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Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
H-index 9

Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging

1869-3474

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/13139

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 2601 20 22 9

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 36
Documents by Best Scientists*: 33
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 35
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.517
Impact Factor: 2.7

Overview

Top Research Topics at Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging?

The primary areas of discussion in Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging are Radiology, Nuclear medicine, Positron emission tomography, Pathology and PET-CT. Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging explores issues in Radiology which can be linked to other research areas like Lesion, Malignancy and Metastasis. While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Nuclear medicine, it also covered topics in Tomography and Computed tomography.

Some problems in Positron emission tomography that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Breast cancer, Magnetic resonance imaging and Lymphoma. The Pathology works featured in it incorporate elements from Cancer, Internal medicine and Fdg uptake. It encompasses presentations on Internal medicine, specifically Thyroid and Perfusion.

  • Radiology (42.23%)
  • Nuclear medicine (30.51%)
  • Positron emission tomography (21.12%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Production of 177 Lu for Targeted Radionuclide Therapy: Available Options (100 citations)
  • In Vivo Cell Tracking with Bioluminescence Imaging (100 citations)
  • Recent Trends in PET Image Interpretations Using Volumetric and Texture-based Quantification Methods in Nuclear Oncology (68 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging:

The most cited publications focus on Nuclear medicine, Positron emission tomography, Radiology, In patient and PET-CT. The journal papers focus on Nuclear medicine but sometimes tackle the closely related topic of Breast cancer which is concerned with Messenger RNA and Blockade. The majority of Radiology studies in the published articles are focused on the issues of Fluorodeoxyglucose.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Cancer
  • Surgery

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Radiology, Internal medicine, PET-CT, Nuclear medicine and Positron emission tomography are the subjects of interest in the journal. Topics in Radiology were tackled in line with various other fields like Hepatocellular carcinoma, Transarterial Radioembolization, Metastasis and Insulinoma. Issues in Internal medicine were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Gastroenterology, Oncology and Cardiology.

The studies in PET-CT featured incorporate elements of Angiogenesis, DOTA, Grade II Chondrosarcoma, Chondrosarcoma and Avidity. It addresses concerns in the field of Nuclear medicine by exploring it in line with topics in Amyloid which intersect with Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative, Alzheimer dementia, Transthyretin and Cardiac amyloidosis subjects. While Positron emission tomography is the focus of it, it also provided insights into the studies of Magnetic resonance imaging and Hemangioma.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The Outcome and Safety of Re-challenge Lutetium-177 PSMA (177Lu-PSMA) Therapy with Low-Dose Docetaxel as a Radiosensitizer—a Promising Combination in Metastatic Castrate-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC): a Case Report (3 citations)
  • Short Essay on 60 Years’ Challenges and Achievements of KSNM (2 citations)
  • Nuclear Imaging for Cardiac Amyloidosis: Bone Scan, SPECT/CT, and Amyloid-Targeting PET (1 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 Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Dong Soo Lee (79 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Gi Jeong Cheon (60 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • June-Key Chung (53 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Byeong-Cheol Ahn (36 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Keon Wook Kang (33 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 Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (based on the number of publications) are:

  • New Generation University College (67 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • Seoul National University (63 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • Seoul National University Hospital (50 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Catholic University of Korea (45 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Chonnam National University (36 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 4 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, 16.67% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 42.86% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 11.43% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 5.71% of all publications and 40.00% 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.

Nursing Career Pathways in Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging

It's worth noting that Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging is not a field limited to those with a medical degree. There are several career paths in this arena that are opened up to those with a Nursing degree. Depending on the state you are licensed in, the precise roles and responsibilities of a nurse in Nuclear Medicine can vary. One example role a licensed nurse might have in this field is the administration of radiopharmaceuticals and conducting patient assessments before and after the procedure. They may also assist physicians in interpreting the results of imaging tests. The requirements for a nursing license can vary depending on the state. For instance, those interested in nursing careers in Missouri can check out the missouri nursing license requirements. Typically, those interested in this career path will need a degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program, passing of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLE), and completion of certain clinical hours. A background or additional coursework in radiology and nuclear medicine is often beneficial. Specialized certifications in nuclear medicine, such as the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC) or the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC) are also often advantageous in securing these roles. These certifications often require completion of additional training or education and passing an exam. Whether you choose to take up posts in research facilities, hospitals or universities, exploring Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging through the lens of nursing offers a unique perspective on healthcare. It is a promising career path that allows healthcare professionals to stay at the forefront of medical technology and patient care. If you possess a nursing degree and are interested in innovative medical technology, a career in Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging might be for you.

Top Publications

  • 161Tb-PSMA Unleashed: a Promising New Player in the Theranostics of Prostate Cancer

    (2023)
    29 Citations
  • First In-Human Medical Imaging with a PASylated 89Zr-Labeled Anti-HER2 Fab-Fragment in a Patient with Metastatic Breast Cancer.

    Antonia Richter;Karina Knorr;Martin Schlapschy;Stephanie Robu

    (2020)
    26 Citations
  • Brain Glymphatic/Lymphatic Imaging by MRI and PET

    Dong Soo Lee;Minseok Suh;Minseok Suh;Azmal Sarker;Yoori Choi;Yoori Choi

    (2020)
    18 Citations
  • Preclinical Voxel-Based Dosimetry in Theranostics: a Review

    Arun Gupta;Min Sun Lee;Joong Hyun Kim;Dong Soo Lee

    (2020)
    17 Citations
  • Prospective F-18 FDOPA PET Imaging Study in Human PD

    (2022)
    13 Citations
  • Role of 68Ga-DOTATATE PET/CT in a Case of SDHB-Related Pterygopalatine Fossa Paraganglioma Successfully Controlled with Octreotide.

    Abhishek Jha;Mayank Patel;Eva Baker;Melissa K. Gonzales

    (2020)
    13 Citations
  • Assessment of Suspected Malignancy or Infection in Immunocompromised Patients After Solid Organ Transplantation by [18F]FDG PET/CT and [18F]FDG PET/MRI

    Nika Guberina;Anja Gäckler;Johannes Grueneisen;Axel Wetter

    (2020)
    9 Citations
  • Relationship of EGFR Mutation to Glucose Metabolic Activity and Asphericity of Metabolic Tumor Volume in Lung Adenocarcinoma.

    Wonseok Whi;Wonseok Whi;Seunggyun Ha;Seunggyun Ha;Sungwoo Bae;Sungwoo Bae;Hongyoon Choi

    (2020)
    9 Citations
  • Basal and Acetazolamide Brain Perfusion SPECT in Internal Carotid Artery Stenosis.

    Teck Huat Wong;Qaid Ahmed Shagera;Qaid Ahmed Shagera;Hyun Gee Ryoo;Hyun Gee Ryoo;Seunggyun Ha

    (2020)
    9 Citations

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