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Journal of Oral and Facial Pain and Headache
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Journal of Oral and Facial Pain and Headache

2333-0384

Published by: Quintessence Publishing Company

http://www.quintpub.com/journals/ofph/index.php

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 2780 10 22 8

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 22
Documents by Best Scientists*: 34
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 54
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.556
Impact Factor: 2.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of oral and facial pain and headache?

Journal of oral and facial pain and headache is mainly concerned with subjects like Physical therapy, Orofacial pain, Internal medicine, Anesthesia and Temporomandibular joint. Chronic pain is part of Physical therapy studies tackled in the journal. The work on Chronic pain tackled in Journal of oral and facial pain and headache brings together disciplines like Depression (differential diagnoses) and Anxiety.

Some problems in Orofacial pain that were presented in Journal of oral and facial pain and headache overlapped with concepts under Pain catastrophizing, Psychiatry and Clinical psychology. It connects research in Internal medicine with the related topic of Endocrinology. While Anesthesia is the key highlight in Journal of oral and facial pain and headache, it also covered some subjects on Masseter muscle and Masticatory force.

It focuses on Temporomandibular joint research as part of the broader topic of Orthodontics. In the journal, Placebo and Clinical trial are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Randomized controlled trial research. The journal addresses concerns in Odds ratio which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Logistic regression and Confidence interval.

  • Physical therapy (30.02%)
  • Orofacial pain (17.97%)
  • Internal medicine (17.26%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) for Clinical and Research Applications: recommendations of the International RDC/TMD Consortium Network* and Orofacial Pain Special Interest Group† (1366 citations)
  • The effectiveness of cannabinoids in the management of chronic nonmalignant neuropathic pain: a systematic review. (62 citations)
  • Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Temporomandibular Disorders (50 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of oral and facial pain and headache:

The published articles mainly deal with areas of study such as Physical therapy, Research Diagnostic Criteria, Anxiety, Randomized controlled trial and Odds ratio. The most cited papers explore issues in Physical therapy which can be linked to other research areas like Analysis of variance, Young adult, Psychosocial, Confidence interval and Masticatory force. In addition to Research Diagnostic Criteria research, the most cited publications aim to explore topics under Sleep disorder and Chronic pain.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery
  • Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal investigates studies in Physical therapy, Orofacial pain, Randomized controlled trial, Internal medicine and Anesthesia. Aside from research in Physical therapy, the journal also discusses Retention rate studies. The Randomized controlled trial works featured in the journal incorporate elements from Checklist, Burning mouth syndrome, Medical diagnosis and Double blinded.

Internal medicine research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Cross-sectional study and Temporomandibular disorder. The close relationship between Masseter muscle and Threshold of pain, Concomitant, Muscle contraction, Asymptomatic and Orthodontics is one of the points of interest dissected in Anesthesia research. While the primary focus in the journal is Clinical study design, it also dissects topics surrounding Splints and Psychosocial as a whole.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Association Between Primary Headache and Bruxism: An Updated Systematic Review. (1 citations)
  • Can Concomitant Masticatory Muscle Contraction Interfere with Temporomandibular Joint Arthralgia Evaluation (1 citations)
  • Arthrocentesis of the Temporomandibular Joint: Systematic Review and Clinical Implications of Research Findings. (1 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 oral and facial pain and headache (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Peter Svensson (28 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Richard Ohrbach (17 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Lene Baad-Hansen (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Frank Lobbezoo (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Rafael Benoliel (12 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 oral and facial pain and headache (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (11 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • University at Buffalo (10 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Florida (9 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • Malmö University (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Aarhus University (7 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, 96.15% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 100.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 0.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 0.00% of all publications and 0.00% 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.

Real-World Applications of Research Topics in Nursing

Given that many of the research topics within the Journal of Oral and Facial Pain and Headache, such as Orofacial pain and Physical therapy, extend beyond the realm of dentistry and can also apply to areas like nursing. The caregiving practices and interventional procedures in these areas often overlap. For instance, a nurse practitioner may also deal with patients experiencing orofacial pain and utilize physical therapy practices to offer relief. Consequently, being aware of the latest research in these fields is highly beneficial for healthcare professionals navigating related fields. For those interested in carving a career in nursing, particularly in states like Georgia, staying au courant with these research topics can be instrumental. Understanding how to apply these research findings in practical settings can enhance healthcare delivery. If you are interested in becoming a nurse practitioner in Georgia, this involves completing certain educational and certification steps. Detailed information on how to make a career in nursing can be found {how to be a nurse practitioner in georgia}. Furthermore, the skills and knowledge gained through study of these research topics in nursing can also lead to contributions in future research, leading to progress and improvements in the healthcare industry. Consequently, taking a multidisciplinary approach and considering how research in one area can inform practices in another is integral to advancing the standards of healthcare.

Top Publications

  • Overlap of Five Chronic Pain Conditions: Temporomandibular Disorders, Headache, Back Pain, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and Fibromyalgia.

    Gary D Slade;Joel D Greenspan;Roger B Fillingim;William Maixner

    (2020)
    64 Citations
  • Associations of Psychologic Factors with Multiple Chronic Overlapping Pain Conditions.

    Roger B Fillingim;Richard Ohrbach;Richard Ohrbach;Joel D Greenspan;Anne E Sanders

    (2020)
    51 Citations
  • Clinical Characteristics of Pain Among Five Chronic Overlapping Pain Conditions.

    Richard Ohrbach;Sonia Sharma;Sonia Sharma;Roger B Fillingim;Joel D Greenspan

    (2020)
    28 Citations
  • Experimental Pain Sensitivity in Subjects with Temporomandibular Disorders and Multiple Other Chronic Pain Conditions: The OPPERA Prospective Cohort Study.

    Joel D Greenspan;Gary D Slade;Nuvan Rathnayaka;Roger B Fillingim

    (2020)
    27 Citations
  • Associations of Sleep Disturbance, Atopy, and Other Health Measures with Chronic Overlapping Pain Conditions.

    Anne E Sanders;Joel D Greenspan;Roger B Fillingim;Nuvan Rathnayaka

    (2020)
    20 Citations
  • TMJ Pain and Crepitus Occur Early Whereas Dysfunction Develops Over Time in Rheumatoid Arthritis.

    Johanna M Kroese;Sigvard Kopp;Frank Lobbezoo;Per Alstergren

    (2020)
    14 Citations
  • The Association Between Self-Reported Awake Oral Behaviors and Orofacial Pain Depends on the Belief of Patients That These Behaviors Are Harmful to the Jaw.

    Maurits Ka van Selms;Corine M Visscher;Wendy Knibbe;Magdalini Thymi

    (2020)
    9 Citations
  • Temporomandibular Disorders as Contributors to Primary Headaches: A Systematic Review.

    (2023)
    8 Citations
  • Attributes Germane to Temporomandibular Disorders and Their Associations with Five Chronic Overlapping Pain Conditions.

    Sonia Sharma;Sonia Sharma;Gary D Slade;Roger B Fillingim;Joel D Greenspan

    (2020)
    8 Citations
  • Association of Hormonal Contraceptive Use with Headache and Temporomandibular Pain: The OPPERA Study.

    Sheila M Gaynor;Roger B Fillingim;Denniz A Zolnoun;Joel D Greenspan

    (2021)
    7 Citations

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