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Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology
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Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology

1759-4774

Published by: Springer

https://www.nature.com/nrclinonc/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 53 285 221 90

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 378
Documents by Best Scientists*: 266
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 16
SCIMAGO H-index: 238
SCIMAGO SJR: 28.675
Impact Factor: 82.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology?

The journal investigates studies in Internal medicine, Oncology, MEDLINE, Cancer and Chemotherapy. The featured Internal medicine research zeroes in on concepts in Breast cancer, Disease and Clinical trial but also tackles themes under Text mining and In patient. The work tackled in Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology goes beyond the discipline of Clinical trial as it also encompasses Pharmacology.

Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology explores topics in Oncology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Colorectal cancer, Radiation therapy, Prostate cancer and Immunotherapy. The featured Immunotherapy research is covered under the field of Immunology. Cancer immunotherapy is a major topic of Immunology research presented in the journal.

The study on MEDLINE presented in the journal intersects with the topics under Intensive care medicine. It explores topics in Cancer which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Cancer research and Bioinformatics.

  • Internal medicine (52.25%)
  • Oncology (49.43%)
  • MEDLINE (18.94%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Delivering nanomedicine to solid tumors (2161 citations)
  • Tumour-associated macrophages as treatment targets in oncology (1379 citations)
  • Radiomics: the bridge between medical imaging and personalized medicine (1241 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology:

The journal papers generally zeroe in on subjects such as Cancer, Internal medicine, Oncology, Disease and Cancer research. While work presented in the most cited articles provide substantial information on Cancer, it also covers topics in Precision medicine, Pharmacology, Bioinformatics and Intensive care medicine. While the primary focus in the journal papers is Oncology, they also dissect topics surrounding Radiation therapy and Medical physics as a whole.

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:

Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology mainly tackles studies in MEDLINE, Oncology, Internal medicine, Cancer and Cancer research. Research in Intensive care medicine and the interrelating topic of Radiation therapy were among the subjects of interest in the MEDLINE studies discussed in the journal. It focuses on Oncology but sometimes tackles the closely related topic of Cancer immunotherapy which is concerned with Drug development.

Pembrolizumab, Adjuvant, Stage (cooking), Lung cancer and Breast cancer are all aspects of Internal medicine discussed in the journal. In addition to Cancer research, it aims to explore topics under Disease and Bioinformatics. It explores issues in Cancer research which can be linked to other research areas like Immune system and Immunotherapy.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • EANO guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of diffuse gliomas of adulthood. (78 citations)
  • Broadening horizons: the role of ferroptosis in cancer. (75 citations)
  • Exploring the NK cell platform for cancer immunotherapy (64 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 Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Lisa Hutchinson (245 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Peter Sidaway (195 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 7 less than at the previous edition,
  • David Killock (186 papers) published 17 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • Diana Romero (149 papers) published 18 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Rebecca Kirk (92 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 Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Harvard University (132 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 9 more than at the previous edition,
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (115 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (111 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 8 more than at the previous edition,
  • Mayo Clinic (51 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Institut Gustave Roussy (45 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 3 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, 40.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 44.44% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 11.11% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 18.52% of all publications and 25.93% 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.

Education and Training Opportunities in Oncology

Apart from the knowledge gained through research articles and studies in the field of oncology, training and educational programs play a significant role in cultivating proficient and knowledgeable professionals. Among the educational programs that could help nurture expertise within the oncology field, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) programs represent a noteworthy option. Such courses typically provide a comprehensive curriculum including both theoretical training and hands-on clinical experiences. Practical aspects of the program involve patient care – a skill crucial within oncology. LPNs are trained to administer medications, monitor patient’s vital signs, assist with diagnostic procedures, and provide emotional support for the patients – all aspects that could hallmark a well-rounded healthcare provider in oncology. Particularly for individuals interested in counteracting the ramifications of diseases like cancer, LPN programs focused on oncology nursing combine foundational nursing education with specialized training in cancer care. Moreover, taking into consideration the accessibility and diversity of training locations, LPN programs are offered in various educational institutions across all states. As an example, there are excellent lpn programs in south dakota where students gain extensive training in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and practical nursing to prepare them for a rewarding career in oncology. In conclusion, the pivotal role of education and training in shaping the future generations of oncology professionals should not be underestimated. With specific educational programs such as LPN, it becomes feasible to merge the strengths of academic pursuits with applied healthcare skills, ultimately providing quality patient-centered care within the field of oncology.

Top Publications

  • Targeting apoptosis in cancer therapy

    Benedito A. Carneiro;Wafik S. El-Deiry

    (2020)
    1818 Citations
  • Immunotherapies for hepatocellular carcinoma.

    Josep M Llovet;Josep M Llovet;Josep M Llovet;Florian Castet;Mathias Heikenwalder;Mala K Maini

    (2021)
    1711 Citations
  • PD-L1 as a biomarker of response to immune-checkpoint inhibitors

    Deborah Blythe Doroshow;Sheena Bhalla;Mary Beth Beasley;Lynette M. Sholl

    (2021)
    1457 Citations
  • Engineering strategies to overcome the current roadblocks in CAR T cell therapy

    Sarwish Rafiq;Christopher S. Hackett;Renier J. Brentjens

    (2020)
    1333 Citations
  • Exploring the NK cell platform for cancer immunotherapy

    Jacob A. Myers;Jeffrey S. Miller

    (2021)
    1234 Citations
  • EANO guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of diffuse gliomas of adulthood.

    Michael Weller;Martin van den Bent;Matthias Preusser;Emilie Le Rhun

    (2021)
    1203 Citations
  • The tumour microenvironment in pancreatic cancer — clinical challenges and opportunities

    Won Jin Ho;Elizabeth M. Jaffee;Lei Zheng

    (2020)
    1188 Citations
  • Immune-checkpoint inhibitors: long-term implications of toxicity

    (2022)
    937 Citations
  • Immunostimulation with chemotherapy in the era of immune checkpoint inhibitors.

    Lorenzo Galluzzi;Juliette Humeau;Aitziber Buqué;Laurence Zitvogel

    (2020)
    924 Citations
  • HER2-targeted therapies — a role beyond breast cancer

    Do Youn Oh;Yung Jue Bang

    (2020)
    831 Citations

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