Otology and Neurotology

Top Research Topics at Otology & Neurotology?

The aim of Otology & Neurotology is to expand the discussion of research in Audiology, Surgery, Hearing loss, Cochlear implant and Retrospective cohort study. The research on Audiology tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Speech perception, Implant and Prospective cohort study. It concentrates on Surgery topics that focus on Facial nerve, Cholesteatoma, Schwannoma, Middle ear and Tympanoplasty.

The Facial nerve research presented falls under the domain of Anatomy. The work tackled in Otology & Neurotology goes beyond the discipline of Schwannoma as it also encompasses Neuroma. Otology & Neurotology investigates Middle ear research which frequently intersects with Temporal bone.

The studies on Hearing loss discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Bone conduction, Tinnitus and Pediatrics. Cochlear implant study tackled is connected to the field of Cochlea.

• Audiology (28.77%)
• Surgery (26.26%)
• Hearing loss (18.96%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Pathophysiology of Meniere's syndrome: are symptoms caused by endolymphatic hydrops? (365 citations)
• Role of electrode placement as a contributor to variability in cochlear implant outcomes. (331 citations)
• Comparison of pseudobinaural hearing to real binaural hearing rehabilitation after cochlear implantation in patients with unilateral deafness and tinnitus. (307 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Otology & Neurotology:

The published papers investigate studies in Audiology, Surgery, Hearing loss, Cochlear implant and Retrospective cohort study. The journal articles explore topics in Audiology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Speech perception and Implant. While the most cited articles mainly focused on Hearing loss studies, they also tackled the scientific discipline of interrelated fields such as

• Prospective cohort study which is related to area like Pediatrics,
• MEDLINE that intertwine with fields like Treatment outcome..

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:

Otology & Neurotology primarily focuses on research topics in Surgery, Audiology, Hearing loss, Cochlear implant and Vestibular system. It covers various topics on Surgery such as Retrospective cohort study, Cholesteatoma, Tympanoplasty, Dehiscence and Complication. It focuses on Audiology but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Speech perception and Referral center.

Otology & Neurotology links adjacent topics like Hearing loss with Pediatrics. Otology & Neurotology addresses concerns in Cochlear implant which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Electrode array and Implant. It explores research in Vestibular system alongside concepts in Schwannoma and other areas of study in Radiosurgery.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Bilateral Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss and Intralabyrinthine Hemorrhage in a Patient With COVID-19. (16 citations)
• Assessment of Inter- and Intra-Rater Reliability of Tablet-Based Software to Measure Cochlear Duct Length. (5 citations)
• Vestibular Screening Before Cochlear Implantation: Clinical Implications and Challenges in 409 Cochlear Implant Recipients. (5 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 Otology & Neurotology (based on the number of publications) are:

• Matthew L. Carlson (116 papers) published 15 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• Thomas Lenarz (109 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
• Fred H. Linthicum (72 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Colin L. W. Driscoll (70 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• John P. Carey (63 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 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 Otology & Neurotology (based on the number of publications) are:

• Mayo Clinic (140 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
• Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (128 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
• Johns Hopkins University (125 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• Harvard University (96 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
• Vanderbilt University (92 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 5 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, 12.57% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 16.67% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.73% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 18.95% of all publications and 53.65% 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.

Integration of Nursing in Otology and Neurotology Research

One area not yet addressed in the discussion of Otology & Neurotology research is the role and inclusion of nursing within these research topics. With the expansive role nurses have in medical care, their inclusion in research within this field is pivotal. Thus, a detailed analysis of the contributions they make and how they enhance knowledge in areas such as Audiology, Surgery, Hearing loss, and Cochlear implant studies offers a fresh perspective. Nurse practitioners often play critical roles in audiology and surgery, delivering personalized care plans and monitoring patient recovery. Particularly within hearing loss and cochlear implant studies, nurses facilitate pre- and post-procedure care for patients and provide indispensable data for cohort studies. Furthermore, the increasing number of nurses pursuing specialized degrees emphasize the expansion of their roles in healthcare research. For instance, the best nurse practitioner programs in Kentucky provide training integrating advanced practice nursing with audiology and other adjacent fields. These programs thus nurture the development of nurse researchers who can bring significant contributions to fields like Otology and Neurotology. Understanding and acknowledging the role of nursing in this research field supports an interdisciplinary approach, providing more comprehensive and holistic findings. It leads to better patient care and contributes to innovations and advancements within each of the discussed sub-disciplines. Therefore, future research should continue to engage nurses and acknowledge their valuable roles within the scope of Otology & Neurotology.