PET Clinics

Top Research Topics at Pet Clinics?

Pet Clinics was organized to reinforce research efforts on Radiology, PET-CT, Computed tomography, Positron emission tomography and Nuclear medicine. The journal explores themes in Radiology like Fluorodeoxyglucose, Mr imaging and Pet imaging and links them with other fields of study like In patient. It focuses on Fluorodeoxyglucose research which is adjacent to topics in Treatment response.

Topics in PET-CT were tackled in line with various other fields like Radiation treatment planning, Radiation therapy, Internal medicine, Fdg pet ct and Molecular imaging. The work on Internal medicine presented in Pet Clinics focuses on Breast cancer in particular. The in-depth study on Molecular imaging also explores topics in the intersecting field of Precision medicine.

Computed tomography research is concerned with Fluorodeoxyglucose PET in particular. While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Positron emission tomography, it also covered topics in Magnetic resonance imaging, Medical physics and Pathology. It dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Nuclear medicine and Preclinical imaging.

• Radiology (50.61%)
• PET-CT (29.18%)
• Computed tomography (22.04%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Partial Volume Correction Strategies in PET (140 citations)
• Strategies for Motion Tracking and Correction in PET (111 citations)
• Advances in PET Image Reconstruction (98 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Pet Clinics:

The published papers focus largely on the fields of Radiology, Positron emission tomography, Pathology, PET-CT and Molecular imaging. The published articles about Radiology cover related areas such as Fluorodeoxyglucose and also touches on topics like Patient management. The most cited papers with studies in Molecular imaging featured incorporate elements of Medical physics, Image reconstruction algorithm and Medical imaging.

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

• Cancer
• Internal medicine
• Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal mainly deals with areas of study such as Pet imaging, Total body, Computed tomography, Prostate cancer and Molecular imaging. It facilitates discussions on Pet imaging that incorporate concepts from other fields like Corticobasal degeneration, Medical physics, Convolutional neural network and Disease. The work on Total body tackled in Pet Clinics brings together disciplines like PET-CT and Biomedical engineering.

The concepts on Computed tomography presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Nuclear medicine, Positron emission tomography, Bone scintigraphy and Cardiac amyloidosis. Prostate cancer research featured in the journal incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Radiology and Histopathology. In addition to Radiology research, the journal aims to explore topics under Osteoporosis and Metabolic bone disease.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• The Role of Fibroblast Activation Protein Ligands in Oncologic PET Imaging. (3 citations)
• An Impressive Approach in Nuclear Medicine: Theranostics. (2 citations)
• Total-Body PET/Computed Tomography Highlights in Clinical Practice: Experiences from Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University. (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.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in Pet Clinics (based on the number of publications) are:

• Abass Alavi (122 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 12 less than at the previous edition,
• Drew A. Torigian (27 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Rakesh Kumar (27 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Habib Zaidi (27 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Rathan M. Subramaniam (26 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Pet Clinics (based on the number of publications) are:

• Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (97 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
• University of Pennsylvania (96 papers) published 15 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
• All India Institute of Medical Sciences (29 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• University of Southern California (21 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Johns Hopkins University (20 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, 7.02% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 49.06% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 5.66% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 20.75% of all publications and 24.53% 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.

How to Pursue Research in Pet Clinics?

For those interested in contributing to the research at Pet Clinics, it is important to understand the prerequisites and the process. A strong foundation in relevant fields such as Radiology, PET-CT, Computed Tomography, and Internal Medicine is beneficial. Additionally, expertise or at least familiarity with specific research topics like Fluorodeoxyglucose, Molecular Imaging, and Nuclear Medicine discussed previously can be an asset. To start with, consider enrolling in a medical program that aligns with your area of interest. For instance, you may choose to aim for a nurse practitioner program and specialize in your chosen field of research. It's crucial to choose a program that offers comprehensive education and hands-on experience. The state of Virginia, for example, hosts some of the best nurse practitioner programs in Virginia, and these offer prolific opportunities for budding researchers. Following your academic preparation, keep an eye out for opportunities to collaborate with Pet Clinics for research. This could include internships, assistantships, or residencies. It is also beneficial to keep yourself updated with the latest research topics and developments at Pet Clinics by continually reviewing the journal. Just remember, every step you take in this journey brings you closer to making significant contributions to the ever-evolving field of pet clinic research.