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JNCI Cancer Spectrum
H-index 31

JNCI Cancer Spectrum

2515-5091

Published by: Oxford University Press

https://academic.oup.com/jncics

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 598 521 347 31

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 635
Documents by Best Scientists*: 379
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 16
SCIMAGO H-index: 39
SCIMAGO SJR: 2.236
Impact Factor: 4.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at JNCI Cancer Spectrum?

The foci of the journal are Internal medicine, Cancer, Oncology, Confidence interval and Breast cancer. Internal medicine, which encompasses Hazard ratio, Colorectal cancer, Odds ratio, Cohort and Chemotherapy regimen, is the main subject of the journal. The Hazard ratio works featured in the journal incorporate elements from Survival analysis, Progression-free survival and Proportional hazards model.

The Chemotherapy regimen study featured falls within the larger field of Chemotherapy. JNCI Cancer Spectrum holds forums on Cancer that merges themes from other disciplines such as Young adult, Lung cancer, Disease and Epidemiology. The journal focuses on Epidemiology research which is adjacent to topics in Incidence (epidemiology).

While JNCI Cancer Spectrum focused on Oncology, it was also able to explore topics like Biomarker (medicine), Prospective cohort study, KRAS and Meta-analysis. While Confidence interval is the focus of JNCI Cancer Spectrum, it also provided insights into the studies of Gastroenterology, Mortality rate, Cohort study and Stage (cooking). The studies on Breast cancer discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Body mass index, Randomized controlled trial, Clinical trial and Obstetrics.

  • Internal medicine (59.55%)
  • Cancer (40.45%)
  • Oncology (34.92%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Change in Survival in Metastatic Breast Cancer with Treatment Advances: Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review (73 citations)
  • The Current Understanding of the Endocrine Effects From Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors and Recommendations for Management (56 citations)
  • Physical Activity and Mortality in Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (50 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at JNCI Cancer Spectrum:

The journal publications aim to foster the development of research in Cancer, Internal medicine, Oncology, Hazard ratio and Breast cancer. The journal publications with studies in Cancer featured incorporate elements of genomic DNA, Clinical trial, Epidemiology, Incidence (epidemiology) and Young adult. Many of the studies tackled in the most cited publications connect Internal medicine with a similar field of study like Gastroenterology.

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

  • Cancer
  • Internal medicine
  • Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The discussions in the journal mainly cover the fields of Internal medicine, Cancer, Oncology, Breast cancer and Confidence interval. It focuses on different Internal medicine studies like Hazard ratio, Colorectal cancer, Cohort, Proportional hazards model and Odds ratio. The journal investigates Cancer in the context of the closely related subject of areas like

  • Epidemiology together with Incidence (epidemiology),
  • Disease which is related to area like Radiation therapy..

JNCI Cancer Spectrum addresses concerns in Oncology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Stage (cooking), Concordance, Clinical trial and Mutation. Issues in Breast cancer were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Psychological intervention, Nurses' Health Study and Obstetrics. Some problems in Confidence interval that were presented in the journal overlapped with concepts under Prospective cohort study, Logistic regression, Odds and Cohort study.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Characteristics and Outcome of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Cancer Patients (18 citations)
  • A systematic review and meta-analysis of cancer patients affected by a novel coronavirus (9 citations)
  • Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Patient-Reported Outcomes of Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors (9 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 JNCI Cancer Spectrum (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Jeffrey A. Meyerhardt (13 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Shuji Ogino (12 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Edward Giovannucci (12 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Charles S. Fuchs (12 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • John L. Hopper (10 papers) published 6 papers 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 JNCI Cancer Spectrum (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Harvard University (54 papers) published 17 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital (29 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (28 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • National Institutes of Health (27 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 9 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (24 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 8 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, 6.61% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 43.36% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 16.81% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 19.47% of all publications and 20.35% 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 Opportunities in Oncology

As a multidisciplinary field, Oncology offers a myriad of career opportunities that cater to a variety of personal skills, interests, and educational backgrounds. Individuals with a medical background can opt for roles such as Oncologists, Oncology Nurses, or Radiation Therapists. For those with an interest in research, roles involve Laboratory Technicians, Clinical Research Coordinators, and Bioinformatics Scientists specialize in studying the genomic aspects of cancer. Non-clinical roles such as Social Workers, Dieticians, and Psychologists also play a significant part in the comprehensive care of cancer patients. Particularly, the role of a Nurse Practitioner in Oncology is critical in overall cancer care. They have advanced training in diagnosing and treating cancer, managing symptoms and side effects, and providing supportive care. This role demands strong technical skills, compassionate care, and a comprehensive understanding of the diverse aspects of Oncology. For those considering this career path, they can pursue specific Nurse Practitioner programs geared towards Oncology. For individuals in Minnesota, there are a number of quality nurse practitioner programs in Minnesota that can provide them with the necessary academic and practical knowledge to excel in this role. As research and technology continue to advance in the field of Oncology, there will undoubtedly be new career opportunities and roles yet to be imagined. An exciting, diverse, and rewarding field, Oncology truly offers a wealth of opportunities for those with a passion for improving the lives of cancer patients.

Top Publications

  • Physical Activity and Mortality in Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Christine M Friedenreich;Christine M Friedenreich;Chelsea R Stone;Winson Y Cheung;Winson Y Cheung;Sandra C Hayes

    (2020)
    281 Citations
  • Phase 1 Study of Molibresib (GSK525762), a Bromodomain and Extra-Terminal Domain Protein Inhibitor, in NUT Carcinoma and Other Solid Tumors.

    Sarina A Piha-Paul;Christine L Hann;Christopher A French;Sophie Cousin

    (2020)
    168 Citations
  • An Anatomical Site and Genetic-Based Prognostic Model for Patients With Nuclear Protein in Testis (NUT) Midline Carcinoma: Analysis of 124 Patients.

    Nicole G Chau;Clement Ma;Clement Ma;Kristina Danga;Hasan Al-Sayegh

    (2020)
    148 Citations
  • Trends in short-term survival from distant-stage cutaneous melanoma in the United States, 2001-2013 (CONCORD-3).

    Veronica Di Carlo;Jacques Estève;Christopher Johnson;Fabio Girardi

    (2020)
    102 Citations
  • Evaluating the Utility of Polygenic Risk Scores in Identifying High-Risk Individuals for Eight Common Cancers.

    Guochong Jia;Yingchang Lu;Wanqing Wen;Jirong Long

    (2020)
    98 Citations
  • Representativeness of Black Patients in Cancer Clinical Trials Sponsored by the National Cancer Institute Compared With Pharmaceutical Companies.

    Joseph M Unger;Dawn L Hershman;Raymond U Osarogiagbon;Anirudh Gothwal

    (2020)
    76 Citations
  • Identifying Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment Using the FACT-Cog Perceived Cognitive Impairment.

    Kathleen Van Dyk;Catherine M Crespi;Laura Petersen;Patricia A Ganz

    (2020)
    66 Citations
  • Penetrance of Breast and Ovarian Cancer in Women Who Carry a BRCA1/2 Mutation and Do Not Use Risk-Reducing Salpingo-Oophorectomy: An Updated Meta-Analysis.

    Jinbo Chen;Eunchan Bae;Lingjiao Zhang;Kevin Hughes

    (2020)
    64 Citations
  • Oxybutynin vs Placebo for Hot Flashes in Women With or Without Breast Cancer: A Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Trial (ACCRU SC-1603).

    Roberto A Leon-Ferre;Paul J Novotny;Eric G Wolfe;Stephanie S Faubion

    (2020)
    63 Citations
  • Biological Aging Measures Based on Blood DNA Methylation and Risk of Cancer: A Prospective Study.

    Pierre-Antoine Dugue;Pierre-Antoine Dugue;Pierre-Antoine Dugue;Julie K. Bassett;Ee Ming Wong;Ee Ming Wong;Jihoon E. Joo

    (2021)
    60 Citations

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