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Ultrasonography
H-index 16

Ultrasonography

2288-5919

Published by: Korean Society of Ultrasound in Medicine

https://www.e-ultrasonography.org/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1753 16 42 15

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 25
Documents by Best Scientists*: 52
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 42
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.928
Impact Factor: 2.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Ultrasonography?

The main research concerns discussed in Ultrasonography are Radiology, Ultrasonography, Pathology, Ultrasound and Biopsy. The concepts on Radiology presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Thyroid nodules, Malignancy and Thyroid. Some problems in Ultrasonography that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Nuclear medicine and Anatomy.

Most of the works presented in Ultrasonography deals with Biopsy but it intersects with the subject of Core needle.

  • Radiology (49.39%)
  • Ultrasonography (32.99%)
  • Pathology (15.00%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Risk stratification of thyroid nodules on ultrasonography with the French TI-RADS: description and reflections (103 citations)
  • Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography: advance and current status in abdominal imaging (97 citations)
  • Fusion imaging of real-time ultrasonography with CT or MRI for hepatic intervention. (93 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Ultrasonography:

The journal publications focus on Ultrasonography, Radiology, Elasticity Imaging Techniques, Elastography and Ultrasound. Breast ultrasonography, Percutaneous, Magnetic resonance imaging, Radiofrequency ablation and Medical physics are some topics wherein Ultrasonography research discussed in the most cited publications has an impact. While work presented in the most cited papers provide substantial information on Radiology, it also covers topics in Breast imaging and Thyroid nodules.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery
  • Radiology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal investigates areas of study like Ultrasound, Radiology, Ultrasonography, Nuclear medicine and Thyroid nodules. Issues in Ultrasound were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Prospective cohort study, Magnetic resonance imaging and Confidence interval. The overlapping concepts between Differential diagnosis and Cyst and Echogenicity are the key highlights of Radiology study.

Ultrasonography deals with Ultrasonography in conjunction with Artificial intelligence and similar fields in Medical physics. The Nuclear medicine research presented in Ultrasonography explores the relationship between Transient elastography and the closely related topic of Attenuation. The studies in Thyroid nodules featured incorporate elements of Radiofrequency ablation, Ethanol ablation and Nodule (medicine).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Radiofrequency ablation of benign thyroid nodules: recommendations from the Asian Conference on Tumor Ablation Task Force. (8 citations)
  • Clinical practice guidelines for radiofrequency ablation of benign thyroid nodules: a systematic review. (8 citations)
  • Artificial intelligence in breast ultrasonography (7 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 Ultrasonography (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Eun Kyung Kim (48 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Hee Jung Moon (35 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Jin Young Kwak (30 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Min Jung Kim (29 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Seung Hyup Kim (23 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 Ultrasonography (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Yonsei University (70 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
  • Seoul National University Hospital (43 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Ulsan (42 papers) published 19 papers at the last edition, 14 more than at the previous edition,
  • Samsung Medical Center (26 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Catholic University of Korea (21 papers) published 10 papers at the last 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, 13.68% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 62.20% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.32% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 13.41% of all publications and 17.07% 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.

Potential Practical Applications of Ultrasonography Research and Future Directions

An equally important aspect of exhaustive research in the field of Ultrasonography that this article could elaborate further on is the practical applications and potential usage in different medical specialties such as licensed practical nursing. Exploring how the advancements and findings of Ultrasonography research could be applied in developing more efficient processes and procedures could add significant value to our understanding. Furthermore, it is also beneficial to discuss possible future research directions based on the current trends and issues presented in the most recent and most cited articles. For instance, licensed practical nurses (LPNs) often rely on the utilization of ultrasound technology in their daily tasks, particularly for image-guided procedures or patient monitoring. With this in mind, advancements in Ultrasonography could lead to improvements in the practices of these healthcare professionals, which in turn could also translate to enhanced patient care and outcomes. For those interested in understanding how LPNs incorporate these ultrasound technologies in their caregiving, the following LPN programs in Massachusetts give a detailed outline of the coursework and training involved. Moreover, the increasing interest in the integration of Artificial Intelligence into ultrasonography as noted in several recent studies suggests a promising trajectory for future research. Further exploration and development of AI technologies pertaining to Ultrasonography could result in more precise analyses, thus making medical procedures less invasive and more efficient. Ultimately, understanding how research findings in Ultrasonography translate into practice not only provides insights into its immediate applications but also sheds light on potential areas for future exploration. In doing so, we strive to continuously improve the field and contribute to the advancement of medical technology.

Top Publications

  • Clinical utilization of shear wave dispersion imaging in diffuse liver disease.

    Katsutoshi Sugimoto;Fuminori Moriyasu;Hisashi Oshiro;Hirohito Takeuchi

    (2020)
    86 Citations
  • Reproducibility of ultrasound attenuation imaging for the noninvasive evaluation of hepatic steatosis

    Jeongin Yoo;Jeong Min Lee;Ijin Joo;Dong Ho Lee

    (2020)
    58 Citations
  • Comparison of MicroFlow Imaging with color and power Doppler imaging for detecting and characterizing blood flow signals in hepatocellular carcinoma.

    Jae Seok Bae;Jeong Min Lee;Sun Kyung Jeon;Siwon Jang

    (2020)
    38 Citations
  • Sonazoid-enhanced ultrasonography: comparison with CT/MRI Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System in patients with suspected hepatocellular carcinoma

    Jeong Ah Hwang;Woo Kyoung Jeong;Ji Hye Min;Yeun-Yoon Kim

    (2021)
    34 Citations
  • Modern ultrasound imaging of pancreatic tumors

    Christoph F Dietrich;Christian Jenssen

    (2020)
    30 Citations
  • Quantitative ultrasound radiofrequency data analysis for the assessment of hepatic steatosis using the controlled attenuation parameter as a reference standard

    Sun Kyung Jeon;Ijin Joo;So Yeon Kim;Jong Keon Jang

    (2021)
    30 Citations
  • Modified CEUS LI-RADS using Sonazoid for the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma

    (2023)
    29 Citations
  • Noninvasive assessment of hepatic steatosis using a pathologic reference standard: comparison of CT, MRI, and ultrasound-based techniques

    Jae Seok Bae;Lee Dong Ho;Kyung-Suk Suh;Kyung Bun Lee

    (2021)
    28 Citations
  • Assessment of liver fibrosis using 2-dimensional shear wave elastography: a prospective study of intra- and inter-observer repeatability and comparison with point shear wave elastography.

    Jeongin Yoo;Jeong Min Lee;Ijin Joo;Jeong Hee Yoon

    (2020)
    25 Citations
  • Ultrasound findings in peliosis hepatis.

    Yi Dong;Wen-Ping Wang;Adrian Lim;Won Jae Lee

    (2021)
    20 Citations

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