Medical Ultrasonography

Top Research Topics at Medical ultrasonography?

The main points discussed in the journal deals with Radiology, Ultrasound, Ultrasonography, Internal medicine and Surgery. The journal features Radiology research that overlaps with concepts in Differential diagnosis. Prospective cohort study, Nuclear medicine and Anatomy are some topics wherein Ultrasound research discussed in it have an impact.

Medical ultrasonography links adjacent topics like Ultrasonography with Pathology. Topics in Internal medicine were tackled in line with various other fields like Gastroenterology and Cardiology.

• Radiology (45.48%)
• Ultrasound (35.11%)
• Ultrasonography (24.07%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• The contribution of ultrasonography and sonoelastography in assessment of myositis. (81 citations)
• Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI)--a new modality for the evaluation of liver fibrosis. (76 citations)
• Factors that influence the correlation of acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI), elastography with liver fibrosis. (73 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Medical ultrasonography:

The journal articles focus on Radiology, Ultrasound, Elastography, Surgery and Ultrasonography. While work presented in the journal papers provide substantial information on Radiology, it also covers topics in Thyroid nodules and Cirrhosis. The journal papers facilitate discussions on Ultrasound that incorporate concepts from other fields like Hepatocellular carcinoma, Prospective cohort study and Randomized controlled trial.

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

• Internal medicine
• Surgery
• Radiology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Medical ultrasonography is organized to address concerns in the fields of Radiology, Ultrasound, Internal medicine, Ultrasonography and Nuclear medicine. The featured Radiology works encompass concepts such as Elastography and examines them in conjunction with Text mining. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound research are fields of study within Ultrasound but they also intertwine with concepts in In patient.

Internal medicine research presented in it encompasses a variety of subjects, including Gastroenterology and Cardiology. The tackled Ultrasonography research is interrelated with Ultrasound imaging which concerns subjects like Fascia. The concepts on Nuclear medicine presented in the journal can also apply to other research fields, including Ultrasound guided, Echogenicity and Cadaver.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• WFUMB position paper on reverberation artefacts in lung ultrasound: B-lines or comet-tails? (4 citations)
• Ultrasound-Guided Attenuation Parameter (UGAP) for the quantification of liver steatosis using the Controlled Attenuation Parameter (CAP) as the reference method. (3 citations)
• Global work index by non-invasive pressure-strain loops: a novel parameter to assess left ventricular performance in the early stages of heart failure with preserved or mid-range ejection fraction after acute myocardial infarction. (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.

Top authors and change over time

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

• Ioan Sporea (80 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• Radu Badea (67 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Alina Popescu (55 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• Daniela Fodor (49 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Sorin M Dudea (49 papers) published 3 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

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

• Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy (200 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• Sapienza University of Rome (27 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
• Fudan University (27 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
• Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy (25 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
• Hacettepe University (24 papers) published 6 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, 17.89% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 43.59% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.97% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 7.69% of all publications and 39.74% 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.

Educational Opportunities in Medical Ultrasonography

Recognizing the importance and increasing demand for medical ultrasonography in the healthcare sector, many institutions have started to offer specialized courses and training programs to shape the future professionals in this field. These programs are designed to impart both theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for performing ultrasonography procedures. This leads to growing opportunities for individuals seeking to specialize in medical ultrasonography. Various comprehensive courses and programs are now available for those looking to enhance their career in this particular field. For instance, by pursuing an online nursing degree, one has the chance to focus on the field of medical ultrasonography. One prime example would be best online nursing programs in Maryland where students can complement their nursing practices with specializations such as high resolution sonography, doppler ultrasonography, and more. Moving forward into a world dependent on advanced medical technology, medical ultrasonography remains to be an indispensable instrument in modern healthcare. By investing in educational programs that cater to such specialties, we can ensure a steady progress in healthcare delivery.