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Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases

0148-5717

Published by: Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1256 101 235 19

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 264
Documents by Best Scientists*: 380
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 6
SCIMAGO H-index: 115
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.971
Impact Factor: 1.7

Overview

Top Research Topics at Sexually Transmitted Diseases?

The concepts of Sexually transmitted disease, Demography, Gonorrhea, Gynecology and Syphilis are tackled in Sexually Transmitted Diseases. The studies on Sexually transmitted disease discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Epidemiology, Gerontology, Immunology and Family medicine. It addresses concerns in Immunology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Transmission (medicine) and Virology.

It holds forums on Family medicine that merges themes from other disciplines such as Partner notification, MEDLINE, Health care and Public health. The work on Demography tackled in the journal brings together disciplines like Condom, Odds ratio, Men who have sex with men, Young adult and Cross-sectional study. Issues in Gonorrhea were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Chlamydia, Internal medicine, Incidence (epidemiology), Trichomoniasis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Internal medicine research presented in it encompasses a variety of subjects, including Gastroenterology and Surgery. The Gynecology works featured in it incorporate elements from Family planning and Obstetrics. Topics in Syphilis explored in the journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Treponematosis and Pediatrics.

  • Sexually transmitted disease (39.28%)
  • Demography (20.37%)
  • Gonorrhea (18.76%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Epidemiological synergy. Interrelationships between human immunodeficiency virus infection and other sexually transmitted diseases. (1176 citations)
  • Sexually transmitted infections among US women and men: prevalence and incidence estimates, 2008. (962 citations)
  • Trichomonas vaginalis associated with low birth weight and preterm delivery. The Vaginal Infections and Prematurity Study Group. (705 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Sexually Transmitted Diseases:

The most cited articles focus on Sexually transmitted disease, Demography, Gynecology, Immunology and Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The published articles facilitate discussions on Sexually transmitted disease that incorporate concepts from other fields like Chlamydia trachomatis, Epidemiology, Gerontology, Gonorrhea and Risk factor. While Demography is the focus of the journal articles, it also provides insights into the studies of Condom, Odds ratio, Men who have sex with men, Syphilis and Cross-sectional study.

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:

Sexually Transmitted Diseases was organized to reinforce research efforts on Gonorrhea, Demography, Chlamydia, Syphilis and Internal medicine. It focuses on Gonorrhea but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Health care, Reproductive health, Family medicine, Trichomoniasis and Public health. The Demography studies discussed in it incorporate research from disciplines like

  • Men who have sex with men which connect with Transmission (medicine),
  • Logistic regression that connect with fields like Odds ratio..

In addition to Chlamydia research, Sexually Transmitted Diseases aims to explore topics under Psychological intervention and Obstetrics. Syphilis research featured in Sexually Transmitted Diseases incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Intervention (counseling), Emergency department and Environmental health. Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma genitalium and Neisseria gonorrhoeae are some topics wherein Internal medicine research discussed in Sexually Transmitted Diseases have an impact.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Sexually Transmitted Infections Among US Women and Men: Prevalence and Incidence Estimates, 2018. (31 citations)
  • The Estimated Direct Lifetime Medical Costs of Sexually Transmitted Infections Acquired in the United States in 2018. (11 citations)
  • Estimates of the Prevalence and Incidence of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Among US Men and Women, 2018. (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 Sexually Transmitted Diseases (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Jeffrey D. Klausner (124 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Edward W. Hook (116 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition,
  • Matthew R. Golden (96 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Sevgi O. Aral (80 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Thomas L. Gift (75 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 4 more 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 Sexually Transmitted Diseases (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (694 papers) published 65 papers at the last edition, 30 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Washington (392 papers) published 18 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • Johns Hopkins University (258 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (190 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 7 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham (155 papers) published 13 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, 10.49% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 49.22% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 16.41% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 8.20% of all publications and 26.17% 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.

Influence on Other Disciplines

While the focus of the journal largely remains within the realms of sexually transmitted diseases and associated topics, the research articles published also have implications in other related branches of medicine and healthcare. The insights gained from these explorations are not confined to the fields of Immunology, Family Medicine, Demography, and Gynecology, but extend far into areas like Nurse Practitioner programs. Nurse Practitioner Programs are designed to equip nursing professionals with advanced knowledge and clinical competencies. Within these programs, there are opportunities for the students to understand and analyze the connections with sexually transmitted diseases and implications on public health. These programs play a significant role in disease detection and management, including sexually transmitted diseases. They not only focus on the physical aspect of the patients but also cultivate patient education, preventive care, and close patient relationships leading to a better understanding of sexual behaviors encouraging safer practices. One of the esteemed universities offering Nurse Practitioner programs is located in Texas. The NP programs in Texas aim to provide a quality education that prepares students to provide a holistic approach to patients' care. The curriculum incorporates STD education and prevention, strengthening both the theoretical scientific base and the practical aspects of patient care, giving way to producing competent nursing care professionals who are equipped to handle challenges prevalent in today's healthcare environment.

Top Publications

  • Sexually Transmitted Infections Among US Women and Men: Prevalence and Incidence Estimates, 2018.

    Kristen M. Kreisel;Ian H. Spicknall;Julia W. Gargano;Felicia M.T. Lewis

    (2021)
    404 Citations
  • Estimated Prevalence and Incidence of Disease-Associated Human Papillomavirus Types Among 15- to 59-Year-Olds in the United States.

    Rayleen M Lewis;Jean-François Laprise;Julia W Gargano;Elizabeth R Unger

    (2021)
    79 Citations
  • Characterization of the Vaginal Microbiome in Women of Reproductive Age From 5 Regions in Brazil.

    Camila Marconi;Mariam El-Zein;Jacques Ravel;Bing Ma

    (2020)
    42 Citations
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections in Pregnancy: A Narrative Review of the Global Research Gaps, Challenges, and Opportunities

    Juliana S. Grant;R. Matthew Chico;Anne Cc. Lee;Nicola Low

    (2020)
    36 Citations
  • A Narrative Review of Where We Are With Point-of-Care Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing in the United States.

    Charlotte A. Gaydos;Yukari C. Manabe;Johan H. Melendez

    (2021)
    34 Citations
  • Home-Based Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections: Leveraging Online Resources During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

    Johan H. Melendez;Matthew M. Hamill;Gretchen S. Armington;Charlotte A. Gaydos

    (2021)
    33 Citations
  • A Narrative Review of the Epidemiology of Congenital Syphilis in the United States From 1980 to 2019.

    Carolyn Smullin;Jennifer Wagman;Shivani Mehta;Jeffrey D Klausner

    (2021)
    32 Citations
  • Presence and Concentrations of Select Bacterial Vaginosis-Associated Bacteria Are Associated With Increased Risk of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.

    Catherine L Haggerty;Roberta B Ness;Patricia A Totten;Fouzia Farooq

    (2020)
    31 Citations
  • Interest, Concerns, and Attitudes Among Men Who Have Sex With Men and Health Care Providers Toward Prophylactic Use of Doxycycline Against Chlamydia trachomatis Infections and Syphilis.

    Justin J Park;Chrysovalantis Stafylis;Daniel D Pearce;Jeff Taylor

    (2021)
    29 Citations
  • Current Evidence Demonstrates That Monkeypox Is a Sexually Transmitted Infection

    (2022)
    28 Citations

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