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Journal of Hypertension
H-index 42

Journal of Hypertension

0263-6352

Published by: Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 314 710 1833 42

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 1031
Documents by Best Scientists*: 2124
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 34
SCIMAGO H-index: 198
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.097
Impact Factor: 4.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Hypertension?

The journal primarily focuses on research topics in Internal medicine, Cardiology, Blood pressure, Endocrinology and In patient. Journal of Hypertension aims to address concerns in Internal medicine, specifically in the areas of Essential hypertension, Angiotensin II, Renin–angiotensin system, Arterial stiffness and Ambulatory blood pressure. While work presented in Journal of Hypertension provided substantial information on Cardiology, it also covered topics in Pulse wave velocity, Pulse pressure, Left ventricular hypertrophy and Diastole.

Journal of Hypertension facilitates discussions on Blood pressure that incorporate concepts from other fields like Ambulatory, Surgery and Hemodynamics, Anesthesia. Research on Endocrinology addressed in it frequently intersections with the field of Sodium.

  • Internal medicine (62.05%)
  • Cardiology (30.73%)
  • Blood pressure (29.00%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • 2007 Guidelines for the Management of Arterial Hypertension : The Task Force for the Management of Arterial Hypertension of the European Society of Hypertension (ESH) and of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). (4985 citations)
  • 2013 ESH/ESC Guidelines for the management of arterial hypertension: the Task Force for the management of arterial hypertension of the European Society of Hypertension (ESH) and of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) (4556 citations)
  • 1999 WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION-INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF HYPERTENSION GUIDELINES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF HYPERTENSION (3478 citations)

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

The published articles mainly tackle studies in Internal medicine, Blood pressure, Endocrinology, Cardiology and Surgery. The most cited papers feature Internal medicine research that overlaps with concepts in Diabetes mellitus. The studies on Blood pressure discussed at the journal papers can also contribute to research in the domains of Ambulatory and Hemodynamics, Anesthesia.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Blood pressure

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal primarily tackles Internal medicine, Cardiology, Blood pressure, In patient and Endocrinology. Internal medicine studies presented in the journal focus on topics such as Arterial stiffness, Hazard ratio, Heart failure, Ambulatory blood pressure and Confidence interval. The research on Cardiology featured in Journal of Hypertension combines topics in other fields like Pulse wave velocity and Diastole.

It connects research in Blood pressure with the related topic of Emergency medicine.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Evaluating sources of bias in observational studies of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor/angiotensin II receptor blocker use during COVID-19: beyond confounding. (15 citations)
  • 2021 European Society of Hypertension practice guidelines for office and out-of-office blood pressure measurement. (13 citations)
  • Association between renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system blockers and outcome in coronavirus disease 2019: analysing in-hospital exposure generates a biased seemingly protective effect of treatment. (12 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 Hypertension (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Giuseppe Mancia (450 papers) published 31 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
  • Alberto Zanchetti (382 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Guido Grassi (363 papers) published 20 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Gianfranco Parati (307 papers) published 18 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
  • Jan A. Staessen (204 papers) published 7 papers 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 Hypertension (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Milan (545 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Milano-Bicocca (286 papers) published 31 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • Peking Union Medical College (202 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Padua (200 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • French Institute of Health and Medical Research (177 papers) published 5 papers 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, 80.62% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 17.47% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 11.14% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 13.55% of all publications and 57.83% 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.

Impact of the Journal on the Medical Field

It's worth mentioning the significant impact that papers published in the Journal of Hypertension have beyond the confines of the journal itself. The research has provided valuable insights on a variety of topics encompassing internal medicine, cardiology, and endocrinology, among others. These studies have substantial influence on the medical field, creating new avenues for further research, informing decision-making in healthcare policies, and updating clinical guidelines. One example is their contributions towards the progress in understanding and managing hypertension. The Journal of Hypertension boasts a rich resource of knowledge that nursing practitioners, health professionals, and aspiring medical students can leverage to enhance their competencies. Especially for those planning to specialize in areas like hypertension, cardiology, or internal medicine, staying updated with the latest research is crucial. Consider the case of nurse practitioners in Connecticut who are looking to specialize in internal medicine. These professionals can use the resources available in the Journal of Hypertension to stay abreast of the latest research, developments, and guidelines related to hypertension and blood pressure. For those interested, you can read about the {anchor}nurse practitioner program requirements in Connecticut to know more. To sum up, the Journal of Hypertension has, and continues to play, a crucial role in advancing research, informing treatment strategies, and shaping policy decisions within the medical field. Staying updated with the cutting-edge research available here can help medical professionals and students alike to further their knowledge and skills in the ever-evolving field of medicine.

Top Publications

  • 2020 International Society of Hypertension global hypertension practice guidelines.

    Thomas Unger;Claudio Borghi;Fadi Charchar;Nadia A Khan

    (2020)
    3734 Citations
  • 2023 ESH Guidelines for the management of arterial hypertension The Task Force for the management of arterial hypertension of the European Society of Hypertension Endorsed by the European Renal Association (ERA) and the International Society of Hypertension (ISH).

    (2023)
    1454 Citations
  • 2021 European Society of Hypertension practice guidelines for office and out-of-office blood pressure measurement.

    George S Stergiou;Paolo Palatini;Gianfranco Parati;Eoin O'Brien

    (2021)
    524 Citations
  • Can angiotensin receptor-blocking drugs perhaps be harmful in the COVID-19 pandemic?

    Murray Esler;Danielle Esler

    (2020)
    320 Citations
  • Genetics, diagnosis, management and future directions of research of phaeochromocytoma and paraganglioma: a position statement and consensus of the Working Group on Endocrine Hypertension of the European Society of Hypertension.

    Jacques W M Lenders;Jacques W M Lenders;Michiel N Kerstens;Laurence Amar;Aleksander Prejbisz

    (2020)
    292 Citations
  • Genetics, prevalence, screening and confirmation of primary aldosteronism: a position statement and consensus of the Working Group on Endocrine Hypertension of The European Society of Hypertension.

    Paolo Mulatero;Silvia Monticone;Jaap Deinum;Laurence Amar

    (2020)
    209 Citations
  • Cuffless blood pressure measuring devices: review and statement by the European Society of Hypertension Working Group on Blood Pressure Monitoring and Cardiovascular Variability

    (2022)
    176 Citations
  • Vascular consequences of inflammation : a position statement from the ESH Working Group on Vascular Structure and Function and the ARTERY Society

    Luca Zanoli;Marie Briet;Jean P. Empana;Pedro G. Cunha

    (2020)
    131 Citations
  • Blood pressure variability: methodological aspects, clinical relevance and practical indications for management - a European Society of Hypertension position paper

    (2023)
    119 Citations
  • Home blood pressure monitoring: methodology, clinical relevance and practical application: a 2021 position paper by the Working Group on Blood Pressure Monitoring and Cardiovascular Variability of the European Society of Hypertension.

    G Parati;GS Stergiou;G Bilo;A Kollias

    (2021)
    116 Citations

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