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JMIR Research Protocols
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JMIR Research Protocols

1929-0748

Published by: JMIR Publications

https://www.researchprotocols.org/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1028 552 587 22

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 1592
Documents by Best Scientists*: 1340
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 35
SCIMAGO H-index: 45
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.527
Impact Factor: 1.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at JMIR Research Protocols?

JMIR Research Protocols focuses largely on the fields of Randomized controlled trial, Psychological intervention, Protocol (science), Health care and Intervention (counseling). The journal holds forums on Randomized controlled trial that merges themes from other disciplines such as mHealth, Clinical trial, Quality of life (healthcare), Family medicine and Physical therapy. Men who have sex with men and Public health are some topics wherein Family medicine research discussed in the journal have an impact.

The study on Physical therapy presented in JMIR Research Protocols intersects with subjects under the field of Quality of life. Psychological intervention research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Context (language use), Gerontology, eHealth, Mental health and Focus group. Mental health study tackled is connected to the field of Anxiety.

JMIR Research Protocols focuses on Protocol (science) but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Observational study, Data collection, MEDLINE, Medical emergency and Medical education. The study on Health care presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Nursing. Some problems in Intervention (counseling) that were presented in JMIR Research Protocols overlapped with concepts under Test (assessment), Clinical psychology and Behavior change.

  • Randomized controlled trial (33.86%)
  • Psychological intervention (24.60%)
  • Protocol (science) (21.93%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Designing eHealth that Matters via a Multidisciplinary Requirements Development Approach (145 citations)
  • Development of Smartphone Applications for Nutrition and Physical Activity Behavior Change (128 citations)
  • Mobile Health Medication Adherence and Blood Pressure Control in Renal Transplant Recipients: A Proof-of-Concept Randomized Controlled Trial (120 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at JMIR Research Protocols:

The most cited papers are organized to address concerns in the fields of Psychological intervention, Intervention (counseling), Randomized controlled trial, Health care and Nursing. The studies on Psychological intervention discussed at the journal publications can also contribute to research in the domains of Gerontology, The Internet, Usability, Behavior change and Protocol (science). The most cited publications address concerns in Randomized controlled trial which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as mHealth, Men who have sex with men, Clinical trial, Family medicine and Physical therapy.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Surgery

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The foci of JMIR Research Protocols are Randomized controlled trial, Protocol (science), Psychological intervention, Health care and Intervention (counseling). It addresses concerns in Randomized controlled trial which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Clinical trial, Quality of life (healthcare), Family medicine, Institutional review board and Physical therapy. It explores topics in Family medicine which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Psychosocial, Cohort and Public health.

The featured Protocol (science) studies mainly concentrate on Systematic review but also cover areas of interest in CINAHL. The concepts on Psychological intervention presented in the journal can also apply to other research fields, including Context (language use), Mental health and Gerontology. Issues in Health care were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Nursing and MEDLINE.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Subclinical and Clinical Outcomes in Patients Coinfected With HIV and Chronic Hepatitis B Virus From Clinical Outpatient Centers in France: Protocol for an Ambispective, Longitudinal Cohort Study (4 citations)
  • Community-Integrated Intermediary Care (CIIC) Service Model to Enhance Family-Based, Long-Term Care for Older People: Protocol for a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial in Thailand. (3 citations)
  • The Impact of COVID-19-Related Restrictions on Social and Daily Activities of Parents, People With Disabilities, and Older Adults: Protocol for a Longitudinal, Mixed Methods Study. (2 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 JMIR Research Protocols (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Patrick S. Sullivan (25 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Edward Meinert (23 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 9 less than at the previous edition,
  • Rob Stephenson (18 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Madison Milne-Ives (14 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Lisa B. Hightow-Weidman (14 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less 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 JMIR Research Protocols (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Toronto (86 papers) published 24 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Michigan (68 papers) published 15 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Sydney (53 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of British Columbia (51 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Harvard University (48 papers) published 10 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, 14.75% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 21.63% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.93% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 19.95% of all publications and 50.48% 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.

Implication and Relevance of Findings

The topics presented in JMIR Research Protocols not only contribute to research in their respective fields, but also have a wider impact on real world applications. It is particularly important for healthcare professionals who are continuously seeking effective strategies to improve patient care and outcomes.

For instance, research on Nursing reflects the ongoing efforts to optimize healthcare delivery, patient experience, and nursing education. It significantly encourages students who are pursuing Nursing programs, particularly those following online programs amidst the global pandemic. The best online nursing programs in Indiana, for example, incorporate state-of-the-art clinical training with flexible online studies to prepare future nursing leaders.

Advancement in Protocol (science) has a profound impact on the standardization of scientific studies, coordination of research efforts and outcomes, and the integrity and reliability of data collected. Similarly, research topics like Behavioral Change and Psychological Intervention play a crucial role in developing interventions aimed at improving the mental health of individuals and communities.

Each article and study published in JMIR Research Protocols is a resource for numerous disciplines around the world, and the information garnered from these studies will continue to guide best practices and shape future research.

Top Publications

  • The NASSS-CAT Tools for Understanding, Guiding, Monitoring, and Researching Technology Implementation Projects in Health and Social Care: Protocol for an Evaluation Study in Real-World Settings.

    Trisha Greenhalgh;Harvey Maylor;Sara Shaw;Joseph Wherton

    (2020)
    145 Citations
  • Impact of Biological and Lifestyle Factors on Cognitive Aging and Work Ability in the Dortmund Vital Study: Protocol of an Interdisciplinary, Cross-sectional, and Longitudinal Study

    Unknown

    (2021)
    58 Citations
  • Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of Avacopan, a C5a Receptor Inhibitor, in Patients With Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Vasculitis Treated Concomitantly With Rituximab or Cyclophosphamide/Azathioprine: Protocol for a Randomized, Double-Blind, Active-Controlled, Phase 3 Trial.

    Peter A Merkel;David R Jayne;Chao Wang;Jan Hillson

    (2020)
    54 Citations
  • COVID-19 Infection, Reinfection, and Vaccine Effectiveness in Arizona Frontline and Essential Workers: Protocol for a Longitudinal Cohort Study

    Karen Lutrick;Katherine D Ellingson;Zoe Baccam;Patrick Rivers

    (2021)
    39 Citations
  • Biopsychosocial Mechanisms Linking Gender Minority Stress to HIV Comorbidities Among Black and Latina Transgender Women (LITE Plus): Protocol for a Mixed Methods Longitudinal Study.

    Ashleigh J Rich;Jennifer Williams;Mannat Malik;Andrea Wirtz

    (2020)
    32 Citations
  • Reducing Salt Intake in China with "Action on Salt China" (ASC): Protocol for Campaigns and Randomized Controlled Trials.

    Puhong Zhang;Puhong Zhang;Feng J He;Yuan Li;Yuan Li;Changning Li

    (2020)
    31 Citations
  • Early Signs Monitoring to Prevent Relapse in Psychosis and Promote Well-Being, Engagement, and Recovery: Protocol for a Feasibility Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial Harnessing Mobile Phone Technology Blended With Peer Support

    Andrew Gumley;Simon Bradstreet;John Ainsworth;Stephanie Allan

    (2020)
    31 Citations
  • The COVID-19 Citizen Science Study: Protocol for a Longitudinal Digital Health Cohort Study.

    Alexis L Beatty;Noah D Peyser;Xochitl E Butcher;Thomas W Carton

    (2021)
    30 Citations
  • A Theoretically Based Mobile App to Increase Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Uptake Among Men Who Have Sex With Men: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.

    Jeb Jones;Karen Dominguez;Rob Stephenson;Joanne D Stekler

    (2020)
    28 Citations
  • Effects of a Novel, Transdiagnostic, Hybrid Ecological Momentary Intervention for Improving Resilience in Youth (EMIcompass): Protocol for an Exploratory Randomized Controlled Trial

    (2021)
    28 Citations

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