Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery: Advanced Techniques and Case Management

Top Research Topics at Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery?

The journal primarily focuses on research topics in Surgery, Radiology, Aneurysm, Lesion and Magnetic resonance imaging. As a part of the journal, discussions in Surgery involve topics like Complication, Lumbar, Decompression, Craniotomy and Hematoma. Research on Radiology presented in it focuses, in particular, on Angiography, Embolization and Meningioma.

Studies on Aneurysm discussed in Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery link to the field of Subarachnoid hemorrhage.

• Surgery (44.52%)
• Radiology (25.22%)
• Aneurysm (8.57%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Ventriculoperitoneal shunt complications: A review (61 citations)
• B-waves revisited (31 citations)
• Cranioplasty Optimal Timing in Cases of Decompressive Craniectomy after Severe Head Injury: a Systematic Literature Review (22 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery:

The most cited papers are organized to reinforce research efforts on Surgery, Complication, Pathology, Hydrocephalus and Cranioplasty. The Surgery research presented in the journal publications focuses mostly on Internal medicine and, on occasion, topics in Oligodendroglioma. While Complication is the focus of the journal publications, it also provides insights into the studies of Head injury, Shunt (medical) and Catheter.

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

• Surgery
• Internal medicine
• Radiology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery mainly deals with areas of study such as Surgery, Radiology, Aneurysm, Pediatrics and Incidence (epidemiology). The journal facilitated discussions that integrated Surgery and Technical note. It covers research in Radiology, particularly Hematoma, Space-occupying lesion and Craniocervical junction and how they are related with concepts in Gadolinium.

While work presented in it provided substantial information on Aneurysm, it also covered topics in Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Superficial temporal artery, Surgical excision and Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Pediatrics works featured in it incorporate elements from Cavum septi pellucidi, Severe head injury and Cognition. Head injury, Edema, Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, Ct findings and Ct brain are some topics wherein Incidence (epidemiology) research discussed in it have an impact.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Primary spinal intramedullary astrocytomas; long-term outcomes and literature review (0 citations)
• Enlargement of preexisting superficial temporal artery pseudo-aneurysm co-incidental to mask wearing during the Covid-19 pandemic. (0 citations)
• Abnormal flow void signs and gadolinium enhancement of vascular lesions for the early diagnosis of angiographically occult dural arteriovenous fistulas at the craniocervical junction: A case report (0 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 Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery (based on the number of publications) are:

• Adrian Kelly (50 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Aftab Younus (35 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Patrick Lekgwara (28 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Nitin Agarwal (17 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Muhammad Zafrullah Arifin (10 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

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

• Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (47 papers) absent at the last edition,
• University of the Witwatersrand (37 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Brown University (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
• University of Pittsburgh (19 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Boston Children's Hospital (16 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as 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 2022 edition, 39.39% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 5.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 5.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 30.00% of all publications and 60.00% 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 and Collaborations

To further delve into the interdisciplinary nature of neurosurgery, it is crucial to cast a light on the academic pathways that often shape a professional's contribution in this technical medical field. Neurosurgery, as a practice, is intricate and requires a solid grounding in areas such as surgery, radiology, aneurysm studies, etc. Therefore, understanding the educational fabrics that spawn such expertise can provide insights into how the scientific community is pushing the boundaries of neurosurgical research. For example, academic institutions offering specialized courses in healthcare, particularly in the neurosurgical department, often foster these pathways. This includes renowned nursing schools in New Mexico where tailored programs and immersive hospital-based training are incorporated to provide future neurosurgeons with the required skill set. Moreover, collaborations between such institutions and research journals can give rise to further advancements. These collaborations can lead to interactive panel discussions, research, and reviews that augment the quality of articles published. Consequently, opening up avenues for new research topics and further enriching the domain of neurosurgery. The education pathway, coupled with institutional collaboration, thus shapes how neurosurgery is learned, practiced, and researched, making it a critical part of our understanding of the field.