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International Journal of Ophthalmology
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International Journal of Ophthalmology

2222-3959

Published by: IJO Press

http://www.ijo.cn/gjyken/ch/index.aspx

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 2859 22 29 7

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 98
Documents by Best Scientists*: 111
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 48
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.544
Impact Factor: 1.8

Overview

Top Research Topics at International Journal of Ophthalmology?

Ophthalmology, Surgery, Visual acuity, Retinal and Intraocular pressure are among the topics commonly tackled in International Journal of Ophthalmology. Studies in Ophthalmology and In patient are the key highlights in it. The journal dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Retinal and Retina.

It features studies on Intraocular pressure, including topics such as Trabeculectomy. Glaucoma research presented is mostly focused on the subject of Open angle glaucoma. More specifically, the research on Vitrectomy in it is related to Pars plana.

Most of the Intraocular lens studies addressed also intersect with Phacoemulsification. The journal connects the study in Phacoemulsification with the closely related area of Cataract surgery.

  • Ophthalmology (47.63%)
  • Surgery (14.31%)
  • Visual acuity (13.08%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • A randomized controlled trial of omega-3 fatty acids in dry eye syndrome. (77 citations)
  • Nanoparticles in the ocular drug delivery. (76 citations)
  • Age-related changes in the kinetics of human lenses: prevention of the cataract. (64 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at International Journal of Ophthalmology:

The main points discussed in the most cited publications deal with Ophthalmology, Surgery, Internal medicine, Diabetic retinopathy and Retinal. The featured Ophthalmology studies in the journal papers mainly concentrate on Optometry but also cover areas of interest in Intraocular lens. The journal publications hold forums on Retinal that merge themes from other disciplines such as Retina and Optical coherence tomography.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery
  • Diabetes mellitus

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The foci of International Journal of Ophthalmology are Ophthalmology, Visual acuity, Intraocular pressure, Retinal and Glaucoma. International Journal of Ophthalmology primarily discusses Ophthalmology topics, particularly Cataract surgery, Intraocular lens, Astigmatism, Vitrectomy and Open angle glaucoma. Intraocular lens and Phacoemulsification are closely related fields of research discussed in it.

The journal holds forums on Vitrectomy that merges themes from other disciplines such as Retinal detachment and Tamponade. The Macular edema studies presented in the journal fall under the field of Visual acuity, but it also has connections to other fields such as In patient. Some problems in Retinal that were presented in International Journal of Ophthalmology overlapped with concepts under Diabetic retinopathy and Retina.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Reliability of Chinese web-based ocular surface disease index questionnaire in dry eye patients: a randomized, crossover study (4 citations)
  • Effects of quercetin on diabetic retinopathy and its association with NLRP3 inflammasome and autophagy. (3 citations)
  • Association between retinopathy, nephropathy, and periodontitis in type 2 diabetic patients: a Meta-analysis. (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 International Journal of Ophthalmology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Guiqiu Zhao (52 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Jing Lin (37 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Qiang Xu (25 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Li-Ting Hu (24 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Chengye Che (23 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 International Journal of Ophthalmology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Sun Yat-sen University (116 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Capital Medical University (105 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Qingdao University (94 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 8 less than at the previous edition,
  • Central South University (84 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Shanghai Jiao Tong University (83 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 1 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, 7.11% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 34.89% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 16.60% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 17.87% of all publications and 30.64% 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.

Interdisciplinary Research Collaboration

One area that seems lacking in our discussion so far is the focus on interdisciplinary research collaboration in the field of Ophthalmology. To provide comprehensive care and solutions to intricate issues relating to eye health, collaboration across various domains is not just beneficial – it’s crucial. Such teamwork often extends beyond traditional boundaries and involves realms like biomedical engineering, computer science, business studies, and even social sciences.

For instance, the endeavor to develop new surgical tools to improve Cataract surgery boasts a significant interdisciplinary approach where not only ophthalmologists but also biomedical engineers and industrial designers work together towards a common goal. Similarly, exploring the sociological aspects of visual impairment and eye care access requires collaboration between ophthalmology experts and social scientists.

The potential of such collaborative efforts in further enhancing the quality and impact of the research work in Ophthalmology cannot be overstated. An excellent example of this interdisciplinary approach can be found in the field of nursing. Health care professionals in nursing often collaborate with experts across numerous disciplines to ensure holistic patient care. For students aspiring to enter this realm, understanding the significance of interdisciplinary approach is of prime importance. If you're interested in learning more about this field, especially nurse education, you can refer to this list of accredited nursing schools in best nursing schools in Kentucky.

As we explore the various facets of Ophthalmology within the International Journal of Ophthalmology, it is significant to acknowledge the power of cross-disciplinary enlightenment and what it can bring to the table.

Top Publications

  • Who needs myopia control

    Yan-Xian Chen;Yan-Xian Chen;Chi-Mei Liao;Zachary Tan;Ming-Guang He;Ming-Guang He

    (2021)
    24 Citations
  • Different modes of foveal regeneration after closure of full-thickness macular holes by (re)vitrectomy and autologous platelet concentrate

    Andreas Bringmann;Claudia Jochmann;Jan Darius Unterlauft;Renate Wiedemann

    (2020)
    21 Citations
  • Surgical management of uveitis-glaucoma-hyphema syndrome.

    Abdelrahman M. Elhusseiny;Abdelrahman M. Elhusseiny;Richard K. Lee;William E. Smiddy

    (2020)
    9 Citations
  • Poor prognostic factors in post-traumatic endophthalmitis following open globe injury.

    Sukhum Silpa-Archa;Akkaranisorn Dejkong;Kwanchanoke Kumsiang;Peranut Chotcomwongse

    (2020)
    8 Citations
  • Impact of intraocular pressure fluctuations on progression of normal tension glaucoma.

    Susanne Hopf;Doris Schwantuschke;Irene Schmidtmann;Norbert Pfeiffer

    (2021)
    8 Citations
  • Fractal analysis of retinal vasculature in normal subjects on ultra-wide field fluorescein angiography.

    Wen-Ying Fan;Wen-Ying Fan;Alan Fleming;Gavin Robertson;Akihito Uji

    (2020)
    7 Citations
  • Foveal regeneration after resolution of cystoid macular edema without and with internal limiting membrane detachment: presumed role of glial cells for foveal structure stabilization.

    Andreas Bringmann;Martin Karol;Jan Darius Unterlauft;Thomas Barth

    (2021)
    7 Citations
  • Individuals with and without normal tension glaucoma exhibit comparable performance on tests of cognitive function.

    Qi N Cui;Qi N Cui;David Green;Mohit Jethi;Todd Driver

    (2021)
    7 Citations
  • Intraocular lens implantation and vitrectomy using 0.025% povidone-iodine in irrigation solution for bleb-related endophthalmitis.

    Yorihisa Kitagawa;Hiroyuki Shimada;Hiroyuki Nakashizuka;Takayuki Hattori

    (2020)
    4 Citations
  • Smart phone apps every ophthalmologist should know about

    (2020)
    4 Citations

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