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Transplantation
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Transplantation

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 283 522 1372 45

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 919
Documents by Best Scientists*: 1830
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 21
SCIMAGO H-index: 224
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.325
Impact Factor: 5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Transplantation?

Transplantation investigates studies in Transplantation, Immunology, Internal medicine, Surgery and Pathology. Transplantation research featured in Transplantation incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Immunosuppression, Kidney and Urology. The Urology study featured in it draws parallels with the field of Renal function.

The research on Immunology discussed in it draws on the closely related field of Cytotoxic T cell. It facilitates discussions on Internal medicine that incorporate concepts from other fields like Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Oncology and Cardiology. In particular, the Surgery works presented emphasize discussions on Complication.

  • Transplantation (34.60%)
  • Immunology (24.77%)
  • Internal medicine (23.99%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Clinical manifestations of graft-versus-host disease in human recipients of marrow from HL-A-matched sibling donors. (3166 citations)
  • Heterotopic of bone marrow. Analysis of precursor cells for osteogenic and hematopoietic tissues. (1665 citations)
  • Suppression of allogeneic T-cell proliferation by human marrow stromal cells: implications in transplantation. (1341 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Transplantation:

The published articles cover a variety of subjects, including Transplantation, Surgery, Internal medicine, Immunology and Gastroenterology. The Transplantation research presented in the most cited articles focuses mostly on Kidney and, on occasion, topics in Urinary system. The most cited publications focus on Internal medicine but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Diabetes mellitus and Endocrinology.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Diabetes mellitus

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Transplantation explores disciplines such as Internal medicine, Transplantation, Gastroenterology, Liver transplantation and Intensive care medicine. The Internal medicine study tackled is a key component of adjacent topics in the area of Cardiology. Transplantation research discussed in the journal aim to provide more information in the subject of Surgery.

The journal deals with Intensive care medicine in conjunction with MEDLINE and similar fields in Text mining. The studies in Kidney transplantation featured incorporate elements of Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), Dialysis and 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak. The main emphasis of it is the research on Immunology, emphasizing the topic of Antibody.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • COVID-19 and Solid Organ Transplantation: A Review Article. (55 citations)
  • Safety of the First Dose of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients. (34 citations)
  • COVID-19 outcomes among solid organ transplant recipients: a case-control study (30 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 Transplantation (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Thomas E. Starzl (260 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Willem Weimar (256 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • John J. Fung (248 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Mehmet Haberal (234 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • David H. Sachs (213 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as 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 Transplantation (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Pittsburgh (699 papers) published 18 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
  • Harvard University (624 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Minnesota (405 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Mayo Clinic (368 papers) published 17 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of California, Los Angeles (328 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 2 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, 31.45% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 17.23% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 13.11% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 22.47% of all publications and 47.19% 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 Transplantation Research

A significant aspect missing from the article is discussing the career prospects within the field of Transplantation Research. Elaborating further on this could be of immense value to future researchers and students interested in this arena. Therefore, we inaugurate the section on 'Career Opportunities in Transplantation Research'. Transplantation Research opens a broad spectrum of career options for those interested in dedicating their professional lives to this field. With an extensive range of topics such as Transplantation, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Immunology, a practitioner can choose a specific discipline that aligns with their interest, thereby, achieving specialization. Career opportunities available within Transplantation Research are diverse and span across teaching, conducting research, working in hospitals, clinics, and private practices.

Moreover, professionals that engage in Transplantation Research often collaborate with researchers in other medical fields since the nature of their work is interdisciplinary. This ability to collaborate fosters a dynamic work environment that furthers academic growth and career advancement. Additionally, opportunities that allow individuals to delve deeper into this branch of study are offered by many acute care hospitals, universities, and research institutions across the globe.

Several top-tier universities offer comprehensive programs emphasizing Transplantation and Immunology. For instance, the best nursing schools in Toledo, Ohio provide programs that subsume Transplantation Research.

Furthermore, the drastic increase in the number of people willing to become organ donors, the demand for transplant coordinators has also risen substantially. Transplant coordinators are registered nurses or social workers who play an integral role in the organ transplant process. In the US, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 15% increase in the demand for Registered Nurses through 2026, including Transplant Coordinators, which is an excellent opportunity for those considering a career in this direction.

In conclusion, the future for Transplantation Research professionals looks promising, with plentiful opportunities to contribute and thrive in this remarkable field of study.

Top Publications

  • KDIGO Clinical Practice Guideline on the evaluation and management of candidates for kidney transplantation

    Steven J. Chadban;Curie Ahn;David A. Axelrod;Bethany J. Foster

    (2020)
    419 Citations
  • Recommended Treatment for Antibody-mediated Rejection After Kidney Transplantation: The 2019 Expert Consensus From the Transplantion Society Working Group.

    Carrie A. Schinstock;Roslyn B. Mannon;Klemens Budde;Anita S. Chong

    (2020)
    308 Citations
  • The RECOVAC Immune-response Study: The Immunogenicity, Tolerability, and Safety of COVID-19 Vaccination in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease, on Dialysis, or Living With a Kidney Transplant.

    Jan-Stephan F Sanders;Frederike J Bemelman;A Lianne Messchendorp;Carla C Baan

    (2021)
    184 Citations
  • Liver Transplantation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Working Group Report from the ILTS Transplant Oncology Consensus Conference.

    Neil Mehta;Prashant Bhangui;Francis Y. Yao;Vincenzo Mazzaferro

    (2020)
    160 Citations
  • Risk of Breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 Infections in Adult Transplant Recipients.

    Caroline X. Qin;Linda W. Moore;Shweta Anjan;Ruth Rahamimov

    (2021)
    143 Citations
  • A Fourth Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Does Not Induce Neutralization of the Omicron Variant Among Solid Organ Transplant Recipients With Suboptimal Vaccine Response

    (2022)
    110 Citations
  • Poor Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Humoral and T-cell Responses After 2 Injections of mRNA Vaccine in Kidney Transplant Recipients Treated with Belatacept.

    Nathalie Chavarot;Amani Ouedrani;Olivier Marion;Marianne Leruez-Ville

    (2021)
    106 Citations
  • Antibody Response to a Fourth Dose of a SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients: A Case Series.

    Jennifer L. Alejo;Jonathan Mitchell;Teresa P.-Y. Chiang;Aura T. Abedon

    (2021)
    104 Citations
  • New Insights Into the Indications for Intestinal Transplantation: Consensus in the Year 2019.

    Stuart S. Kaufman;Yaron Avitzur;Sue V. Beath;Laurens J. Ceulemans

    (2020)
    101 Citations
  • Global Transplantation COVID Report March 2020.

    C Ahn;H Amer;D Anglicheau;N L Ascher

    (2020)
    100 Citations

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