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Pediatric and Developmental Pathology
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Pediatric and Developmental Pathology

1093-5266

Published by: SAGE

https://journals.sagepub.com/home/pdp

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 2506 35 55 9

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 62
Documents by Best Scientists*: 77
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 71
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.489
Impact Factor: 1.3

Overview

Top Research Topics at Pediatric and Developmental Pathology?

Pediatric and Developmental Pathology mostly deals with topics like Pathology, Fetus, Internal medicine, Immunohistochemistry and Anatomy. While Pathology is the focus of it, it also provided insights into the studies of Placenta and Lung. In addition to Fetus research, it aims to explore topics under Umbilical cord, Gestational age, Gestation and Obstetrics.

Internal medicine research presented in Pediatric and Developmental Pathology encompasses a variety of subjects, including Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Oncology and Cardiology. Research on Autopsy addressed in Pediatric and Developmental Pathology frequently intersections with the field of Pediatrics.

  • Pathology (52.55%)
  • Fetus (13.75%)
  • Internal medicine (13.65%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Amniotic Infection Syndrome: Nosology and Reproducibility of Placental Reaction Patterns (480 citations)
  • Histomorphometric analysis of postnatal glomerulogenesis in extremely preterm infants. (362 citations)
  • Neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis: clinical considerations and pathogenetic concepts. (303 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Pediatric and Developmental Pathology:

The journal articles tackle a plethora of topics, such as Pathology, Internal medicine, Fetus, Immunohistochemistry and Lung. The studies on Pathology discussed at the journal papers can also contribute to research in the domains of Placenta, Immunology and Anatomy. The works on Fetus tackled in the published papers bring together disciplines like Umbilical cord, Gestational age and Obstetrics.

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:

The aim of the journal is to expand the discussion of research in Pathology, Immunohistochemistry, Fetus, Placenta and Internal medicine. It connects research in Pathology with the related topic of Fibrin deposition. While work presented in Pediatric and Developmental Pathology provided substantial information on Immunohistochemistry, it also covered topics in Molecular pathology, Histology and Ganglion.

Topics in Fetus were tackled in line with various other fields like Autopsy, Gestation and Obstetrics. While the journal focused on Internal medicine, it was also able to explore topics like Gastroenterology, Oncology and Cardiology. The studies in Rhabdomyosarcoma featured incorporate elements of Desmin and Rhabdomyoma.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Bilateral Nephroblastic Tumors and a Complex Renal Vascular Anomaly in a Patient With a Mosaic RASopathy: Novel Histopathologic Features and Molecular Insights: (3 citations)
  • Formulating a Meaningful and Comprehensive Placental Phenotypic Classification. (2 citations)
  • Primary Biphasic Hepatic Sarcoma in DICER1 Syndrome. (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 Pediatric and Developmental Pathology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Miguel Reyes-Múgica (64 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • David M. Parham (39 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition,
  • Paul S. Thorner (37 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Marta C. Cohen (31 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Manuel Nistal (27 papers) absent 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 Pediatric and Developmental Pathology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Boston Children's Hospital (340 papers) published 18 papers at the last edition, 9 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Pittsburgh (79 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Toronto (68 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition,
  • University of Washington (62 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • Harvard University (46 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 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, 5.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 33.68% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.42% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 22.11% of all publications and 35.79% 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.

Path to Authorship in Pediatric and Developmental Pathology

A missing section that could provide valuable insight to readers interested in Pediatric and Developmental Pathology is a section detailing the route to authorship in this specialized field. This segment can consist of academic and professional requirements, with a specific focus on the professional qualification of nursing, as it can lead to various research opportunities within Pediatrics and Developmental Pathology. To become an author in Pediatric and Developmental Pathology, one starts with obtaining an appropriate education in medicine, biology, or a related field. Then, specializing in pediatrics provides the foundation to understand child development and associated pathologies. As part of this process, direct experience in a nursing role can be beneficial, particularly regarding hands-on experience with patients and a deeper understanding of the day-to-day realities of pediatric care. If you are interested in exploring this path further, starting a nursing career can be a practical first step. To commence this path, learn how to become a registered nurse in Massachusetts and consider how this could lead towards a career in Pediatric and Developmental Pathology. Clinical experience in nursing can significantly improve the likelihood of successful publication in this journal. To further increase your chances of becoming an author in this journal, consider obtaining a Master's or Doctorate degree with a focus on Pediatrics or Pathology. This educational background will provide you with the necessary skills and foundational knowledge to conduct original research in this field. It is also recommended to actively engage in ongoing developments within Pediatric and Developmental Pathology to ensure your research stays relevant and valuable to the field. In summary, the path to authorship in Pediatric and Developmental Pathology involves specialized academic studies, hands-on nursing experience, and continual engagement with the field. With these steps, one can contribute valuable research to this intriguing and essential field of healthcare.

Top Publications

  • Medulloblastoma: WHO 2021 and Beyond

    (2022)
    61 Citations
  • ACE2 Protein Expression During Childhood, Adolescence, and Early Adulthood

    (2022)
    22 Citations
  • Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Pathology: The Extinction of a Medical Profession or the Key to a Bright Future?

    (2022)
    12 Citations
  • Ependymal Tumors

    (2022)
    12 Citations
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma: How Advanced Molecular Methods Are Shaping the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Paradigm.

    Petros Giannikopoulos;David M Parham

    (2021)
    12 Citations
  • Brain and Placental Pathology in Fetal COL4A1 Related Disease.

    Patrick Shannon;Courtney Hum;Tony Parks;G M Schauer

    (2021)
    11 Citations
  • Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformations With a Reconsideration and Current Perspective on the Stocker Classification

    (2023)
    10 Citations
  • Cerebral Abnormalities in Spina Bifida: A Neuropathological Study.

    Fabienne Paschereit;Kim Hannah Schindelmann;Michael Hummel;Joanna Schneider

    (2021)
    10 Citations
  • Childhood Small-Vessel Primary Angiitis of the Central Nervous System: Overlap With MOG-Associated Disease

    (2022)
    10 Citations
  • Acquired Esophageal Strictures in Children: Morphometric and Immunohistochemical Analyses.

    Margaret H Collins;Eileen S Alexander;Lisa J Martin;Tommie M Grotjan

    (2021)
    8 Citations

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