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Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 69 1026 3509 82

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 1767
Documents by Best Scientists*: 4412
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 63
SCIMAGO H-index: 370
SCIMAGO SJR: 2.659
Impact Factor: 8.9

Overview

Top Research Topics at Stroke?

The journal focuses on Stroke, Internal medicine, Cardiology, Surgery and Anesthesia. The close relationship between Vascular disease and Central nervous system disease is one of the points of interest dissected in Stroke research. It features works in Internal medicine, more specifically Ischemia, Ischemic stroke and Risk factor, and explores their relation to disciplines like In patient.

In Stroke, Neuroprotection and Pathology are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Ischemia research. Topics in Cardiology were tackled in line with various other fields like Acute ischemic stroke, Magnetic resonance imaging and Blood pressure. The tackled Surgery research is interrelated with Incidence (epidemiology) which concerns subjects like Epidemiology.

The Anesthesia research presented in Stroke explores the relationship between Middle cerebral artery and the closely related topic of Occlusion. Some problems in Cerebral blood flow that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Hemodynamics and Blood flow. Studies on Cerebral infarction discussed in the journal link to the field of Infarction.

  • Stroke (54.29%)
  • Internal medicine (37.76%)
  • Cardiology (24.81%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Classification of subtype of acute ischemic stroke. Definitions for use in a multicenter clinical trial. TOAST. Trial of Org 10172 in Acute Stroke Treatment (7832 citations)
  • Guidelines for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke A Guideline for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (5606 citations)
  • Atrial fibrillation as an independent risk factor for stroke: the Framingham Study. (5552 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Stroke:

The most cited publications focus on Stroke, Surgery, Internal medicine, Vascular disease and Anesthesia. Stroke research presented in the journal papers is mostly focused on the subject of Cerebral infarction. The most cited articles address concerns in Internal medicine which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Endocrinology 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 objective of the journal is to combine knowledge in the areas of Stroke, Internal medicine, Cardiology, Ischemic stroke and Emergency medicine. The research on Stroke featured in the journal combines topics in other fields like Physical medicine and rehabilitation and Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) research discussed connects with the study of 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak.

It features Internal medicine research that overlaps with concepts in Magnetic resonance imaging. The journal holds forums on Cardiology that merges themes from other disciplines such as Mechanical thrombectomy, Blood pressure and Disease. The research on Emergency medicine discussed in it draws on the closely related field of Acute stroke.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Acute Ischemic Stroke and COVID-19: An Analysis of 27 676 Patients. (29 citations)
  • Analysis of Nationwide Stroke Patient Care in Times of COVID-19 Pandemic in Germany. (22 citations)
  • Diagnosis and Management of Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis With Vaccine-Induced Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia. (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 Stroke (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Jeffrey L. Saver (529 papers) published 27 papers at the last edition, 25 less than at the previous edition,
  • David S Liebeskind (513 papers) published 41 papers at the last edition, 16 less than at the previous edition,
  • Lee H. Schwamm (312 papers) published 27 papers at the last edition, 11 more than at the previous edition,
  • Andrew M. Demchuk (302 papers) published 28 papers at the last edition, 7 more than at the previous edition,
  • Michael D. Hill (293 papers) published 30 papers at the last edition, 9 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 Stroke (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of California, Los Angeles (1050 papers) published 71 papers at the last edition, 32 less than at the previous edition,
  • Harvard University (917 papers) published 60 papers at the last edition, 7 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Calgary (650 papers) published 63 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Stanford University (639 papers) published 53 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Columbia University (622 papers) published 37 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, 7.93% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 24.71% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 14.45% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.86% of all publications and 43.98% 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.

Future Directions in Stroke Research

An important aspect to consider when discussing advancements in stroke research is the future direction this field is set to take. The relevance of technology in improving stroke detection and treatment has been consistently highlighted. For instance, telemedicine or remote patient monitoring is still on the rise and may offer solutions to expedite the diagnosis of strokes. In light of this, special mention is deserved by the role of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in healthcare, especially in the early detection of strokes. Further research would elucidate their application. And while AI and telemedicine seem to be promising tools in the future of stroke care, the fundamental step towards this future starts with proper education and training in the medical field. In this regard, please consider reading our guide on how to become a nurse in Maine. Understandably, the path may diverge from stroke research, yet the principles of patient care, attention to detail, and continued learning are fundamentally the same. The increasing incidence of strokes and the subsequent importance of prompt, effective treatment necessitate a robust, multi-disciplinary healthcare framework. Student researchers, clinicians, and other practitioners in this field must keep their knowledge updated with the evolving techniques and strategies in stroke care. These various domains of study within stroke research suggest a rich tapestry of opportunities for those interested in contributing to the field.

Top Publications

  • 2021 Guideline for the Prevention of Stroke in Patients With Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack: A Guideline From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

    Dawn O. Kleindorfer;Amytis Towfighi;Seemant Chaturvedi;Kevin M. Cockroft

    (2021)
    2764 Citations
  • 2022 Guideline for the Management of Patients With Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Guideline From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

    (2022)
    1019 Citations
  • Burden of Stroke in Europe: Thirty-Year Projections of Incidence, Prevalence, Deaths, and Disability-Adjusted Life Years.

    Hatem A. Wafa;Hatem A. Wafa;Hatem A. Wafa;Charles D.A. Wolfe;Charles D.A. Wolfe;Charles D.A. Wolfe;Eva Emmett;Gregory A. Roth

    (2020)
    561 Citations
  • 2023 Guideline for the Management of Patients With Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Guideline From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

    (2023)
    457 Citations
  • Thrombectomy for Distal, Medium Vessel Occlusions: A Consensus Statement on Present Knowledge and Promising Directions.

    Jeffrey L Saver;Rene Chapot;Ronit Agid;Ameer Hassan

    (2020)
    323 Citations
  • Impact of the COVID-19 Epidemic on Stroke Care and Potential Solutions.

    Jing Zhao;Hang Li;David Kung;Marc Fisher

    (2020)
    301 Citations
  • Characteristics and Outcomes in Patients With COVID-19 and Acute Ischemic Stroke: The Global COVID-19 Stroke Registry.

    George Ntaios;Patrik Michel;Georgios Georgiopoulos;Yutao Guo

    (2020)
    268 Citations
  • Protected Code Stroke

    (2020)
    240 Citations
  • European Stroke Organisation guideline on endarterectomy and stenting for carotid artery stenosis

    (2021)
    217 Citations
  • Challenges and Potential Solutions of Stroke Care During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Outbreak.

    Jing Zhao;Anthony Rudd;Renyu Liu

    (2020)
    212 Citations

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