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Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research
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Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 2080 40 50 12

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Number of Best Scientists*: 113
Documents by Best Scientists*: 194
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 68
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.586
Impact Factor: 1.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research?

Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research is mainly concerned with subjects like Pregnancy, Obstetrics, Surgery, Internal medicine and Gynecology. The journal addresses concerns in Pregnancy which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Retrospective cohort study and Pediatrics. Obstetrics research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Odds ratio, Vaginal delivery, Incidence (epidemiology), Obstetrics and gynaecology and Prospective cohort study.

Discussions in the journal are anchored in the subject of Odds ratio and the similar topic of Confidence interval. In it, Anesthesia and Radiology are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Surgery research. While Internal medicine is the focus of it, it also provided insights into the studies of Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Oncology and Cardiology.

The Fetus works, particularly on Prenatal diagnosis are tackled in the journal.

  • Pregnancy (29.62%)
  • Obstetrics (23.47%)
  • Surgery (22.18%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Guidelines for obstetrical practice in Japan: Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (JSOG) and Japan Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (JAOG) 2014 edition. (223 citations)
  • Guidelines for obstetrical practice in Japan: Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (JSOG) and Japan Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (JAOG) 2011 edition. (152 citations)
  • Hybrid Capture™ Method for Detection of Human Papillomavirus DNA in Clinical Specimens: A Tool for Clinical Management of Equivocal Pap Smears and for Population Screening (147 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research:

The published articles investigate areas of study like Pregnancy, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Internal medicine and Surgery. The most cited articles explore topics in Pregnancy which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Incidence (epidemiology) and Retrospective cohort study. The journal papers focus on Obstetrics but sometimes tackle the closely related topic of Odds ratio which is concerned with Confidence interval.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery
  • Cancer

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal tackles a plethora of topics, such as Pregnancy, Obstetrics, Internal medicine, Surgery and Retrospective cohort study. While work presented in Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research provided substantial information on Pregnancy, it also covered topics in Body mass index, Disease and Pediatrics. The research on Obstetrics featured in the journal combines topics in other fields like Odds ratio, Gestational age, Confidence interval, Gestation and Fetus.

The main emphasis of it is the subject of Fetus, focusing on Prenatal diagnosis. Some problems in Internal medicine that were presented in Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research overlapped with concepts under Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Oncology. The journal primarily discusses Surgery topics, particularly Laparotomy, Hysterectomy and Laparoscopy.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Annual report of the Committee on Gynecologic Oncology, the Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology: Annual patient report for 2017 and annual treatment report for 2012. (32 citations)
  • Exosomal lncRNA UCA1 from cancer-associated fibroblasts enhances chemoresistance in vulvar squamous cell carcinoma cells. (7 citations)
  • Maternal and perinatal outcomes and placental pathologic examination of 29 SARS-CoV-2 infected patients in the third trimester of gestation. (5 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 Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Shigeki Matsubara (106 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Hisanori Minakami (60 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Yutaka Osuga (49 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • Tadashi Kimura (45 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Tomoaki Ikeda (44 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 10 more than at the previous 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 Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Jichi Medical University (130 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition, 8 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Tokyo (114 papers) published 16 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Boston Children's Hospital (93 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Hokkaido University (89 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition, 12 more than at the previous edition,
  • Osaka University (84 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 5 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, 11.39% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 17.35% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 4.69% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 20.61% of all publications and 57.35% 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.

Connection between Obstetrics/Gynecology and Nursing Education

While primarily focused on obstetrics and gynecology research topics, the importance of academic nursing programs cannot be underestimated in the context of maternity care. Knowledge gained from nursing education can directly apply to various areas of study discussed in the journal, such as pregnancy and related complications, childbirth, and neonatal care.

An understanding of these subjects is essential for nurses, midwives, and other healthcare providers involved in maternity care. Obtaining a nursing degree from a reputable institution can equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to handle clinical scenarios efficiently.

There are numerous academic institutions across the globe that offer quality education in nursing. The top 10 best nursing schools in California, for example, offer comprehensive programs focused on various aspects of health care, including obstetrics and gynecology.

Graduates from these programs can contribute significantly to the advancement of obstetrics and gynecology research and clinical practice, given their knowledge and hands-on experience. Future research could focus on investigating the connection between academic nursing programs and the quality of maternity care, which could lead to important implications for nursing education and obstetrics and gynecology practice.

Top Publications

  • Covid-19 pandemic and pregnancy.

    Satoshi Hayakawa;Shihoko Komine-Aizawa;Gil G Mor

    (2020)
    100 Citations
  • Annual report of the Committee on Gynecologic Oncology, the Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology: Annual patient report for 2017 and annual treatment report for 2012.

    Satoru Nagase;Tsuyoshi Ohta;Fumiaki Takahashi;Nobuo Yaegashi

    (2021)
    92 Citations
  • Placenta accreta spectrum disorders clinical practice guidelines: A systematic review

    (2023)
    37 Citations
  • Vulvovaginal candidiasis: An overview of mycological, clinical, and immunological aspects

    (2022)
    33 Citations
  • Annual report of the Committee on Gynecologic Oncology, the Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology: Annual Patient Report for 2018 and Annual Treatment Report for 2013

    (2022)
    28 Citations
  • Reduced pregnancy and live birth rates after in vitro fertilization in women with cesarean section scar diverticulum: A retrospective cohort study

    (2021)
    13 Citations
  • Survey on the use of personal protective equipment and COVID-19 testing of pregnant women in Japan.

    Takeshi Umazume;Etsuko Miyagi;Yasuo Haruyama;Gen Kobashi

    (2020)
    12 Citations
  • Association between chronic endometritis and uterine natural killer cell density in women with recurrent miscarriage: clinical implications

    Xiaoyan Chen;Yingyu Liu;Yiwei Zhao;Wing Ching Cheung

    (2020)
    12 Citations
  • Placental autophagy failure: A risk factor for preeclampsia.

    Akitoshi Nakashima;Tomoko Shima;Aiko Aoki;Mihoko Kawaguchi

    (2020)
    12 Citations
  • Searching for valuable differentially expressed miRNAs in postmenopausal osteoporosis by RNA sequencing

    Randong Wang;Aiping Lu;Wangyan Liu;Juan Yue

    (2020)
    12 Citations

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