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Medical Clinics of North America
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Medical Clinics of North America

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 2075 45 49 12

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 59
Documents by Best Scientists*: 63
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 115
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.521
Impact Factor: 4.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Medical Clinics of North America?

The primary areas of discussion in the journal are Internal medicine, Intensive care medicine, Disease, Surgery and MEDLINE. The journal explores topics in Internal medicine which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Diabetes mellitus, Endocrinology, Oncology, Cardiology and Gastroenterology.

  • Internal medicine (23.14%)
  • Intensive care medicine (18.60%)
  • Disease (8.35%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes mellitus (926 citations)
  • Anonymous mycobacteria in pulmonary disease. (710 citations)
  • Benign Tumors of the Liver (530 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Medical Clinics of North America:

The journal papers generally zeroe in on subjects such as Internal medicine, Intensive care medicine, Surgery, Disease and Endocrinology. Issues in Internal medicine were discussed in the most cited publications, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Gastroenterology, Diabetes mellitus, Oncology and Cardiology. The most cited articles address concerns in Intensive care medicine which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Physical therapy, Antibiotics and MEDLINE.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Surgery

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Medical Clinics of North America investigates areas of study like Intensive care medicine, Disease, Physical examination, Dermatology and 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak. Topics in Intensive care medicine were tackled in line with various other fields like Signs and symptoms, Primary care, Best practice, Rheumatic disease and Pharmacotherapy. Medical Clinics of North America explores Disease concepts, specifically Organ system but expands to research in Medical practice.

It facilitates discussions on Physical examination that incorporate concepts from other fields like Differential diagnosis, Medical history and General surgery. Dermatology research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Systemic disease, Chemotherapy and Lymphoma. Medical Clinics of North America focuses on 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak but sometimes tackles the closely related topic of Otorhinolaryngology which is concerned with Intervention (counseling).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Best Practices in the Management of Overweight and Obesity. (11 citations)
  • Approach to Patients with Unintentional Weight Loss. (3 citations)
  • Management of Knee Osteoarthritis: What Internists Need to Know. (2 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 Medical Clinics of North America (based on the number of publications) are:

  • William H. Frishman (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Mitchell S. Cappell (19 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Joseph B. Kirsner (17 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Bimal H. Ashar (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Douglas S. Paauw (13 papers) absent at the last 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 Medical Clinics of North America (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Harvard University (359 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Pennsylvania (278 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Northwestern University (203 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Chicago (198 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Illinois at Chicago (178 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, 13.33% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 24.62% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 15.38% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 26.15% of all publications and 33.85% 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.

The Relevance of Online Nursing Programs

While much of the research discussed in the Medical Clinics of North America journal centers around traditional in-patient care and medical practice, it is important to consider the impact and influence of online programs in the medical field. In particular, online nursing programs in Colorado have proven to be quite efficient in producing competent, well-trained professionals. These programs often offer flexibility, convenience and a comprehensive curriculum which can prepare prospective nurses for the healthcare industry.

The curriculum in these programs often includes topics that are widely discussed in the journal such as Internal Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, Surgery, and Disease. The course structure aligns with current discussions and research in the medical field. Moreover, the bridging of traditional and online education methods inspires a new dimension of research possibilities. By integrating the advancements and findings from the online learning sphere into traditional studies, a more holistic and detailed insight into healthcare studies can be achieved.

This diversified methodology offers numerous possibilities for prospective healthcare professionals to gain extensive knowledge and hands-on experience. As healthcare continues to evolve, online nursing programs in Colorado and beyond will remain instrumental in shaping future medical pioneers.

Top Publications

  • Traumatic Brain Injury: An Overview of Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Medical Management.

    Allison Capizzi;Jean Woo;Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez

    (2020)
    626 Citations
  • Update on Osteoporosis Screening and Management

    Anika K Anam;Karl Insogna

    (2021)
    153 Citations
  • Screening for Prostate Cancer.

    Sigrid V Carlsson;Andrew J Vickers

    (2020)
    122 Citations
  • Lower Extremity Ulcers.

    Caralin Schneider;Scott Stratman;Robert S. Kirsner

    (2021)
    48 Citations
  • Schizophrenia: One Name, Many Different Manifestations.

    (2022)
    47 Citations
  • Periprocedural Management of Oral Anticoagulation.

    Joseph R. Shaw;Eric Kaplovitch;James Douketis

    (2020)
    31 Citations
  • Acute Liver Injury and Decompensated Cirrhosis.

    James F. Crismale;Scott L. Friedman

    (2020)
    31 Citations
  • Screening for Breast Cancer.

    Anand K. Narayan;Christoph I. Lee;Constance D. Lehman

    (2020)
    31 Citations
  • Atopic Dermatitis in Adults.

    Jonathan I. Silverberg

    (2020)
    27 Citations
  • The Importance of Cancer Screening.

    Robert A Smith;Kevin C Oeffinger

    (2020)
    23 Citations

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