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Biological Chemistry

1431-6730

Published by: Walter de Gruyter

https://www.degruyter.com/journal/key/bchm/html?lang=en

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Biology and Biochemistry 266 103 133 23
Chemistry 670 23 27 11

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 184
Documents by Best Scientists*: 205
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 133
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.117
Impact Factor: 2.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Biological Chemistry?

Biochemistry, Molecular biology, Cell biology, Enzyme and Internal medicine are the subjects of interest in the journal. As a part of Biological Chemistry, discussions in Biochemistry involve topics like Amino acid and Peptide sequence. The Internal medicine study tackled is a key component of adjacent topics in the area of Endocrinology.

  • Biochemistry (23.93%)
  • Molecular biology (7.20%)
  • Cell biology (6.14%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Untersuchungen uber die Harnstoffbildung im Tierkörper (2681 citations)
  • Über die Bestimmung kleiner Pentosemengen, insbesondere in Derivaten der Adenylsäure (1713 citations)
  • Activation mechanisms of matrix metalloproteinases. (1063 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Biological Chemistry:

The journal publications primarily tackle Biochemistry, Cell biology, Molecular biology, Enzyme and Stereochemistry. Peptide sequence, Amino acid, Proteases, Protease and Trypsin are all topics related to Biochemistry research discussed in the journal papers. Issues in Cell biology were discussed in the published papers, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Receptor and Transcription factor.

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

  • Enzyme
  • Gene
  • Internal medicine

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Biological Chemistry investigates studies in Cell biology, Cancer research, Computational biology, Biochemistry and Biophysics. While Cell biology is the focus of it, it also provided insights into the studies of RNA, Helicase and Receptor, Innate immune system. The journal addresses concerns in RNA which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Messenger RNA and Nucleic acid.

The journal holds forums on Cancer research that merges themes from other disciplines such as Cancer cell, Cancer, Gene knockdown, Transcription factor and Oncogene. Enzyme is a focus of the presented Biochemistry works and it dives deep in Enzyme. It tackles studies in Wound healing and the interrelated subject of Regeneration (biology) to gain insights into Extracellular matrix.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The DEAH helicase DHX36 and its role in G-quadruplex-dependent processes. (7 citations)
  • Antibody display technologies: selecting the cream of the crop (6 citations)
  • Shifting paradigms and novel players in Cys-based redox regulation and ROS signaling in plants - and where to go next. (6 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 Biological Chemistry (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Emil Abderhalden (366 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Hans Fritz (124 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Gerhard Braunitzer (119 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Günther Weitzel (98 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Hans Fischer (98 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 Biological Chemistry (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Max Planck Society (288 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Düsseldorf (113 papers) published 17 papers at the last edition, 15 more than at the previous edition,
  • Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (88 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Zurich (55 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Freiburg (48 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less 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, 3.79% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 22.83% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 29.13% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 11.02% of all publications and 37.01% 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 Path in Biological Chemistry

For those interested in pursuing a career in biological chemistry, understanding the field's intricacies is crucial. This involves gaining insights into the current research trends, topics of interest, and most cited publications in this discipline. However, in addition to this awareness, individuals must also be aware of the educational and professional paths they can follow to build a successful career in biological chemistry. A career in biological chemistry opens numerous professional possibilities, ranging from academic and research roles to positions in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and the food industry. Suppose you are interested in exploring the connection between nutrition and biochemistry. In that case, a career as a nutritionist might be a suitable option. Knowing how to hastily begin this journey is imperative. Like any other profession, becoming a nutritionist requires a particular educational and professional track. Typically, the initial step towards this career path is acquiring a bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field, such as Biological Chemistry. Progressing further often involves obtaining a master's degree or higher in a specialized area. Following the education phase, getting relevant licenses and certifications can significantly boost your chances of a successful career. These qualifications ensure that you are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge aligning with the demands of this profession. For a more detailed guide on this career path, you may refer to our article on how to become a nutritionist in South Dakota. It provides comprehensive information on the steps you need to take to establish yourself as a nutritionist, not only in South Dakota but also in other parts of the world. Remember that each career requires dedication, hard work, and a passion for the field. Always stay updated with ongoing research and development in the field of nutrition and Biological Chemistry. By doing so, you'll be able to provide the best possible services in your role as a nutritionist and contribute meaningfully to the discipline.

Top Publications

  • Antibody display technologies: selecting the cream of the crop

    Bernhard Valldorf;Steffen C Hinz;Giulio Russo;Lukas Pekar

    (2021)
    97 Citations
  • 3-Mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase: an enzyme at the crossroads of sulfane sulfur trafficking

    Brandán Pedre;Tobias P Dick

    (2021)
    68 Citations
  • Regulation of DEAH-box RNA helicases by G-patch proteins.

    Katherine E. Bohnsack;Ralf Ficner;Markus T. Bohnsack;Stefanie Jonas

    (2021)
    63 Citations
  • From the discovery to molecular understanding of cellular iron-sulfur protein biogenesis.

    Roland Lill

    (2020)
    60 Citations
  • Lipid homeostasis in mitochondria.

    Yasushi Tamura;Shin Kawano;Toshiya Endo

    (2020)
    57 Citations
  • The cGMP system: components and function.

    Franz Hofmann

    (2020)
    47 Citations
  • Shifting paradigms and novel players in Cys-based redox regulation and ROS signaling in plants - and where to go next.

    Andreas J. Meyer;Anna Dreyer;José M. Ugalde;Elias Feitosa-Araujo

    (2021)
    47 Citations
  • From TOM to the TIM23 complex - handing over of a precursor.

    Sylvie Callegari;Luis Daniel Cruz-Zaragoza;Peter Rehling;Peter Rehling

    (2020)
    46 Citations
  • Apoptosis inducing factor and mitochondrial NADH dehydrogenases: redox-controlled gear boxes to switch between mitochondrial biogenesis and cell death.

    Johannes M Herrmann;Jan Riemer

    (2021)
    44 Citations
  • Thiol switches in membrane proteins - Extracellular redox regulation in cell biology.

    Inken Lorenzen;Johannes A Eble;Eva-Maria Hanschmann

    (2021)
    43 Citations

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