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Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
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Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1676 73 110 15

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 153
Documents by Best Scientists*: 204
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 7
SCIMAGO H-index: 118
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.789
Impact Factor: 2.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery?

The foci of the journal are Surgery, Anatomy, Breast reconstruction, MEDLINE and Plastic surgery. Research on Surgery presented in it focuses, in particular, on Free flap, Surgical Flaps, Retrospective cohort study, Complication and Microsurgery. Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery holds forums on Breast reconstruction that merges themes from other disciplines such as Mammaplasty, Mastectomy and Implant.

  • Surgery (98.39%)
  • Anatomy (10.24%)
  • Breast reconstruction (9.62%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The hidden cost of skin scars: quality of life after skin scarring (297 citations)
  • Adipose-derived stem cells enhance peripheral nerve regeneration (274 citations)
  • Hyaluronic acid: the scientific and clinical evidence. (262 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery:

The journal publications tackle a plethora of topics, such as Surgery, Breast reconstruction, Free flap, Anatomy and Retrospective cohort study. The published papers investigate Surgery research which frequently intersects with Mastectomy. The published papers explore issues in Breast reconstruction which can be linked to other research areas like Mammaplasty, Rectus abdominis muscle and Implant.

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:

Surgery, Breast reconstruction, MEDLINE, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Plastic surgery are among the topics commonly tackled in Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. The Surgery works featured in Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery incorporate elements from Pandemic and Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The studies in Breast reconstruction featured incorporate elements of Mastectomy, Complication and Implant.

It explores issues in Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) which can be linked to other research areas like Medical emergency and 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Prone position pressure sores in the COVID-19 pandemic: The Madrid experience. (6 citations)
  • Negative pressure wound therapy as an accelerator and stabilizer for incorporation of artificial dermal skin substitutes - A retrospective, non-blinded, and non-randomized comparative study. (6 citations)
  • The emergence of virtual education during the COVID-19 pandemic: The past, present, and future of the plastic surgery education. (5 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 Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (based on the number of publications) are:

  • M. Felix Freshwater (68 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Takumi Yamamoto (61 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Isao Koshima (52 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Charles M. Malata (50 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Hung-Chi Chen (44 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 6 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 Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Queen Victoria Hospital (138 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Boston Children's Hospital (116 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Royal Free Hospital (105 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Glasgow Royal Infirmary (93 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Peking Union Medical College (87 papers) published 18 papers at the last edition, 15 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, 12.47% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 14.55% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.02% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 17.84% of all publications and 57.59% 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 Prospects in Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

If you are considering a career in medicine, one interesting specialization to consider is Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. This field involves intricate surgical techniques to repair and rebuild parts of the body, improving both function and appearance for patients. The path to becoming a surgeon in this area involves rigorous academic study, specialized training and, quite often, research contributions. Facets of this field can also cross into other areas of medicine, adding to the demand for skilled professionals. After qualifying as a medical doctor, the road to becoming a specialized surgeon involves additional training. For instance, in the state of Georgia, United States, the process involves several steps that candidates must undertake to become certified. If you're interested in learning the steps in detail, you can find more information on how to become a nurse in Georgia. While the journey is challenging, the reward of helping patients regain their confidence and functionality is undoubtedly fulfilling. In addition to the surgical aspect, those choosing this path often engage in significant research, and many contribute to academic journals such as the Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. This research helps drive innovation in the field and ensures patients worldwide benefit from the latest techniques and knowledge. Research areas in this field ranges from Surgery, Anatomy, Retrospective cohort study with particular focus on complex surgeries like Free flap, Breast reconstruction and others. The career prospects in this field are promising, with ample opportunities for growth, continuous learning, and making a difference in peoples' lives. The ever-evolving research in this field ensures dynamic career progression and ability to continuously innovate and adapt new techniques.

Top Publications

  • Risk of breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) in a cohort of 3546 women prospectively followed long term after reconstruction with textured breast implants.

    Peter G. Cordeiro;Paola Ghione;Andy Ni;Qunying Hu

    (2020)
    170 Citations
  • Phase 1 LymfactinⓇ Study: Short-term Safety of Combined Adenoviral VEGF-C and Lymph Node Transfer Treatment for Upper Extremity Lymphedema.

    Pauliina Hartiala;Sinikka Suominen;Erkki Suominen;Ilkka Kaartinen

    (2020)
    46 Citations
  • Surgical complications in immediate and delayed breast reconstruction: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

    (2022)
    41 Citations
  • Current role of sentinel lymph node biopsy in the management of cutaneous melanoma: A UK consensus statement.

    H Peach;R Board;M Cook;P Corrie

    (2020)
    39 Citations
  • Phase 1 Lymfactin® Study: 24-month Efficacy and Safety Results of Combined Adenoviral VEGF-C and Lymph Node Transfer Treatment for Upper Extremity Lymphedema.

    (2022)
    35 Citations
  • Long-term complications of microtia reconstruction: A systematic review.

    (2021)
    30 Citations
  • Impact of diabetes on outcomes in breast reconstruction: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

    (2022)
    25 Citations
  • Too much or too little? A systematic review of postparetic synkinesis treatment.

    Jodi B. Lapidus;Johnny Chuieng Yi Lu;Johnny Chuieng Yi Lu;Katherine B. Santosa;Katherine B. Santosa;Lauren H. Yaeger

    (2020)
    25 Citations
  • Feasibility, indications and complications of SCIP flap for reconstruction after extirpative surgery for vulvar cancer

    Stefano Gentileschi;Anna Amelia Caretto;Maria Servillo;Gianluigi Stefanizzi

    (2021)
    23 Citations
  • Long-term aesthetics, patient-reported outcomes, and auricular sensitivity after microtia reconstruction: A systematic review.

    (2021)
    22 Citations

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