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Parkinson's Disease
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Parkinson's Disease

2042-0080

Published by: Hindawi

https://www.hindawi.com/journals/pd/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1742 30 50 15

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 66
Documents by Best Scientists*: 73
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 63
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.734
Impact Factor: 2.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Parkinson's Disease?

The main research concerns discussed in Parkinson's Disease are Parkinson's disease, Disease, Internal medicine, Physical therapy and Physical medicine and rehabilitation. The Parkinson's disease works featured in the journal incorporate elements from Psychiatry, Cognition and Bioinformatics. It explores topics in Cognition which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Clinical psychology, Dementia and Audiology.

The work tackled in the journal goes beyond the discipline of Bioinformatics as it also encompasses Neurodegeneration. Disease research presented in Parkinson's Disease encompasses a variety of subjects, including Dopaminergic, Quality of life, Neuroscience and MEDLINE. The Dopaminergic works featured in the journal incorporate elements from Pharmacology and Neuroprotection.

Internal medicine research featured in the journal incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Cardiology. The studies in Physical therapy featured incorporate elements of Randomized controlled trial and Rating scale. Gait and Gait (human) are all topics related to Physical medicine and rehabilitation research discussed.

  • Parkinson's disease (82.64%)
  • Disease (37.65%)
  • Internal medicine (18.16%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Recurrent falls in Parkinson's disease: a systematic review. (258 citations)
  • A review of dual-task walking deficits in people with Parkinson's disease: motor and cognitive contributions, mechanisms, and clinical implications. (230 citations)
  • Pathophysiology of Motor Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease as the Rationale for Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation. (131 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Parkinson's Disease:

The published papers primarily focus on research topics in Parkinson's disease, Disease, Bioinformatics, Physical therapy and Pathology. The published papers explore topics in Parkinson's disease which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Dopaminergic, Psychiatry, Neuroscience and Physical medicine and rehabilitation. While the primary focus in the published papers is Disease, they also dissect topics surrounding Gerontology and Cognitive impairment as a whole.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Gene

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Parkinson's Disease is mainly concerned with subjects like Parkinson's disease, Disease, Internal medicine, Physical medicine and rehabilitation and Rating scale. Levodopa is a focus of the presented Parkinson's disease works and it dives deep in Levodopa. The featured works in Parkinsonism, which all belong in the domain if Disease, also overlaps with concepts under In patient.

Topics in Physical medicine and rehabilitation explored in the journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Deep brain stimulation surgery and Finger tapping. In the journal, Disease progression and Meaning (existential) are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Rating scale research. It explores themes in Pharmacology like Neuroprotection and links them with other fields of study like Monoamine oxidase B.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Focus on Depression in Parkinson's Disease: A Delphi Consensus of Experts in Psychiatry, Neurology, and Geriatrics. (4 citations)
  • Freezing of Gait in Parkinson's Disease: Risk Factors, Their Interactions, and Associated Nonmotor Symptoms. (4 citations)
  • Use of a Smartphone to Gather Parkinson's Disease Neurological Vital Signs during the COVID-19 Pandemic (2 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 Parkinson's Disease (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Pablo Martinez-Martin (9 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Norbert Kovács (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Johan Lökk (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Michael S. Okun (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Hubert H. Fernandez (8 papers) published 1 paper at the last 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 Parkinson's Disease (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Karolinska Institutet (16 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Florida (13 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • UCL Institute of Neurology (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Washington University in St. Louis (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University College London (11 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 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, 8.11% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 2.94% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 11.76% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 23.53% of all publications and 61.76% 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.

Contributions and Careers of Research Authors

Understanding the professional background, affiliations, and contributions of the authors that publish in 'Parkinson's Disease' can provide crucial information to prospective authors and researchers in the field. Consequently, it can be beneficial to review the academic qualifications and career milestones of these authors. Let's explore some of their common career paths and how they may have specialized in areas like Internal Medicine, Physical Therapy, or Bioinformatics.

Many of the research authors come from a background in Internal Medicine, specifically in fields such as Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, and Cardiology. Such a diverse background adds a multi-faceted understanding of the disease, incorporating various medical aspects into the research.

On the other hand, contributors from the realm of Physical Therapy have demonstrated valuable insights through their expertise in areas such as Rehabilitation and Gait (human). This expertise provides a comprehensive understanding of the physical challenges faced by patients suffering from Parkinson's disease and contributes to the developmental processes of physical therapies.

One of the fascinating aspects characterizing these authors is their various academic credentials. Many of them have graduated from some of the most accredited nursing schools in best nursing schools in louisiana, often focusing on Parkinson's Disease research and related fields. This shared academic background has significantly contributed to the rigorous research and high-quality publications featured in the 'Parkinson's Disease' Journal.

Understanding these unique elements that make up the research author's careers and contributions can provide a broad perspective on the diverse professional backgrounds contributing to the journal and the Parkinson's Disease research field.

Top Publications

  • Exercise Therapies for Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    (2020)
    56 Citations
  • Proactive and Integrated Management and Empowerment in Parkinson's Disease: Designing a New Model of Care.

    Emma Tenison;Agnes Smink;Sabi Redwood;Sabi Redwood;Sirwan Darweesh

    (2020)
    45 Citations
  • Self-Management Components as Experienced by People with Parkinson's Disease and Their Carers: A Systematic Review and Synthesis of the Qualitative Literature.

    Remco Tuijt;Aylin Tan;Megan Armstrong;Jennifer Pigott

    (2020)
    31 Citations
  • Dance Is an Accessible Physical Activity for People with Parkinson's Disease.

    Sara Emmanouilidis;Madeleine E. Hackney;Madeleine E. Hackney;Susan C Slade;Hazel Heng

    (2021)
    29 Citations
  • Association of Motor and Cognitive Symptoms with Health-Related Quality of Life and Caregiver Burden in a German Cohort of Advanced Parkinson's Disease Patients.

    M Klietz;T Schnur;S Drexel;F Lange

    (2020)
    27 Citations
  • DA5-CH and Semaglutide Protect against Neurodegeneration and Reduce α-Synuclein Levels in the 6-OHDA Parkinson's Disease Rat Model

    (2022)
    20 Citations
  • Perspectives on Care for Late-Stage Parkinson's Disease.

    Kristina Rosqvist;Marianne Kylberg;Charlotte Löfqvist;Anette Schrag

    (2021)
    20 Citations
  • Safety of Levodopa-Carbidopa Intestinal Gel Treatment in Patients with Advanced Parkinson's Disease Receiving ≥2000 mg Daily Dose of Levodopa.

    Cindy Zadikoff;Werner Poewe;James T Boyd;Lars Bergmann

    (2020)
    19 Citations
  • Feasibility Aspects of Exploring Exercise-Induced Neuroplasticity in Parkinson's Disease: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

    Hanna Johansson;Hanna Johansson;Malin Freidle;Urban Ekman;Ellika Schalling;Ellika Schalling

    (2020)
    19 Citations
  • Enhancement of Executive Functions but Not Memory by Multidomain Group Cognitive Training in Patients with Parkinson's Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial.

    Elke Kalbe;Ann-Kristin Folkerts;Anja Ophey;Carsten Eggers

    (2020)
    18 Citations

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Best Scientists Contributing to This Journal