Southern Medical Journal

Top Research Topics at Southern Medical Journal?

Southern Medical Journal focuses on Internal medicine, Surgery, Pathology, MEDLINE and Radiology. Specifically, studies on Disease are prevalent in the Internal medicine works discussed. In particular, the Surgery works presented emphasize discussions on Complication.

• Internal medicine (18.24%)
• Surgery (17.15%)
• Pathology (6.74%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Male pattern baldness: classification and incidence. (578 citations)
• Limb amputation and limb deficiency: epidemiology and recent trends in the United States. (568 citations)
• Positive therapeutic effects of intercessory prayer in a coronary care unit population. (485 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Southern Medical Journal:

The main points discussed in the journal articles deal with Surgery, Internal medicine, Anesthesia, Gastroenterology and Pathology. The Surgery study tackled in the most cited papers is a key component of adjacent topics in the area of Pediatrics. The works on Internal medicine tackled in the journal papers bring together disciplines like Endocrinology, Oncology and Cardiology.

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 journal facilitates discussions on Internal medicine, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Family medicine, MEDLINE and Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The journal explores research in Internal medicine and the adjacent study of Gastroenterology. Pandemic is a key component of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) research discussed in Southern Medical Journal.

The journal explores issues in Family medicine which can be linked to other research areas like Psychological intervention and Health care. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak are closely related fields of research discussed in Southern Medical Journal. The field of Virology is the anchor for the 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak studies presented in the journal.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Comparative Analysis of Effectiveness of Clomiphene Citrate and Letrozole Combined with Low Dose Human Menopausal Gonadotropin for Controlled Ovarian Stimulation in Intrauterine Insemination Cycles (7 citations)
• Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) Inhibitors and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). (7 citations)
• Percentage of Black Population and Primary Care Shortage Areas Associated with Higher COVID-19 Case and Death Rates in Georgia Counties. (4 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.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in Southern Medical Journal (based on the number of publications) are:

• Herbert L. Fred (42 papers) absent at the last edition,
• G. Richard Holt (41 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• Ronald C. Hamdy (37 papers) absent at the last edition,
• John C. Morrison (33 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
• Steven Lippmann (29 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Southern Medical Journal (based on the number of publications) are:

• Sohag University (387 papers) published 23 papers at the last edition, 28 less than at the previous edition,
• University of Alabama at Birmingham (168 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
• Medical University of South Carolina (163 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• Veterans Health Administration (155 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Baylor College of Medicine (139 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 3 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, 56.59% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 30.37% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.41% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 20.74% of all publications and 41.48% 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.

Transition of Medical Education to Online and Hybrid Models

With the ongoing global pandemic, the Southern Medical Journal has also begun to focus on the implications for medical education. Traditional face-to-face learning has been replaced with online methods, creating a new challenge for institutions and students alike. To ensure that the future healthcare workforce is well-prepared, many medical schools and educational institutions, including several in Minnesota, have switched to online or hybrid models of education. One such offering is the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) programs which have also made the switch to online teaching methods. These programs incorporate both online coursework and in-person clinical experience, providing a comprehensive learning experience. Studying online gives students the flexibility to balance their education with other commitments, while in-person clinical experience ensures they are fully equipped to handle the practical aspects of nursing. It is advisable for future medical professionals looking to explore these options to take advantage of the available resources to make informed decisions about their education. To gain insight into the best online LPN programs available in the state, future students can refer to this comprehensive guide on the best online lpn programs in Minnesota . Complement your search with active engagement with advisors or experienced professionals in your desired field to help shape your career path. As the Southern Medical Journal continues to explore current research topics, the impact and effectiveness of these new models of education may become a more prevalent topic of discussion. The transition to online and hybrid educational models marks a significant shift in medical education, and continuing to explore and refine these methods should be a key focus for educators and institutions in the coming years.