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Renal Replacement Therapy
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Renal Replacement Therapy

2059-1381

Published by: Springer

https://rrtjournal.biomedcentral.com/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 2864 21 32 7

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 44
Documents by Best Scientists*: 62
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 22
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.353
Impact Factor: 1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Renal Replacement Therapy?

The concepts of Internal medicine, Nephrology, Hemodialysis, Dialysis and Kidney disease are tackled in Renal Replacement Therapy. Research in Urology and the interrelating topic of Creatinine were among the subjects of interest in the Internal medicine studies discussed in it. Some problems in Nephrology that were presented in the journal overlapped with concepts under Renal function, Diabetes mellitus, Intensive care medicine, Kidney transplantation and Acute kidney injury.

Research on Kidney transplantation is centered around topics like Transplantation and Kidney. The overlapping concepts between Confidence interval and Odds ratio are the key highlights of Hemodialysis study. Renal Replacement Therapy links adjacent topics like Dialysis with Blood pressure.

Studies on Kidney disease discussed in it link to the field of Disease. Topics in Peritoneal dialysis explored in the journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Diabetic nephropathy and Peritonitis. The journal focuses on different Surgery studies like Catheter and Arteriovenous fistula.

  • Internal medicine (97.83%)
  • Nephrology (63.04%)
  • Hemodialysis (47.83%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • 2015 Japanese Society for Dialysis Therapy: Guidelines for Renal Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease (88 citations)
  • Annual Dialysis Data Report 2016, JSDT Renal Data Registry (47 citations)
  • Global challenges posed by the growth of end-stage renal disease (42 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Renal Replacement Therapy:

The journal publications facilitate discussions on Internal medicine, Dialysis, Nephrology, Hemodialysis and Diabetic nephropathy. The published papers link adjacent topics like Internal medicine with Diabetes mellitus. While the journal articles focused on Hemodialysis, they were also able to explore topics like Kidney disease and Peritoneal dialysis.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery
  • Cancer

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The discussions in Renal Replacement Therapy mainly cover the fields of Internal medicine, Nephrology, Hemodialysis, Dialysis and Kidney disease. It aims to form a more comprehensive understanding of the field by integrating disciplines like Internal medicine and In patient. The concepts on Nephrology presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Logistic regression, Clinical trial, Urology, Survival rate and Quality of life.

While Hemodialysis is the focus of Renal Replacement Therapy, it also provided insights into the studies of Cross-sectional study, Prospective cohort study, Confidence interval and Emergency medicine. While Renal Replacement Therapy focused on Dialysis, it was also able to explore topics like Diabetes mellitus, Blood pressure, Dementia, Albumin and Risk factor. It addresses concerns in Kidney disease which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Erythropoietin, Kidney, Anemia and Transplantation.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Amelioration of hemodialysis-induced oxidative stress and fatigue with a hemodialysis system employing electrolyzed water containing molecular hydrogen (1 citations)
  • Post-COVID-19 rehabilitation: a special look at chronic kidney disease patients (1 citations)
  • 2018 annual dialysis data report of the JSDT Renal Data Registry: patients with hepatitis (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 Renal Replacement Therapy (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Kosaku Nitta (30 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Hidetomo Nakamoto (22 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Norio Hanafusa (21 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Ikuto Masakane (17 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Yasuhiko Ito (15 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less 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.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Renal Replacement Therapy (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Tokyo (16 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Kitasato University (16 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Tohoku University (16 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Kyoto University (15 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Saitama Medical University (13 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition the same number as 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, 22.41% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 28.89% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 15.56% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 33.33% of all publications and 22.22% 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.

Career Opportunities in Renal Replacement Therapy

In addition to conducting research and publishing in Renal Replacement Therapy, academic and clinical professionals can also explore numerous career opportunities and build their practice in this field. There's a huge demand for medical practitioners, especially registered nurses, in renal replacement therapy operations like dialysis. Requirements to work in this field vary depending on the position and location. For instance, those interested in a career in nursing and specializing in renal replacement therapy or dialysis in Vermont need to fulfill specific Vermont nursing license requirements.

Fulfilment of such requirements not only ensures that you are legally permitted to practice, but also ensures that you meet the certification and educational standards set by the regulating bodies in the medical field. It's also a testament to your skills, expertise, and commitment to providing the highest level of quality care to your patients.

Renal replacement therapy is a flourishing field offering a plethora of opportunities for research, contribution, and career growth. It's crucial to ensure you have the requisite knowledge and credentials for maximum professional advancement.

Top Publications

  • Survival and predictive factors in dialysis patients with COVID-19 in Japan: a nationwide cohort study.

    Kan Kikuchi;Masaomi Nangaku;Munekazu Ryuzaki;Tomoyuki Yamakawa

    (2021)
    44 Citations
  • Annual dialysis data report 2018, JSDT Renal Data Registry: dialysis fluid quality, hemodialysis and hemodiafiltration, peritoneal dialysis, and diabetes

    (2020)
    29 Citations
  • Assisted peritoneal dialysis: strategies and outcomes

    (2022)
    13 Citations
  • Annual dialysis data report of the 2018 JSDT Renal Data Registry: dementia, performance status, and exercise habits

    (2021)
    13 Citations
  • Present status of renal replacement therapy in Asian countries as of 2017: Vietnam, Myanmar, and Cambodia

    Toru Hyodo;Masafumi Fukagawa;Nobuhito Hirawa;Yoshitaka Isaka

    (2020)
    13 Citations
  • Infection prevention measures for patients undergoing hemodialysis during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan: a nationwide questionnaire survey.

    Yuka Sugawara;Masao Iwagami;Masao Iwagami;Kan Kikuchi;Yoko Yoshida

    (2021)
    11 Citations
  • Falls in systolic blood pressure during dialysis which require no nursing intervention are associated with increased patient intra-dialytic symptom self-reporting and prolonged post-dialysis recovery times

    Suree Yoowannakul;Surachet Vongsanim;Kamonwan Tangvoraphonkchai;Ahmed Mohamed

    (2020)
    9 Citations
  • Amelioration of fatigue in chronic dialysis patients with dialysis solution employing electrolyzed water containing molecular hydrogen (H2) and its association with autonomic function balance

    Yoshihiro Tsujimoto;Daisuke Kuratsune;Shigeru Kabayama;Mariko Miyazaki

    (2021)
    7 Citations
  • Shared decision making for the initiation and continuation of dialysis: a proposal from the Japanese Society for Dialysis Therapy

    Kazuyoshi Okada;Ken Tsuchiya;Ken Sakai;Takahiro Kuragano

    (2021)
    7 Citations
  • Calculation of expected remaining lifetime of dialysis patients in Japan

    Shigeru Nakai;Atsushi Wada;Kenji Wakai;Masanori Abe

    (2020)
    6 Citations

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