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Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : JASN
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Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : JASN

1046-6673

Published by: American Society of Nephrology

https://jasn.asnjournals.org/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 96 1042 4220 71

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 1916
Documents by Best Scientists*: 5388
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 47
SCIMAGO H-index: 332
SCIMAGO SJR: 3.749
Impact Factor: 9.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of The American Society of Nephrology?

Journal of The American Society of Nephrology was organized to reinforce research efforts on Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Kidney, Kidney disease and Renal function. The concepts on Internal medicine presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Gastroenterology and Surgery. Topics like Transplantation and Kidney transplantation are tackled as part of the discussions on Surgery.

The studies on Endocrinology discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Receptor and Cell biology. Most of the Cell biology studies addressed also intersect with Podocyte. It tackles studies in Immunology and the interrelated subject of Glomerulonephritis to gain insights into Kidney.

While Kidney disease is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Disease, Risk factor and Cardiology. The journal addresses concerns in Renal function which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Creatinine, Proteinuria and Urology. The study on Dialysis presented in it intersects with the topics under Intensive care medicine.

  • Internal medicine (55.64%)
  • Endocrinology (36.89%)
  • Kidney (21.40%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Acute Kidney Injury, Mortality, Length of Stay, and Costs in Hospitalized Patients (2461 citations)
  • Mineral Metabolism, Mortality, and Morbidity in Maintenance Hemodialysis (2145 citations)
  • New Equations to Estimate GFR in Children with CKD (2095 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of The American Society of Nephrology:

The journal publications are organized to address concerns in the fields of Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Kidney disease, Kidney and Nephrology. Gastroenterology and Surgery are some topics wherein Internal medicine research discussed in the most cited papers has an impact. The featured Kidney studies in the published articles mainly concentrate on Pathology but also cover areas of interest in Glomerulonephritis.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Gene
  • Enzyme

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The topics of Internal medicine, Kidney, Kidney disease, Renal function and Kidney transplantation are the focal point of discussions in the journal. Internal medicine research featured in the journal incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Gastroenterology and Endocrinology. The studies in Gastroenterology featured incorporate elements of Proteinuria and Randomized controlled trial.

The journal focuses on Kidney but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Acute kidney injury, Pathology, Cancer research and Cell biology. Kidney disease research discussed connects with the study of Urology. The Renal function works featured in it incorporate elements from Diabetes mellitus and Creatinine.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • AKI in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 (138 citations)
  • AKI Treated with Renal Replacement Therapy in Critically Ill Patients with COVID-19 (57 citations)
  • COVID-19-Associated Glomerular Disease. (44 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 The American Society of Nephrology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Giuseppe Remuzzi (120 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Glenn M. Chertow (83 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
  • Josef Coresh (70 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Eberhard Ritz (68 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Andrew S. Levey (63 papers) published 1 paper 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 The American Society of Nephrology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Harvard University (313 papers) published 15 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • National Institutes of Health (276 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 7 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Washington (270 papers) published 15 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
  • Veterans Health Administration (256 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 7 less than at the previous edition,
  • French Institute of Health and Medical Research (247 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 2 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, 4.28% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 27.84% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 13.75% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 19.93% of all publications and 38.49% 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.

Transition to Professional Practice: Becoming a Nurse Practitioner

The Journal of The American Society of Nephrology not only provides research insights for professionals, but also valuable information for aspiring individuals aiming to enter the field of Nephrology. In particular, one of the allied health professions significantly involved in Nephrology is that of Nurse Practitioners (NPs). These registered nurses are equipped with advanced clinical training, enabling them to provide patient-centered care to people with kidney diseases. Nurse Practitioners play a key role in patient care in Nephrology. They perform assessments, establish care plans, provide treatment, and play a crucial part in managing chronic kidney diseases, kidney failure, and post-transplant care. Their practice focuses on preventing diseases, promoting health, and improving the quality of life of patients with kidney conditions. For individuals considering this choice of career, starting the journey requires a clear understanding of the education and skills necessary to become a nurse practitioner. Generally, this involves receiving a graduate degree from an accredited program, obtaining a license as a registered nurse, and then obtaining NP certification. Specific requirements may vary by state. For instance, residents of Michigan interested in becoming Nurse Practitioners can check the details on the pathway to this career in our guide on how to be a nurse practitioner in Michigan. Once professionals become NPs, they can further specialize in Nephrology by obtaining relevant work experience, additional certifications, and pursuing continuing education opportunities. Subscribing to the practice-oriented research in the Journal of The American Society of Nephrology can be a significant step towards staying current with the latest research and breakthroughs in the field.

Top Publications

  • Renal Involvement and Early Prognosis in Patients with COVID-19 Pneumonia

    (2020)
    767 Citations
  • AKI in hospitalized patients with COVID-19

    Lili Chan;Kumardeep Chaudhary;Aparna Saha;Kinsuk Chauhan

    (2021)
    755 Citations
  • A Unifying Approach for GFR Estimation: Recommendations of the NKF-ASN Task Force on Reassessing the Inclusion of Race in Diagnosing Kidney Disease.

    Cynthia Delgado;Mukta Baweja;Deidra C. Crews;Nwamaka D. Eneanya

    (2021)
    739 Citations
  • AKI Treated with Renal Replacement Therapy in Critically Ill Patients with COVID-19.

    (2020)
    382 Citations
  • Kidney Biopsy Findings in Patients with COVID-19.

    Satoru Kudose;Ibrahim Batal;Dominick Santoriello;Katherine Xu

    (2020)
    377 Citations
  • Presentation and Outcomes of Patients with ESKD and COVID-19.

    Anthony M Valeri;Shelief Y Robbins-Juarez;Jacob S Stevens;Wooin Ahn

    (2020)
    368 Citations
  • Clinical features and outcomes of immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated AKI: A multicenter study

    Frank B. Cortazar;Zoe A. Kibbelaar;Ilya G. Glezerman;Ala Abudayyeh

    (2020)
    311 Citations
  • Clinical Characteristics of and Medical Interventions for COVID-19 in Hemodialysis Patients in Wuhan, China.

    Fei Xiong;Hui Tang;Li Liu;Can Tu

    (2020)
    299 Citations
  • Postmortem Kidney Pathology Findings in Patients with COVID-19.

    Dominick Santoriello;Pascale Khairallah;Andrew S. Bomback;Katherine Xu

    (2020)
    292 Citations
  • AKI and Collapsing Glomerulopathy Associated with COVID-19 and APOL 1 High-Risk Genotype.

    Huijuan Wu;Huijuan Wu;Christopher P Larsen;Cesar F Hernandez-Arroyo;Muner M B Mohamed

    (2020)
    243 Citations

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