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Journal of Medical Screening
H-index 14

Journal of Medical Screening

0969-1413

Published by: SAGE

https://journals.sagepub.com/home/msc

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1924 60 86 13

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 75
Documents by Best Scientists*: 100
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 71
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.84
Impact Factor: 2.3

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Medical Screening?

Journal of Medical Screening was organized to reinforce research efforts on Gynecology, Internal medicine, Family medicine, Mass screening and Obstetrics. The studies in Gynecology featured incorporate elements of Incidence (epidemiology), Cervical cancer and Breast cancer, Mammography, Breast screening. Most of the Breast cancer studies addressed also intersect with Screening programme.

The journal explores topics in Internal medicine which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Gastroenterology and Oncology. The research on Family medicine tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Test (assessment), Physical therapy and Alternative medicine. Mass screening research featured in Journal of Medical Screening incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Pediatrics and Confidence interval.

Newborn screening is a key component of Pediatrics research discussed in the journal. The journal addresses concerns in Obstetrics which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Pregnancy, Antenatal screening and S syndrome. The studies tackled, which mainly focus on Colorectal cancer, apply to Cancer screening as well.

  • Gynecology (24.20%)
  • Internal medicine (23.00%)
  • Family medicine (18.61%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Maternal thyroid deficiency and pregnancy complications: implications for population screening. (468 citations)
  • Antenatal screening for Down's syndrome (335 citations)
  • First and Second Trimester Antenatal Screening for Down's Syndrome: The Results of the Serum, Urine and Ultrasound Screening Study (SURUSS): (306 citations)

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

The published articles mainly deal with areas of study such as Gynecology, Family medicine, Internal medicine, Breast cancer and Mass screening. In addition to Gynecology research, the most cited papers aim to explore topics under Cancer, Cervical cancer, Cervical screening, Confidence interval and Obstetrics. While work presented in the journal papers provide substantial information on Internal medicine, it also covers topics in Gastroenterology and Oncology.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Cancer
  • Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal generally zeroes in on subjects such as Internal medicine, Colorectal cancer, Oncology, Breast cancer and Family medicine. Internal medicine research presented in it encompasses a variety of subjects, including Gastroenterology and Test (assessment). In it, General practice and Screening programme are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Colorectal cancer research.

The research on Oncology featured in the journal combines topics in other fields like Cancer screening, Overdiagnosis and Randomized controlled trial. Cervical cancer, Human papillomavirus and Mass screening are some topics wherein Family medicine research discussed in Journal of Medical Screening have an impact. The Breast cancer screening works featured in Journal of Medical Screening incorporate elements from Tomosynthesis, Medical physics, Confidence interval and Obstetrics.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The impact of episodic screening interruption: COVID-19 and population-based cancer screening in Canada. (18 citations)
  • Cross-sectional adherence with the multi-target stool DNA test for colorectal cancer screening: Real-world data from a large cohort of older adults. (10 citations)
  • Impact of COVID-19-related care disruptions on cervical cancer screening in the United States. (7 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 Medical Screening (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Nicholas J. Wald (84 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Stephen W. Duffy (48 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
  • Jane Wardle (32 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Joan K. Morris (32 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Sue Moss (30 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 Medical Screening (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Queen Mary University of London (148 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
  • University College London (45 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Erasmus University Rotterdam (34 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Oxford (32 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Cambridge (31 papers) published 2 papers 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, 6.25% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 32.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 20.00% of all publications and 40.00% 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.

Obtaining Professional Licenses for Medical Screening Professionals

For those interested in joining the medical screening profession, obtaining professional licensing is essential. Each state in the United States has its own licensure requirements, which typically include completing an accredited nursing program and passing the National Council Licensure Examination. Furthermore, advanced specialties in different medical screening areas may require additional certifications.

For example, if you are planning to practice in Michigan, you'll need to meet the particular michigan nursing license requirements necessary for your specific field. These can include specific coursework, supervised clinical hours, and passing scores on specialized examinations. Additionally, the nursing license cost may differ based on the state, and even specialty, demanding meticulous planning and budgeting.

Regardless of state or specialty, earning professional licensure is a significant step towards a career in medical screening. It not only allows professionals to practice legally but also equips them with the necessary skills and knowledge to contribute to journals like the Journal of Medical Screening.

Top Publications

  • The impact of episodic screening interruption: COVID-19 and population-based cancer screening in Canada.

    Jean He Yong;James G Mainprize;Martin J Yaffe;Martin J Yaffe;Yibing Ruan

    (2021)
    168 Citations
  • Benefits and harms of breast cancer mammography screening for women at average risk of breast cancer: A systematic review for the European Commission Initiative on Breast Cancer.

    Carlos Canelo-Aybar;Diogenes S Ferreira;Mónica Ballesteros;Margarita Posso

    (2021)
    64 Citations
  • Folic acid and neural tube defects: Discovery, debate and the need for policy change

    (2022)
    34 Citations
  • Self-sampling for cervical screening offered at the point of invitation: A cross-sectional study of preferences in England

    (2022)
    31 Citations
  • Engagement barriers and service inequities in the NHS Breast Screening Programme: Views from British-Pakistani women.

    Victoria G Woof;Helen Ruane;Fiona Ulph;David P French

    (2020)
    27 Citations
  • The randomized trial of mammography screening that was not-A cautionary tale.

    Martin J Yaffe;Jean M Seely;Paula B Gordon;Shushiela Appavoo

    (2021)
    26 Citations
  • Systematic reviews as a “lens of evidence”: Determinants of participation in breast cancer screening:

    O Mandrik;O Mandrik;O Mandrik;E Tolma;N Zielonke;F Meheus

    (2021)
    24 Citations
  • Early detection of breast cancer rectifies inequality of breast cancer outcomes

    László Tabár;Tony Hsiu Hsi Chen;Amy Ming Fang Yen;Peter B. Dean

    (2021)
    19 Citations
  • Concurrent participation in screening for cervical, breast, and bowel cancer in England:

    Matejka Rebolj;Matejka Rebolj;Dharmishta Parmar;Roberta Maroni;Oleg Blyuss

    (2020)
    19 Citations
  • Impact of a mass media campaign on participation in the Australian bowel cancer screening program

    Sarah Durkin;Kate Broun;Nicola Guerin;Belinda Morley

    (2020)
    18 Citations

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