World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Journal of Echocardiography
H-index 9

Journal of Echocardiography

1349-0222

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/12574

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 2704 27 35 8

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 36
Documents by Best Scientists*: 43
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 21
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.496
Impact Factor: 1.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Echocardiography?

The primary areas of discussion in the journal are Internal medicine, Cardiology, Ultrasound, Radiology and Diastole. The journal tackles research in various disciplines, including Internal medicine and In patient. The journal covers various topics on Cardiology such as Ejection fraction, Heart failure, Ventricle, Mitral valve and Mitral regurgitation.

The study of Surgery serves as the foundation of the Mitral valve research discussed in it. The journal connects research in Ultrasound with the related topic of Speckle tracking echocardiography. The research on Radiology tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Three dimensional echocardiography and Aortic dissection.

Diastole research presented is mostly focused on the subject of Diastolic function. The journal features Regurgitation (circulation) research that overlaps with concepts in Aortic valve.

  • Internal medicine (75.57%)
  • Cardiology (74.81%)
  • Ultrasound (27.77%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Geometrical Demonstration and Three-Dimensional Quantitative Analysis of the Mitral Valve With Real-Time Three-Dimensional Echocardiography: Novel Anatomical Image Creation System (35 citations)
  • Evaluation of right atrial function using right atrial speckle tracking analysis in patients with pulmonary artery hypertension. (35 citations)
  • Echocardiographic assessment of left ventricular systolic function. (32 citations)

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

The published articles are organized to reinforce research efforts on Internal medicine, Cardiology, Ejection fraction, In patient and Speckle tracking echocardiography. The journal articles hold forums on Cardiology that merge themes from other disciplines such as Strain imaging, Disease and Systole. The most cited publications explore topics in Ejection fraction which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Trastuzumab, Anthracycline, Diastole, Diastolic function and Cardiotoxicity.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery
  • Radiology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The foci of the journal are Internal medicine, Cardiology, Ultrasound, Radiology and In patient. Journal of Echocardiography primarily discusses Internal medicine topics, particularly Stenosis, Doppler echocardiography, Subclinical infection, Hemodynamics and Left atrial. Journal of Echocardiography connects the study in Doppler echocardiography with the closely related area of Artery.

The journal dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Cardiology and Diastole. While Ultrasound is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Sinus (anatomy), Sinus rhythm, Thrombus and Ejection fraction. It features studies on Ejection fraction, including topics such as Longitudinal strain.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Steps to use artificial intelligence in echocardiography (7 citations)
  • Efficacy of echocardiography for differential diagnosis of left ventricular hypertrophy: special focus on speckle-tracking longitudinal strain. (2 citations)
  • Rapid aortic and mitral valve thickening and regurgitation with complete atrioventricular block due to myeloperoxidase anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis (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 Journal of Echocardiography (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Kiyoshi Yoshida (36 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Nozomi Watanabe (33 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Satoshi Nakatani (30 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Yutaka Otsuji (23 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Hiroyuki Okura (18 papers) absent 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 Journal of Echocardiography (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Kawasaki Medical School (36 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Osaka University (32 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Tokushima (28 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Shimane University (14 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Tokyo (14 papers) published 1 paper 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, 28.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 24.07% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.41% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 20.37% of all publications and 48.15% 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.

The Path Forward: Engaging Nurse Practitioners in Echocardiography Research

Another important area of potential research that needs further attention is the role of nurse practitioners in echocardiographic diagnosis and treatment. As a crucial part of the healthcare team, nurse practitioners can become excellent contributory researchers in the field of echocardiography. These medical professionals not only have direct access to patients but also have a meaningful rapport with them. This can be used to better understand patient needs and devise more personalized approaches in the application of echocardiography. For nurse practitioners interested in the field of Cardiology or Radiology, knowledge in echocardiography can improve patient care significantly. To pursue this interest, it is suggested that nurse practitioners consider enrolling in advanced courses or graduate programs that focus on these specialized areas of nursing. Ohio, with its diverse patient population and immense scope for research, could be a great place to start exploring academic possibilities. For instance, {anchor} states that some of the best nurse practitioner programs in Ohio not only offer advanced education but also emphasize clinical and research experience in their curriculum. Engaging more nurse practitioners in echocardiographic research would not only enhance patient-nurse relationships but also contribute to larger studies, leading to better and more nuanced findings in the field. This approach also strengthens the interdisciplinary nature of healthcare, as practitioners from different specialties can offer unique insights into the development and implementation of echocardiography techniques. Furthermore, it will help in nurturing a new generation of nurse practitioners who are adept at merging primary care with advanced diagnostic techniques.

Top Publications

  • Multimodality imaging in takotsubo syndrome: a joint consensus document of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) and the Japanese Society of Echocardiography (JSE).

    Rodolfo Citro;Hiroyuki Okura;Jelena R Ghadri;Chisato Izumi

    (2020)
    94 Citations
  • The role of echocardiography for diagnosis and prognostic stratification in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

    Leonard Mandeş;Monica Roşca;Daniela Ciupercă;Bogdan A. Popescu

    (2020)
    31 Citations
  • The role of echocardiography in management of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

    Trine F. Haland;Thor Edvardsen;Thor Edvardsen

    (2020)
    30 Citations
  • Association between cardiovascular risk factors and left ventricular strain distribution in patients without previous cardiovascular disease

    (2022)
    13 Citations
  • Cardiovascular examination using hand-held cardiac ultrasound

    Sam Jenkins;Mohamed G. Shiha;Eron Yones;James Wardley;James Wardley

    (2021)
    11 Citations
  • Ultrasound molecular imaging: insights into cardiovascular pathology.

    Koya Ozawa;Jonathan R. Lindner

    (2020)
    11 Citations
  • The clinical application of the ratio of transmitral early filling velocity to early diastolic strain rate: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Mats Christian Højbjerg Lassen;Mats Christian Højbjerg Lassen;Flemming Javier Olsen;Kristoffer Grundtvig Skaarup;Kirsten Tolstrup

    (2020)
    10 Citations
  • Echocardiographic evaluation of left ventricular function using an automated analysis algorithm is feasible for beginners and experts: comparison with invasive and non-invasive methods

    (2022)
    9 Citations
  • Prognostic value of diastolic function parameters in significant aortic regurgitation: the role of the left atrial strain

    (2021)
    7 Citations
  • Differences in echocardiography interpretation techniques among trainees and expert readers.

    David Roy Anderson;Sarah Blissett;Patricia O'Sullivan;Atif Qasim

    (2021)
    7 Citations

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

For those interested in medicine, there are numerous online degree options that can lead to rewarding healthcare careers. Many nursing professionals benefit from completing a bsn to msn online programs, which offer an affordable and flexible pathway to advance their qualifications and open doors to specialized roles.

Alternatively, registered nurses looking to upgrade their credentials may explore rn to bsn online with no clinicals programs. These options are especially appealing for working professionals as they often do not require additional clinical hours, allowing for a smoother transition.

For nurses aiming for leadership and advanced clinical roles, enrolling in the fastest dnp online program can help accelerate progress toward a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree with flexible timelines.

For those seeking entry-level healthcare roles, fast medical assistant programs provide an efficient route to certification and employment within a matter of weeks, ideal for individuals eager to start their medical careers quickly.

Best Scientists Contributing to This Journal