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Journal of Diabetes

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1249 120 151 19

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 173
Documents by Best Scientists*: 184
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 61
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.105
Impact Factor: 3.7

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Diabetes?

The primary areas of discussion in Journal of Diabetes are Diabetes mellitus, Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Type 2 diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Diabetes mellitus research is concerned with Glycemic in particular. The Glycemic study featured in Journal of Diabetes draws parallels with the field of Hypoglycemia.

In addition to Internal medicine research, it aims to explore topics under Gastroenterology, Type 1 diabetes and Cardiology. Metabolic syndrome, Streptozotocin and Metformin are among the concentrations of Endocrinology that garnered much attention in Journal of Diabetes. The research on Type 2 diabetes tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Physical therapy, Surgery and Cohort.

Research on Body mass index addressed in the journal frequently intersections with the field of Obesity. The studies tackled, which mainly focus on Odds ratio, apply to Cross-sectional study as well.

  • Diabetes mellitus (84.85%)
  • Internal medicine (60.77%)
  • Endocrinology (29.81%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Prevalence and correlates of metabolic syndrome based on a harmonious definition among adults in the US. (357 citations)
  • American Diabetes Association Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes 2017. (255 citations)
  • Review of hemoglobin A(1c) in the management of diabetes. (195 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Diabetes:

The main points discussed in the journal articles deal with Diabetes mellitus, Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Type 2 diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The journal publications are focused mainly on Diabetes mellitus, particularly Metabolic syndrome. While the primary focus in the most cited publications is Internal medicine, they also dissect topics surrounding Gastroenterology and Placebo as a whole.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Gene

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The objective of Journal of Diabetes is to combine knowledge in the areas of Diabetes mellitus, Internal medicine, Type 2 diabetes, Odds ratio and Body mass index. The concepts on Diabetes mellitus presented in Journal of Diabetes can also apply to other research fields, including Cohort and MEDLINE. It facilitates discussions on Internal medicine that incorporate concepts from other fields like Gastroenterology and Cardiology.

Journal of Diabetes tackles studies in Creatinine and the interrelated subject of Microalbuminuria to gain insights into Type 2 diabetes. Some problems in Odds ratio that were presented in the journal overlapped with concepts under Logistic regression, Lower risk, Confidence interval, Obstetrics and Albuminuria. The tackled Body mass index research is interrelated with Obesity which concerns subjects like Gestational age, Gestational diabetes and Surgery.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Is newly diagnosed diabetes a stronger risk factor than pre-existing diabetes for COVID-19 severity? (13 citations)
  • Increased DKA at presentation among newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes patients with or without COVID-19; Data from a multi-site surveillance registry. (11 citations)
  • What is the role of admission HbA1c in managing COVID-19 patients? (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 Journal of Diabetes (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Zachary T. Bloomgarden (114 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Guang Ning (59 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Kelly L. Close (39 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Weiqing Wang (38 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Yufang Bi (32 papers) published 4 papers 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 Diabetes (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (111 papers) published 15 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Shanghai Jiao Tong University (98 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • Peking University (41 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Sun Yat-sen University (36 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (32 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition the same number as 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, 4.10% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 35.90% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 11.11% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 11.11% of all publications and 41.88% 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 Applications of Diabetes Research

Aside from its direct implication in the health sciences field, the research conducted in the Journal of Diabetes has broader interdisciplinary applications. The research content can be transferred into other fields of study, including nursing and healthcare administration. For example, research about Type 2 diabetes and Diabetes Mellitus is not just relevant for doctors and endocrinologists. This information is just as important to nursing professionals both in the clinic, and in the academia who educate future nursing students.

Many academic institutions recognize the importance of incorporating diabetes research into the curriculum of nursing programs. In places such as Illinois, universities have been commended for their holistic and robust nursing programs that incorporate such collectively significant research areas. To find out more about these nursing programs, consider visiting some of the best nursing schools in Illinois.

It is important for nursing students and professionals to stay updated with the latest in diabetes research, as this field greatly influences their practice. Having a sound understanding about this disease aids in delivering more effective patient care, contributing to improved health outcomes, and promoting advanced nursing practices.

Top Publications

  • COVID-19 and comorbidities: A role for dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP4) in disease severity?

    Margaret F Bassendine;Simon H Bridge;Simon H Bridge;Geoffrey W McCaughan;Mark D Gorrell

    (2020)
    155 Citations
  • Atherosclerosis: Pathophysiology of insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, and inflammation

    Joshua K Beverly;Matthew J Budoff

    (2020)
    129 Citations
  • Diabetes mellitus association with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) severity and mortality: A pooled analysis.

    Gaurav Aggarwal;Giuseppe Lippi;Carl J. Lavie;Brandon Michael Henry

    (2020)
    71 Citations
  • The Jiangnan diet, a healthy diet pattern for Chinese

    Jiqiu Wang;Xu Lin;Zachary T. Bloomgarden;Guang Ning

    (2020)
    66 Citations
  • Dietary preferences and diabetic risk in China: A large-scale nationwide Internet data-based study.

    Zhiyun Zhao;Mian Li;Chao Li;Tiange Wang

    (2020)
    51 Citations
  • Care for diabetes with COVID-19: Advice from China.

    Weiqing Wang;Jieli Lu;Weiqiong Gu;Yifei Zhang

    (2020)
    43 Citations
  • Addressing type 1 diabetes health inequities in the United States: Approaches from the T1D Exchange QI Collaborative

    (2021)
    42 Citations
  • Determinants of mental health outcomes among people with and without diabetes during the COVID-19 outbreak in the Arab Gulf Region.

    Mohammed E. Al-Sofiani;Mohammed E. Al-Sofiani;Sarah Albunyan;Abdullah M. Alguwaihes;Rita R. Kalyani

    (2021)
    35 Citations
  • Early life exposure to 1959-1961 Chinese famine exacerbates association between diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

    Zumin Shi;Linong Ji;Ronald C.W. Ma;Paul Zimmet

    (2020)
    31 Citations
  • Insulin resistance is associated with urinary albumin-creatinine ratio in normal weight individuals with hypertension and diabetes: The REACTION study.

    Shi Gu;Shi Gu;Anping Wang;Guang Ning;Linxi Zhang

    (2020)
    29 Citations

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