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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

1749-799X

Published by: Springer

https://josr-online.biomedcentral.com/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 842 69 187 26

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 256
Documents by Best Scientists*: 395
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 5
SCIMAGO H-index: 75
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.877
Impact Factor: 2.8

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research?

The journal mostly deals with topics like Orthopedic surgery, Surgery, Orthodontics, Retrospective cohort study and Internal medicine. The concepts on Orthopedic surgery presented in Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research can also apply to other research fields, including Osteoarthritis, Radiography, Visual analogue scale, Meta-analysis and Range of motion. The work on Visual analogue scale addressed in the journal expands to the thematically related Oswestry Disability Index.

The research on Meta-analysis tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Randomized controlled trial and Confidence interval. Most of the works presented in it deals with Randomized controlled trial but it intersects with the subject of Anesthesia. Internal fixation, Arthroplasty, Complication, Fixation (surgical) and Lumbar studies are all carried out as a component of the study in Surgery presented.

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research focuses on Orthodontics research which is adjacent to topics in Biomechanics. Internal medicine and Endocrinology are closely related fields of research discussed in Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research.

  • Orthopedic surgery (70.92%)
  • Surgery (48.22%)
  • Orthodontics (10.85%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Bone regenerative medicine: classic options, novel strategies, and future directions (573 citations)
  • Effects of obesity on bone metabolism (457 citations)
  • Extracorporeal shockwave therapy in musculoskeletal disorders (268 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research:

The journal papers cover a variety of subjects, including Orthopedic surgery, Surgery, Randomized controlled trial, Arthroplasty and Meta-analysis. The published articles address concerns in Orthopedic surgery which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Osteoarthritis, Retrospective cohort study, Fracture fixation, Orthodontics and Prospective cohort study. The studies tackled in the journal publications, which mainly focus on Surgery, apply to Anesthesia as well.

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

  • Surgery
  • Internal medicine
  • Orthopedic surgery

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Orthopedic surgery, Surgery, Retrospective cohort study, Internal medicine and Orthodontics are among the topics commonly tackled in the journal. In addition to Orthopedic surgery research, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research aims to explore topics under Osteoarthritis, Fixation (histology), Radiography, Visual analogue scale and Range of motion. WOMAC is a focus of the Osteoarthritis works in the journal.

Among the topics covered in it are Surgery and In patient. Meta-analysis and Osteoporosis are all subfields of Internal medicine research that were featured in the journal. The study on Meta-analysis presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Confidence interval.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • miR-1249-5p regulates the osteogenic differentiation of ADSCs by targeting PDX1. (7 citations)
  • Identification of key genes and pathways of BMP-9-induced osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells by integrated bioinformatics analysis. (6 citations)
  • COVID-19 pandemic effects on orthopaedic surgeons in British Columbia. (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 Surgery and Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Nicola Maffulli (47 papers) published 16 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Peifu Tang (23 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Yingze Zhang (18 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
  • Jiying Chen (18 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Yong Shen (17 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less 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 Orthopaedic Surgery and Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Shanghai Jiao Tong University (98 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • Hebei Medical University (89 papers) published 27 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
  • Peking University (82 papers) published 25 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Sichuan University (73 papers) published 26 papers at the last edition, 10 more than at the previous edition,
  • Fudan University (59 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 7 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, 13.40% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 27.62% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 9.39% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 17.31% of all publications and 45.67% 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 Opportunities in Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

For those interested in the field of orthopaedic surgery and research, this journal provides an excellent source of information on the current challenges and investigations under way. However, theoretical knowledge needs to be complemented by practical experience to forge a successful career in this specialty. Thus, apart from diligence in research, aspiring professionals in this field should also aim to gain clinical experience and management skills.

Becoming a registered nurse can be an enlightening first step towards a career in orthopaedic surgery and research. This role could offer valuable practical experience, both in dealing with patients and in functioning within a team at the forefront of medicine. In Ohio, for instance, several programs provide excellent training and support for those looking to begin their career in this way.

You can find out more about the specific requirements and procedures to become a registered nurse in Ohio in our comprehensive guide. Check out our post on how to become a registered nurse in Ohio to learn more about this career path and how it could provide foundational expertise for future work in orthopaedic surgery and research.

After gaining experience as a nurse, other advanced positions related to orthopaedic research and practice, such as a physician's assistant or an orthopaedic surgeon, become attainable. These roles often require additional study and supervised clinical experience, but can offer even more opportunities for involvement in innovative orthopaedic research and life-changing treatments.

Top Publications

  • Musculoskeletal symptoms in SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) patients.

    Lucio Cipollaro;Lorenzo Giordano;Johnny Padulo;Francesco Oliva

    (2020)
    185 Citations
  • Effect of drugs on bone mineral density in postmenopausal osteoporosis: a Bayesian network meta-analysis

    Filippo Migliorini;Nicola Maffulli;Nicola Maffulli;Nicola Maffulli;Giorgia Colarossi;Jörg Eschweiler

    (2021)
    104 Citations
  • Potential of biomarkers during pharmacological therapy setting for postmenopausal osteoporosis: a systematic review

    Filippo Migliorini;Nicola Maffulli;Nicola Maffulli;Nicola Maffulli;Filippo Spiezia;Giuseppe Maria Peretti

    (2021)
    79 Citations
  • Biomarkers as therapy monitoring for postmenopausal osteoporosis: a systematic review.

    Filippo Migliorini;Nicola Maffulli;Filippo Spiezia;Markus Tingart

    (2021)
    79 Citations
  • Umbilical cord-derived Wharton's jelly for regenerative medicine applications.

    Ashim Gupta;Saadiq F. El-Amin;Howard J. Levy;Rebecca Sze-Tu

    (2020)
    76 Citations
  • Reporting and utilization of Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System® (PROMIS®) measures in orthopedic research and practice: a systematic review

    Maggie E. Horn;Emily K. Reinke;Logan J. Couce;Bryce B. Reeve

    (2020)
    61 Citations
  • Italy and COVID-19: the changing patient flow in an orthopedic trauma center emergency department.

    Francesco Luceri;Ilaria Morelli;Riccardo Accetta;Laura Mangiavini

    (2020)
    58 Citations
  • 3D-printed porous Ti6Al4V scaffolds for long bone repair in animal models: a systematic review

    (2022)
    56 Citations
  • Safety and efficacy of treating symptomatic, partial-thickness rotator cuff tears with fresh, uncultured, unmodified, autologous adipose-derived regenerative cells (UA-ADRCs) isolated at the point of care: a prospective, randomized, controlled first-in-human pilot study

    Jason L. Hurd;Tiffany R. Facile;Jennifer Weiss;Matthew Hayes

    (2020)
    55 Citations
  • Tendon healing is adversely affected by low-grade inflammation

    (2021)
    51 Citations

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