVF: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

    Yu Zhang;Chao Zhang;Jing Shu;Jing Guo

    (2020)
    158 Citations
  • Non-invasive preimplantation genetic testing (niPGT): the next revolution in reproductive genetics?

    Megan Leaver;Dagan Wells

    (2020)
    151 Citations

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