Brain Research

Top Research Topics at Brain Research?

The objective of Brain Research is to combine knowledge in the areas of Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Neuroscience, Anatomy and Central nervous system. Discussions in Brain Research are anchored in the subject of Internal medicine and the similar topic of Anesthesia. It addresses concerns in Anesthesia which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Pharmacology and Ischemia.

Endocrinology research featured in Brain Research incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Glutamate receptor and Serotonin. The field of Biochemistry is the anchor for the Glutamate receptor studies presented in the journal. Stimulation, Electrophysiology, Hippocampal formation, Excitatory postsynaptic potential and Inhibitory postsynaptic potential are among the areas of Neuroscience tackled.

Brain Research explores issues in Anatomy which can be linked to other research areas like Nucleus and Spinal cord. The work on Dopamine presented in it focuses on Dopaminergic in particular. More specifically, the research on Hippocampus in Brain Research is related to Dentate gyrus.

• Internal medicine (39.38%)
• Endocrinology (38.87%)
• Neuroscience (30.73%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• The hippocampus as a spatial map. Preliminary evidence from unit activity in the freely-moving rat (4325 citations)
• Delayed neuronal death in the gerbil hippocampus following ischemia (2684 citations)
• Synaptic density in human frontal cortex — Developmental changes and effects of aging (2067 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Brain Research:

The published papers tackle a plethora of topics, such as Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Neuroscience, Anatomy and Central nervous system. The most cited articles explore research in Anesthesia and overlapping concepts in Pharmacology and Ischemia to expand the discourse in Internal medicine. The featured Endocrinology studies in the published articles mainly concentrate on Glutamate receptor but also cover areas of interest in NMDA receptor.

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

• Internal medicine
• Enzyme
• Diabetes mellitus

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Brain Research mainly tackles studies in Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology and Hippocampus. The study on Internal medicine presented in Brain Research intersects with the topics under Cardiology. The study on Endocrinology presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Receptor.

The studies on Neuroscience discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Disease and Parkinson's disease. The research on Pharmacology featured in the journal combines topics in other fields like Agonist and Apoptosis. The research on Hippocampus discussed in Brain Research draws on the closely related field of Hippocampal formation.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Contribution of astrocytes to neuropathology of neurodegenerative diseases. (10 citations)
• Astrocytes in heavy metal neurotoxicity and neurodegeneration. (8 citations)
• Extracting human cortical responses to sound onsets and acoustic feature changes in real music, and their relation to event rate. (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.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in Brain Research (based on the number of publications) are:

• Masaya Tohyama (139 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Carl W. Cotman (136 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Bruce S. McEwen (122 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Donald J. Reis (113 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Gary Lynch (105 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 Brain Research (based on the number of publications) are:

• National Institutes of Health (1318 papers) absent at the last edition,
• University of California, Los Angeles (888 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• French Institute of Health and Medical Research (860 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• Harvard University (786 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Karolinska Institutet (639 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, 6.84% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 4.59% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 6.42% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 7.65% of all publications and 81.35% 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 prospects and Professional Development in Brain Research

As the field of brain research continues to expand and evolve, it offers a variety of career prospects for those interested in neuroscience, anatomy, internal medicine, endocrinology, and other related fields. Brain researchers not only contribute to the understanding of complex brain functions and mechanisms but also facilitate the discovery of treatments for neurodegenerative disorders, mental health conditions, and more. They could work in academics, health care institutions, research facilities, or pharmaceutical companies.

If one's interest leans more towards the practical application of brain research, a career in medical professions like Speech-Language Pathology could be appealing. These professionals work closely with patients suffering from communication and swallowing disorders, often caused by brain injuries or diseases. More information on the educational and licensing requirements for this profession can be accessed here: how to become a speech therapist in New York.

Continuous professional development and staying updated with the latest research are key to a successful career in brain research. Attending seminars, workshops, and relevant courses, as well as keeping oneself informed about the latest publications in respected journals, are essential for growth in this field.