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Journal of Pain Research
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Journal of Pain Research

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Neuroscience 240 57 66 12
Medicine 1260 100 110 19

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 252
Documents by Best Scientists*: 256
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 5
SCIMAGO H-index: 77
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.782
Impact Factor: 2.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Pain Research?

The main points discussed in the journal deals with Anesthesia, Chronic pain, Physical therapy, Internal medicine and Surgery. The studies in Anesthesia featured incorporate elements of Adverse effect and Opioid. Journal of Pain Research explores research in Adverse effect and the adjacent study of Placebo.

Journal of Pain Research connects research in Opioid with the related topic of Morphine. Journal of Pain Research focuses on Chronic pain but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Intensive care medicine and Anxiety. The research on Physical therapy tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Osteoarthritis, Randomized controlled trial, Quality of life, Depression (differential diagnoses) and Low back pain.

While work presented in it provided substantial information on Internal medicine, it also covered topics in Gastroenterology and Endocrinology. The field of Pharmacology is the anchor for the Neuropathic pain studies presented in the journal. Pharmacology research discussed connects with the study of Nociception.

  • Anesthesia (26.46%)
  • Chronic pain (23.45%)
  • Physical therapy (18.26%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • A review of chronic pain impact on patients, their social environment and the health care system. (307 citations)
  • Poorly controlled postoperative pain: prevalence, consequences, and prevention (304 citations)
  • The association between chronic pain and obesity. (237 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Pain Research:

The published articles cover a variety of subjects, including Chronic pain, Physical therapy, Anesthesia, Neuropathic pain and Surgery. Internal medicine, Disease, Pediatrics and Intensive care medicine are some topics wherein Chronic pain research discussed in the journal papers has an impact. While Anesthesia is the focus of the published articles, it also provides insights into the studies of Placebo, Adverse effect and Opioid.

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 areas of study like Chronic pain, Physical therapy, Anesthesia, Internal medicine and Randomized controlled trial. While Chronic pain is the focus of it, it also provided insights into the studies of Neuropathic pain, Pain management, Quality of life, Clinical psychology and Depression (differential diagnoses). Journal of Pain Research explores research in Physical therapy alongside concepts in Low back pain and other areas of study in Lumbar.

The Anesthesia works featured in it incorporate elements from Adverse effect and Opioid. It facilitates discussions on Internal medicine that incorporate concepts from other fields like Gastroenterology and Placebo. The journal explores topics in Randomized controlled trial which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Meta-analysis, Acupuncture, Clinical trial and MEDLINE.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Pain Symptoms in Patients with Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): A Literature Review (8 citations)
  • Socio-Demographics, Pain Characteristics, Quality of Life and Treatment Values Before and After Specialized Interdisciplinary Pain Treatment: Results from the Danish Clinical Pain Registry (PainData) (4 citations)
  • The Analgesic Effects of Thoracic Paravertebral Block versus Thoracic Epidural Anesthesia After Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Meta-Analysis. (4 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 Pain Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Michael E Schatman (33 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Joseph D. Tobias (18 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Joel Katz (17 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Bruce Parsons (17 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Björn Gerdle (16 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 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 Pain Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Pfizer (48 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Mayo Clinic (42 papers) published 16 papers at the last edition, 12 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Florida (38 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Tufts University (37 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Capital Medical University (34 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 2 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, 11.56% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 20.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.31% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 15.38% of all publications and 57.31% 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 Pain Research

In addition to gaining insights into the latest trends and research topics in the field of pain research, it's important for budding researchers and professionals to understand the career opportunities and requirements associated with it. Various roles are available in academia, clinical settings, and research institutions for those interested in pain research.

One of the most in-demand professions in this area is a Speech-Language Pathologist, often working with patients experiencing pain-related speech issues. They provide assessments and treatments for people who have difficulty speaking, communicating, eating, or swallowing due to chronic pain conditions.

To become a Speech-Language Pathologist, specific educational and certification requirements must be met. In many states, this includes completing a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, gaining supervised clinical experience, and passing a national examination. For instance, the speech pathologist requirements in South Dakota, include these steps along with additional licensing requirements.

Another career opportunity is a Pain Management Specialist, a medical doctor (MD) or doctor of osteopathy (DO), who diagnoses and treats pain caused by disease, disorder, and trauma. This specialty often involves helping patients manage chronic pain with methods that include medications, acupuncture, local electrical stimulation, and brain stimulation.

Conclusively, for individuals interested in pain research, there are a diverse range of career paths and specialties to explore. This can lead to various opportunities and roles that contribute meaningfully to pain management and patient care.

Top Publications

  • Nerve Growth Factor Signaling and Its Contribution to Pain.

    Philip A Barker;Patrick Mantyh;Lars Arendt-Nielsen;Lars Viktrup

    (2020)
    138 Citations
  • Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy: A Systematic Narrative Review of the Literature

    (2022)
    72 Citations
  • Chronic Pain: What Does It Mean? A Review on the Use of the Term Chronic Pain in Clinical Practice.

    William Raffaeli;Michael Tenti;Annette Corraro;Valentina Malafoglia

    (2021)
    69 Citations
  • CBD Effects on TRPV1 Signaling Pathways in Cultured DRG Neurons

    Uma Anand;Ben Jones;Yuri Korchev;Stephen R Bloom

    (2020)
    51 Citations
  • Validity and Utility of Four Pain Intensity Measures for Use in International Research

    Raviwon Atisook;Pramote Euasobhon;Arunee Saengsanon;Mark P Jensen

    (2021)
    49 Citations
  • Hypnosis Associated with 3D Immersive Virtual Reality Technology in the Management of Pain: A Review of the Literature

    Floriane Rousseaux;Aminata Yasmina Bicego;Didier Ledoux;Paul Massion

    (2020)
    43 Citations
  • Asynchronous and Tailored Digital Rehabilitation of Chronic Shoulder Pain: A Prospective Longitudinal Cohort Study

    (2022)
    39 Citations

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