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Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Sexually Transmitted Infections

1368-4973

Published by: BMJ Publishing Group

https://sti.bmj.com/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1258 101 154 19

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 256
Documents by Best Scientists*: 297
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 4
SCIMAGO H-index: 115
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.019
Impact Factor: 2.9

Overview

Top Research Topics at Sexually Transmitted Infections?

The journal generally zeroes in on subjects such as Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), Syphilis, Gynecology, Demography and Immunology. It features studies on Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), including topics such as Sexually transmitted disease. The study on Sexually transmitted disease presented in it intersects with the topics under Epidemiology.

The journal explores topics in Syphilis which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Transmission (medicine) and Pathology. In the journal, Chlamydia, Sex organ and Obstetrics are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Gynecology research. The study of Demography encompasses disciplines such as Reproductive health, as well as fields such as Nursing, all of which overlap with one another.

Immunology research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Internal medicine and Virology. Sexually Transmitted Infections explores research in Internal medicine alongside concepts in Surgery and other areas of study in Dermatology. Chlamydia trachomatis research in it involves the investigation of Neisseria gonorrhoeae studies, all of which are linked to disciplines such as Antibiotic resistance.

  • Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) (19.79%)
  • Syphilis (16.07%)
  • Gynecology (15.47%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • From epidemiological synergy to public health policy and practice: the contribution of other sexually transmitted diseases to sexual transmission of HIV infection. (1969 citations)
  • HIV testing attitudes AIDS stigma and voluntary HIV counselling and testing in a black township in Cape Town South Africa. (654 citations)
  • Measuring sexual behaviour: methodological challenges in survey research (411 citations)

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

The journal articles mostly deal with topics like Sexually transmitted disease, Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), Immunology, Demography and Gynecology. While the journal papers focused on Sexually transmitted disease, they were also able to explore topics like Condom, Chlamydia, Syphilis and Internal medicine, Epidemiology. The most cited papers focus on Immunology but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Transmission (medicine) and Virology.

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 main points discussed in the journal deals with Men who have sex with men, Demography, Reproductive health, Family medicine and Syphilis. The concepts on Men who have sex with men presented in Sexually Transmitted Infections can also apply to other research fields, including Transmission (medicine) and Internal medicine. Internal medicine research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Chlamydia trachomatis, Azithromycin and Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

The journal holds forums on Demography that merges themes from other disciplines such as Logistic regression, Epidemiology and Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). While work presented in it provided substantial information on Reproductive health, it also covered topics in Psychological intervention, Health care, Service (business), Public health and Pandemic. The subject of Chlamydia, which is connected to the field of Gonorrhea, serves as the foundation of the Syphilis research featured in Sexually Transmitted Infections.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Is COVID-19 affecting the epidemiology of STIs? The experience of syphilis in Rome. (24 citations)
  • Love during lockdown: findings from an online survey examining the impact of COVID-19 on the sexual health of people living in Australia. (23 citations)
  • Reporting of sexually transmitted infections during the COVID-19 pandemic. (21 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 Infections (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Christopher K Fairley (253 papers) published 22 papers at the last edition, 15 more than at the previous edition,
  • Marcus Y Chen (146 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition, 11 more than at the previous edition,
  • Gwenda Hughes (133 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Catriona S. Bradshaw (126 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 7 more than at the previous edition,
  • Catherine H Mercer (108 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 6 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 Infections (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of London (394 papers) published 30 papers at the last edition, 22 more than at the previous edition,
  • University College London (383 papers) published 31 papers at the last edition, 21 more than at the previous edition,
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (347 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Washington (322 papers) published 16 papers at the last edition, 12 more than at the previous edition,
  • Imperial College London (271 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 3 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, 39.39% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 37.78% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.83% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 11.34% of all publications and 40.05% 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 the Field of Sexually Transmitted Infections

One of the missing sections in this article is an informative piece discussing the potential career paths related to research in Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Pursuing a career in this field offers a robust set of opportunities for aspiring healthcare professionals and researchers. With the increasing incidence of sexually transmitted diseases, there is a heightened need for specialists in this area. Nurses, for instance, can play a crucial role in STI prevention, control and management. They provide valuable services in education, counseling, testing, and management of these conditions. To find out more about pursuing a career in this realm, particularly for those residing in Tennessee, you may refer to the article about "how to become a registered nurse in Tennessee online". Similarly, pursuing an advanced degree in immunology could open doors to a career in research or academia where groundbreaking studies on Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and other STIs are conducted. Internists, pathologists and virologists also collaborate frequently in this field, focusing on pathogen transmission, disease pathology and the development of new treatments and vaccines. Lastly, careers in public health such as health educators, epidemiologists, and public health nurses are instrumental in STI control and prevention efforts on a community and population level. They work on designing and implementing public health policies and programs that address STIs. Each of these careers called for professionals dedicated to combating STIs and improving public health. Embarking on these career paths can lead to rewarding experiences in the healthcare and research fields. Thus, the research and study of Sexually Transmitted Infections is not only pivotal in promoting and enhancing public health but also offers a plethora of rewarding career opportunities for many aspiring practitioners and researchers in this field.

Top Publications

  • Pregnancy and fertility-related adverse outcomes associated with Chlamydia trachomatis infection: a global systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Weiming Tang;Jessica Mao;Katherine T Li;Jennifer S Walker

    (2020)
    81 Citations
  • Call to action for health systems integration of point-of-care testing to mitigate the transmission and burden of sexually transmitted infections

    Igor Toskin;Veloshnee Govender;Karel Blondeel;Maurine Murtagh

    (2020)
    45 Citations
  • Adverse pregnancy and perinatal outcomes associated with Mycoplasma genitalium: systematic review and meta-analysis

    (2022)
    44 Citations
  • Where to go to in chlamydia control? From infection control towards infectious disease control.

    Jan E A M van Bergen;Bernice Maria Hoenderboom;Silke David;Febe Deug

    (2021)
    42 Citations
  • Trichomonas vaginalis, endometritis and sequelae among women with clinically suspected pelvic inflammatory disease.

    Ann E Wiringa;Roberta B Ness;Toni Darville;Richard H Beigi

    (2020)
    41 Citations
  • Prevalence, incidence and associated risk factors of STIs during pregnancy in South Africa

    Dorothy Chiwoniso Nyemba;Andrew Medina-Marino;Remco P H Peters;Jeffrey D Klausner

    (2021)
    33 Citations
  • Global epidemiology of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in infertile populations: systematic review, meta-analysis and metaregression.

    Hiam Chemaitelly;Alzahraa Majed;Farah Abu-Hijleh;Karel Blondeel

    (2021)
    32 Citations
  • Prevalence of curable STIs and bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    (2021)
    32 Citations
  • Extragenital Mycoplasma genitalium infections among men who have sex with men

    Rosie Louise Latimer;Lenka Vodstrcil;Vesna De Petra;Christopher K. Fairley

    (2020)
    31 Citations
  • Associations between vaginal bacteria implicated in HIV acquisition risk and proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines.

    Michelle C Sabo;Dara A Lehman;Bingjie Wang;Barbra A Richardson

    (2020)
    26 Citations

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