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Algorithms
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Algorithms

1999-4893

Published by: MDPI

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/algorithms

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Computer Science 298 215 272 19

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 365
Documents by Best Scientists*: 442
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 10
SCIMAGO H-index: 58
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.515
Impact Factor: 2.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Algorithms?

Algorithms mainly deals with areas of study such as Algorithm, Artificial intelligence, Mathematical optimization, Pattern recognition and Machine learning. The journal holds forums on Algorithm that merges themes from other disciplines such as Convergence (routing) and Set (abstract data type). The journal focuses on Artificial intelligence research which is adjacent to topics in Computer vision.

The research on Mathematical optimization discussed in Algorithms draws on the closely related field of Job shop scheduling.

  • Algorithm (23.89%)
  • Artificial intelligence (20.37%)
  • Mathematical optimization (13.44%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • From the Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm to a Quantum Alternating Operator Ansatz (212 citations)
  • An Efficient Algorithm for Automatic Peak Detection in Noisy Periodic and Quasi-Periodic Signals (193 citations)
  • Energy Efficient Routing in Wireless Sensor Networks Through Balanced Clustering (147 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Algorithms:

The most cited papers mainly tackle studies in Algorithm, Artificial intelligence, Mathematical optimization, Machine learning and Fuzzy logic. The published papers hold forums on Algorithm that merge themes from other disciplines such as Data mining, Identification (information), Theoretical computer science and Benchmark (computing). The journal articles address concerns in Artificial intelligence which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Computer vision and Pattern recognition.

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

  • Artificial intelligence
  • Statistics
  • Algorithm

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The main points discussed in the journal deals with Artificial intelligence, Algorithm, Mathematical optimization, Set (abstract data type) and Deep learning. The studies on Artificial intelligence discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Field (computer science), Machine learning and Pattern recognition. Most of the works presented in Algorithms deals with Algorithm but it intersects with the subject of Cluster analysis.

The Mathematical optimization study featured in the journal draws connections with the study of Benchmark (computing). The study on Set (abstract data type) presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Theoretical computer science.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Network Creation Games with Traceroute-Based Strategies (15 citations)
  • An integrated neural network and seir model to predict covid-19 (6 citations)
  • Short Communication: Detecting Heavy Goods Vehicles in Rest Areas in Winter Conditions Using YOLOv5 (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.

The top authors publishing in Algorithms (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Fevrier Valdez (10 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Oscar Castillo (10 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Ioannis K. Argyros (9 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Ioannis E. Livieris (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Andreas Kanavos (8 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 Algorithms (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Kyushu University (6 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Kyoto University (5 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Technical University of Berlin (5 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Padua (5 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Hokkaido University (4 papers) absent 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, 96.59% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 10.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 0.00% of all publications and 80.00% 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 Algorithmic Research and Learning

While the journal highlights critical advancements in algorithmic learning and research, many readers following this field may also be interested in career possibilities and professional growth opportunities. One area worth exploring in this context is the teaching profession. A career in education could be particularly fulfilling as it allows you to contribute to shaping future generations of researchers and professionals in this field. If you're interested in a career in academia, you may want to consider pursuing a Master's degree. In the state of Maryland, specific requirements are set for those aspiring to become teachers. Moreover, your master's degree can specialize in areas such as algorithms, data science, artificial intelligence, or related fields, aligning with the themes discussed in this journal. Further details about the prerequisites, qualifications, certifications, and the application process to become a teacher can be found in this guide on how to become a teacher in Maryland with a master's degree. By gaining the necessary knowledge and formal qualifications, you can contribute to nurturing the next generation of professionals driving advancements in algorithms and related fields. Those who are looking to carve their path in this exciting field of study can find additional resources and potential opportunities on our website. Continued engagement with advancements in this field, like the ones discussed in our journal, will be instrumental in staying ahead within this evolving academic landscape.

Top Publications

  • Exploring the relationship between big data analytics capability and competitive performance: The mediating roles of dynamic and operational capabilities

    Patrick Mikalef;John Krogstie;Ilias O. Pappas;Ilias O. Pappas;Paul A. Pavlou

    (2020)
    887 Citations
  • Optimizing Convolutional Neural Network Hyperparameters by Enhanced Swarm Intelligence Metaheuristics

    Nebojsa Bacanin;Timea Bezdan;Eva Tuba;Ivana Strumberger

    (2020)
    141 Citations
  • Adversarial Training Methods for Deep Learning: A Systematic Review

    Unknown

    (2022)
    109 Citations
  • Nature-Inspired Optimization Algorithms for Text Document Clustering—A Comprehensive Analysis

    Laith Abualigah;Amir H. Gandomi;Mohamed Abd Elaziz;Abdelazim G. Hussien

    (2020)
    78 Citations
  • A Survey on Fault Diagnosis of Rolling Bearings

    (2022)
    63 Citations
  • A Soft-Voting Ensemble Based Co-Training Scheme Using Static Selection for Binary Classification Problems

    Stamatis Karlos;Georgios Kostopoulos;Sotiris Kotsiantis

    (2020)
    54 Citations
  • Machine Learning in Cereal Crops Disease Detection: A Review

    (2022)
    48 Citations
  • Bio-Inspired Algorithms and Its Applications for Optimization in Fuzzy Clustering

    Fevrier Valdez;Oscar Castillo;Patricia Melin

    (2021)
    35 Citations
  • Ensembling EfficientNets for the Classification and Interpretation of Histopathology Images

    Athanasios Kallipolitis;Kyriakos Revelos;Ilias Maglogiannis

    (2021)
    32 Citations
  • Designing Reinforcement Learning Algorithms for Digital Interventions: Pre-Implementation Guidelines

    (2022)
    30 Citations

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