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Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
H-index 16

Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

0889-4655

Published by: Wolters Kluwer Health

https://journals.lww.com/jcnjournal/pages/default.aspx

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1712 52 91 15

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 102
Documents by Best Scientists*: 139
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 73
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.611
Impact Factor: 2.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing?

The aim of the journal is to expand the discussion of research in Internal medicine, Intensive care medicine, Heart failure, Cardiology and Physical therapy. The work on Internal medicine addressed in the journal expands to the thematically related Depression (differential diagnoses). The studies in Intensive care medicine featured incorporate elements of Disease, Health care, Nursing care and Quality of life (healthcare).

Disease and Gerontology are closely related fields of research discussed in the journal. It facilitates discussions on Heart failure that incorporate concepts from other fields like Self care and Clinical psychology. The journal explores research in Clinical psychology and the adjacent study of Social support.

While the journal focused on Physical therapy, it was also able to explore topics like Psychological intervention, Intervention (counseling), Randomized controlled trial and Quality of life. Most of the works presented in the journal deals with Confidence interval but it intersects with the subject of Odds ratio.

  • Internal medicine (24.03%)
  • Intensive care medicine (17.22%)
  • Heart failure (16.96%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • An update on the self-care of heart failure index. (387 citations)
  • A situation-specific theory of heart failure self-care. (332 citations)
  • Mobile phone interventions to increase physical activity and reduce weight: a systematic review. (255 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing:

The most cited publications generally zeroe in on subjects such as Heart failure, Physical therapy, Psychological intervention, Clinical psychology and Intensive care medicine. The most cited publications feature research on Heart failure in an attempt to reinforce studies in the field of Internal medicine. The most cited publications hold forums on Physical therapy that merge themes from other disciplines such as Intervention (counseling), Randomized controlled trial, Quality of life and Quality of life (healthcare).

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 concepts of Internal medicine, Psychological intervention, Heart failure, Confidence interval and Clinical psychology are tackled in Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. It explores issues in Internal medicine which can be linked to other research areas like Longitudinal study and Cardiology. It addresses concerns in Psychological intervention which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Quality of life (healthcare), Social support and Intensive care medicine.

Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing deals with Heart failure in conjunction with Quality of life and similar fields in Physical therapy, Depression (differential diagnoses) and Stroke. In addition to Physical therapy research, it aims to explore topics under Randomized controlled trial and Anxiety. Aside from discussions in Clinical psychology, it also deals with the subject of Reliability (statistics) which intersects with Confirmatory factor analysis disciplines.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Effects of Exercise Intervention on Adults With Both Hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. (8 citations)
  • Efficacy of Mobile Health for Self-management of Cardiometabolic Risk Factors: A Theory-Guided Systematic Review. (6 citations)
  • Socioeconomic Disparities in Cardiovascular Health in South Korea: A Systematic Review. (5 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 Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Laura L. Hayman (67 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Debra K. Moser (59 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Barbara Riegel (52 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Terry A. Lennie (37 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Cheryl Dennison Himmelfarb (34 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 Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Johns Hopkins University (67 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Pennsylvania (64 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Kentucky (60 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Illinois at Chicago (53 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of California, San Francisco (38 papers) published 1 paper at the last 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, 48.89% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 20.29% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.70% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 14.49% of all publications and 56.52% 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 for Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing Readers and Contributors

Reading and contributing to the Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing not only contributes to one's knowledge base and academic profile, but it may also lead to career growth and opportunities in the nursing field, particularly in cardiology. Many readers and contributors of the journal potentially possess or seek a Nursing license. Specific requirements for obtaining a nursing license can vary from state to state. For instance, those residing in Mississippi might be interested in understanding the mississippi nursing license requirements board of nursing requirements for this crucial certification. There are multiple areas a cardiovascular nurse might explore within healthcare. These include pediatric cardiology, intensive care, and heart failure management. Keeping updated with the latest research, trends, and discussions within these areas through sources like the Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing can enhance one's expertise and increase their desirability for potential employers. Whether you're an established practitioner looking for the next opportunity, or a student planning a career in cardiovascular nursing, leveraging your involvement with respected academic journals could significantly benefit your career journey.

Top Publications

  • The Situation-Specific Theory of Heart Failure Self-care

    (2022)
    100 Citations
  • Validity and Reliability of the Caregiver Contribution to Self-Care of Heart Failure Index Version 2

    (2020)
    64 Citations
  • Physical Activity and Factors Affecting Its Maintenance Among Patients With Coronary Heart Disease Not Undergoing Cardiac Rehabilitation in China

    (2020)
    22 Citations
  • The Influence of Preparedness, Mutuality, and Self-efficacy on Home Care Workers' Contribution to Self-care in Heart Failure: A Structural Equation Modeling Analysis.

    Madeline R Sterling;Claudio Barbaranelli;Barbara Riegel;Michael Stawnychy

    (2020)
    21 Citations
  • Factors Associated With Cognitive Impairment in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction.

    Kenneth M Faulkner;Victoria Vaughan Dickson;Jason Fletcher;Stuart D Katz

    (2020)
    20 Citations
  • Thirst in Patients With Heart Failure in Sweden, the Netherlands, and Japan.

    Martje H. L. van der Wal;Nana Waldréus;Tiny Jaarsma;Naoko Perkiö Kato

    (2020)
    19 Citations
  • Psychometric Testing of the Self-care of Hypertension Inventory Version 3.0

    Victoria Vaughan Dickson;Jason Fletcher;Barbara Riegel;Barbara Riegel

    (2021)
    17 Citations
  • Changes in Appetite During the Heart Failure Trajectory and Association With Fatigue, Depressive Symptoms, and Quality of Life.

    Christina Andreae;Martje H L van der Wal;Dirk J van Veldhuisen;Bei Yang

    (2021)
    17 Citations
  • Illness Perceptions, Self-efficacy, and Self-reported Medication Adherence in Persons Aged 50 and Older With Type 2 Diabetes.

    Hyejin Kim;Susan M Sereika;Jennifer H Lingler;Steven M Albert

    (2021)
    17 Citations
  • A Structural Equation Model of Gratitude, Self-efficacy, and Medication Adherence in Patients With Stage B Heart Failure.

    Lakeshia Cousin;Harleah Buck;Bryan Benitez;Paul Mills

    (2020)
    17 Citations

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