Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism

Top Research Topics at Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism?

The journal aims to foster the development of research in Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Physical therapy, Cardiology and Obesity. Skeletal muscle, Insulin resistance, Insulin, Physical exercise and Heart rate are all subfields of Internal medicine research that were featured in the journal. The Endocrinology study tackled is a key component of adjacent topics in the area of Inflammation.

Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism explores issues in Physical therapy which can be linked to other research areas like VO2 max and Physical medicine and rehabilitation. The journal features Cardiology research that overlaps with concepts in Blood pressure. Many of the studies tackled connect Obesity with a similar field of study like Gerontology.

Oxidative stress and Antioxidant are closely related fields of research discussed in it.

• Internal medicine (47.12%)
• Endocrinology (36.86%)
• Physical therapy (18.06%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Letter to the Editor: Standardized use of the terms "sedentary" and "sedentary behaviours" (1307 citations)
• A practical and precise approach to quantification of body composition in cancer patients using computed tomography images acquired during routine care (1105 citations)
• Physiological and health implications of a sedentary lifestyle (967 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism:

The journal publications investigate areas of study like Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Physical therapy, Physical exercise and Skeletal muscle. While Internal medicine is the key highlight in the journal articles, thet also covered some subjects on Cardiology and Heart rate. The studies on Physical therapy discussed at the most cited papers can also contribute to research in the domains of VO2 max and Physical medicine and rehabilitation.

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

• Internal medicine
• Gene
• Enzyme

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Obesity and Gerontology are among the topics commonly tackled in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. The journal aims to address concerns in Internal medicine, specifically in the areas of Insulin resistance, Skeletal muscle, Aerobic exercise, Glycemic and Insulin. The journal connects research in Endocrinology with the related topic of Amino acid.

The study on Gerontology presented in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism intersects with the topics under MEDLINE. Discussions in the journal are anchored in the subject of Postprandial and the similar topic of Crossover study.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• The impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on university students' dietary intake, physical activity, and sedentary behaviour. (20 citations)
• The impact of thermal pasteurization on viral load and detectable live viruses in human milk and other matrices: A rapid review. (9 citations)
• The impact of face masks on performance and physiological outcomes during exercise: a systematic review and meta-analysis. (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.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism (based on the number of publications) are:

• Mark S. Tremblay (51 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Roy J. Shephard (43 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Ian Janssen (34 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 7 less than at the previous edition,
• Peter T. Katzmarzyk (30 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Glen P. Kenny (29 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism (based on the number of publications) are:

• University of Toronto (123 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
• University of Alberta (120 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
• McMaster University (114 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
• University of British Columbia (112 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• University of Ottawa (99 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 3 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, 0.96% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 32.52% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 15.53% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 12.14% of all publications and 39.81% 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.

Application to Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism for Healthcare Professionals

While the content has been highly informational, instructive and academic focused, the addition of a section from the perspective of healthcare professionals would add a unique element to it. This would aid in giving practical insights as to how the research under this discipline applies to fieldwork, particularly in areas like clinical nutrition and physical therapy. For instance, understanding and applying research results can drastically influence and improve patient care in various healthcare segments. A case in point is nursing, which involves both, a deep understanding of physiological processes and the necessity to implement a well-rounded care plan that incorporates nutritional requirements. To meet the demands of the profession, aspiring nurses are required to meet certain educational standards; this applies to every state in the U.S. For example, the oklahoma nursing license requirements entail satisfying specific nursing license education requirements, comprising a mix of applied sciences. This suggests that any latest research or study in areas such as Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism potentially holds great relevance and value to practicing nurses and other healthcare professionals, thus widening the potential readership and impact of the journal. This exploration of applied, real-world aspects merges academic study with real-life practice, pushing the boundaries of interdisciplinary knowledge. Offering such perspective would also encourage contributions from healthcare professionals who can share their experiences, case studies and outcomes of applying certain research findings in their daily practice. This could turn into a broader platform for interaction and knowledge sharing, fostering remarkable advancements in the field.