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Lasers in Medical Science
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Lasers in Medical Science

0268-8921

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/10103

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 2412 24 28 10

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 91
Documents by Best Scientists*: 108
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 88
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.625
Impact Factor: 2.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Lasers in Medical Science?

The aim of Lasers in Medical Science is to expand the discussion of research in Laser, Surgery, Dentistry, Pathology and Low level laser therapy. The discussions emphasized the topic of Laser in an attempt to further explore the field of Optics. As a part of the journal, discussions in Optics involve topics like Quantum optics and Wavelength.

Topics in Surgery explored in the journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Nuclear medicine and Laser therapy. It connects the study in Dentistry with the closely related area of Er:YAG laser. Lasers in Medical Science explores research in Pathology and the adjacent study of Photodynamic therapy.

In addition to Low level laser therapy research, the journal aims to explore topics under Placebo and Internal medicine. The in-depth study on Internal medicine also explores topics in the intersecting field of Gastroenterology. Bond strength is a major topic of Composite material research.

  • Laser (29.95%)
  • Surgery (19.16%)
  • Dentistry (13.93%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Plasmonic photothermal therapy (PPTT) using gold nanoparticles (1623 citations)
  • Photophysical processes in recent medical laser developments: A review (564 citations)
  • Photophysics and photochemistry of photodynamic therapy: fundamental aspects (523 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Lasers in Medical Science:

The journal publications primarily focus on research topics in Laser, Dentistry, Low level laser therapy, Surgery and Photodynamic therapy. The most cited articles cover Laser research under the subject of Optics. The most cited articles hold forums on Low level laser therapy that merge themes from other disciplines such as Internal medicine, Skeletal muscle, Placebo and Pathology.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery
  • Cancer

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Lasers in Medical Science primarily focuses on research topics in Laser, Internal medicine, Randomized controlled trial, Photodynamic therapy and Surgery. In Lasers in Medical Science, Nuclear medicine, Wavelength, Ablation and Biomedical engineering are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Laser research. Lasers in Medical Science explores topics in Internal medicine which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Gastroenterology and Endocrinology.

The research on Randomized controlled trial featured in Lasers in Medical Science combines topics in other fields like Visual analogue scale, Physical therapy, Clinical trial and Dentistry. Lasers in Medical Science features Clinical trial research that overlaps with concepts in Meta-analysis. It focuses on Photodynamic therapy but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Cancer research, Antimicrobial and Photosensitizer.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • A new 675-nm laser device in the treatment of acne scars: an observational study. (10 citations)
  • Irradiation by high-intensity red light-emitting diode enhances human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells osteogenic differentiation and mineralization through Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway (6 citations)
  • Photobiomodulation therapy as a high potential treatment modality for COVID-19. (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 Lasers in Medical Science (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Norbert Gutknecht (52 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Ernesto Cesar Pinto Leal-Junior (49 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Paulo de Tarso Camillo de Carvalho (43 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Vanderlei Salvador Bagnato (36 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Nivaldo Antonio Parizotto (34 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 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 Lasers in Medical Science (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of São Paulo (311 papers) published 25 papers at the last edition, 8 more than at the previous edition,
  • Sao Paulo State University (112 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Federal University of São Paulo (71 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • RWTH Aachen University (65 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Cairo University (62 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 10 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, 8.72% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 17.98% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.87% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.85% of all publications and 57.30% 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.

Applying Research to Practice

In the field of medical science, translating research into practical applications is paramount. This relates not only to launching new treatments and procedures, but also to refining the requirements for medical professionals and practitioners. A good example of the impact of research in the field is the continuous evolution of nursing license requirements. These criteria, which are subject to change according to the latest research findings, ensure that only qualified individuals practice in the medical field. For example, we can consider the state-specific requirements like the iowa nursing license requirements which regulate the practice of nursing in Iowa. This section encourages medical professionals and interested parties to stay updated about the changing dynamics. This not only includes the technical aspects of medical science such as lasers in surgery, dentistry, and pathology, but also the administrative and practical elements such as nurtuting license requirements, which greatly impact patient care. Exploring these practical applications ensures that the findings this journal produces continue to resonate with evidence-based practice, furthering the overall progress of medical science. This in turn ensures our research continues to benefit both the medical community, and those they serve.

Top Publications

  • Mechanistic aspects of photobiomodulation therapy in the nervous system

    Fatemeh Ramezani;Ali Neshasteh-Riz;Alireza Ghadaksaz;Seyedalireza Moghadas Fazeli

    (2021)
    44 Citations
  • Photodynamic therapy for squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck: narrative review focusing on photosensitizers.

    Ana Melissa Ccopa Ibarra;Rebeca Boltes Cecatto;Lara Jansiski Motta;Adriana Lino Dos Santos Franco

    (2021)
    21 Citations
  • Low-level laser therapy for weight reduction: a randomized pilot study

    Ivana T. Croghan;Ryan T. Hurt;Darrell R. Schroeder;Shawn C. Fokken

    (2020)
    20 Citations
  • Nonlinear optical microscopy is a novel tool for the analysis of cutaneous alterations in pseudoxanthoma elasticum

    Norbert Kiss;Norbert Kiss;Luca Fésűs;Luca Fésűs;Szabolcs Bozsányi;Szabolcs Bozsányi;Flóra Szeri

    (2020)
    19 Citations
  • Quantitative determination of cut efficiency during soft tissue surgery using diode lasers in the wavelength range between 400 and 1500 nm

    Amelie Hanke;Rolf Fimmers;Matthias Frentzen;Jörg Meister

    (2021)
    18 Citations
  • Combination of Nd:YAG and Er:YAG lasers in non-surgical periodontal therapy: a systematic review of randomized clinical studies

    (2022)
    17 Citations
  • The effect of the debulking by excimer laser coronary angioplasty on long-term outcome compared with drug-coating balloon: insights from optical frequency domain imaging analysis

    Takao Sato;Keiichi Tsuchida;Sho Yuasa;Yuji Taya

    (2020)
    14 Citations
  • Patterns of oral mucositis in advanced oral squamous cell carcinoma patients managed with prophylactic photobiomodulation therapy—insights for future protocol development

    Mariana de Pauli Paglioni;Karina Morais Faria;Natália Rangel Palmier;Ana Carolina Prado-Ribeiro

    (2021)
    14 Citations
  • Exposure of Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sanguinis to blue light in an oral biofilm model

    Maayan Vaknin;Doron Steinberg;John D Featherstone;Osnat Feuerstein

    (2020)
    10 Citations
  • Laser and light-based therapies in the management of rosacea: an updated systematic review

    Husein Husein-ElAhmed;Martin Steinhoff

    (2021)
    10 Citations

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