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Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering
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Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering

1615-7591

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/449

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Biology and Biochemistry 406 39 56 16
Chemistry 419 79 120 19

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 197
Documents by Best Scientists*: 251
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 88
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.66
Impact Factor: 3.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering?

The foci of Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering are Industrial and production engineering, Biochemistry, Fermentation, Food science and Chromatography. While Industrial and production engineering is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Yield (chemistry), Substrate (chemistry), Bioreactor, Biomass and Pulp and paper industry. Most of the works presented in Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering deals with Biomass but it intersects with the subject of Biofuel.

Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering holds forums on Pulp and paper industry that merges themes from other disciplines such as Wastewater and Waste management. Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering encompasses presentations on Biochemistry, specifically Enzyme, Escherichia coli, Recombinant DNA and Glycerol. The research on Fermentation featured in the journal combines topics in other fields like Ethanol and Yeast.

Hydrolysis, Hydrolysate and Botany are some topics wherein Food science research discussed in Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering have an impact. Enzymatic hydrolysis is a primary topic of Hydrolysis research in the journal. The study on Chromatography presented in the journal intersects with subjects under the field of Lipase.

  • Industrial and production engineering (35.44%)
  • Biochemistry (21.91%)
  • Fermentation (20.46%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Rapid biological synthesis of silver nanoparticles using plant leaf extracts (952 citations)
  • Energy-efficient recovery of butanol from model solutions and fermentation broth by adsorption. (296 citations)
  • Butanol production from wheat straw hydrolysate using Clostridium beijerinckii (259 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering:

The most cited publications investigate areas of study like Industrial and production engineering, Biochemistry, Fermentation, Food science and Chromatography. The most cited publications explore issues in Industrial and production engineering which can be linked to other research areas like Waste management, Biological system, Substrate (chemistry), Bioreactor and Biomass. The studies on Fermentation discussed at the most cited papers can also contribute to research in the domains of Yield (chemistry), Biofuel, Hydrolysis and Ethanol.

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

  • Enzyme
  • Bacteria
  • Organic chemistry

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The scientific interests tackled in the journal are Industrial and production engineering, Food science, Fermentation, Nuclear chemistry and Pulp and paper industry. The concepts on Industrial and production engineering presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Yield (chemistry), Hydrolysis, Chromatography, Bioreactor and Biomass. The studies tackled, which mainly focus on Chromatography, apply to Lipase as well.

The journal tackles studies in Substrate (chemistry) and the interrelated subject of Response surface methodology to gain insights into Food science. The research on Fermentation tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Raw material and Hydrolysate. It deals with Nuclear chemistry in conjunction with Nanoparticle and similar fields in Photocatalysis and Aqueous solution.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Green biomimetic silver nanoparticles utilizing the red algae Amphiroa rigida and its potent antibacterial, cytotoxicity and larvicidal efficiency (12 citations)
  • Molecular biohydrogen production by dark and photo fermentation from wastes containing starch: recent advancement and future perspective (9 citations)
  • Malassezia and Staphylococcus dominate scalp microbiome for seborrheic dermatitis. (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 Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Débora de Oliveira (34 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Helen Treichel (24 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Gwi-Taek Jeong (23 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Dirk Weuster-Botz (23 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Sung-Koo Kim (21 papers) published 1 paper 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 Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Jiangnan University (76 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • Chinese Academy of Sciences (70 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Nanjing Tech University (66 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • East China University of Science and Technology (65 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition,
  • KAIST (53 papers) published 3 papers 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, 2.49% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 14.89% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.21% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 13.19% of all publications and 61.70% 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 Pathways in Biosystems Engineering

The field of Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering presents a variety of interesting career pathways. Many researchers who contribute regularly to the journal have had successful careers in academia, research-based industry roles or consultancy jobs. For instance, a significant number of authors of the most cited articles are tenured or tenure-track faculty in universities globally. A research-driven career typically necessitates a Ph.D., which requires around six years of intensive study following a bachelor's degree. Others have found rewarding positions within research and development departments of biotechnological companies. In addition to undergraduate and graduate studies, licensing may be needed for certain positions; for example, some industry roles might require a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license. However, individuals may enter these roles through various routes - some start as lab assistants or technicians after a bachelor's degree, slowly working their way up, while others enter after completing a Ph.D. or postdoctoral research. For individuals considering a career in the closely related field of pharmacy, it is important to note that the pathway requires specific professional training and licensing. For instance, understanding how long does it take to become a pharmacist in maine can provide valuable insights into the duration, commitment, and learning required to fully enter and flourish in the profession. Ultimately, considering these potential pathways and the specific requirements of each at an early stage of your academic studies can help you make informed choices about your future career and contributions to the exciting field of Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering.

Top Publications

  • Role of extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) in toxicity response of soil bacteria Bacillus sp. S3 to multiple heavy metals.

    Weimin Zeng;Weimin Zeng;Fang Li;Chenchen Wu;Runlan Yu

    (2020)
    209 Citations
  • Lab-scale photobioreactor systems: principles, applications, and scalability

    (2022)
    109 Citations
  • Fungal biosurfactants, from nature to biotechnological product: bioprospection, production and potential applications

    André Felipe da Silva;André Felipe da Silva;Ibrahim M. Banat;Admir José Giachini;Diogo Robl

    (2021)
    87 Citations
  • Bioengineered gold nanoparticles from marine seaweed Acanthophora spicifera for pharmaceutical uses: antioxidant, antibacterial, and anticancer activities.

    Baskaran Babu;Subramanian Palanisamy;Manoharan Vinosha;Ravichandran Anjali

    (2020)
    87 Citations
  • A comprehensive review on the techniques for coconut oil extraction and its application

    Yan Jer Ng;Pei En Tham;Kuan Shiong Khoo;Chin Kui Cheng

    (2021)
    84 Citations
  • Green biomimetic silver nanoparticles utilizing the red algae Amphiroa rigida and its potent antibacterial, cytotoxicity and larvicidal efficiency

    Mani Gopu;Ponnuchamy Kumar;Thangasamy Selvankumar;Balakrishnan Senthilkumar

    (2021)
    73 Citations
  • Sustainable production of biofuels from the algae-derived biomass

    (2022)
    67 Citations
  • Modulation of lipase B from Candida antarctica properties via covalent immobilization on eco-friendly support for enzymatic kinetic resolution of rac-indanyl acetate.

    Ticiane C de Souza;Thiago de Sousa Fonseca;Jouciane de Sousa Silva;Paula J M Lima

    (2020)
    62 Citations
  • High synergistic antibacterial, antibiofilm, antidiabetic and antimetabolic activity of Withania somnifera leaf extract-assisted zinc oxide nanoparticle

    Balasubramanian Malaikozhundan;Balasubramanian Malaikozhundan;Jayaraj Vinodhini;Mohamed Ali Rajamohamed Kalanjiam;Viswanathan Vinotha

    (2020)
    57 Citations
  • Industrial applications of immobilized nano-biocatalysts

    Mozhgan Razzaghi;Ahmad Homaei;Fabio Vianello;Taha Azad;Taha Azad

    (2021)
    53 Citations

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