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Public Health Research

2050-4381

Published by: National Institute for Health Research

https://www.journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/PHR/#/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 2673 38 37 8

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 112
Documents by Best Scientists*: 85
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
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Overview

Top Research Topics at Public Health Research?

The journal was organized to reinforce research efforts on Public health, Environmental health, Family medicine, Psychological intervention and Gerontology. It facilitates discussions on Public health that incorporate concepts from other fields like Intervention (counseling), Demography, Socioeconomic status and Economic evaluation. Public Health Research investigates Intervention (counseling) research which frequently intersects with Randomized controlled trial.

The study on Randomized controlled trial presented in the journal intersects with the topics under Physical therapy. Public Health Research links adjacent topics like Demography with Pediatrics. The work on Psychological intervention presented in the journal focuses on Cluster randomised controlled trial in particular.

  • Public health (18.42%)
  • Environmental health (16.79%)
  • Family medicine (11.89%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Community engagement to reduce inequalities in health: a systematic review, meta-analysis and economic analysis (202 citations)
  • Systematic review of the effects of schools and school environment interventions on health: evidence mapping and synthesis (125 citations)
  • Football Fans in Training (FFIT): a randomised controlled trial of a gender-sensitised weight loss and healthy living programme for men – end of study report (59 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Public Health Research:

The journal publications cover a variety of subjects, including Public health, Psychological intervention, Environmental health, Systematic review and Mental health. The most cited articles address concerns in Public health which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Government, Socioeconomic status and Community engagement. In addition to Psychological intervention research, the most cited publications aim to explore topics under Applied psychology, Health education, Gerontology and MEDLINE.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Law
  • Health care

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal covers a variety of subjects, including Public health, Family medicine, Psychological intervention, Randomized controlled trial and Socioeconomics. It explores themes in Public health like Health promotion and links them with other fields of study like Lung injury. Family medicine research featured in Public Health Research incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Smoking cessation, Health care, Social marketing, Point of care and Socioeconomic status.

The Psychological intervention research discussed is included in the broader subject of Psychiatry. Intervention (counseling), Physical therapy, Self-monitoring and Screen time are some topics wherein Randomized controlled trial research discussed in Public Health Research have an impact. In Public Health Research, Meta-analysis, Mental health, Teenage pregnancy and Curriculum are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Intervention (counseling) research.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Evaluating progress towards, and impacts of, implementation of smoke-free prisons in Scotland: the mixed methods Tobacco in Prisons Study (TIPs) (1 citations)
  • Association between Age at Natural Menopause and Prevalence of Obesity, Hypertension, Diabetes, and Hypercholesterolemia (1 citations)
  • The Family Nurse Partnership to reduce maltreatment and improve child health and development in young children: the BB:2–6 routine data-linkage follow-up to earlier RCT (1 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 Public Health Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Rona Campbell (14 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Chris Bonell (8 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • William Hollingworth (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Park, Byung Joo (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Laurence Moore (8 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 Public Health Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Bristol (25 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Glasgow (25 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of London (21 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • University College London (20 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Cardiff University (19 papers) published 2 papers 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, 57.69% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 54.55% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 36.36% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 0.00% of all publications and 9.09% 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.

Research Opportunities and Career Development in Public Health Nursing

For those interested in pursuing a career in public health nursing or expanding their existing careers in this field, it's important to consider the necessary qualifications and potential areas for growth. Standards and requirements in health-related professions are typically defined and regulated by specific state boards. For instance, Registered Nurses (RNs) looking to operate in North Dakota need to meet particular credential criteria set by the north dakota nursing license requirements board of nursing requirements.

Once licensing requirements are fulfilled, RNs can explore myriad challenges and opportunities in public health nursing. They can contribute to impactful research topics, such as investigating the intersection of public health and psychological intervention or exploring the implications of socioeconomic status on health outcomes. Many RNs become integral parts of research teams, contributing to the publication of highly cited papers in renowned scientific journals.

Continuous professional development is also pivotal in the nursing profession. Attending conferences, workshops, vocational training programs or obtaining additional certifications are beneficial enterprise for personal and career growth. Furthermore, professionals can leverage research and knowledge exchange platforms, alike Public Health Research Journal, to stay updated with the latest discussions, trends and breakthroughs in the field.

Regardless of the stage of one's career, the realm of public health nursing offers a vast landscape of opportunities for research, practice, and learning - aiming to improve the health and wellbeing of communities worldwide.

Top Publications

  • An app-, web- and social support-based weight loss intervention for adults with obesity: the HelpMeDoIt! feasibility RCT

    Sharon Anne Simpson;Lynsay Matthews;Juliana Pugmire;Alex McConnachie

    (2020)
    56 Citations
  • A school intervention for 13- to 15-year-olds to prevent dating and relationship violence: the Project Respect pilot cluster RCT

    Rebecca Meiksin;Jo Crichton;Matthew Dodd;Gemma S Morgan

    (2020)
    21 Citations
  • Impact of tobacco tax increases and industry pricing on smoking behaviours and inequalities: a mixed-methods study

    Timea R Partos;Rosemary Hiscock;Anna B Gilmore;J Robert Branston

    (2020)
    16 Citations
  • School-based interventions to prevent anxiety, depression and conduct disorder in children and young people: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

    Deborah M Caldwell;Sarah R Davies;Joanna C Thorn;Jennifer C Palmer

    (2021)
    13 Citations
  • The Family Nurse Partnership to reduce maltreatment and improve child health and development in young children: the BB:2–6 routine data-linkage follow-up to earlier RCT

    Michael Robling;Fiona Lugg-Widger;Rebecca Cannings-John;Julia Sanders

    (2021)
    13 Citations
  • Text messaging to help women with overweight or obesity lose weight after childbirth: the intervention adaptation and SMS feasibility RCT

    Caroline McGirr;Ciara Rooney;Dunla Gallagher;Stephan U Dombrowski

    (2020)
    11 Citations
  • A school-based, peer-led programme to increase physical activity among 13- to 14-year-old adolescents: the GoActive cluster RCT

    Kirsten L Corder;Helen E Brown;Caroline Hd Croxson;Stephanie T Jong

    (2021)
    9 Citations
  • A school-based social-marketing intervention to promote sexual health in English secondary schools: the Positive Choices pilot cluster RCT

    Ruth Ponsford;Sara Bragg;Elizabeth Allen;Nerissa Tilouche

    (2021)
    8 Citations
  • Text messaging and financial incentives to encourage weight loss in men with obesity: the Game of Stones feasibility RCT

    Stephan U Dombrowski;Stephan U Dombrowski;Matthew McDonald;Marjon van der Pol;Mark Grindle

    (2020)
    8 Citations
  • A psychological intervention by community pharmacies to prevent depression in adults with subthreshold depression and long-term conditions: the CHEMIST pilot RCT

    (2022)
    7 Citations

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