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Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation
H-index 52

Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation

0931-0509

Published by: Oxford University Press

https://academic.oup.com/ndt

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 215 772 1982 51

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 1205
Documents by Best Scientists*: 2443
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 24
SCIMAGO H-index: 203
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.68
Impact Factor: 5.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation?

The journal is mainly concerned with subjects like Internal medicine, Kidney disease, Hemodialysis, Endocrinology and Surgery. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation facilitates discussions on Internal medicine that incorporate concepts from other fields like Gastroenterology and Cardiology. The work tackled in it goes beyond the discipline of Cardiology as it also encompasses Blood pressure.

Topics in Kidney disease explored in it were investigated in conjunction with research in Nephrology, Diabetes mellitus, Nephropathy, Immunology and Pathology. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation focused on Pathology research but expanded to cover Glomerulonephritis. It addresses concerns in Hemodialysis which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Renal replacement therapy, Intensive care medicine, Dialysis and Peritoneal dialysis.

Surgery research presented is mostly focused on the subject of Complication. In the journal, Creatinine, Proteinuria and Urology are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Renal function research. More specifically, the research on Transplantation in Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation is related to Kidney transplantation.

  • Internal medicine (46.06%)
  • Kidney disease (22.84%)
  • Hemodialysis (21.30%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Arterial media calcification in end-stage renal disease: impact on all-cause and cardiovascular mortality (1481 citations)
  • Gadolinium—a specific trigger for the development of nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy and nephrogenic systemic fibrosis? (1475 citations)
  • Arterial stiffening and vascular calcifications in end‐stage renal disease (879 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation:

The most cited articles investigate areas of study like Internal medicine, Kidney disease, Hemodialysis, Endocrinology and Surgery. While the primary focus in the journal publications is Internal medicine, they also dissect topics surrounding Gastroenterology and Immunology as a whole. The most cited papers facilitate discussions on Kidney disease that incorporate concepts from other fields like Urology, Diabetes mellitus, Nephropathy, Intensive care medicine and Transplantation.

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 Dialysis Transplantation (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Carmine Zoccali (254 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Raymond Vanholder (251 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Eberhard Ritz (196 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Bengt Lindholm (180 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 13 less than at the previous edition,
  • Peter Stenvinkel (162 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 11 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 Dialysis Transplantation (based on the number of publications) are:

  • French Institute of Health and Medical Research (428 papers) published 28 papers at the last edition, 9 less than at the previous edition,
  • Karolinska Institutet (364 papers) published 39 papers at the last edition, 14 less than at the previous edition,
  • Heidelberg University (348 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 8 more than at the previous edition,
  • Boston Children's Hospital (303 papers) published 27 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Charité (290 papers) published 20 papers at the last edition, 5 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, 24.97% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 17.85% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.51% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 15.85% of all publications and 58.80% 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.

Career Opportunities in Nephrology Nursing

As the field of Nephrology, Dialysis, and Transplantation continues to grow with increasing research areas and advancements, there is a growing demand for certified nephrology nurses who can contribute to this arena both in clinical practice and research. If you are a nurse looking to specialize in this field, it's important to understand the educational requirements, certification process and different job roles you might engage in.

Generally, most nephrology nurses start their journey as registered nurses. Specializing in nephrology commonly involves obtaining further education and training in the principles of nephrology, dialysis and transplantation. After gaining some experience, they can apply to become a Certified Nephrology Nurse. As the requirements can vary by state, it is essential to understand specific licensing requirements for your region."

For example, if you're interested in practicing in Pennsylvania, consider the pennsylvania nursing license requirements for nephrology nursing. This will provide you with a comprehensive guide on the necessary steps to become a licensed nephrology nurse in Pennsylvania.

Beyond clinical practice, nephrology nurses often find opportunities in the academic and research sector. They could be involved in conducting studies, publishing research papers and contributing to the advancement of the field. Given the increased rates of kidney diseases worldwide, the need for professional and certified nephrology nurses is now more than ever.

No matter your career goals, it's an exciting time to become involved in the field of nephrology nursing. As you pursue your career, keep up with current research trends, network with other professionals in the field, and engage in continuous learning to provide the best care for your patients.

Top Publications

  • COVID-19-related mortality in kidney transplant and dialysis patients: results of the ERACODA collaboration.

    Luuk B Hilbrands;Raphaël Duivenvoorden;Priya Vart;Priya Vart;Casper F M Franssen

    (2020)
    369 Citations
  • Chronic kidney disease is a key risk factor for severe COVID-19: a call to action by the ERA-EDTA.

    A. Ortiz;M. Cozzolino;R. Duivenvoorden;D. Fliser

    (2021)
    335 Citations
  • Recommendations for the prevention, mitigation and containment of the emerging SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic in haemodialysis centres.

    Carlo Basile;Christian Combe;Francesco Pizzarelli;Adrian Covic

    (2020)
    319 Citations
  • The rationale, design and baseline data of FLOW, a kidney outcomes trial with once-weekly semaglutide in people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease

    (2023)
    195 Citations
  • Rationale and protocol of the Dapagliflozin And Prevention of Adverse outcomes in Chronic Kidney Disease (DAPA-CKD) randomized controlled trial.

    Hiddo J L Heerspink;Hiddo J L Heerspink;Bergur V Stefansson;Glenn M Chertow;Ricardo Correa-Rotter

    (2020)
    175 Citations
  • Design of the COmbinatioN effect of FInerenone anD EmpaglifloziN in participants with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes using a UACR Endpoint study (CONFIDENCE)

    (2022)
    141 Citations
  • The dapagliflozin and prevention of adverse outcomes in chronic kidney disease (DAPA-CKD) trial: baseline characteristics

    David C. Wheeler;Bergur V. Stefansson;Mikhail Batiushin;Oleksandr Bilchenko

    (2020)
    134 Citations
  • European Consensus Statement on the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis in chronic kidney disease stages G4–G5D

    Pieter Evenepoel;John Cunningham;Serge Ferrari;Mathias Haarhaus

    (2021)
    130 Citations
  • Design, recruitment, and baseline characteristics of the EMPA-KIDNEY trial

    (2022)
    128 Citations
  • Clinical practice guideline on peri- and postoperative care of arteriovenous fistulas and grafts for haemodialysis in adults

    Maurizio Gallieni;Markus Hollenbeck;Nicholas Inston;Mick Kumwenda

    (2020)
    119 Citations

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