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Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Biology and Biochemistry 384 115 116 16
Chemistry 737 31 33 9

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 257
Documents by Best Scientists*: 236
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 7
SCIMAGO H-index: 47
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.699
Impact Factor: 2.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Biochemistry and biophysics reports?

Biochemistry and biophysics reports focuses largely on the fields of Cell biology, Biochemistry, Internal medicine, Molecular biology and Endocrinology. It facilitates discussions on Cell biology that incorporate concepts from other fields like Cell and Downregulation and upregulation. Specifically, studies on Enzyme are prevalent in the Biochemistry works discussed.

  • Cell biology (19.69%)
  • Biochemistry (19.69%)
  • Internal medicine (10.97%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Yeasts in sustainable bioethanol production: A review. (350 citations)
  • Biosensors based on electrochemical lactate detection: A comprehensive review (138 citations)
  • Comprehensive cytotoxicity studies of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (103 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Biochemistry and biophysics reports:

The journal articles focus on Biochemistry, Cell biology, Internal medicine, Molecular biology and Endocrinology. While the primary focus in the journal articles is Biochemistry, they also dissect topics surrounding Bacteria and Antioxidant as a whole. The journal publications explore research in Endocrinology alongside concepts in Apoptosis and other areas of study in Cell and Cell culture.

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

  • Gene
  • Enzyme
  • DNA

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal generally zeroes in on subjects such as Cell biology, Internal medicine, Cancer research, Biochemistry and Biophysics. In addition to Cell biology research, the journal aims to explore topics under Receptor and Cell, Cell cycle, Apoptosis. The Internal medicine works featured in the journal incorporate elements from Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Oncology.

Issues in Cancer research were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Cancer cell, Cancer, microRNA and Cell growth. Most of the works presented in Biochemistry and biophysics reports deals with Cell growth but it intersects with the subject of Gene knockdown. The studies tackled, which mainly focus on Biophysics, apply to In vitro as well.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Toxicity of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs): A review. (11 citations)
  • A simple method for quantitating confocal fluorescent images. (10 citations)
  • Variations in Orf3a protein of SARS-CoV-2 alter its structure and function. (8 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 Biochemistry and biophysics reports (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Mika K. Kaneko (17 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Yukinari Kato (17 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Shinji Yamada (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Shunsuke Itai (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Eman A.E. Badr (7 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less 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 Biochemistry and biophysics reports (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Tohoku University (29 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Tokyo (27 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Kyushu University (19 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
  • Tokyo Medical and Dental University (19 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Menoufia University (18 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 1 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, 6.16% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 14.67% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 5.41% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 11.20% of all publications and 68.73% 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.

Biochemistry and Biophysics Career Paths and Education

While this journal provides great insight into the world of biochemistry and biophysics, it might also be helpful to discuss the associated career paths and desired education for those interested in this field. Many individuals working in biochemistry and biophysics often opt for specialty fields such as cell biology, internal medicine, and endocrinology, which are frequently discussed in the journal. To start a career in this domain, a strong foundational knowledge in sciences, particularly biology and chemistry, is crucial. Most professionals in the biochemistry and biophysics fields hold a doctoral or professional degree. For instance, one would require a Ph.D. for independent research or for a university faculty position. However, there are also positions available for those with a bachelor's or master's degree, especially for supporting roles in product development, sales, and marketing within pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies. If you are interested in studying in this field, it might be beneficial to consider medical assistant certification in West Virginia. Additionally, obtaining a professional certification, such as a Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) certification, can provide an edge in the job market. It enhances credibility and demonstrates commitment and expertise in the field. Ultimately, the world of biochemistry and biophysics is vast and offers multiple paths for those interested in joining this exciting and ever-evolving field of science.

Top Publications

  • Low level electricity increases the secretion of extracellular vesicles from cultured cells

    Tatsuya Fukuta;Akina Nishikawa;Kentaro Kogure

    (2020)
    61 Citations
  • Antioxidant properties and phenolic profiling by UPLC-QTOF-MS of Ajwah, Safawy and Sukkari cultivars of date palm.

    S.M. Neamul Kabir Zihad;Shaikh Jamal Uddin;Nazifa Sifat;Farhana Lovely

    (2021)
    34 Citations
  • A cancer-specific anti-podocalyxin monoclonal antibody (60-mG2a-f) exerts antitumor effects in mouse xenograft models of pancreatic carcinoma

    Mika K. Kaneko;Tomokazu Ohishi;Manabu Kawada;Yukinari Kato

    (2020)
    34 Citations
  • A defucosylated anti-PD-L1 monoclonal antibody 13-mG2a-f exerts antitumor effects in mouse xenograft models of oral squamous cell carcinoma

    Junko Takei;Junko Takei;Tomokazu Ohishi;Mika K. Kaneko;Hiroyuki Harada

    (2020)
    30 Citations
  • Anti-inflammatory effects of miRNA-146a induced in adipose and periodontal tissues.

    Taiki Sanada;Tomomi Sano;Yusuke Sotomaru;Rehab Alshargabi

    (2020)
    30 Citations
  • Establishment of a novel anti-TROP2 monoclonal antibody TrMab-29 for immunohistochemical analysis.

    Yusuke Sayama;Mika K. Kaneko;Junko Takei;Hideki Hosono

    (2021)
    26 Citations
  • MicroRNA-21 facilitates osteoblast activity.

    Shunichi Oka;Xiaoyan Li;Fengzhu Zhang;Nitesh Tewari

    (2021)
    20 Citations
  • RIEDL tag: A novel pentapeptide tagging system for transmembrane protein purification

    Teizo Asano;Mika K. Kaneko;Yukinari Kato

    (2020)
    20 Citations
  • Stability of human salivary extracellular vesicles containing dipeptidyl peptidase IV under simulated gastrointestinal tract conditions

    (2021)
    19 Citations
  • Rapid modification of antibodies on the surface of liposomes composed of high-affinity protein A-conjugated phospholipid for selective drug delivery.

    Susumu Hama;Mika Sakai;Shoko Itakura;Eiji Majima

    (2021)
    19 Citations

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