Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry

Top Research Topics at Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry?

The main research concerns discussed in the journal are Biochemistry, Chromatography, Enzyme, Molecular biology and Recombinant DNA. The study on Biochemistry presented in it intersects with the topics under Bacteria. The studies in Chromatography featured incorporate elements of Immobilized enzyme, Hydrolysis, Size-exclusion chromatography and Affinity chromatography.

The work tackled in the journal goes beyond the discipline of Enzyme as it also encompasses Stereochemistry. While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Molecular biology, it also covered topics in Cell culture, Gene expression, Gene and Antibody. The journal investigates Antibody research which frequently intersects with Antigen.

The journal features research on Fermentation in an attempt to reinforce studies in the field of Food science.

• Biochemistry (35.62%)
• Chromatography (20.27%)
• Enzyme (18.62%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Advances in microbial amylases. (842 citations)
• The realm of microbial lipases in biotechnology (566 citations)
• beta-1,4-D-xylan-degrading enzyme systems: biochemistry, molecular biology and applications (394 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry:

The journal articles investigate areas of study like Biochemistry, Chromatography, Enzyme, Molecular biology and Recombinant DNA. In addition to Chromatography research, the journal publications aim to explore topics under Enzyme assay, Size-exclusion chromatography, Adsorption, Immobilized enzyme and Gel electrophoresis. The works on Enzyme tackled in the most cited papers bring together disciplines like Hydrolysis and Stereochemistry.

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

• Enzyme
• Gene
• Bacteria

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Biochemistry, Enzyme, Chromatography, Fermentation and Cancer research are among the topics commonly tackled in Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry. Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry tackles issues in Biochemistry, particularly in the topics of Escherichia coli, Biosynthesis and Recombinant DNA. Enzyme assay is a focus of the Enzyme works in Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry.

Chromatography research discussed connects with the study of Biosensor. In Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry, Apoptosis and Gene knockdown are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Cancer research research. Concepts in Downregulation and upregulation, as well as related topics in In vivo, are covered in the Apoptosis research presented in it.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Future developments in biosensors for field-ready SARS-CoV-2 virus diagnostics (11 citations)
• An overview on the conversion of glycerol to value-added industrial products via chemical and biochemical routes. (10 citations)
• The interplay of ROS and the PI3K/Akt pathway in autophagy regulation. (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.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry (based on the number of publications) are:

• Subash C. B. Gopinath (31 papers) published 25 papers at the last edition, 20 more than at the previous edition,
• Alexander M. Seifalian (18 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
• Munishwar N. Gupta (16 papers) absent at the last edition,
• John R. DeLoach (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Didier Guillochon (13 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry (based on the number of publications) are:

• Chinese Academy of Sciences (41 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition,
• Jiangnan University (40 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• Tarbiat Modares University (37 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
• University College London (36 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
• University of Tehran (35 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, 7.66% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 21.34% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 4.74% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 11.46% of all publications and 62.45% 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.

How to Become a Researcher in this Field

If you are intrigued by the research topics presented in this journal and aspire to contribute, you may wonder how one becomes a researcher in biochemistry and biotechnology. The route begins with obtaining a sound education in these scientific fields. For most, it starts with acquiring an undergraduate degree in a biology-related field. Afterward, you will need to proceed to graduate studies, where you will specialize in biochemistry, biotechnology, or a related field. A doctoral degree is typically necessary for in-depth research and academia.

In addition to academic qualifications, aspiring researchers should possess a strong analytical mind, problem-solving skills, a keen eye for detail, and strong mathematical and computer skills. Some hands-on experience in a laboratory setting can also be highly beneficial.

Relevant professional experience could also pave the way to becoming a recognized researcher in this field. Evidence suggests that individuals who are in the pharmacy industry, in particular, possess a vast knowledge in biochemistry and biotechnology, making them excellent candidates for research in these areas. If you are interested to know more about this profession, check out this guide on how to become a licensed pharmacist in South Carolina.

Remember, the journey to becoming a researcher is not a sprint but rather a marathon. It requires a great deal of hard work, patience, and perseverance. However, once you become part of the world of scientific discovery, the rewards can be intellectually satisfying.