Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology

Top Research Topics at Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology?

Ultrasound, Radiology, Internal medicine, Biomedical engineering and Pathology are the subjects of interest in the journal. Ultrasound research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Ultrasonic sensor, Surgery, Nuclear medicine and Anatomy. It focuses on Ultrasonic sensor research which is adjacent to topics in Optics.

While Radiology is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Doppler effect and Contrast (vision). Topics in Internal medicine were tackled in line with various other fields like Gastroenterology and Cardiology. Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology focused on Biomedical engineering research but expanded to cover Imaging phantom.

• Ultrasound (32.39%)
• Radiology (28.36%)
• Internal medicine (12.99%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Transient elastography: a new noninvasive method for assessment of hepatic fibrosis (2122 citations)
• Shear wave elasticity imaging: a new ultrasonic technology of medical diagnostics (1370 citations)
• Acoustic radiation force impulse imaging: in vivo demonstration of clinical feasibility. (932 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology:

The most cited publications tackle a plethora of topics, such as Ultrasound, Biomedical engineering, Pathology, Radiology and Optics. The Ultrasound research presented in the journal articles focuses mostly on Cavitation and, on occasion, topics in Shock wave. The most cited papers hold forums on Biomedical engineering that merge themes from other disciplines such as Doppler effect, Anatomy, Imaging phantom, Soft tissue and Elastography.

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:

Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology mainly tackles studies in Ultrasound, Radiology, Nuclear medicine, Internal medicine and Biomedical engineering. The research on Ultrasound featured in it combines topics in other fields like Magnetic resonance imaging and Perfusion. While Radiology is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Breast cancer, Area under the curve, Prospective cohort study and Receiver operating characteristic.

The journal holds forums on Nuclear medicine that merges themes from other disciplines such as Shear wave elastography and Confidence interval. The study on Internal medicine presented in it intersects with the topics under Cardiology. Biomedical engineering research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Imaging phantom and Cavitation.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Portable Pocket-Sized Ultrasound Scanner for the Evaluation of Lung Involvement in Coronavirus Disease 2019 Patients. (9 citations)
• Investigation of the Acoustic Vaporization Threshold of Lipid-Coated Perfluorobutane Nanodroplets Using Both High-Speed Optical Imaging and Acoustic Methods. (5 citations)
• Lung Assessment with Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Respiratory Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): A Prospective Cohort Study. (5 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 Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (based on the number of publications) are:

• Ioan Sporea (98 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• Roxana Sirli (80 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
• Giovanni Guido Cerri (76 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Jonathan Ophir (74 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Flemming Forsberg (72 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (based on the number of publications) are:

• University of Michigan (222 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• University of Rochester (205 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
• Erasmus University Rotterdam (196 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• University of Washington (193 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• National Taiwan University (178 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 3 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, 3.77% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 12.95% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.73% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 13.25% of all publications and 65.06% 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.

Education and Training Opportunities

Though the article gives a comprehensive overview of the research topics and trends in the journal 'Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology', it could benefit from a section on possible educational and career paths for individuals interested in these fields. This would enhance the depth of the article, tying in practical options for advancing in these areas. A suitable addition could be: **Education and Training Opportunities** To venture or advance in the fields covered by Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology, proper education and training are crucial. Numerous institutions provide programs and degrees that prepare students and professionals for a career in medical research fields like Ultrasound, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, among others. For an example, those interested in the application of ultrasound in Nursing could consider undertaking a Nurse Practitioner program. The state of Hawaii in particular has a number of acclaimed programs. Information about the best NP programs in Hawaii can guide you to choosing the most suitable program. Remember that choosing the right educational path and institution can significantly affect your career growth and potential in medical research. Thus, conduct thorough research, consult career counselors, and seek advice from professionals in the field before making a decision.