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Seminars in Ophthalmology
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Seminars in Ophthalmology

0882-0538

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/isio20

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 2862 22 21 7

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 38
Documents by Best Scientists*: 37
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 63
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.857
Impact Factor: 2.3

Overview

Top Research Topics at Seminars in Ophthalmology?

The objective of Seminars in Ophthalmology is to combine knowledge in the areas of Ophthalmology, Surgery, Visual acuity, Glaucoma and Retinal. Most of the works presented in the journal deals with Ophthalmology but it intersects with the subject of Optometry. The Cataract surgery, Phacoemulsification and Complication studies presented in it fall under the field of Surgery, but it also has connections to other fields such as In patient.

Fluorescein angiography and Choroidal neovascularization are Visual acuity topics of special interest in the journal. Trabeculectomy is a major topic of Glaucoma research presented in it. It dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Retinal and Retina.

The Vitrectomy study tackling the subject of Pars plana is the focus of Seminars in Ophthalmology.

  • Ophthalmology (42.05%)
  • Surgery (31.81%)
  • Visual acuity (12.29%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The Pathogenesis of Edema in Diabetic Maculopathy (298 citations)
  • Molecular Mechanisms of Vascular Permeability in Diabetic Retinopathy (186 citations)
  • Ocular Manifestations and Treatment of Syphilis (160 citations)

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

The published papers primarily tackle Ophthalmology, Surgery, Pathology, Retinal and Glaucoma. The most cited publications with studies in Ophthalmology featured incorporate elements of Diabetic retinopathy and Retina. While Surgery is the focus of the published papers, it also provides insights into the studies of Retinal detachment and Clinical trial.

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 discussions in the journal mainly cover the fields of Ophthalmology, In patient, Optical coherence tomography, Glaucoma and Vitrectomy. Ophthalmology study tackled is connected to the field of Ranibizumab. While it focused on Ranibizumab, it was also able to explore topics like Anti vegf and Diabetic macular edema.

The journal aims to bridge the gap between the study of In patient and disciplines such as Ocular surface and Surgery. The studies tackled, which mainly focus on Optical coherence tomography, apply to Retina as well. Discussions in Seminars in Ophthalmology are anchored in the subject of Glaucoma and the similar topic of Intraocular pressure.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Forewarned Is Forearmed: The h-Index as a Scientometric. (3 citations)
  • Evaluation of the Content, Quality, and Readability of Patient Accessible Online Resources Regarding Cataracts. (3 citations)
  • Clinical role of swept source optical coherence tomography in anterior segment diseases: a review. (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.

The top authors publishing in Seminars in Ophthalmology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Walter M. Jay (33 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Thomas R. Friberg (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Aparna Rao (19 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Paolo S. Silva (18 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Jennifer K. Sun (17 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 Ophthalmology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (280 papers) published 27 papers at the last edition, 19 more than at the previous edition,
  • Harvard University (72 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 7 more than at the previous edition,
  • L V Prasad Eye Institute (65 papers) published 27 papers at the last edition, 25 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Pittsburgh (51 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Boston Children's Hospital (40 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 6 more 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, 9.94% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 48.47% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 4.91% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 14.11% of all publications and 32.52% 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 Path of Authors and Affinity towards Ophthalmological Research

An additional aspect we can consider is the career path of the authors involved in these publications. Understanding their journey to becoming research contributors in the field of Ophthalmology, surgery or their particular interest, as this could highlight the passion, dedication and hard work that goes into conducting such research.

For example, some authors may have started their journey with an initial interest in general medicine, progressed to specialize in Ophthalmology, and possibly pursued further specialization in a subfield like Glaucoma or Retinal diseases. Others may have been inspired to delve deeper due to personal experiences or the appeal of contributing significantly to a niche field. Each journey is unique and speaks volumes about the dedication of these researchers.

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Overall, the career paths and educational journeys of these research contributors can be illuminating, offering us a glimpse into their commitment and the efforts they have invested in their chosen field.

Top Publications

  • Amyloidosis and Ocular Involvement: an Overview.

    Rosanna Dammacco;Giampaolo Merlini;Walter Lisch;Tero T Kivelä;Tero T Kivelä

    (2020)
    29 Citations
  • Bias and Non-Diversity of Big Data in Artificial Intelligence: Focus on Retinal Diseases

    (2023)
    27 Citations
  • Home Monitoring for Glaucoma: Current Applications and Future Directions.

    Inas F Aboobakar;David S Friedman

    (2021)
    19 Citations
  • Advances in the Medical Management of Neurotrophic Keratitis.

    Thomas H Dohlman;Rohan Bir Singh;Reza Dana

    (2021)
    16 Citations
  • Diabetic retinopathy and ultrawide field imaging.

    Mohamed Ashraf;Siamak Shokrollahi;Recivall P Salongcay;Lloyd Paul Aiello;Lloyd Paul Aiello

    (2020)
    14 Citations
  • Anterior Segment Imaging Devices in Ophthalmic Telemedicine.

    Grayson W Armstrong;Gagan Kalra;Sofia De Arrigunaga;David S Friedman

    (2021)
    12 Citations
  • A Review of Ophthalmic Telemedicine for Emergency Department Settings.

    Sofia De Arrigunaga;Kanza Aziz;Alice C Lorch;David S Friedman

    (2021)
    9 Citations
  • A Novel Treatment Strategy for Advanced Lacrimal Sac Carcinomas Confirmed by p16 Immunostaining.

    Tetsuya Ogawa;Kinga Yo;Hiroki Okamoto;Daisuke Inukai

    (2021)
    7 Citations
  • Predictors of future research productivity among ophthalmology residents.

    John C Lin;John C Lin;Anagha Lokhande;Anagha Lokhande;Ingrid U Scott;Paul B Greenberg;Paul B Greenberg;Paul B Greenberg

    (2021)
    6 Citations
  • Large Language Models in Ophthalmology: Potential and Pitfalls

    (2024)
    4 Citations

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