Journal of Medical Internet Research

Top Research Topics at Journal of Medical Internet Research?

Health care, The Internet, Psychological intervention, Randomized controlled trial and eHealth are the subjects of interest in the journal. In addition to Health care research, it aims to explore topics under Nursing, Family medicine and Medical education. Nursing research discussed connects with the study of Qualitative research.

Topics in The Internet were tackled in line with various other fields like Social media, Social psychology, MEDLINE and Internet privacy. While Social media is the focus of Journal of Medical Internet Research, it also provided insights into the studies of Infodemiology and Public health. The journal focuses on Psychological intervention but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Mental health, Clinical psychology, Gerontology and Behavior change.

Intervention (counseling), Physical therapy, Clinical trial and Anxiety are some topics wherein Randomized controlled trial research discussed in it have an impact. The in-depth study on Physical therapy also explores topics in the intersecting field of Quality of life. Many of the studies tackled connect eHealth with a similar field of study like Digital health.

• Health care (24.08%)
• The Internet (18.53%)
• Psychological intervention (18.13%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Using the Internet to promote health behavior change: A systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of theoretical basis, use of behavior change techniques, and mode of delivery on efficacy (1658 citations)
• The Law of Attrition (1571 citations)
• Improving the Quality of Web Surveys: The Checklist for Reporting Results of Internet E-Surveys (CHERRIES) (1557 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Medical Internet Research:

The most cited papers investigate studies in The Internet, Psychological intervention, Health care, Randomized controlled trial and Nursing. The most cited papers address concerns in The Internet which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Social media, Social psychology, MEDLINE and Internet privacy. The published articles tackle studies in Clinical psychology and the interrelated subject of Anxiety to gain insights into Psychological intervention.

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

• Internal medicine
• Law
• The Internet

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Journal of Medical Internet Research is mainly concerned with subjects like Health care, Psychological intervention, Social media, Randomized controlled trial and Pandemic. The Health care study featured in it draws connections with the study of Family medicine. The journal addresses concerns in Psychological intervention which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Intervention (counseling), Mental health and Systematic review.

Topics in Mental health explored in the journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Clinical psychology and Depression (differential diagnoses). It deals with Social media in conjunction with Infodemiology and similar fields in Infoveillance. The work on Randomized controlled trial tackled in Journal of Medical Internet Research brings together disciplines like Physical therapy and Clinical trial.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Analysis of Public Attitudes on Facebook and Twitter Toward COVID-19 Vaccines in the United Kingdom and the United States: Observational Study. (24 citations)
• COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Canada: Content Analysis of Tweets Using the Theoretical Domains Framework. (22 citations)
• Evidence Synthesis of Digital Interventions to Mitigate the Negative Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Public Mental Health: Rapid Meta-review. (21 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 Medical Internet Research (based on the number of publications) are:

• Gunther Eysenbach (51 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Heleen Riper (39 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
• Helen Christensen (39 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
• Hein de Vries (37 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
• Pim Cuijpers (28 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 Medical Internet Research (based on the number of publications) are:

• Harvard University (163 papers) published 23 papers at the last edition, 31 less than at the previous edition,
• University of Toronto (146 papers) published 35 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
• University of Sydney (107 papers) published 24 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
• University of California, San Francisco (99 papers) published 18 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
• Stanford University (96 papers) published 23 papers at the last edition, 2 more 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, 10.73% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 16.85% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.47% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 15.37% of all publications and 59.31% 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 Perspectives in Medical Research: An Overview

The advancement of medical research and the development of novel and effective treatments are led by dedicated researchers in the field. However, it is equally essential to explore the career paths and options available to future researchers and aspiring professionals in this sector.

For instance, pursuing a career in medical education is a fulfilling pathway that enables individuals to influence future healthcare providers, shape policies, and contribute to advancements in health research. Medical educators can choose to specialize in diverse areas, including nursing, family medicine, and more. Additionally, emerging sectors such as eHealth and digital health require professionals versed in both medical and technological aspects, thereby presenting further opportunities for career development.

Moreover, career paths outside traditional roles are gaining prominence, such as special education. Combining a deep understanding of medical knowledge and pedagogical skills, special education teachers play a crucial role in building an inclusive and nurturing learning environment for students with unique needs. They address students' individual differences and requirements, thereby contributing significantly to their success and engagement in the learning process.

Obtaining the suitable credential and professional training is vital in securing a career as a special education teacher. With technological advancements and the evolving educational landscape, several online credential programs are available now that prepare aspiring special education teachers for the role and challenges ahead. For instance, the special education credential program in Missouri provides a comprehensive curriculum delivered in an online format.

In conclusion, there are numerous career options in the medical research field ranging from classic research roles to teaching and more specialized roles. Thus, it is valuable for prospective researchers to explore and consider these opportunities to find a path that fulfills their career aspirations and contributes to the ongoing development in the field.