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Journal of Clinical Pathology
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Journal of Clinical Pathology

0021-9746

Published by: BMJ Publishing Group

https://jcp.bmj.com/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1041 184 187 22

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 271
Documents by Best Scientists*: 256
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 4
SCIMAGO H-index: 158
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.802
Impact Factor: 2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Clinical Pathology?

Journal of Clinical Pathology explores disciplines such as Pathology, Internal medicine, Bioinformatics, Immunology and Microbiology. The research on Pathology discussed in the journal draws on the closely related field of Adenocarcinoma. It focuses on Internal medicine but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Surgery and Oncology.

Most of the Bioinformatics studies addressed also intersect with Text mining. The Immunology research dealing mostly with Antibody is the focus of the journal. Antibody research discussed connects with the study of Antigen.

Antibiotics is the primary subject of Microbiology works presented in it.

  • Pathology (36.49%)
  • Internal medicine (17.04%)
  • Bioinformatics (12.50%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans (8046 citations)
  • Environmental Health Criteria (3493 citations)
  • IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of the Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Humans (2989 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Clinical Pathology:

The journal papers are organized to reinforce research efforts on Pathology, Internal medicine, Immunology, Immunohistochemistry and Biopsy. The most cited publications hold forums on Pathology that merge themes from other disciplines such as Cancer, Breast cancer and Adenocarcinoma. The published articles address concerns in Internal medicine which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Surgery and Oncology.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Cancer

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Journal of Clinical Pathology investigates studies in Internal medicine, Pathology, Immunohistochemistry, Cancer research and Oncology. It explores research in Internal medicine and the adjacent study of Gastroenterology. It connects the study in Pathology with the closely related area of Lung.

Research in Carcinoma and the interrelating topic of Adenocarcinoma were among the subjects of interest in the Immunohistochemistry studies discussed in it. Cancer research research presented in Journal of Clinical Pathology encompasses a variety of subjects, including Cancer, Gene and Immune system. Journal of Clinical Pathology connects research in Oncology with the related topic of Breast cancer.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Histopathological observations in COVID-19: a systematic review. (57 citations)
  • Cancer diagnostic rates during the 2020 'lockdown', due to COVID-19 pandemic, compared with the 2018-2019: an audit study from cellular pathology. (41 citations)
  • Cytology in the time of coronavirus disease (covid-19): an Italian perspective. (34 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 Clinical Pathology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Puay Hoon Tan (60 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • P. J. Van Diest (55 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Runjan Chetty (54 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Ian O. Ellis (51 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Giancarlo Troncone (42 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 10 more 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 Clinical Pathology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • John Radcliffe Hospital (131 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University Health Network (117 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Imperial College London (95 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Hong Kong (85 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Cambridge (85 papers) published 8 papers 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, 12.80% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 9.52% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 6.35% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 12.30% of all publications and 71.83% 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 Path Overview: Becoming a Clinical Pathology Researcher

A career in clinical pathology research can lead to rewarding experiences and significant contributions to medicine. Like other paths in healthcare, it's marked by rigorous academic training and hands-on experience. Many researchers in the field hold a master's or a doctoral degree in pathology or a related field such as bioinformatics or immunology. Notably, they typically spend several years honing their skills through research projects and publishing in reputable journals like the Journal of Clinical Pathology. Most aspiring clinical pathology researchers start their journey by earning a bachelor's degree in a related field such as biology or biochemistry. They then proceed to advanced study in medical school or a graduate program. Here they delve into specialized coursework and conduct original research. Over the years, they also gain experience in preparing and delivering presentations, writing research proposals, and publishing their work in peer-reviewed journals. Some clinical pathology researchers choose to become physicians. This requires a medical degree and residency training, usually in a specialty such as internal medicine. These professionals can be found in hospitals, universities, and other medical institutions, where they combine patient care with research activities. Whether you're considering a research career in clinical pathology or contemplating becoming a registered nurse, you need to understand the educational requirements, career prospects, and the journey's highs and lows. For more insight on specific health care career routes in New York, read our comprehensive guide on how to become a registered nurse in New York. Becoming a clinical pathology researcher is a long journey involving dedication and hard work. However, the opportunity to contribute to medical science and potentially impact countless lives can make this an extremely rewarding career choice.

Top Publications

  • Current and future applications of artificial intelligence in pathology: a clinical perspective

    Emad A Rakha;Michael Toss;Sho Shiino;Paul Gamble

    (2021)
    84 Citations
  • COVID-19 salivary signature: diagnostic and research opportunities.

    Dipak Sapkota;Tine Merete Søland;Hilde Kanli Galtung;Lars Peter Sand

    (2021)
    79 Citations
  • Digital pathology and artificial intelligence will be key to supporting clinical and academic cellular pathology through COVID-19 and future crises: the PathLAKE consortium perspective.

    Lisa Browning;Richard Colling;Emad Rakha;Nasir Rajpoot

    (2021)
    75 Citations
  • Multiplex immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence (mIHC/IF) for PD-L1 testing in triple-negative breast cancer: a translational assay compared with conventional IHC

    Joe Yeong;Tira Tan;Zi Long Chow;Zi Long Chow;Qing Cheng

    (2020)
    58 Citations
  • UK recommendations for HER2 assessment in breast cancer: an update

    (2022)
    44 Citations
  • Low-grade oncocytic tumour expands the spectrum of renal oncocytic tumours and deserves separate classification: a review of 23 cases from a single tertiary institute.

    Mahmut Akgul;Khaleel I Al-Obaidy;Liang Cheng;Muhammad T Idrees

    (2021)
    37 Citations
  • Use of whole slide imaging (WSI) for distance teaching

    (2020)
    36 Citations
  • Prognostic significance of cathepsin V (CTSV/CTSL2) in breast ductal carcinoma in situ.

    Michael Toss;Islam Miligy;Kylie Gorringe;Karuna Mittal

    (2020)
    34 Citations
  • Histological and molecular diversity and heterogeneity of precancerous lesions associated with inflammatory bowel diseases

    Xianyong Gui;Xianyong Gui;Martin Köbel;Jose Gp Ferraz;Marietta Iacucci

    (2020)
    34 Citations
  • Assessment of mitotic activity in breast cancer: revisited in the digital pathology era.

    Asmaa Ibrahim;Ayat Lashen;Michael Toss;Raluca Mihai

    (2021)
    33 Citations

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