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Journal of Orthopaedic Science
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Journal of Orthopaedic Science

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1969 41 120 13

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 86
Documents by Best Scientists*: 180
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 86
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.515
Impact Factor: 1.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Orthopaedic Science?

Journal of Orthopaedic Science investigates areas of study like Surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Internal medicine, Rheumatology and Anatomy. The journal dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Surgery and Osteoarthritis. Physical therapy, Radiology and Orthodontics are some topics wherein Orthopedic surgery research discussed in Journal of Orthopaedic Science have an impact.

Internal medicine and Endocrinology are closely related fields of research discussed in Journal of Orthopaedic Science.

  • Surgery (28.07%)
  • Orthopedic surgery (21.34%)
  • Internal medicine (12.92%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Mechanotransduction and functional response of the skeleton to physical stress: the mechanisms and mechanics of bone adaptation (337 citations)
  • The 2001 revised criteria for diagnosis, classification, and staging of idiopathic osteonecrosis of the femoral head (264 citations)
  • Internal plate fixation of fractures: short history and recent developments (244 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Orthopaedic Science:

The published articles mainly tackle studies in Orthopedic surgery, Surgery, Internal medicine, Rheumatology and Physical therapy. The Orthopedic surgery research tackled in the published papers is interrelated with Anatomy which concerns subjects like Pathology. The works on Rheumatology tackled in the journal articles bring together disciplines like Incidence (epidemiology) and MEDLINE.

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

  • Surgery
  • Internal medicine
  • Radiology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Journal of Orthopaedic Science focuses largely on the fields of Surgery, Physical therapy, In patient, Retrospective cohort study and Internal medicine. The journal covers various topics on Surgery such as Radiography, Visual analogue scale, Range of motion, Complication and Perioperative. While it focused on Physical therapy, it was also able to explore topics like Osteoarthritis, Cross-sectional study, Quality of life, Prospective cohort study and Low back pain.

Medial meniscus is a focus of the presented Osteoarthritis works and it dives deep in Medial meniscus. The study on Low back pain presented in Journal of Orthopaedic Science intersects with subjects under the field of Lumbar. Specifically, studies on Body mass index are prevalent in the Internal medicine works discussed.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • An MRI-based suspension bridge sign can predict an arthroscopically favorable meniscal healing following the medial meniscus posterior root repair (9 citations)
  • Japanese Orthopaedic Association 2019 Guidelines for osteonecrosis of the femoral head. (6 citations)
  • The application of 3D-printing technology in pelvic bone tumor surgery (6 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 Orthopaedic Science (based on the number of publications) are:

  • 清志 金田 (96 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Hiroyuki Tsuchiya (80 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • 隆弘 越智 (68 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Eiji Itoi (64 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Yoshiaki Toyama (61 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 Orthopaedic Science (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Keio University (162 papers) published 16 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Tokyo (141 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Chiba University (121 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 8 less than at the previous edition,
  • Kanazawa University (114 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Osaka University (111 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 8 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, 11.83% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 25.88% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 16.93% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 22.36% of all publications and 34.82% 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 and Applications of Orthopaedic Science in Nursing Practice

The influence of the research and discoveries made in the field of Orthopaedic Science extends beyond the realms of surgery, internal medicine, and rheumatology. One of the fields where this influence is most notable is nursing, particularly for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) specializing in orthopaedics. Understanding the latest research in Orthopaedic Science is essential for these healthcare professionals as they play a key role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. They leverage findings in Orthopaedic Science to design care practices, procedures, and interventions that promote bone health and assist patients in recovery.

NPs specializing in orthopaedics can enhance their skills and knowledge by undertaking targeted education and training programs. Massachusetts, as a global hub for medical education, offers some of the top-rated Nurse Practitioner programs in orthopaedics. The best np programs in Massachusetts provide NPs with the opportunity to stay abreast with the latest research developments in Orthopaedic Science published in journals like the Journal of Orthopaedic Science. These programs typically include coursework in Orthopaedic Science and offer clinical rotations in orthopaedic units and wards, thus cultivating deep expertise in the subject among aspiring NPs.

Given the critical role that orthopaedic research plays in shaping patient care approaches in nursing practice, it is essential for nursing professionals to stay updated with the latest scientific insights. The multi-disciplinary nature of the Journal of Orthopaedic Science makes it an invaluable resource for Nurse Practitioners specializing in orthopaedics, helping them deliver the highest quality care to their patients.

Top Publications

  • Reference values for the locomotive syndrome risk test quantifying mobility of 8681 adults aged 20–89 years: A cross-sectional nationwide study in Japan

    Keiko Yamada;Yoichi M. Ito;Masao Akagi;Etsuo Chosa

    (2020)
    50 Citations
  • Denosumab in giant cell tumour of bone in the pelvis and sacrum: Long-term therapy or bone resection?

    (2020)
    39 Citations
  • Trends in arthroplasty in Japan by a complete survey, 2014-2017.

    Hisako Katano;Nobutake Ozeki;Yuji Kohno;Yusuke Nakagawa

    (2021)
    39 Citations
  • A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing anterior decompression with fusion and posterior laminoplasty for cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament.

    Toshitaka Yoshii;Satoru Egawa;Takashi Hirai;Takashi Kaito

    (2020)
    38 Citations
  • Biomechanical analysis of the centralization procedure for extruded lateral menisci with posterior root deficiency in a porcine model

    Nobutake Ozeki;Hideyuki Koga;Junpei Matsuda;Yuji Kohno

    (2020)
    33 Citations
  • The effectiveness of chemonucleolysis with condoliase for treatment of painful lumbar disc herniation.

    Eijiro Okada;Satoshi Suzuki;Satoshi Nori;Osahiko Tsuji

    (2021)
    31 Citations
  • Lumbar spinal surgery improves locomotive syndrome in elderly patients with lumbar spinal canal stenosis: A multicenter prospective study.

    Nobuyuki Fujita;Takehiro Michikawa;Azusa Miyamoto;Aiko Sakurai

    (2020)
    24 Citations
  • Minimal clinically important differences in Toronto Extremity Salvage Score for patients with lower extremity sarcoma.

    Koichi Ogura;Kosuke Uehara;Toru Akiyama;Yusuke Shinoda

    (2020)
    18 Citations
  • Second-look arthroscopy after meniscus repair and synovial mesenchymal stem cell transplantation to treat degenerative flaps and radial tears of the medial meniscus: A case report

    Ichiro Sekiya;Hideyuki Koga;Hisako Katano;Mitsuru Mizuno

    (2021)
    18 Citations
  • Low serum albumin concentration is associated with increased risk of osteoporosis in postmenopausal patients with rheumatoid arthritis

    Yoshio Nagayama;Kosuke Ebina;Hideki Tsuboi;Makoto Hirao

    (2021)
    18 Citations

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