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Biological Research
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Biological Research

0716-9760

Published by: Springer

https://biolres.biomedcentral.com/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Biology and Biochemistry 594 33 35 9

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 76
Documents by Best Scientists*: 63
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 74
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.186
Impact Factor: 4.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Biological Research?

The main research concerns discussed in Biological Research are Biochemistry, Internal medicine, Cell biology, Endocrinology and Cancer research. The journal concentrated on Biochemistry research, specifically Antioxidant, Oxidative stress, Enzyme and Lipid peroxidation. Cancer research research featured in the journal incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Apoptosis and Cell growth.

  • Biochemistry (15.71%)
  • Internal medicine (14.14%)
  • Cell biology (12.79%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Glucose transporters: expression, regulation and cancer (360 citations)
  • Plant Polyphenol Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress (289 citations)
  • Awareness and current knowledge of breast cancer. (271 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Biological Research:

The most cited publications explore disciplines such as Biochemistry, Internal medicine, Botany, Antioxidant and Cell biology. Internal medicine study tackled in the most cited articles is connected to the field of Endocrinology. The published papers address concerns in Cell biology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Receptor and Immunology.

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

  • Gene
  • Enzyme
  • Internal medicine

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The discussions in Biological Research mainly cover the fields of Apoptosis, Internal medicine, Cancer research, Cell biology and Gene. The Apoptosis works featured in the journal incorporate elements from Molecular biology, Endoplasmic reticulum, Cell growth and Cytotoxicity. While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Internal medicine, it also covered topics in Endocrinology and Cardiology.

The presented Cancer research research focuses mostly on MALAT1 and, on occasion, topics in HMGA1, Ischemia and Reperfusion injury. While Biological Research focused on Cell biology, it was also able to explore topics like Stamen, Transgene and Gene knockdown. The journal covers Gene research under the subject of Genetics.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Functional relationship between photosynthetic leaf gas exchange in response to silicon application and water stress mitigation in sugarcane. (6 citations)
  • The role of circular RNA circ_0008285 in gestational diabetes mellitus by regulating the biological functions of trophoblasts. (3 citations)
  • Exo70 intracellular redistribution after repeated mild traumatic brain injury (2 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 Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Carlos Y Valenzuela (19 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Manuel J. Santos (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Francisco Aboitiz (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Sezai Ercisli (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Pablo Valenzuela (10 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 Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Chile (301 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (141 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Santiago, Chile (43 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Andrés Bello National University (38 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Concepción (34 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, 3.12% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 22.58% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 0.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 19.35% of all publications and 58.06% 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 Paths in Biological Research

Aspiring researchers interested in pursuing a career in Biological Research might be wondering about the steps they need to take in order to achieve their goals. The field is diverse, ranging from biochemistry to endocrinology, meaning there are numerous paths one can take. For instance, individuals interested in pharmaceutical research might consider becoming a licensed pharmacist. The state-based requirements can differ significantly, so it's crucial to understand what steps need to be taken. For those interested in working in the North Dakota region, you can learn more about this process by following this guide to how to become a pharmacist in North Dakota.

Understanding the specific educational requirements, the necessary exams to pass, and the subsequent licensing steps is crucial for anyone willing to work in pharmaceutical research. Furthermore, continual learning and staying updated with the latest research findings and novel methods is a must in this dynamic field.

Beyond pharmacy, there are numerous other career paths within Biological Research. Whether one is interested in cell biology, internal medicine, or botany, pursuing a career in this field could take many forms. This could involve working in academia, private research institutions, or even governmental organizations. The key is to understand the nature of each path, the qualifications they demand, and the challenges and rewards they offer.

Top Publications

  • Inflammation context in Alzheimer’s disease, a relationship intricate to define

    (2022)
    103 Citations
  • Manuka honey enhanced sensitivity of HepG2, hepatocellular carcinoma cells, for Doxorubicin and induced apoptosis through inhibition of Wnt/β-catenin and ERK1/2

    Heba R. Al Refaey;Al-Sayeda A. Newairy;Mayssaa M. Wahby;Chris Albanese

    (2021)
    26 Citations
  • Development of a small panel of SNPs to infer ancestry in Chileans that distinguishes Aymara and Mapuche components.

    Ricardo A. Verdugo;Alex Di Genova;Luisa Herrera;Mauricio Moraga

    (2020)
    24 Citations
  • Comparison of protein profiles of the pellicle, gingival crevicular fluid, and saliva: possible origin of pellicle proteins

    Hibiki Odanaka;Takashi Obama;Naoko Sawada;Marika Sugano

    (2020)
    22 Citations
  • Increased susceptibility of cystic fibrosis airway epithelial cells to ferroptosis

    (2021)
    19 Citations
  • Testosterone activates glucose metabolism through AMPK and androgen signaling in cardiomyocyte hypertrophy

    Mayarling Francisca Troncoso;Mario Pavez;Carlos Wilson;Daniel Lagos

    (2021)
    18 Citations
  • Tellurite and Selenite: how can these two oxyanions be chemically different yet so similar in the way they are transformed to their metal forms by bacteria?

    (2022)
    17 Citations
  • The OxyR and SoxR transcriptional regulators are involved in a broad oxidative stress response in Paraburkholderia xenovorans LB400

    (2022)
    10 Citations
  • Studies on the cold tolerance of ratoon ‘Chaling’ common wild rice

    (2020)
    9 Citations

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