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Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism
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Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 535 317 494 33

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Number of Best Scientists*: 412
Documents by Best Scientists*: 560
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 9
SCIMAGO H-index: 139
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.874
Impact Factor: 4.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism?

The journal generally zeroes in on subjects such as Internal medicine, Rheumatoid arthritis, Immunology, Surgery and Arthritis. While it focused on Internal medicine, it was also able to explore topics like Gastroenterology and Physical therapy. The presented research on Physical therapy deals specifically with Osteoarthritis but it also addresses topics in Cartilage.

Many of the studies tackled connect Rheumatoid arthritis with a similar field of study like Methotrexate. The Immunology research presented places emphasis on topics like Autoimmune disease, Lupus erythematosus, Connective tissue disease, Autoantibody and Immunopathology. The study on Connective tissue disease presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Systemic disease.

Surgery and Dermatology are closely related fields of research discussed in it. Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism explores research in Arthritis and the adjacent study of Pathology. In particular, the Pathology works presented emphasize discussions on Vasculitis.

  • Internal medicine (40.94%)
  • Rheumatoid arthritis (19.57%)
  • Immunology (18.82%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Primary fibromyalgia (fibrositis): Clinical study of 50 patients with matched normal controls (774 citations)
  • Pathogenesis and natural history of osteonecrosis. (565 citations)
  • Understanding the Epidemiology and Progression of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (556 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism:

The journal papers are organized to address concerns in the fields of Internal medicine, Immunology, Surgery, Rheumatoid arthritis and Arthritis. The most cited articles address concerns in Internal medicine which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Gastroenterology and Physical therapy. The Surgery research tackled in the most cited publications is interrelated with Dermatology which concerns subjects like Vasculitis.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Surgery

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The primary areas of discussion in the journal are Internal medicine, MEDLINE, Rheumatoid arthritis, Disease and Cohort. The journal connects research in Internal medicine with the related topic of Gastroenterology. Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism holds forums on MEDLINE that merges themes from other disciplines such as Meta-analysis and Dermatology.

Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism explores issues in Rheumatoid arthritis which can be linked to other research areas like Inflammation and Quality of life. Topics in Disease explored in the journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Psoriasis, Logistic regression and Arthritis. The journal tackles topics on Arthritis, which can potentially contribute to the wider field of Immunology.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Improving domain definition and outcome instrument selection: Lessons learned for OMERACT from imaging. (7 citations)
  • C-reactive protein and implications in rheumatoid arthritis and associated comorbidities. (7 citations)
  • The Jak/STAT pathway: A focus on pain in rheumatoid arthritis. (7 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 Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Miguel A. González-Gay (38 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Robin Christensen (29 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition, 10 more than at the previous edition,
  • Marc C. Hochberg (28 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Javier Narváez (27 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Roy D. Altman (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.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of California, Los Angeles (93 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Harvard University (68 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Toronto (67 papers) published 26 papers at the last edition, 19 more than at the previous edition,
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital (62 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Paris Descartes University (49 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 4 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, 3.39% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 32.75% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.60% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 12.28% of all publications and 47.37% 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 does the Journal's Research Impact the Medical World?

It's noteworthy to understand how the research papers published in the Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism journal impact the broader medical field. The extensive research topics covered by this journal provide valuable insights that are highly beneficial for healthcare professionals, particularly those specializing in Internal Medicine, Immunology, Surgery, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Arthritis. The findings derived from this journal have potential implications for developing treatments, changing patient management practices, and shaping future research in these medical areas.

For instance, a healthcare professional or a student studying to become a nurse practitioner might find the journal's research on Rheumatoid Arthritis particularly useful. This could potentially enhance their understanding of the condition and the latest treatment methods, which could, in turn, improve the quality of patient care they deliver. If you are considering furthering your studies in nursing or health-related fields, you may want to look at the nurse practitioner program requirements to understand the prerequisites. You can check out the program details here.

Furthermore, research published in the journal can catalyze advancements in healthcare and medical sciences. Through various studies exploring conditions like Autoimmune Disease and Lupus Erythematosus, the journal helps map out directions for future research and contributes to the widening knowledge base in these fields. It assists in identifying gaps in the current understanding and stimulates discussions on areas where more focus is required, all contributing to the advancement of medical sciences.

Top Publications

  • C-reactive protein and implications in rheumatoid arthritis and associated comorbidities.

    Janet E. Pope;Ernest H. Choy

    (2021)
    178 Citations
  • Recommendations for the treatment of anti-melanoma differentiation-associated gene 5-positive dermatomyositis-associated rapidly progressive interstitial lung disease.

    F Romero-Bueno;P Diaz Del Campo;E Trallero-Araguás;J C Ruiz-Rodríguez

    (2020)
    142 Citations
  • The Jak/STAT pathway: A focus on pain in rheumatoid arthritis.

    Lee S. Simon;Peter C. Taylor;Ernest H. Choy;Anthony Sebba

    (2021)
    142 Citations
  • The cost savings of biosimilars can help increase patient access and lift the financial burden of health care systems.

    (2021)
    122 Citations
  • The Prevalence of Psychiatric and Chronic Pain Comorbidities in Fibromyalgia: an ACTTION systematic review.

    Bethea A. Kleykamp;McKenzie C. Ferguson;Ewan McNicol;Ida Bixho

    (2021)
    120 Citations
  • Drug survival of biologics and novel immunomodulators for rheumatoid arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and psoriasis - A nationwide cohort study from the DANBIO and DERMBIO registries.

    (2022)
    92 Citations
  • The glucocorticoid toxicity index: Measuring change in glucocorticoid toxicity over time.

    (2022)
    77 Citations
  • The ASAS-OMERACT core domain set for axial spondyloarthritis.

    V. Navarro-Compán;A. Boel;A. Boonen;P. Mease

    (2021)
    71 Citations
  • Axial involvement in psoriatic arthritis: An update for rheumatologists.

    Denis Poddubnyy;Deepak R. Jadon;Filip Van den Bosch;Philip J. Mease

    (2021)
    70 Citations
  • Correspondence on immune responses, rheumatoid arthritis and third dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine

    (2023)
    55 Citations

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