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Seminars in Dialysis
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Seminars in Dialysis

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Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 2282 21 33 11

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Number of Best Scientists*: 40
Documents by Best Scientists*: 54
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 93
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.442
Impact Factor: 1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Seminars in Dialysis?

The journal mostly deals with topics like Intensive care medicine, Hemodialysis, Internal medicine, Dialysis and Surgery. Intensive care medicine research featured in the journal incorporates concerns from various other topics such as MEDLINE, Dialysis (biochemistry), Dialysis patients, Disease and Peritoneal dialysis. Hemodialysis research is the primary subject tackled in Seminars in Dialysis with a focus on Vascular access.

In the journal, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Cardiology are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Internal medicine research. While Seminars in Dialysis focused on Dialysis, it was also able to explore topics like Renal replacement therapy, End stage renal disease and Renal function. Seminars in Dialysis investigates Renal replacement therapy research which frequently intersects with Acute kidney injury.

The Surgery works featured in Seminars in Dialysis incorporate elements from Radiology and Stenosis.

  • Intensive care medicine (44.32%)
  • Hemodialysis (25.86%)
  • Internal medicine (24.91%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Serum albumin: relationship to inflammation and nutrition. (603 citations)
  • National surveillance of dialysis-associated diseases in the United States, 2002 (495 citations)
  • Review Articles: Inflammation in End‐stage Renal Disease: Sources, Consequences, and Therapy (356 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Seminars in Dialysis:

The most cited papers are organized to reinforce research efforts on Internal medicine, Intensive care medicine, Dialysis, Hemodialysis and Surgery. Endocrinology and Cardiology are some topics wherein Internal medicine research discussed in the published articles has an impact. The published Intensive care medicine works encompass concepts such as Renal replacement therapy and examines them in conjunction with In patient.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery
  • Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The aim of the journal is to expand the discussion of research in Hemodialysis, Internal medicine, Dialysis, Intensive care medicine and Renal replacement therapy. Research in the field of Surgery was used to conduct the presented Hemodialysis study. Some problems in Internal medicine that were presented in the journal overlapped with concepts under Gastroenterology and Cardiology.

The presented Dialysis research focuses mostly on Kidney disease and, on occasion, topics in Anticoagulant and Heparin. The studies on Intensive care medicine discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Psychological intervention, MEDLINE, Extracorporeal, Kidney and Hemofiltration. Renal replacement therapy research in the journal involves the investigation of Acute kidney injury studies, all of which are linked to disciplines such as Critically ill and Renal function.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Being on hemodialysis during the COVID-19 outbreak: A mixed-methods' study exploring the impacts on dialysis adequacy, analytical data, and patients' experiences. (7 citations)
  • Ultrasound appearances and histological correlation of native arteriovenous fistula stenoses - A retrospective case series. (3 citations)
  • The reliability and success of peritoneal dialysis during the COVID-19 pandemic. (3 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 Dialysis (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Gerald A. Beathard (44 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Jeffrey S. Berns (41 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Arif Asif (41 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Kamyar Kalantar-Zadeh (35 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition,
  • Nathan W. Levin (33 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 Dialysis (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Yale University (81 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of California, Los Angeles (77 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Veterans Health Administration (66 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Miami (65 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Pennsylvania (59 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, 11.46% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 7.06% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 4.71% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 7.06% of all publications and 81.18% 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.

Application of Research in Nursing

It is crucial to notice that the knowledge gathered from the extensive research available in 'Seminars in Dialysis' is not confined to the medical field alone. Its scope extends to the nursing profession as well. Insights derived from the studies published in the journal can significantly impact the quality of care nursing professionals deliver. For instance, an in-depth understanding of the concerns and intricacies highlighted in the Hemodialysis research can help nursing professionals, especially those involved in renal care, to enhance their care procedures and patient management strategies. The knowledge gained can be applied to real-life scenarios, bringing an improvement in quality of patient care, especially for those who undergo regular hemodialysis. Similarly, the research on 'Renal replacement therapy and end-stage renal disease' can serve as an informative resource for nursing professionals involved in critical care. With specialist knowledge like this, they can better comprehend the symptoms, understand the disease progression, and administer effective nursing interventions. These areas of study are particularly beneficial for nursing professionals pursuing or planning to pursue higher education in the field. For those interested in further expanding their knowledge and expertise through higher education, several excellent nursing programs focus on renal care and critical care. For example, the [best online nursing programs in Nevada](https://research.com/degrees/best-online-nursing-programs-in-nevada) offer a comprehensive curriculum that incorporates cutting-edge research topics like those featured in 'Seminars in Dialysis,' equipping students with the necessary skills and understanding to excel in their nursing careers.

Top Publications

  • Why and how high volume hemodiafiltration may reduce cardiovascular mortality in stage 5 chronic kidney disease dialysis patients? A comprehensive literature review on mechanisms involved.

    Bernard Canaud;Peter J. Blankestijn;Muriel P. C. Grooteman;Andrew Davenport

    (2021)
    33 Citations
  • Basic physics of hemodiafiltration

    (2022)
    27 Citations
  • Nutritional assessment and support during continuous renal replacement therapy.

    Marlies Ostermann;Nuttha Lumlertgul;Nuttha Lumlertgul;Nuttha Lumlertgul;Ravindra Mehta

    (2021)
    23 Citations
  • Continuous renal replacement therapy and extended indications.

    Claudio Ronco;Claudio Ronco;Thiago Reis

    (2021)
    22 Citations
  • Risk factors for the mortality of hemodialysis patients with COVID-19: A multicenter study from the overall hemodialysis population in Wuhan.

    Hui Tang;Can Tu;Fei Xiong;Xin Sun

    (2021)
    17 Citations
  • Barriers to optimal vascular access for hemodialysis

    Robert S Brown

    (2020)
    16 Citations
  • Peritoneal dialysis patient selection from a comorbidity perspective.

    Eray Eroglu;Eray Eroglu;Olof Heimbürger;Bengt Lindholm

    (2020)
    16 Citations
  • The future of continuous renal replacement therapy.

    Emily J See;Emily J See;Emily J See;Claudio Ronco;Rinaldo Bellomo;Rinaldo Bellomo;Rinaldo Bellomo

    (2021)
    15 Citations
  • Prescription of online hemodiafiltration (ol‐HDF)

    (2022)
    15 Citations
  • Continuous renal replacement therapy under special conditions like sepsis, burn, cardiac failure, neurotrauma, and liver failure.

    Andrew Davenport;Patrick M Honore

    (2021)
    15 Citations

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