Lung

Top Research Topics at Lung?

Lung mostly deals with topics like Internal medicine, Lung, Pathology, Anesthesia and Immunology. Issues in Internal medicine were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Cardiology. Cardiology works presented in Lung have a specific focus on Pulmonary hypertension.

Bronchoalveolar lavage and Lung injury studies are all carried out as a component of the study in Lung presented. Anesthesia and Respiratory system are closely related fields of research discussed in it. Asthma and Inflammation are all areas of Immunology tackled in the journal.

The journal holds forums on COPD that merges themes from other disciplines such as Pulmonary disease and Physical therapy. The journal features Pulmonary function testing research that overlaps with concepts in FEV1/FVC ratio.

• Internal medicine (35.81%)
• Lung (19.02%)
• Pathology (14.77%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• A review of 50 children with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. (414 citations)
• The pulmonary surfactant system: biochemical and clinical aspects. (274 citations)
• Impact of continuous positive airway pressure therapy on blood pressure in patients with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. (239 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Lung:

The journal articles investigate studies in Internal medicine, Pathology, Lung, Immunology and Anesthesia. The most cited articles address concerns in Internal medicine which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Cardiology. The works on Pathology tackled in the most cited publications bring together disciplines like Bronchoalveolar lavage and Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

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

• Internal medicine
• Disease
• Cancer

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The foci of the journal are Internal medicine, Lung, Lung cancer, Chronic cough and Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). It focuses on Internal medicine but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Gastroenterology and Cardiology. Inflammation, Biopsy and Pulmonary function testing are some topics wherein Lung research discussed in it have an impact.

Lung explores topics in Pulmonary function testing which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Gold standard (test), Spirometry, Nuclear medicine and FEV1/FVC ratio. The work on Lung cancer tackled in the journal brings together disciplines like Malignancy, Stage (cooking), Surgery, Confidence interval and Meta-analysis. The journal explores research in Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) alongside concepts in Asthma and other areas of study in Pediatrics and Respiratory system.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Post-COVID-19 Symptom Burden: What is Long-COVID and How Should We Manage It? (43 citations)
• COVID-19 in Children with Asthma. (8 citations)
• Characterization of Patients With Refractory or Unexplained Chronic Cough Participating in a Phase 2 Clinical Trial of the P2X3-Receptor Antagonist Gefapixant. (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.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in Lung (based on the number of publications) are:

• Edson Marchiori (31 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Don Hayes (27 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Bruno Hochhegger (24 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
• Gláucia Zanetti (17 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Peter V. Dicpinigaitis (17 papers) published 3 papers 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Lung (based on the number of publications) are:

• Albert Einstein College of Medicine (46 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
• Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (37 papers) absent at the last edition,
• University of British Columbia (36 papers) absent at the last edition,
• National Institutes of Health (35 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Mayo Clinic (35 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 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, 6.85% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 14.71% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.82% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 17.65% of all publications and 58.82% 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.

Potential Careers in Medical Research and Nursing

Exciting opportunities await those who are passionate about medical research and are considering a career in related fields. Given the topics discussed in the journal, one may be interested in becoming a nurse or a doctor to more practically apply these learnings. This path can lead to a rewarding career filled with opportunities for lifelong learning and the potential for genuine impact in people's lives. There are various paths to consider, depending on the level of involvement and specialization one desires. For instance, one can start by becoming a registered nurse, then progress to a nurse practitioner or nurse anesthetist, which are roles integral to research topics discussed in the journal such as Anesthesiology and Internal Medicine. Specific routes to these professions vary by state. In Iowa, for example, the path towards becoming a nurse begins with obtaining a bachelor's degree in nursing, followed by successfully passing the licensure exam for registered nurses. For more information on this process, you can refer to our detailed guide on how to be a nurse in Iowa. Physicians and other health professionals also play a crucial role in advancing the research topics discussed in the journal, including Pathology, Gastroenterology, and Cardiology. The path towards becoming a doctor is longer and typically involves obtaining a bachelor's degree, going to medical school, and then completing a residency program. Whether your dream is to become a nurse or a doctor, your participation in this vital field will contribute to advancing research about critical health issues and improving patients' lives worldwide.