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APS Journal Awards

Recognizing outstanding scholarly contributions in the APS Journal.

ISAPS recognizes outstanding scholarly contributions through its Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (APS) journal Awards. These awards celebrate articles that have demonstrated exceptional reach and influence within the scientific community and among readers of the Journal. The awards are presented at the ISAPS World Congress, with winners typically invited to present their work. 

Most Cited Article Award 

The Most Cited Article Award recognizes the article in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery that has achieved the greatest citation impact within the relevant award period. While selected objectively on citation data, the committee may also consider contextual factors such as conflicts of interest, timing within the citation window, and publication model when determining the final recipient. 

Most Downloaded Article Award

The Most Downloaded Article Award honors the article that has achieved the highest level of reader engagement through download activity. As with the citation-based award, selection is guided by objective data while allowing the committee to consider any clear conflicts, publication timing, and access model when confirming the winner. 

2024 Most Cited Award Winner

Dr. Makoto Shiraishi was the 2024 recipient for his research on the performance of AI in answering clinical questions. Read winning paper Performance of ChatGPT in Answering Clinical Questions on the Practical Guideline of Blepharoptosis and meet Dr. Shiraishi in our interview with him for the ISAPS blog.

2024 Most Downloaded Award Winner

Dr. Virginina Marcia Amaral was the 2024 recipient for her research on the performance of AI in answering clinical questions. Read winning paper An Innovative Treatment Using Calcium Hydroxyapatite for Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation: The Vectorial-Lift Technique and meet Dr. Amaral in our interview with her for the ISAPS blog.

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Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (APS) is the Official Journal of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Read the latest articles or submit your research.