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World Journal of Stem Cells
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World Journal of Stem Cells

Published by: Baishideng Publishing Group

https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-0210/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Biology and Biochemistry 582 15 17 10

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 59
Documents by Best Scientists*: 56
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 41
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.996
Impact Factor: 3.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at World Journal of Stem Cells?

The foci of World Journal of Stem Cells are Stem cell, Mesenchymal stem cell, Cell biology, Bioinformatics and Cancer research. The journal features Stem cell research that overlaps with concepts in Pathology. It explores topics in Pathology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Adipose tissue and Clinical uses of mesenchymal stem cells.

It explores research in Immunology and overlapping concepts in Haematopoiesis to expand the discourse in Mesenchymal stem cell. The studies on Cell biology discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Embryonic stem cell, Cellular differentiation, Adult stem cell and Cell, Cell type. The in-depth study on Bioinformatics also explores topics in the intersecting field of Disease.

The journal focused on Cancer research research but expanded to cover Tumor microenvironment. The journal focuses on Cancer stem cell but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Cancer cell, Metastasis and Carcinogenesis. While the primary focus in it is Induced pluripotent stem cell, it also dissects topics surrounding Neuroscience and Neural stem cell as a whole.

  • Stem cell (53.17%)
  • Mesenchymal stem cell (37.83%)
  • Cell biology (31.83%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Secretion of immunoregulatory cytokines by mesenchymal stem cells. (333 citations)
  • Mesenchymal stem cells: Emerging mechanisms of immunomodulation and therapy (271 citations)
  • Homing and migration of mesenchymal stromal cells: How to improve the efficacy of cell therapy? (250 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at World Journal of Stem Cells:

Stem cell, Mesenchymal stem cell, Cell biology, Bioinformatics and Regenerative medicine are the main subjects of interest in the published papers. In addition to Stem cell research, the journal publications aim to explore topics under Cell, Cancer research and Adult stem cell. The published papers focus on Mesenchymal stem cell but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Immune system, Immunology, Bone marrow and Cell therapy.

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

  • Gene
  • Cancer
  • Internal medicine

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal primarily focuses on research topics in Stem cell, Mesenchymal stem cell, Cell biology, Cancer research and Induced pluripotent stem cell. In World Journal of Stem Cells, Clinical trial, Cellular differentiation and Transplantation are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Stem cell research. Stromal cell, Bioinformatics, Inflammation, Cell therapy and Regeneration (biology) are some topics wherein Mesenchymal stem cell research discussed in it have an impact.

Cell biology research featured in World Journal of Stem Cells incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Microvesicles, Embryonic stem cell and DNA damage. Some problems in Cancer research that were presented in the journal overlapped with concepts under Tumor microenvironment, Cancer, Immune system and Cell. The study of Induced pluripotent stem cell encompasses disciplines such as Disease, as well as fields such as Neuroscience, all of which overlap with one another.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Mesenchymal stem cell-derived small extracellular vesicles in the treatment of human diseases: Progress and prospect. (5 citations)
  • Calcium channels and their role in regenerative medicine (3 citations)
  • Targeting mesenchymal stem cell therapy for severe pneumonia patients (3 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 World Journal of Stem Cells (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Shengwen Calvin Li (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Shihori Tanabe (6 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Xavier Thomas (6 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Miruna Mihaela Micheu (5 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Minal Garg (5 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 World Journal of Stem Cells (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Sichuan University (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Sun Yat-sen University (8 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • French Institute of Health and Medical Research (8 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Zhejiang University (8 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of São Paulo (8 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 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, 7.69% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 12.50% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 4.17% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 13.89% of all publications and 69.44% 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 stem cell research

Stem cell research is a rapidly advancing field offering a multitude of exciting career opportunities. It opens doors to various roles such as laboratory-based researchers, clinical researchers, bioinformatic analysis specialists, and more. Each of these roles requires specific skills and qualifications that vary depending on the job requirements. In addition to scientific qualifications, communication skills, organizational ability, critical thinking, and efficiency in managing projects are all highly appreciated in the world of stem cell research. Many people start with a bachelor's degree in life science and then pursue higher studies with a focus on stem cell biology or cell and molecular biology. Practical experience in a laboratory setting through internships or part-time jobs can also be very beneficial. For anyone in South Carolina with an interest in venturing into medical billing and coding within the realm of stem cell research, here's an informative guide on how to become a medical coder in South Carolina. This could be an excellent starting point for those wanting to intersect the world of stem cell research with medical administration. Furthermore, the World Journal of Stem Cells being a prominent platform for posts related to stem cell research offers an array of research papers that could help individuals aspiring for a career in this field. It provides a wealth of knowledge and is a valuable resource for understanding latest advancements, methodologies, and topics dominating this fast evolving field. To sum up, a career in stem cell research can be a challenging and rewarding pursuit – a journey of ceaseless learning and impact.

Top Publications

  • Multifaceted p21 in carcinogenesis, stemness of tumor and tumor therapy.

    Bo-Duan Xiao;Yu-Jia Zhao;Xiao-Yuan Jia;Jiong Wu

    (2020)
    57 Citations
  • Inflammatory bowel disease: Therapeutic limitations and prospective of the stem cell therapy

    (2020)
    45 Citations
  • Mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes: A novel and potential remedy for cutaneous wound healing and regeneration

    (2022)
    44 Citations
  • Dental stem cells: The role of biomaterials and scaffolds in developing novel therapeutic strategies.

    Cornelia Larissa Granz;Ali Gorji

    (2020)
    38 Citations
  • Pericyte-like differentiation of human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells: An in vitro study

    Giuliana Mannino;Florinda Gennuso;Giovanni Giurdanella;Federica Conti

    (2020)
    30 Citations
  • Effects of immune cells on mesenchymal stem cells during fracture healing

    Sabrina Ehnert;Borna Relja;Katharina Schmidt-Bleek;Verena Fischer

    (2021)
    28 Citations
  • Mesenchymal stem cells as living anti-inflammatory therapy for COVID-19 related acute respiratory distress syndrome

    Feng Lin;Thomas E Ichim;Sandeep Pingle;Lawrence D Jones

    (2020)
    24 Citations
  • Therapeutic prospects of mesenchymal stem/stromal cells in COVID-19 associated pulmonary diseases: From bench to bedside.

    Lei-Sheng Zhang;Yi Yu;Hao Yu;Zhong-Chao Han

    (2021)
    22 Citations
  • Modulating poststroke inflammatory mechanisms: Novel aspects of mesenchymal stem cells, extracellular vesicles and microglia

    Wen-Qiang Xin;Wei Wei;Yong-Li Pan;Bao-Long Cui

    (2021)
    19 Citations
  • Assessment of tobacco heating system 2.4 on osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells and primary human osteoblasts compared to conventional cigarettes

    Romina H Aspera-Werz;Sabrina Ehnert;Monja Müller;Sheng Zhu

    (2020)
    19 Citations

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