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Nephrology
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Nephrology

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1341 97 132 18

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 149
Documents by Best Scientists*: 169
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 6
SCIMAGO H-index: 80
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.84
Impact Factor: 1.9

Overview

Top Research Topics at Nephrology?

Nephrology explores disciplines such as Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Kidney disease, Renal function and Surgery. In addition to Internal medicine research, it aims to explore topics under Gastroenterology and Cardiology. Studies on Gastroenterology discussed in Nephrology link to the field of Immunology.

Diabetic nephropathy is a major topic of Endocrinology research. Nephrology focuses on Kidney disease but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Diabetes mellitus, Nephrology, Disease and Intensive care medicine. The journal facilitates discussions on Renal function that incorporate concepts from other fields like Proteinuria and Urology.

Transplantation and Kidney transplantation are among the areas of Surgery tackled. Research in Peritoneal dialysis and the interrelating topic of Peritonitis were among the subjects of interest in the Dialysis studies discussed in the journal. The study of Kidney encompasses disciplines such as Pathology, as well as fields such as Nephropathy, all of which overlap with one another.

  • Internal medicine (46.70%)
  • Endocrinology (16.03%)
  • Kidney disease (15.62%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Rodent models of streptozotocin-induced diabetic nephropathy. (341 citations)
  • Transforming growth factor-beta and Smad signalling in kidney diseases. (298 citations)
  • Oxidative stress, anti‐oxidant therapies and chronic kidney disease (291 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Nephrology:

The journal articles cover a variety of subjects, including Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Kidney disease, Renal function and Dialysis. While the journal publications focused on Internal medicine, they were also able to explore topics like Gastroenterology, Surgery and Intensive care medicine. The published articles focus on Endocrinology but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Parathyroid hormone and Urology.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Gene

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The foci of Nephrology are Internal medicine, Kidney disease, Renal function, Dialysis and Urology. Internal medicine research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Gastroenterology and Cardiology. Nephrology addresses concerns in Kidney disease which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Renal replacement therapy, Intensive care medicine, Disease, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Acute kidney injury.

The research on Acute kidney injury tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Creatinine and Kidney. In it, Diabetes mellitus and Retrospective cohort study are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Renal function research. Topics in Dialysis were tackled in line with various other fields like End stage renal disease and Peritoneal dialysis.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Update on diagnosis, pathophysiology, and management of diabetic kidney disease. (6 citations)
  • Recommendations by the Asian Pacific society of nephrology (APSN) on the appropriate use of HIF-PH inhibitors. (5 citations)
  • Acute Kidney Injury associated with COVID-19 - Cumulative Evidence and Rationale supporting Against Direct Kidney Injury (Infection). (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 Nephrology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • David W. Johnson (202 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Wendy E. Hoy (140 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Carmel M. Hawley (138 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Helen Healy (85 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Stephen P. McDonald (73 papers) published 1 paper 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.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

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

  • University of Sydney (165 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Queensland (123 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Monash University (117 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 7 more than at the previous edition,
  • Princess Alexandra Hospital (116 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Monash Medical Centre (115 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as 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, 31.16% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 25.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 5.41% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 7.43% of all publications and 62.16% 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 Career Opportunities in Nephrology

The field of Nephrology is not only a fascinating area for research and study but is also a rewarding career path. As our understanding of kidney health and disease continues to evolve, the demand for skilled nephrologists is on the rise. For individuals looking to pursue a career in this specialized field of medicine, acquiring the right education and training is crucial. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) play a vital role in the nephrology care team, often taking on responsibilities related to patient care, data collection, and communication. Completing a specialized LPN program can offer a solid foundation for further specializing in nephrology. Particularly, the lpn programs in Pennsylvania have been recognized for their comprehensive curriculum and hands-on training opportunities. Securing an LPN degree is typically the first step in the journey towards becoming a nephrologist. After obtaining the LPN certification, one can aim for a Registered Nurse (RN) degree, following which they can opt for a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree with a concentration in nephrology. In addition, lifelong learning and staying updated with the latest research trends in Nephrology is vital for professionals in this field. Choosing a career in nephrology not only allows for a deep exploration of the intricacies of kidney function and diseases but also provides a chance to make significant contributions to the field of medicine and to the lives of patients worldwide. Hence, pursuing education in Nephrology can be a fulfilling decision both intellectually and professionally.

Top Publications

  • Intention to treat and per protocol analysis in clinical trials

    Giovanni Tripepi;Nicholas C. Chesnaye;Friedo W. Dekker;Carmine Zoccali

    (2020)
    165 Citations
  • Where to look for the most frequent biases

    Kitty J. Jager;Giovanni Tripepi;Nicholas C. Chesnaye;Friedo W. Dekker

    (2020)
    96 Citations
  • Update on diagnosis, pathophysiology, and management of diabetic kidney disease.

    Mai Sugahara;Wai Lun Will Pak;Tetsuhiro Tanaka;Sydney C. W. Tang

    (2021)
    90 Citations
  • Recommendations by the Asian Pacific society of nephrology (APSN) on the appropriate use of HIF-PH inhibitors.

    Desmond Y. H. Yap;Lawrence P. McMahon;Chuan‐Ming Hao;Nan Hu

    (2021)
    73 Citations
  • Patient-reported outcome measures ( PROMs): making sense of individual PROM scores and changes in PROM scores over time.

    Esmee M. van der Willik;Esmee M. van der Willik;Caroline B. Terwee;Willem Jan W. Bos;Marc H. Hemmelder

    (2021)
    57 Citations
  • Evidence-based medicine-When observational studies are better than randomized controlled trials.

    Jizzo R. Bosdriesz;Vianda S. Stel;Merel van Diepen;Yvette Meuleman

    (2020)
    47 Citations
  • Peritoneal dialysis first policy in Hong Kong for 35 years: Global impact

    (2022)
    46 Citations
  • Vaccination in patients with chronic kidney disease-Review of current recommendations and recent advances.

    Becky Mingyao Ma;Desmond Yat Hin Yap;Terence Pok Siu Yip;Ivan Fan Ngai Hung

    (2021)
    38 Citations
  • Urinary exosomes: Potential biomarkers for diabetic nephropathy.

    Nisha Sinha;Nisha Sinha;Vivek Kumar;Veena Puri;Ritambhra Nada

    (2020)
    34 Citations
  • Appraising prediction research: a guide and meta-review on bias and applicability assessment using the Prediction model Risk Of Bias ASsessment Tool (PROBAST).

    Ype de Jong;Chava L Ramspek;Carmine Zoccali;Kitty J Jager

    (2021)
    34 Citations

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