Neuromodulation

Top Research Topics at Neuromodulation?

The main research concerns discussed in the journal are Anesthesia, Stimulation, Surgery, Chronic pain and Neuromodulation (medicine). The journal explores topics in Anesthesia which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Adverse effect, Spinal cord stimulation and Neurostimulation. The work on Stimulation tackled in Neuromodulation brings together disciplines like Deep brain stimulation and Dorsal root ganglion, Spinal cord.

While Deep brain stimulation is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Dystonia and Movement disorders. The concepts on Surgery presented in Neuromodulation can also apply to other research fields, including Spinal cord stimulator and Lead (electronics). It addresses concerns in Chronic pain which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Complex regional pain syndrome and Low back pain.

The studies on Physical therapy discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Quality of life and Physical medicine and rehabilitation. The work tackled in it goes beyond the discipline of Physical medicine and rehabilitation as it also encompasses Functional electrical stimulation. The journal focuses on Internal medicine as well as the interrelated topic of Cardiology.

• Anesthesia (37.22%)
• Stimulation (24.98%)
• Surgery (23.54%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Peripheral Neurostimulation for Control of Intractable Occipital Neuralgia (432 citations)
• Robotic orthosis lokomat: a rehabilitation and research tool. (349 citations)
• The Appropriate Use of Neurostimulation of the Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nervous System for the Treatment of Chronic Pain and Ischemic Diseases: The Neuromodulation Appropriateness Consensus Committee (280 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Neuromodulation:

The journal publications primarily focus on research topics in Anesthesia, Surgery, Stimulation, Neuromodulation (medicine) and Chronic pain. Adverse effect and Spinal cord stimulation are some topics wherein Anesthesia research discussed in the journal publications has an impact. While work presented in the journal articles provide substantial information on Surgery, it also covers topics in Low back pain, Quality of life and Peripheral nerve field.

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

• Internal medicine
• Surgery
• Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal focuses largely on the fields of Stimulation, Anesthesia, Deep brain stimulation, Neuromodulation (medicine) and Chronic pain. The Stimulation works featured in it incorporate elements from Audiology, Physical medicine and rehabilitation and Dorsal root ganglion, Spinal cord. Anesthesia research is concerned with Neuropathic pain in particular.

Neuromodulation focuses on Deep brain stimulation but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Dystonia and Neuroscience. The studies in Chronic pain featured incorporate elements of Spinal cord stimulation, Complex regional pain syndrome and Internal medicine, Quality of life, Prospective cohort study. While Neuromodulation focused on Spinal cord stimulation, it was also able to explore topics like Physical therapy, Implant and Pain relief.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• The Pathways and Processes Underlying Spinal Transmission of Low Back Pain: Observations From Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation Treatment (11 citations)
• Optimizing Deep Brain Stimulation Parameters in Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder (10 citations)
• StimVision v2: Examples and Applications in Subthalamic Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease (9 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 Neuromodulation (based on the number of publications) are:

• Timothy R. Deer (76 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• Robert M. Levy (55 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Elliot S. Krames (43 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Julie G. Pilitsis (40 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
• Steven M. Falowski (39 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

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

• Cleveland Clinic (76 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
• Johns Hopkins University (47 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
• Mayo Clinic (47 papers) published 15 papers at the last edition, 9 more than at the previous edition,
• Case Western Reserve University (45 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• Albany Medical College (40 papers) published 6 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, 8.61% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 20.49% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 12.30% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 22.13% of all publications and 45.08% 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 Neuromodulation

Given the breadth of research potential in Neuromodulation, there are many career opportunities in this field. These often require a specialized level of education and certification. One career path includes Speech-Language Pathology, a discipline that takes advantage of neuromodulation to aid in the communication needs of patients.

Due to the complex nature of this career, we have put together a comprehensive guide on how to become a speech therapist in South Dakota. Covering everything from necessary educational requirements to career outlook in the state, this guide provides valuable resources for those who are considering pursuing a career in this field.

While Speech-Language Pathology is just one of many possible career paths in Neuromodulation, it highlights the real-world impact that this research can have. We hope that this will inspire more talented individuals to explore the opportunities in Neuromodulation and contribute to this growing field of study.