Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery

Top Research Topics at Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery?

The objective of the journal is to combine knowledge in the areas of Surgery, Ankle, Orthopedic surgery, Radiography and Arthrodesis. The study on Surgery presented in it intersects with the topics under Anatomy. Cadaver and Cadaveric spasm are among the areas of Anatomy tackled.

Research in Internal fixation and the interrelating topic of Reduction (orthopedic surgery) were among the subjects of interest in the Ankle studies discussed in it. Chirurgie orthopedique is part of Orthopedic surgery studies tackled in it. Intramedullary rod, Subtalar joint and Nonunion are some topics wherein Arthrodesis research discussed in the journal have an impact.

While Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery focused on Osteotomy, it was also able to explore topics like Metatarsal bones and Valgus. Achilles tendon is a focus of the Tendon works in the journal. Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery investigates Calcaneus research which frequently intersects with Heel.

• Surgery (99.44%)
• Ankle (35.87%)
• Orthopedic surgery (19.18%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Diabetic Foot Disorders: A Clinical Practice Guideline (2006 Revision) (548 citations)
• Reliability and validity of the subjective component of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society clinical rating scales. (437 citations)
• Diabetic foot disorders: A clinical practice guideline (335 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery:

The most cited articles focus largely on the fields of Surgery, Ankle, Orthopedic surgery, Arthrodesis and Radiography. The studies on Surgery discussed at the journal articles can also contribute to research in the domains of Diabetes mellitus and Heel. The Ankle research presented in the most cited articles focuses mostly on Fracture fixation and, on occasion, topics in Internal fixation.

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

• Surgery
• Internal medicine
• Radiology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery is mainly concerned with subjects like Surgery, Ankle, Radiography, Orthodontics and Valgus. The journal addresses concerns in the field of Surgery by exploring it in line with topics in Arthrodesis which intersect with Nonunion subjects. The journal focuses on Ankle but sometimes tackles the closely related disciplines such as

• Retrospective cohort study together with Fixation (histology),
• Reduction (orthopedic surgery) that intertwine with fields like Internal fixation..

The work on Orthodontics tackled in the journal brings together disciplines like Cadaveric spasm and Sagittal plane. The journal addresses concerns in Valgus which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Osteotomy and Deformity. The journal explores topics in Soft tissue which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Calcaneus and Amputation.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Early Experience With the CADENCE Total Ankle Prosthesis. (3 citations)
• Medial Displacement Calcaneal Osteotomy for Unilateral Adult Acquired Flatfoot: Effects of Minimally Invasive Surgery on Pain, Alignment, Functioning, and Quality of Life. (2 citations)
• Risk Factors for Early Failure of Fourth Generation Total Ankle Arthroplasty Prostheses. (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.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery (based on the number of publications) are:

• D. Scot Malay (87 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Thomas S. Roukis (74 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Christopher F. Hyer (73 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 7 more than at the previous edition,
• Daniel C. Jupiter (71 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• John M. Schuberth (70 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery (based on the number of publications) are:

• Temple University (90 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
• Kaiser Permanente (85 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
• Palo Alto Medical Foundation (57 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• Veterans Health Administration (55 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (50 papers) absent 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, 16.92% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 15.27% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 9.45% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 13.45% of all publications and 61.82% 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.

Author’s Affiliation with Educational Institutions

One significant aspect to consider in the analysis of academic research papers is the authors' affiliation with educational institutions. Some authors are educators or researchers in leading universities or colleges where cutting-edge research and innovation are a focus. For instance, some authors may be affiliated with acclaimed medical institutions widely recognized for their in-depth research and advanced studies in various fields, such as surgery, radiology, or orthopedics. Authors connected to these institutions often bring invaluable insights and contributions to their respective academic fields. It's noteworthy that authors who are affiliated with renowned nursing schools in West Virginia, for example, may contribute significantly towards the research field of foot and ankle surgery. These educational institutions are known for their rigorous academic programs and research facilities, producing well-rounded healthcare practitioners and researchers in the industry. The impact of these affiliations on the authors' work should not be underestimated as they can potentially shape the development of research topics and methodologies in the Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery. Therefore, it's essential to keep this aspect into account when evaluating the depth and relevance of the papers published in this journal.