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Journal of Orthopaedic Translation
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Journal of Orthopaedic Translation

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1399 19 49 18

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 105
Documents by Best Scientists*: 166
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 8
SCIMAGO H-index: 60
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.641
Impact Factor: 7.8

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of orthopaedic translation?

Journal of orthopaedic translation mainly tackles studies in Surgery, Biomedical engineering, Internal medicine, Cell biology and Osteoarthritis. Biomedical engineering research is concerned with Scaffold in particular. Internal medicine research presented is mostly focused on the subject of Osteoporosis.

Mesenchymal stem cell is a major topic of Cell biology research presented in it. The in-depth study on Mesenchymal stem cell also explores topics in the intersecting field of Stem cell. Journal of orthopaedic translation covers Osteoarthritis research under the subject of Pathology.

  • Surgery (14.13%)
  • Biomedical engineering (11.36%)
  • Internal medicine (9.91%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Recent developments and challenges of lower extremity exoskeletons. (210 citations)
  • Bone defect animal models for testing efficacy of bone substitute biomaterials (173 citations)
  • Cartilage repair by mesenchymal stem cells: Clinical trial update and perspectives. (101 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of orthopaedic translation:

The journal articles tackle a plethora of topics, such as Mesenchymal stem cell, Biomedical engineering, Bone healing, Immunology and Bioinformatics. In addition to Mesenchymal stem cell research, the published papers aim to explore topics under Type I collagen, Anatomy, Scanning electron microscope, Stem cell and Bone regeneration. The journal publications with studies in Biomedical engineering featured incorporate elements of Biocompatibility, Regeneration (biology), Cartilage and Corrosion.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery
  • Gene

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal facilitates discussions on Cartilage, Surgery, Osteoarthritis, Cell biology and In vivo. The Cartilage studies in the journal expound on topics in

  • Regeneration (biology) and related Biomedical engineering, Stem cell and Mesenchymal stem cell,
  • Tissue engineering which is related to area like Bioinformatics.. Surgery research discussed connects with the study of Diabetic foot.

The journal addresses concerns in the field of Osteoarthritis by exploring it in line with topics in Internal medicine which intersect with Oncology subjects. Downregulation and upregulation and Aggrecan are some topics wherein Cell biology research discussed in it have an impact. While Chondrogenesis is the key highlight in it, it also covered some subjects on Regenerative medicine and Bone healing.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Chondrocyte ferroptosis contribute to the progression of osteoarthritis (7 citations)
  • Exosomes derived from umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells in mechanical environment show improved osteochondral activity via upregulation of LncRNA H19. (7 citations)
  • Copper-based biomaterials for bone and cartilage tissue engineering. (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 translation (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Ling Qin (75 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • Gang Li (32 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • Huilin Yang (24 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • Xinluan Wang (23 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Tingting Tang (18 papers) published 1 paper 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 translation (based on the number of publications) are:

  • The Chinese University of Hong Kong (163 papers) published 19 papers at the last edition, 13 less than at the previous edition,
  • Shanghai Jiao Tong University (54 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Chinese Academy of Sciences (52 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Soochow University (Suzhou) (46 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • Huazhong University of Science and Technology (18 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 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, 2.97% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 53.06% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 15.31% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 15.31% of all publications and 16.33% 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 and Further Studies

For those interested in the research areas covered by The Journal of Orthopaedic Translation, further studies and advanced degrees in these specialties may be a viable path. Pursuing advanced education in these fields can provide a foundation for a fulfilling career in research, academia, healthcare, or the bioengineering industry. In particular, those investigators who find the research on Osteoarthritis and Mesenchymal stem cells intriguing, may consider pursuing a degree in Nursing, where they can further explore these topics and potentially contribute their own research to the field. Studies in Nursing offer pathways towards both clinical practice and academic research, making it a versatile option for students. One option for students interested in this field is to consider studying online at reputable universities. For those specifically in Nebraska or looking at schools in the region, we recommend considering some of the best online nursing programs in Nebraska. You can gain the required knowledge and skills from the comfort of your home while balancing studies with full-time employment or other commitments. The said programs provide extensive knowledge and exposure to various research topics, including those regularly covered in the Journal of Orthopaedic Translation.

Top Publications

  • Guidelines for clinical diagnosis and treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head in adults (2019 version).

    Dewei Zhao;Feng Zhang;Benjie Wang;Baoyi Liu

    (2020)
    297 Citations
  • Runx2 plays a central role in Osteoarthritis development

    Di Chen;Dongyeon J. Kim;Jie Shen;Zhen Zou

    (2020)
    75 Citations
  • Overview of methods for enhancing bone regeneration in distraction osteogenesis: Potential roles of biometals.

    Ye Li;Qi Pan;Jiankun Xu;Xuan He

    (2021)
    68 Citations
  • Effectiveness and safety of biodegradable Mg-Nd-Zn-Zr alloy screws for the treatment of medial malleolar fractures.

    Kai Xie;Lei Wang;Yu Guo;Shuang Zhao

    (2021)
    68 Citations
  • State-of-the-art research in robotic hip exoskeletons: A general review

    Bing Chen;Bing Chen;Bing Chen;Bin Zi;Ling Qin;Qiaosheng Pan

    (2020)
    64 Citations
  • Vascular endothelial growth factor for in vivo bone formation: A systematic review

    Chris H. Dreyer;Chris H. Dreyer;Kristian Kjaergaard;Ming Ding;Ling Qin

    (2020)
    58 Citations
  • Biofilm properties in relation to treatment outcome in patients with first-time periprosthetic hip or knee joint infection.

    Karin Svensson Malchau;Jonatan Tillander;Magdalena Zaborowska;Maria Hoffman

    (2021)
    50 Citations
  • Targeting the GLP-1/GLP-1R axis to treat osteoarthritis: A new opportunity?

    (2022)
    44 Citations
  • Antibiotic containing bone cement in prevention of hip and knee prosthetic joint infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Sujeesh Sebastian;Yang Liu;Robin Christensen;Deepak Bushan Raina

    (2020)
    43 Citations
  • The role of osteocytes-specific molecular mechanism in regulation of mechanotransduction - A systematic review.

    Meng Chen Michelle Li;Simon Kwoon Ho Chow;Ronald Man Yeung Wong;Ling Qin

    (2021)
    36 Citations

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