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Neuro-Oncology
H-index 72

Neuro-Oncology

1522-8517

Published by: Oxford University Press

https://academic.oup.com/neuro-oncology

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 104 872 3829 70

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 2086
Documents by Best Scientists*: 5365
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 83
SCIMAGO H-index: 178
SCIMAGO SJR: 6.974
Impact Factor: 13.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Neuro-oncology?

The foci of the journal are Cancer research, Glioma, Internal medicine, Oncology and Glioblastoma. The studies on Cancer research discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Text mining, Cancer, Cell culture and Stem cell. In it, Brain tumor, Pathology, Magnetic resonance imaging and Immunology are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Glioma research.

In it, researchers investigate the Magnetic resonance imaging study as part of research in the field of Radiology. The in-depth study on Internal medicine also explores topics in the intersecting field of Surgery. The presented Oncology study covers related areas such as Progression-free survival and also touches on topics like In patient.

It focused on Chemotherapy regimen research conducted under the discipline of Chemotherapy. Temozolomide research discussed connects with the study of O-6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase.

  • Cancer research (30.62%)
  • Glioma (23.77%)
  • Internal medicine (22.44%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • CBTRUS statistical report: primary brain and central nervous system tumors diagnosed in the United States in 2007-2011. (7137 citations)
  • The role of pericytes in blood-vessel formation and maintenance (1050 citations)
  • A phase 3 trial of local chemotherapy with biodegradable carmustine (BCNU) wafers (Gliadel wafers) in patients with primary malignant glioma. (1043 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Neuro-oncology:

The journal publications mostly deal with topics like Glioma, Internal medicine, Cancer research, Surgery and Pathology. While work presented in the published papers provide substantial information on Glioma, it also covers topics in Brain tumor, Magnetic resonance imaging, Immunology and Pharmacology. The most cited articles explore research in Oncology and overlapping concepts in Bevacizumab and Proportional hazards model to expand the discourse in Internal medicine.

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 Neuro-oncology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Patrick Y. Wen (255 papers) published 16 papers at the last edition, 22 less than at the previous edition,
  • Michael Weller (239 papers) published 15 papers at the last edition, 10 less than at the previous edition,
  • Stefan M. Pfister (236 papers) published 23 papers at the last edition, 16 less than at the previous edition,
  • Timothy F. Cloughesy (228 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 23 less than at the previous edition,
  • Mark R. Gilbert (210 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 7 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 Neuro-oncology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Harvard University (930 papers) published 50 papers at the last edition, 101 less than at the previous edition,
  • Boston Children's Hospital (893 papers) published 66 papers at the last edition, 174 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of California, San Francisco (882 papers) published 36 papers at the last edition, 88 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (807 papers) published 28 papers at the last edition, 96 less than at the previous edition,
  • Mayo Clinic (484 papers) published 30 papers at the last edition, 37 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, 6.13% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 33.06% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.69% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 14.31% of all publications and 41.94% 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 Neuro-Oncology

This field integrates knowledge from diverse disciplines such as neurology, oncology, neuro-imaging, and neurosurgery, thus offering multiple career avenues. Given the constant advancement in treatment modalities and technologies, professionals can seek opportunities in pharmaceuticals, academic or research settings, hospitals, specialized cancer centers, and more.

A career as a Neuro-oncologist often involves diagnosing and treating patients with brain tumors and other cancer-related neurological issues. As a scientist or researcher, individuals might focus more on studying genes and molecules, understanding the pathophysiology of diseases, and developing novel treatments. Research technologists specializing in Neuro-oncology might work on designing approaches for imaging or studying the impact of treatments. There are also myriad possibilities for nurse practitioners, particularly those with a keen interest in oncology.

Career advancement in this field necessarily involves a commitment to ongoing learning given the pace of research and innovation. Online courses and professional training programs can greatly assist in this aspect. For example, pursuing the best np programs in rhode island can greatly bolster a nursing career in Neuro-oncology.

The remuneration in Neuro-oncology careers is largely dependent on the specific role, experience, and qualifications. However, it is usually competitive and often accompanied by numerous other perks in healthcare professions. Although a career in Neuro-oncology presents challenges, the intrinsic reward of contributing to cancer research and care is incredibly fulfilling.

Top Publications

  • The 2021 WHO Classification of Tumors of the Central Nervous System: a summary.

    David N Louis;Arie Perry;Pieter Wesseling;Daniel J Brat

    (2021)
    6973 Citations
  • CBTRUS Statistical Report: Primary Brain and Other Central Nervous System Tumors Diagnosed in the United States in 2013-2017.

    (2020)
    2323 Citations
  • CBTRUS Statistical Report: Primary Brain and Other Central Nervous System Tumors Diagnosed in the United States in 2014-2018.

    (2021)
    1874 Citations
  • CBTRUS Statistical Report: Primary Brain and Other Central Nervous System Tumors Diagnosed in the United States in 2015-2019.

    (2022)
    1238 Citations
  • Glioblastoma in adults: a Society for Neuro-Oncology (SNO) and European Society of Neuro-Oncology (EANO) consensus review on current management and future directions

    Patrick Y. Wen;Michael Weller;Eudocia Quant Lee;Brian M. Alexander

    (2020)
    791 Citations
  • CBTRUS Statistical Report: Primary Brain and Other Central Nervous System Tumors Diagnosed in the United States in 2016—2020

    (2023)
    463 Citations
  • Phase III trial of chemoradiotherapy with temozolomide plus nivolumab or placebo for newly diagnosed glioblastoma with methylated MGMT promoter

    (2022)
    445 Citations
  • EANO guideline on the diagnosis and management of meningiomas.

    Roland Goldbrunner;Pantelis Stavrinou;Michael D Jenkinson;Felix Sahm

    (2021)
    422 Citations
  • Radiotherapy combined with nivolumab or temozolomide for newly diagnosed glioblastoma with unmethylated MGMT promoter: An international randomized phase III trial

    (2022)
    411 Citations
  • CBTRUS Statistical Report: Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Childhood and Adolescent Primary Brain and Other Central Nervous System Tumors Diagnosed in the United States in 2014-2018.

    (2022)
    304 Citations

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