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Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN
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Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 94 515 485 72

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 626
Documents by Best Scientists*: 563
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 8
SCIMAGO H-index: 162
SCIMAGO SJR: 5.514
Impact Factor: 16.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of The National Comprehensive Cancer Network?

The journal explores disciplines such as Internal medicine, Oncology, Cancer, MEDLINE and Disease. The presentations discussing Internal medicine offer insights in topics such as Chemotherapy, Breast cancer, Radiation therapy, Clinical trial and Colorectal cancer. Aside from investigating topics in Lung cancer under Oncology, the journal also explores concepts in In patient.

The journal dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Cancer and Family medicine. Journal of The National Comprehensive Cancer Network focuses on MEDLINE as well as the interrelated topic of Intensive care medicine.

  • Internal medicine (46.82%)
  • Oncology (38.60%)
  • Cancer (21.85%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • NCCN clinical practice guidelines in oncology: hepatobiliary cancers. (2104 citations)
  • Clinical practice guidelines in oncology (1429 citations)
  • Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer (1248 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of The National Comprehensive Cancer Network:

The journal publications primarily focus on research topics in Internal medicine, Oncology, MEDLINE, Cancer and Disease. While Oncology is the focus of the most cited publications, it also provides insights into the studies of Guideline, Systemic therapy, Combined Modality Therapy, Radiation therapy and Colorectal cancer. Issues in MEDLINE were discussed in the journal papers, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Family medicine, Intensive care medicine, General surgery, Survivorship curve and Risk assessment.

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

  • Cancer
  • Internal medicine
  • Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal primarily tackles Internal medicine, Oncology, Cancer, MEDLINE and Family medicine. Interdisciplinary research on topics like Internal medicine and In patient are the foci of Journal of The National Comprehensive Cancer Network. Lung cancer is a primary topic of Oncology research in Journal of The National Comprehensive Cancer Network.

The concepts on Cancer presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Radiation therapy and Retrospective cohort study. While work presented in it provided substantial information on MEDLINE, it also covered topics in Clinical trial and Disease. Issues in Hazard ratio were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Cancer registry, Proportional hazards model and Cohort.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Genetic/familial high-risk assessment: Breast, ovarian, and pancreatic, version 2.2021 (123 citations)
  • Colon Cancer, Version 2.2021, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology. (78 citations)
  • Pancreatic adenocarcinoma, Version 2.2021 (47 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 National Comprehensive Cancer Network (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Margaret A. Tempero (92 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Robert W. Carlson (63 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 7 less than at the previous edition,
  • Harold J. Burstein (61 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Al B. Benson (55 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Nicole R. McMillian (51 papers) published 4 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 The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (423 papers) published 26 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (390 papers) published 30 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • Harvard University (349 papers) published 33 papers at the last edition, 10 less than at the previous edition,
  • Northwestern University (345 papers) published 20 papers at the last edition, 8 less than at the previous edition,
  • City of Hope National Medical Center (344 papers) published 24 papers at the last edition, 5 less 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, 24.34% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 39.11% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.91% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 11.88% of all publications and 40.10% 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 Opportunities and Pathways in Oncology Nursing

There are numerous career paths and specializations within the broader field of oncology, and nursing professionals are a crucial pillar of this domain. The comprehensive study and research in areas such as Internal Medicine, Cancer, and more, as featured in the Journal of The National Comprehensive Cancer Network, point towards a booming field laden with opportunities, with Oncology Nursing being one such rewarding career avenue. Nursing professionals in the field of oncology can work in a myriad of environments; they can be part of innovative research teams, contribute to clinical trials, or work on the frontlines, offering patient care in hospitals, nursing homes, and outpatient care centers. They are trained to handle a range of clinical responsibilities that can include administering chemotherapy, managing symptoms of cancer treatments, and offering psychological support to patients and their families. In the state of North Carolina, becoming a registered nurse requires comprehensive training and education. Potential nursing candidates are required to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), after which they must pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to gain licensure. For those interested, you may find further information on the process of becoming a registered nurse here. Oncology nursing continues to be a rapidly evolving field, providing both challenging and rewarding career opportunities for aspiring nurses. The insights and research presented in esteemed publications further contribute to the development of this profession, equipping healthcare professionals with the tools and knowledge necessary to provide exceptional care.

Top Publications

  • Gastric Cancer, Version 2.2022, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology.

    (2022)
    1532 Citations
  • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Version 3.2022, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology.

    (2022)
    1436 Citations
  • Breast Cancer, Version 3.2020, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology

    William J. Gradishar;Benjamin O. Anderson;Jame Abraham;Rebecca Aft

    (2020)
    1308 Citations
  • Colon Cancer, Version 2.2021, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology.

    Al B. Benson;Alan P. Venook;Mahmoud M. Al-Hawary;Mustafa A. Arain

    (2021)
    1228 Citations
  • Breast Cancer, Version 3.2022, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology.

    (2022)
    995 Citations
  • Head and Neck Cancers, Version 2.2020, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology.

    David G. Pfister;Sharon Spencer;David Adelstein;Douglas Adkins

    (2020)
    921 Citations
  • Pancreatic adenocarcinoma, Version 2.2021

    Margaret A. Tempero;Mokenge P. Malafa;Mahmoud Al-Hawary;Stephen W. Behrman

    (2021)
    870 Citations
  • Genetic/familial high-risk assessment: Breast, ovarian, and pancreatic, version 2.2021

    Mary B. Daly;Tuya Pal;Michael P. Berry;Saundra S. Buys

    (2021)
    868 Citations
  • NCCN Guidelines Insights: Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer, Version 2.2021

    David S. Ettinger;David S. Ettinger;Douglas E. Wood;Douglas E. Wood;Dara L. Aisner;Wallace Akerley;Wallace Akerley

    (2021)
    800 Citations
  • Bladder Cancer, Version 3.2020, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology.

    (2020)
    747 Citations

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