Ocular Surface

Top Research Topics at Ocular Surface?

The journal covers a variety of subjects, including Ophthalmology, Ocular surface, Cornea, Disease and Pathology. In addition to Ophthalmology research, the journal aims to explore topics under Tears and Surgery. It explores research in Ocular surface and the adjacent study of Optometry.

It is mostly focused on Cornea, specifically Corneal epithelium. The research on Disease discussed in Ocular Surface draws on the closely related field of Dermatology. Conjunctiva is a focus of the presented Pathology works and it dives deep in Conjunctiva.

Many of the studies tackled connect Meibomian gland with a similar field of study like Meibomian gland dysfunction.

• Ophthalmology (21.24%)
• Ocular surface (16.60%)
• Cornea (10.82%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• The definition and classification of dry eye disease: Report of the definition and classification subcommittee of the international Dry Eye WorkShop (2007) (2259 citations)
• The epidemiology of dry eye disease: Report of the epidemiology subcommittee of the international Dry Eye WorkShop (2007) (888 citations)
• TFOS DEWS II Definition and Classification Report (868 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Ocular Surface:

The journal publications mainly deal with areas of study such as Disease, Pathology, Cornea, Ocular surface and Surgery. While work presented in the most cited articles provide substantial information on Disease, it also covers topics in Clinical trial, Dry Eye Syndromes, Dermatology, Quality of life and Ocular Surface Disease Index. The published articles focus on Ocular surface research as part of the broader topic of Ophthalmology.

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

• Internal medicine
• Gene
• Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Ocular Surface focuses largely on the fields of Ophthalmology, Disease, Cornea, Ocular surface and Internal medicine. Ocular Surface focuses on Ophthalmology as well as the interrelated topic of Transplantation. In it, Logistic regression, Epidemiology, Inflammation, Intensive care medicine and Cohort are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Disease research.

While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Cornea, it also covered topics in Wound healing, Epithelium, Pathology and Cell biology. Conjunctiva is a focus of the Pathology works in the journal. The concepts on Internal medicine presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Gastroenterology, Meibomian gland and Oncology.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Co-expression of SARS-CoV-2 entry genes in the superficial adult human conjunctival, limbal and corneal epithelium suggests an additional route of entry via the ocular surface. (56 citations)
• Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in human post-mortem ocular tissues. (32 citations)
• The eye as the discrete but defensible portal of coronavirus infection. (25 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 Ocular Surface (based on the number of publications) are:

• Gary D. Novack (70 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
• Juan Murube (46 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Kazuo Tsubota (44 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
• Gary N. Foulks (44 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Stephen C. Pflugfelder (29 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 3 more 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 Ocular Surface (based on the number of publications) are:

• Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (74 papers) published 17 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• University of New South Wales (49 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
• Baylor College of Medicine (38 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
• University of Illinois at Chicago (38 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• University of Alcalá (33 papers) absent at the last 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, 0.70% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 41.13% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.51% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.31% of all publications and 34.04% 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.

Intersection with Other Research Areas

Interestingly, the research areas of Ocular Surface can intersect with other scientific investigation fields, significantly broadening the relevance of its studies. For instance, nurse practitioners specializing in ophthalmology or general internal medicine may find the published studies helpful to understand the complications and clinical procedures related to Ocular Surface disorders. Nurse Practitioner programs that intergate studies on ocular surface and its related diseases into their curriculum may provide their students with a versatile and comprehensive knowledge base, arming them for a broad spectrum of clinical situations. One example would be the specialized nurse practitioner programs in New Jersey that integrate knowledge from various fields and put a strong focus on dealing with diseases related to the eye. In this context, research presented in Ocular Surface journal can provide invaluable insights, assist in fostering critical thinking and continuous learning among students, ultimately improving patient care outcomes. Interdisciplinary approach in medical education today is not only welcomed, but also widely recognized as best practice. By encouraging this intersection, a bidirectional flow of ideas, concepts, and methodologies could occur, which can lead to the blossoming of innovative research topics, foster interdisciplinary collaborations, and contribute to the expansion of boundaries in both Ophthalmology and Nursing.