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Journal of Sexual Medicine
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Journal of Sexual Medicine

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 179 140 317 26
Medicine 982 207 699 23

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 498
Documents by Best Scientists*: 1171
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 17
SCIMAGO H-index: 145
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.907
Impact Factor: 3.3

Overview

Top Research Topics at The Journal of Sexual Medicine?

The Journal of Sexual Medicine focuses largely on the fields of Erectile dysfunction, Internal medicine, Surgery, Clinical psychology and Sexual dysfunction. In The Journal of Sexual Medicine, Sildenafil, Physical therapy and Urology are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Erectile dysfunction research. The research on Internal medicine featured in it combines topics in other fields like Diabetes mellitus, Endocrinology and Cardiology.

Topics like Penile prosthesis, Peyronie's disease, Penis and Inflatable penile prosthesis are tackled as part of the discussions on Surgery. While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Clinical psychology, it also covered topics in Developmental psychology and Human sexuality, Sexual desire. Sexual dysfunction research featured in The Journal of Sexual Medicine incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Premature ejaculation and Sexual function.

The research on Sexual function tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Gynecology and Orgasm.

  • Erectile dysfunction (19.96%)
  • Internal medicine (18.49%)
  • Surgery (16.51%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Summary of the recommendations on sexual dysfunctions in men (901 citations)
  • Definitions/epidemiology/risk factors for sexual dysfunction (651 citations)
  • Epidemiology/risk factors of sexual dysfunction. (465 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at The Journal of Sexual Medicine:

The most cited publications aim to foster the development of research in Erectile dysfunction, Sexual dysfunction, Sexual function, Internal medicine and Clinical psychology. While work presented in the journal papers provide substantial information on Sexual dysfunction, it also covers topics in Premature ejaculation and Gynecology. While Internal medicine is the focus of the published articles, it also provides insights into the studies of Diabetes mellitus and Endocrinology.

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 aim of the journal is to expand the discussion of research in Erectile dysfunction, Clinical psychology, Surgery, Internal medicine and Sexual function. The overlapping concepts between Urology and Prostatectomy are the key highlights of Erectile dysfunction study. It deals with Clinical psychology in conjunction with Reproductive health and similar fields in Family medicine.

The Journal of Sexual Medicine explores research in Internal medicine and the adjacent study of Endocrinology. Topics in Sexual function were tackled in line with various other fields like Physical therapy, Sexual dysfunction, Orgasm and Quality of life. While Sexual dysfunction is the focus of The Journal of Sexual Medicine, it also provided insights into the studies of Meta-analysis and Randomized controlled trial.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Benefits of Sexual Activity on Psychological, Relational, and Sexual Health During the COVID-19 Breakout. (28 citations)
  • SARS-CoV-2 Pneumonia Affects Male Reproductive Hormone Levels: A Prospective, Cohort Study. (12 citations)
  • Testosterone's Role in COVID-19. (8 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 Sexual Medicine (based on the number of publications) are:

  • John P. Mulhall (216 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 11 less than at the previous edition,
  • Irwin Goldstein (193 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Mario Maggi (189 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 11 less than at the previous edition,
  • Giovanni Corona (111 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 7 less than at the previous edition,
  • Wayne J.G. Hellstrom (107 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 5 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 The Journal of Sexual Medicine (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Florence (232 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 11 less than at the previous edition,
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (176 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of California, San Francisco (131 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Johns Hopkins University (130 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 7 less than at the previous edition,
  • Cairo University (124 papers) absent at the last 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, 47.08% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 16.32% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 13.16% of all publications and 60.53% 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.

Educational Background of Contributors

While the content and quality of research are crucial factors that drive the intellectual level of a journal, it's also vital to consider the educational backgrounds of the contributors, which surely enrich the academic discourse. Various academic institutions, especially the ones specializing in health sciences, contribute a fair share of talent and knowledge towards this domain of sexual medicine. In this context, an honorable mention must be made to certain California-based educational institutions reputed for their programs in psychology, whose graduates often delve deep into areas of sexual and clinical health. Such institutions not only provide a robust academic foundation to its students but also spur the growth of the broader field by contributing valuable research and scholarly articles to prestigious journals. If you're interested in knowing more about such institutions for an academic or professional pursuit, feel free to explore some of the good colleges for psychology in California. It's truly fascinating to note the intricate overlap between the educational backgrounds of contributors, their research interests, and the thematic concerns of journals, which collectively feed into the epistemological expansion of academic disciplines.

Top Publications

  • Scoring and Interpretation of the FSFI: What can be Learned From 20 Years of use?

    Cindy M. Meston;Bridget K. Freihart;Ariel B. Handy;Chelsea D. Kilimnik

    (2020)
    258 Citations
  • High-Frequency Pornography Use May Not Always Be Problematic.

    Beáta Bőthe;Beáta Bőthe;István Tóth-Király;Marc N. Potenza;Gábor Orosz

    (2020)
    193 Citations
  • Challenges in the Practice of Sexual Medicine in the Time of COVID-19 in the United Kingdom.

    Louis Jacob;Lee Smith;Laurie T. Butler;Yvonne Barnett

    (2020)
    191 Citations
  • Diverse Sexual Behaviors and Pornography Use: Findings From a Nationally Representative Probability Survey of Americans Aged 18 to 60 Years.

    Debby Herbenick;Tsung-Chieh Fu;Paul Wright;Bryant Paul

    (2020)
    156 Citations
  • Benefits of Sexual Activity on Psychological, Relational, and Sexual Health During the COVID-19 Breakout.

    Daniele Mollaioli;Andrea Sansone;Giacomo Ciocca;Erika Limoncin

    (2021)
    149 Citations
  • Evaluating Pornography Problems Due to Moral Incongruence Model.

    Karol Lewczuk;Agnieszka Glica;Iwona Nowakowska;Mateusz Gola

    (2020)
    109 Citations
  • International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Systemic Testosterone for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Women.

    Sharon J. Parish;James A. Simon;Susan R. Davis;Annamaria Giraldi

    (2021)
    106 Citations
  • European Society for Sexual Medicine Position Statement "Assessment and Hormonal Management in Adolescent and Adult Trans People, With Attention for Sexual Function and Satisfaction".

    Guy T'Sjoen;Jon Arcelus;Annelou L.C. De Vries;Alessandra D. Fisher

    (2020)
    75 Citations
  • The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Sexual Behaviors: Findings From a National Survey in the United States.

    Neil Gleason;Swagata Banik;Jesse Braverman;Eli Coleman

    (2021)
    62 Citations

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