World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Annals of Human Biology
H-index 13

Annals of Human Biology

0301-4460

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/iahb20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 787 8 8 7
Medicine 2372 34 40 10

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 69
Documents by Best Scientists*: 69
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 4
SCIMAGO H-index: 70
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.416
Impact Factor: 1.3

Overview

Top Research Topics at Annals of Human Biology?

The journal aims to foster the development of research in Demography, Anthropometry, Body mass index, Genetics and Internal medicine. The research on Demography tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Socioeconomic status, Obesity and Ethnic group. Annals of Human Biology focuses on Obesity as well as the interrelated topic of Pediatrics.

The study on Anthropometry presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Circumference. The main emphasis of Annals of Human Biology is the subject of Body mass index, focusing on Waist. The journal focuses on different Genetics studies like Allele frequency, Allele, Gene, Haplotype and Polymorphism (computer science).

The work tackled in it goes beyond the discipline of Allele frequency as it also encompasses Population genetics. Research on Internal medicine addressed in Annals of Human Biology frequently intersections with the field of Endocrinology.

  • Demography (49.06%)
  • Anthropometry (14.88%)
  • Body mass index (10.18%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • An estimation of the number of cells in the human body (563 citations)
  • A new family of mathematical models describing the human growth curve (423 citations)
  • New systems for dental maturity based on seven and four teeth (386 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Annals of Human Biology:

The journal articles mostly deal with topics like Demography, Anthropometry, Menarche, Body mass index and Body height. Secular variation is the primary subject of Demography works presented in the published papers. The works on Body mass index tackled in the published articles bring together disciplines like Cross-sectional study, Obesity and Gerontology.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Gene
  • Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Annals of Human Biology mostly deals with topics like Evolutionary biology, Demography, Context (language use), Ancient DNA and Genetics. Evolutionary biology research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Population genetics, Genetic drift, Genetic diversity, Mitochondrial DNA and China. In addition to Demography, Annals of Human Biology tackled discussions on Event (relativity).

The journal focuses on Context (language use) but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Delayed skeletal maturation, Holocene, Population based, Consanguinity and Child age. Some problems in Ancient DNA that were presented in the journal overlapped with concepts under Prehistory, Phoenician, Ethnology and Mediterranean sea. The work on Genetics tackled in Annals of Human Biology brings together disciplines like β thalassaemia and Distribution (number theory).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • From old markers to next generation: reconstructing the history of the peopling of Sardinia. (2 citations)
  • Ancient genomes from a rural site in Imperial Rome (1st-3rd cent. CE): a genetic junction in the Roman Empire. (2 citations)
  • The genetic and cultural impact of the Steppe migration into Europe (1 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 Annals of Human Biology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Robert M. Malina (77 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Noel Cameron (44 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Tim J Cole (29 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Olga Rickards (26 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Gregory Livshits (26 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 Annals of Human Biology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Loughborough University (85 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 11 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of London (69 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Texas at Austin (61 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Cambridge (53 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Oxford (53 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, 1.85% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 3.77% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 15.09% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 15.09% of all publications and 66.04% 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 Perspective: Substance Abuse Counseling in the Field of Human Biology

While this study includes research detailing a multitude of topics in human biology, it is essential to recognize applied career paths stemming from these areas of study. One such career path is substance abuse counseling, which intersects with elements of genetics and physiology often studied in the field of human biology.

Substance abuse counselors play a vital role in society's fight against substance addiction. Armed with a unique understanding of human biology, genetics, and medical research, counselors can help people grappling with addiction to realize and overcome the biological factors contributing to their dependence. In addition to displaying empathy and emotional support, these professionals use their knowledge to explain what happens in the body and mind when substances are consumed, and how recovery processes work biologically.

A career in substance abuse counseling often requires significant education and several vital qualifications. For example, you might ask: "How to become a licensed substance abuse counselor in Virginia". This resource provides in-depth guidance about the educational prerequisites, certifications, and licensing requirements necessary to become a professional substance abuse counselor. Moreover, the information is specifically tailored to Virginia’s requirements, offering a detailed perspective for those interested in practicing in that state.

Through their vital work, substance abuse counselors truly bring the research of human biology to life by applying this knowledge to assist individuals in overcoming challenges and leading healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Top Publications

  • Predicting the timing of the peak of the pubertal growth spurt in elite male youth soccer players: evaluation of methods

    James Parr;Keith Winwood;Emma Hodson-Tole;Frederik J.A. Deconinck

    (2020)
    50 Citations
  • A method for calculating BMI z-scores and percentiles above the 95th percentile of the CDC growth charts

    Rong Wei;Cynthia L Ogden;Van L Parsons;David S Freedman

    (2020)
    35 Citations
  • Differences in the relationship of weight to height, and thus the meaning of BMI, according to age, sex, and birth year cohort

    William Johnson;Tom Norris;David Bann;Noël Cameron

    (2020)
    29 Citations
  • Accuracy of maturity prediction equations in individual elite male football players.

    Jan Willem Ajw Teunissen;Jan Willem Ajw Teunissen;Nikki Rommers;Nikki Rommers;Nikki Rommers;Johan Pion;Johan Pion;Sean P Cumming

    (2020)
    29 Citations
  • Assessing data linkage quality in cohort studies.

    Katie Harron;James C Doidge;Harvey Goldstein;Harvey Goldstein

    (2020)
    25 Citations
  • Sex differences in childhood sleep and health implications

    (2021)
    24 Citations
  • Tanner’s tempo of growth in adolescence: recent SITAR insights with the Harpenden Growth Study and ALSPAC

    T J Cole

    (2020)
    19 Citations
  • Construct validity of age at predicted adult height and BAUS skeletal age to assess biological maturity in academy soccer.

    Ludwig Ruf;Sean Cumming;Sascha Härtel;Anne Hecksteden

    (2021)
    16 Citations
  • Evolutionary life history theory as an organising framework for cohort studies: insights from the Cebu Longitudinal Health and Nutrition Survey.

    Christopher W. Kuzawa;Linda Adair;Sonny A. Bechayda;Judith Rafaelita B. Borja

    (2020)
    15 Citations

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring alternative online degrees related to Medicine can open diverse career opportunities. For instance, Medical Billing and Coding programs are gaining popularity. Many schools offer financial aid for medical billing and coding to help students manage costs, making this a viable option for those interested in healthcare administration.

Graduates with a Biology degree often seek high-paying career paths in the medical field. Learning about the highest paying jobs with biology degree can help guide your decisions post-graduation toward roles such as biomedical research, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare consulting.

Getting certified in medical coding significantly enhances job prospects. Understanding the key differences between certifications can be critical; the guide on medical coding certification details costs, benefits, and salary outcomes that help future coders choose the right path.

Becoming a certified medical coder not only increases employability but also offers competitive pay. Insights on the certified medical coder salary emphasize how certification can impact earnings and career growth within the healthcare industry.

Best Scientists Contributing to This Journal

Recently Published Articles