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World Journal of Urology
H-index 35

World Journal of Urology

0724-4983

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/345

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 518 233 542 34

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 339
Documents by Best Scientists*: 645
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 9
SCIMAGO H-index: 104
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.055
Impact Factor: 2.9

Overview

Top Research Topics at World Journal of Urology?

The foci of World Journal of Urology are Internal medicine, Nephrology, Surgery, Urology and Prostate cancer. The study on Internal medicine presented in World Journal of Urology intersects with the topics under Oncology. World Journal of Urology explores issues in Oncology which can be linked to other research areas like Disease and Chemotherapy.

The studies on Nephrology discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Perioperative, Radiology, Carcinoma, Renal cell carcinoma and Nephrectomy. It is concerned with the study of Carcinoma and Pathology in general. Complication, Laparoscopy, Urinary incontinence, Urethra and Percutaneous nephrolithotomy are all aspects of Surgery discussed in World Journal of Urology.

The journal addresses concerns in Urology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Hyperplasia, Lower urinary tract symptoms, Randomized controlled trial and Prospective cohort study. The study of Prostate cancer, which falls within the realm of Cancer, was the main focus of the presentations. Bladder cancer research presented is mostly focused on the subject of Cystectomy.

  • Internal medicine (59.64%)
  • Nephrology (48.30%)
  • Surgery (32.70%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The standardisation of terminology of lower urinary tract function (1743 citations)
  • Prevalence and burden of overactive bladder in the United States (1708 citations)
  • The present and future burden of urinary bladder cancer in the world (664 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at World Journal of Urology:

The journal articles mainly tackle studies in Internal medicine, Surgery, Nephrology, Urology and Urinary system. The most cited papers hold forums on Internal medicine that merge themes from other disciplines such as Endocrinology and Oncology. Aside from discussions in Urology, the journal papers also deal with the subject of Prostate which intersects with Enucleation disciplines.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery
  • Cancer

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The discussions in World Journal of Urology mainly cover the fields of Internal medicine, Nephrology, Surgery, Prostate cancer and Urology. The featured Internal medicine studies mainly concentrate on Oncology but also cover areas of interest in Immunotherapy. Nephrology research in World Journal of Urology involves the investigation of MEDLINE studies, all of which are linked to disciplines such as General surgery.

It connects research in Surgery with the related topic of Urinary system. While Prostate cancer is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Biopsy and Radiology. The studies in Urology featured incorporate elements of Meta-analysis, Lower urinary tract symptoms, Randomized controlled trial and Prospective cohort study.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • A systematic review on COVID-19: urological manifestations, viral RNA detection and special considerations in urological conditions. (34 citations)
  • Does COVID-19 affect male fertility? (23 citations)
  • Preliminary assessment of patient and physician satisfaction with the use of teleconsultation in urology during the COVID-19 pandemic. (18 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 Urology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Shahrokh F. Shariat (117 papers) published 23 papers at the last edition, 14 more than at the previous edition,
  • Thomas R. W. Herrmann (101 papers) published 16 papers at the last edition, 11 more than at the previous edition,
  • Christian G. Stief (87 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
  • Morgan Rouprêt (84 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
  • Pierre I. Karakiewicz (79 papers) published 15 papers at the last edition, 8 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 World Journal of Urology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Hannover Medical School (155 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Medical University of Vienna (129 papers) published 28 papers at the last edition, 15 more than at the previous edition,
  • Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (111 papers) published 34 papers at the last edition, 18 more than at the previous edition,
  • Université de Montréal (106 papers) published 27 papers at the last edition, 17 more than at the previous edition,
  • Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (105 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 9 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, 6.70% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 23.29% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.34% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 18.82% of all publications and 50.56% 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.

How can this research impact the field of Medical Education?

These explorations and discoveries in urological studies have profound educational implications, especially in curriculum development of various healthcare-oriented programs. They provide updated and relevant information not only for practicing urologists, but also for medical students, nursing students, and other healthcare professionals who need to understand urological conditions as part of their practice.

Given the rapid advances in urology and nephrology research, it is crucial for medical and nursing education to stay abreast with the current trends and developments in these fields. Integrating these primary research findings into educational instruction deepens students' understanding and prepares them for real-world healthcare scenarios.

For instance, understanding the nuances of prostate cancer research can enhance the education of nursing students specializing in oncology. This amplifies their practical knowledge in dealing with patients with different urological conditions. Many accredited schools offer specific online platforms for these specializations, like the best online nursing programs in Pennsylvania.

The World Journal of Urology’s rigorous scholarship makes it a rich resource for medical curricula. These research trends can also inform the continuous professional development of healthcare providers, ensuring they can offer evidence-based interventions to their patients.

Top Publications

  • The global burden of urinary bladder cancer: an update

    Anke Richters;Katja K. H. Aben;Lambertus A. L. M. Kiemeney

    (2020)
    712 Citations
  • Diagnostic performance of multidetector computed tomographic (MDCTU) in upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC): a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Florian Janisch;Shahrokh F. Shariat;Pascal Baltzer;Harun Fajkovic

    (2020)
    101 Citations
  • Robotic versus other nephroureterectomy techniques: a systematic review and meta-analysis of over 87,000 cases

    Alessandro Veccia;Alessandro Veccia;Alessandro Antonelli;Simone Francavilla;Claudio Simeone

    (2020)
    68 Citations
  • Preliminary assessment of patient and physician satisfaction with the use of teleconsultation in urology during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Ugo Pinar;Julien Anract;Ophélie Perrot;Thomas Tabourin

    (2021)
    66 Citations
  • Best practices in near-infrared fluorescence imaging with indocyanine green (NIRF/ICG)-guided robotic urologic surgery: a systematic review-based expert consensus

    Giovanni E Cacciamani;A Shakir;A Tafuri;A Tafuri;K Gill

    (2020)
    65 Citations
  • Complications related to use of mesh implants in surgical treatment of stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse: infection or inflammation?

    Naşide Mangir;Naşide Mangir;Sabiniano Roman;Christopher R. Chapple;Sheila MacNeil

    (2020)
    65 Citations
  • Absolute basophil count is associated with time to recurrence in patients with high-grade T1 bladder cancer receiving bacillus Calmette-Guérin after transurethral resection of the bladder tumor.

    M Ferro;G Di Lorenzo;G Di Lorenzo;M D Vartolomei;M D Vartolomei;D Bruzzese

    (2020)
    57 Citations
  • Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy versus standard laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: an evidence-based analysis of comparative outcomes

    Umberto Carbonara;Maya Srinath;Fabio Crocerossa;Matteo Ferro

    (2021)
    54 Citations
  • Predictive factors of urinary incontinence after holmium laser enucleation of the prostate: a multicentric evaluation.

    Vianney Houssin;Jonathan Olivier;Martin Brenier;Adeline Pierache

    (2021)
    53 Citations
  • Impact of using 29 MHz high-resolution micro-ultrasound in real-time targeting of transrectal prostate biopsies: initial experience.

    Robert Abouassaly;Eric A. Klein;Ahmed El-Shefai;Andrew Stephenson

    (2020)
    53 Citations

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