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Journal of Perinatology
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Journal of Perinatology

0743-8346

Published by: Springer

https://www.nature.com/jp/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 993 139 301 23

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 227
Documents by Best Scientists*: 378
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 6
SCIMAGO H-index: 119
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.977
Impact Factor: 2.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Perinatology?

The journal explores disciplines such as Pediatrics, Gestational age, Obstetrics, Pregnancy and Neonatology. The journal facilitates discussions on Pediatrics that incorporate concepts from other fields like Intensive care, Low birth weight, Incidence (epidemiology) and MEDLINE. It connects research in MEDLINE with the related topic of Intensive care medicine.

The studies in Gestational age featured incorporate elements of Anesthesia, Birth weight, Internal medicine, Retrospective cohort study and Gestation. Anesthesia research featured in Journal of Perinatology incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Randomized controlled trial and Surgery. The in-depth study on Internal medicine also explores topics in the intersecting field of Endocrinology.

Journal of Perinatology explores issues in Obstetrics which can be linked to other research areas like Odds ratio and Prospective cohort study. Pregnancy research presented is mostly focused on the subject of Fetus. The study on Neonatology presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Maternal fetal.

  • Pediatrics (29.03%)
  • Gestational age (24.54%)
  • Obstetrics (18.70%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Staging of twin-twin transfusion syndrome. (1034 citations)
  • Increasing incidence and geographic distribution of neonatal abstinence syndrome: United States 2009 to 2012. (422 citations)
  • Amniotic fluid: not just fetal urine anymore. (407 citations)

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

The objective of the journal articles is to combine knowledge in the areas of Pediatrics, Gestational age, Pregnancy, Low birth weight and Obstetrics. The journal articles address concerns in Pediatrics which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Retrospective cohort study, Incidence (epidemiology) and Intensive care. The journal papers facilitate discussions on Gestational age that incorporate concepts from other fields like Anesthesia, Birth weight, Neonatology, Gestation and Prospective cohort study.

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 topics of Pediatrics, MEDLINE, Gestational age, Gestation and Retrospective cohort study are the focal point of discussions in the journal. The majority of Pediatrics studies in the journal are focused on the subject of Neonatal intensive care unit. While MEDLINE is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Family medicine, Intensive care medicine, Text mining, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak.

Anesthesia and Birth weight are some topics wherein Gestational age research discussed in it have an impact. The journal addresses concerns in the field of Gestation by exploring it in line with topics in Obstetrics which intersect with Logistic regression, Odds ratio and Epidemiology subjects. It covers Retrospective cohort study research under the subject of Internal medicine.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Difference in levels of SARS-CoV-2 S1 and S2 subunits- and nucleocapsid protein-reactive SIgM/IgM, IgG and SIgA/IgA antibodies in human milk. (40 citations)
  • Hemodynamic and clinical consequences of early versus delayed closure of patent ductus arteriosus in extremely low birth weight infants. (10 citations)
  • Previous viral symptoms and individual mothers influenced the leveled duration of human milk antibodies cross-reactive to S1 and S2 subunits from SARS-CoV-2, HCoV-229E, and HCoV-OC43. (9 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 Perinatology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Thomas E. Herman (122 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Marilyn J. Siegel (108 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Robert D. Christensen (90 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • David K. Stevenson (65 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Reese H. Clark (63 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition the same number as 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 Perinatology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Boston Children's Hospital (467 papers) published 88 papers at the last edition, 56 more than at the previous edition,
  • Stanford University (245 papers) published 27 papers at the last edition, 11 more than at the previous edition,
  • Washington University in St. Louis (212 papers) published 16 papers at the last edition, 10 more than at the previous edition,
  • Johns Hopkins University (136 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Harvard University (124 papers) published 19 papers at the last edition, 7 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, 2.56% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 38.29% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 12.91% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 17.72% of all publications and 31.07% 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.

Understanding the Impact of Research in Perinatology

Critical to the discourse of perinatology, is also understanding the real-world impact and implications of the various studies and research conducted. The information discovered from scientific inquiries is not only used in the academe for the advancement of knowledge but more essentially, it is utilized practically in various fields and industries such as healthcare and medicine. A key application area of perinatology research is in the field of nursing, especially concerning Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Studies in perinatology provide invaluable insights and information that shape and guide best practices for LPNs when working with pregnant women and neonates. Many LPN programs incorporate lessons and modules informed by the latest research in perinatology. For instance, many online LPN programs, including those in Pennsylvania, integrate perinatology research outcomes into their curriculum. This allows LPNs to be well-equipped with the most updated knowledge and skills in handling perinatal care. If you are interested in exploring these opportunities, you may consider visiting this link: lpn programs in Pennsylvania online. By connecting research and practice, advancements in perinatology help contribute significantly to better child and maternal health outcomes. Therefore, understanding the implications and relevancy of perinatology research is crucial in driving innovative strategies and solutions to various perinatal issues and concerns.

Top Publications

  • Estimates of healthcare spending for preterm and low-birthweight infants in a commercially insured population: 2008-2016.

    Andrew L. Beam;Andrew L. Beam;Inbar Fried;Inbar Fried;Nathan Palmer;Denis Agniel

    (2020)
    134 Citations
  • Impact of restrictions on parental presence in neonatal intensive care units related to coronavirus disease 2019.

    Ashley Darcy Mahoney;Ashley Darcy Mahoney;Robert D. White;Annalyn Velasquez;Tyson S. Barrett

    (2020)
    128 Citations
  • “Extrauterine growth restriction” and “postnatal growth failure” are misnomers for preterm infants

    Tanis R Fenton;Barbara Cormack;Dena Goldberg;Roseann Nasser

    (2020)
    113 Citations
  • Sixty years of phototherapy for neonatal jaundice - from serendipitous observation to standardized treatment and rescue for millions.

    Thor Willy Ruud Hansen;Thor Willy Ruud Hansen;M Jeffrey Maisels;Finn Ebbesen;Hendrik J Vreman

    (2020)
    59 Citations
  • Management of newborns exposed to mothers with confirmed or suspected COVID-19.

    Shaili Amatya;Tammy E. Corr;Chintan K. Gandhi;Kristen M. Glass

    (2020)
    51 Citations
  • Characteristics and short-term outcomes of neonates with mild hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy treated with hypothermia.

    Ipsita R Goswami;Hilary Whyte;Pia Wintermark;Khorshid Mohammad

    (2020)
    48 Citations
  • Spontaneous intestinal perforation (SIP) will soon become the most common form of surgical bowel disease in the extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infant

    (2022)
    48 Citations
  • Social disparities negatively impact neonatal follow-up clinic attendance of premature infants discharged from the neonatal intensive care unit.

    Corinne Swearingen;Pippa Simpson;Erwin Cabacungan;Susan Cohen

    (2020)
    47 Citations
  • Postnatal steroid management in preterm infants with evolving bronchopulmonary dysplasia.

    Zeyar T. Htun;Elizabeth V. Schulz;Riddhi K. Desai;Jaime L. Marasch;Jaime L. Marasch

    (2021)
    46 Citations
  • Exchange transfusion safety and outcomes in neonatal hyperbilirubinemia.

    Mattie F. Wolf;Julie Childers;Keyaria D. Gray;Caroline Chivily

    (2020)
    42 Citations

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