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Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
H-index 18

Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery

1011-6125

Published by: Karger Publishers

https://www.karger.com/Journal/Home/224132

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Neuroscience 178 79 113 17
Medicine 1986 34 70 13

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 112
Documents by Best Scientists*: 141
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 74
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.754
Impact Factor: 2.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery?

Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery focuses largely on the fields of Surgery, Neuroscience, Anesthesia, Deep brain stimulation and Radiology. Surgery works presented in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery have a specific focus on Stereotaxic technique. Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery features Neuroscience research that overlaps with concepts in Anatomy.

The featured Deep brain stimulation study falls within the wider topic of Parkinson's disease. Most of the works presented in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery deals with Radiology but it intersects with the subject of Nuclear medicine. Gamma knife and Gamma knife radiosurgery are all subfields of Radiosurgery research that were featured in the journal.

  • Surgery (21.35%)
  • Neuroscience (19.83%)
  • Anesthesia (15.00%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The Cyberknife: A Frameless Robotic System for Radiosurgery (512 citations)
  • Acute and long-term effects of subthalamic nucleus stimulation in Parkinson's disease. (437 citations)
  • The Amygdaloid Complex (389 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery:

The most cited publications focus largely on the fields of Surgery, Anesthesia, Deep brain stimulation, Neuroscience and Radiosurgery. In addition to Surgery research, the journal articles aim to explore topics under Thalamotomy and Epilepsy. The journal articles explore issues in Anesthesia which can be linked to other research areas like Stimulation, Spinal cord stimulation and Spinal cord.

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:

Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery was organized to reinforce research efforts on Deep brain stimulation, Radiology, Stimulation, Radiosurgery and Anesthesia. While the journal focused on Deep brain stimulation, it was also able to explore topics like Dystonia, Essential tremor and Movement disorders. Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery mainly concentrates on Radiology but also investigates its connection with concepts in disciplines such as

  • Trigeminal neuralgia which is related to area like Trigeminal nerve,
  • Neuroimaging most often made with reference to Epilepsy..

In addition to Stimulation research, it aims to explore topics under Surgery and Physical medicine and rehabilitation. Gamma knife are all disciplines of Radiosurgery that connect with topics in In patient. The Anesthesia works featured in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery incorporate elements from Quality of life and Confidence interval.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Longitudinal Assessment of Rotation Angles after Implantation of Directional Deep Brain Stimulation Leads. (5 citations)
  • Postoperative Lead Movement after Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery and the Change of Stimulation Volume. (4 citations)
  • Technical Principles and Clinical Workflow of Transcranial MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound. (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.

The top authors publishing in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (based on the number of publications) are:

  • L. Dade Lunsford (48 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Marwan Hariz (48 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Douglas Kondziolka (47 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Blaine S. Nashold (46 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Philip L. Gildenberg (45 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 Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Pittsburgh (55 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • University of California, San Francisco (37 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Mayo Clinic (32 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Cleveland Clinic (29 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Umeå University (26 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 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, 10.13% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 15.49% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.04% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 12.68% of all publications and 64.79% 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 and Requirements in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery

Having a career in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery can be highly rewarding yet challenging. To embark on this path, it requires a deep understanding of many aspects including surgery, neuroscience, anesthesia, deep brain stimulation, and radiology. An aspiring professional in this field typically needs a medical degree and substantial training in neurosurgery with a specific focus on stereotactic techniques. Specifically, a career as a **Speech-language Pathologist** in this field may appeal to individuals who have a passion for neuroscience as it intersects with anatomy. The vital role that these professionals play in evaluating and treating children and adults having communication and swallowing disorders can be highly fulfilling. To pursue a career as a Speech-Language Pathologist in New Mexico, extensive formal education is needed, including a master's degree in Communication Disorders or Speech Pathology, followed by a state-imposed certification or license. To understand the complete steps necessary for this career path, you may refer to this comprehensive guide on how to become a speech therapist in New Mexico . The world of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery provides a myriad of career paths. An individual's passion, dedication, and expertise in the subject can create a meaningful impact in this field. Ultimately, the chosen career path will pave the way for remarkable contributions to the ongoing research and advancements in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery.

Top Publications

  • Artifact Characterization and a Multipurpose Template-Based Offline Removal Solution for a Sensing-Enabled Deep Brain Stimulation Device

    (2022)
    46 Citations
  • Where Are We with Deep Brain Stimulation? A Review of Scientific Publications and Ongoing Research

    (2022)
    40 Citations
  • Advances in Technical Aspects of Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery

    (2023)
    37 Citations
  • A Phase 2 Randomized Trial of Asleep versus Awake Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease.

    Julien Engelhardt;François Caire;Nathalie Damon-Perrière;Dominique Guehl;Dominique Guehl

    (2021)
    33 Citations
  • Risk of Infection after Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery with Externalization and Local-Field Potential Recordings: Twelve-Year Experience from a Single Institution.

    Lucia K Feldmann;Wolf-Julian Neumann;Katharina Faust;Gerd-Helge Schneider

    (2021)
    33 Citations
  • Advanced Imaging and Direct Targeting of the Motor Thalamus and Dentato-Rubro-Thalamic Tract for Tremor: A Systematic Review

    Nicholas Gravbrot;Manojkumar Saranathan;Nader Pouratian;Willard S. Kasoff

    (2020)
    30 Citations
  • Potentials and Limitations of Directional Deep Brain Stimulation: A Simulation Approach.

    Johanna Kramme;Till A Dembek;Harald Treuer;Haidar S Dafsari

    (2021)
    29 Citations
  • Technical Principles and Clinical Workflow of Transcranial MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound.

    Ying Meng;Ying Meng;Ryan M Jones;Benjamin Davidson;Benjamin Davidson;Yuexi Huang

    (2021)
    29 Citations

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