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Journal of Rheumatology
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Journal of Rheumatology

0315-162X

Published by: The Journal of Rheumatology Publishing Co. Ltd

https://www.jrheum.org/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 508 374 645 34

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 512
Documents by Best Scientists*: 727
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 6
SCIMAGO H-index: 201
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.135
Impact Factor: 3.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at The Journal of Rheumatology?

The Journal of Rheumatology investigates areas of study like Internal medicine, Rheumatoid arthritis, Immunology, Surgery and Arthritis. The Journal of Rheumatology facilitates discussions on Internal medicine that incorporate concepts from other fields like Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Physical therapy. Physical therapy research featured in The Journal of Rheumatology incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Osteoarthritis, Clinical trial, Severity of illness and Quality of life.

The featured Rheumatoid arthritis research zeroes in on concepts in Rheumatoid factor but also tackles themes under In patient. The Journal of Rheumatology facilitated presentations on Immunology research, particularly Antibody, Lupus erythematosus, Autoimmune disease, Systemic disease and Immunopathology. Some problems in Lupus erythematosus that were presented in The Journal of Rheumatology overlapped with concepts under Systemic lupus erythematosus and Connective tissue disease.

The journal encompasses Systemic disease studies in the context of Pathology as a whole. Many of the studies tackled connect Surgery with a similar field of study like Cohort. The studies tackled, which mainly focus on Arthritis, apply to Dermatology as well.

  • Internal medicine (40.90%)
  • Rheumatoid arthritis (22.74%)
  • Immunology (21.48%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Validation study of WOMAC: a health status instrument for measuring clinically important patient relevant outcomes to antirheumatic drug therapy in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee. (6117 citations)
  • Scleroderma (systemic sclerosis): classification, subsets and pathogenesis. (3245 citations)
  • International League of Associations for Rheumatology classification of juvenile idiopathic arthritis: second revision, Edmonton, 2001. (2814 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at The Journal of Rheumatology:

The journal articles are organized to reinforce research efforts on Internal medicine, Surgery, Rheumatoid arthritis, Physical therapy and Arthritis. Gastroenterology, Lupus erythematosus, Endocrinology and Immunology are some topics wherein Internal medicine research discussed in the most cited articles has an impact. The most cited articles explore issues in Physical therapy which can be linked to other research areas like Osteoarthritis, Severity of illness, Clinical trial and Randomized controlled trial.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Surgery

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The main research concerns discussed in The Journal of Rheumatology are Internal medicine, Rheumatology, Rheumatoid arthritis, MEDLINE and Psoriatic arthritis. The research on Internal medicine discussed in the journal draws on the closely related field of Gastroenterology. Rheumatoid arthritis and Methotrexate are closely related fields of research discussed in The Journal of Rheumatology.

Topics in MEDLINE explored in The Journal of Rheumatology were investigated in conjunction with research in Dermatology, Family medicine, Intensive care medicine, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Physical therapy. The research on Psoriatic arthritis tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Ankylosing spondylitis and Quality of life. It focuses on Cohort but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Cohort study and Arthritis.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Absence of severe complications from SARS-CoV-2 infection in children with rheumatic diseases treated with biologic drugs. (34 citations)
  • Concerns, healthcare use, and treatment interruptions in patients with common autoimmune rheumatic diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic. (12 citations)
  • Risk of Severe COVID-19 Infection in Patients With Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases. (11 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 The Journal of Rheumatology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Dafna D. Gladman (258 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Peter Tugwell (154 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Philip J. Mease (142 papers) published 19 papers at the last edition, 18 more than at the previous edition,
  • Frederick Wolfe (139 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Maarten Boers (116 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 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 The Journal of Rheumatology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Toronto (508 papers) published 16 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Mayo Clinic (240 papers) published 17 papers at the last edition, 13 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of British Columbia (202 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
  • Stanford University (195 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 7 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Washington (193 papers) published 20 papers at the last edition, 16 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, 19.63% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 29.70% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 6.93% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 19.14% of all publications and 44.22% 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.

Contributions from Interdisciplinary Studies

Research in the field of Rheumatology is often interdisciplinary, incorporating ideas, practices, and knowledge from multiple fields. Among the specific disciplines that commonly interact with Rheumatology, the study of nursing stands out as particularly influential. References to nursing methodologies have helped to deepen our understanding of patient care in Rheumatology.

For instance, the practice and policies related to nurse practitioners, particularly in Rheumatology, bear relevance to Internal medicine and arthritis research respectively. Nurse practitioners often serve as the first point of contact for patients presenting symptoms of rheumatological disorders, making their roles crucial in understanding the needs, stresses, and outcomes of these patients.

Many nursing academic programs, such as those in New Hampshire, offer specialized rheumatology tracks. These programs offer rigorous training to aspiring nurse practitioners aiming to excel in the field of rheumatology. They focus on areas such as the diagnosis and management of Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, gout, lupus, and other autoimmune and musculoskeletal diseases often seen in rheumatology practices.

For more information, you can look into the precise nurse practitioner education requirements in New Hampshire. Such an academic background can provide essential insights and perspectives that add depth to many of the research concerns discussed in The Journal of Rheumatology.

Top Publications

  • Incidence and Clinical Course of COVID-19 in Patients with Connective Tissue Diseases: A Descriptive Observational Analysis.

    Ennio Giulio Favalli;Elena Agape;Roberto Caporali

    (2020)
    109 Citations
  • Neutrophil Extracellular Traps Profiles in Patients with Incident Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Lupus Nephritis

    Maurizio Bruschi;Alice Bonanni;Andrea Petretto;Augusto Vaglio

    (2020)
    102 Citations
  • Post Hoc Power Calculations: An Inappropriate Method for Interpreting the Findings of a Research Study

    (2022)
    84 Citations
  • Ocular Manifestations in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Connective Tissue Disease, and Vasculitis: A Systematic Review and Metaanalysis.

    Matthew A. Turk;Jacqueline L. Hayworth;Tatiana Nevskaya;Janet E. Pope

    (2021)
    78 Citations
  • Lifestyle and Clinical Risk Factors for Incident Rheumatoid Arthritis-associated Interstitial Lung Disease.

    Vanessa L. Kronzer;Weixing Huang;Paul F. Dellaripa;Sicong Huang

    (2021)
    78 Citations
  • A Monogenic Disease with a Variety of Phenotypes: Deficiency of Adenosine Deaminase 2

    Seza Özen;Ezgi Deniz Batu;Ekim Z. Taşkıran;Hatice Asuman Özkara

    (2020)
    76 Citations
  • The Risk of Cardiovascular Events Associated With Disease-modifying Antirheumatic Drugs in Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Gulsen Ozen;Sofia Pedro;Kaleb Michaud

    (2021)
    69 Citations
  • GRAPPA Treatment Recommendations: 2021 Update.

    (2022)
    63 Citations
  • Concerns, healthcare use, and treatment interruptions in patients with common autoimmune rheumatic diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Michael D. George;Shilpa Venkatachalam;Shubhasree Banerjee;Joshua F. Baker

    (2021)
    62 Citations
  • Use of Recommended Non-surgical Knee Osteoarthritis Management in Patients prior to Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Cross-sectional Study

    Lauren K. King;Deborah A. Marshall;Peter Faris;Linda J. Woodhouse

    (2020)
    55 Citations

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