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Development, Growth, and Differentiation
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Development, Growth, and Differentiation

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Biology and Biochemistry 590 36 48 9

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 69
Documents by Best Scientists*: 93
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 76
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.633
Impact Factor: 1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Development Growth & Differentiation?

The journal primarily tackles Cell biology, Anatomy, Embryo, Molecular biology and Endocrinology. Development Growth & Differentiation holds forums on Cell biology that merges themes from other disciplines such as Genetics, Embryonic stem cell and Xenopus. Gene is part of Genetics studies tackled in Development Growth & Differentiation.

Some problems in Anatomy that were presented in Development Growth & Differentiation overlapped with concepts under Sea urchin, Mesenchyme, Ectoderm and Biophysics. The studies on Sea urchin discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Biochemistry, Botany and Human fertilization. Human fertilization study tackled is connected to the field of Sperm.

Gastrulation, Blastula and Blastomere are some of the facets of Embryo tackled in Development Growth & Differentiation. Research on Molecular biology addressed in the journal frequently intersections with the field of Gene expression.

  • Cell biology (48.02%)
  • Anatomy (24.77%)
  • Embryo (17.20%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Regulation of oocyte maturation in fish. (556 citations)
  • Germline-specific expression of the Oct-4/green fluorescent protein (GFP) transgene in mice. (363 citations)
  • Efficient targeting of gene expression in chick embryos by microelectroporation. (277 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Development Growth & Differentiation:

The published articles cover a variety of subjects, including Cell biology, Anatomy, Genetics, Molecular biology and Embryo. While Cell biology is the focus of the most cited publications, it also provides insights into the studies of Embryonic stem cell, Endocrinology, Xenopus and Cellular differentiation. The most cited papers explore issues in Anatomy which can be linked to other research areas like Cytoplasm, Ectoderm, Regeneration (biology), Sea urchin and Neuroscience.

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

  • Gene
  • Enzyme
  • DNA

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The objective of Development Growth & Differentiation is to combine knowledge in the areas of Cell biology, Induced pluripotent stem cell, Embryonic stem cell, Stem cell and Computational biology. Gene expression and Cellular differentiation are some topics wherein Cell biology research discussed in it have an impact. The research on Induced pluripotent stem cell featured in the journal combines topics in other fields like Regenerative medicine, Neuroscience, Bioinformatics, Cell type and Transplantation.

The journal explores issues in Embryonic stem cell which can be linked to other research areas like Cell sorting and Filamentous actin. Development Growth & Differentiation holds forums on Stem cell that merges themes from other disciplines such as Perlecan, Phenotype, Organoid, Embryology and Glypican. Aside from discussions in Embryo, Development Growth & Differentiation also deals with the subject of Cell which intersects with Synthetic biology disciplines.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Stem-cell-based therapies for retinal degenerative diseases: Current challenges in the establishment of new treatment strategies. (5 citations)
  • Wnt/β-catenin signaling: Structure, assembly and endocytosis of the signalosome. (3 citations)
  • Synthetic embryology: Early mammalian embryo modeling systems from cell cultures. (3 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 Development Growth & Differentiation (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Ikuo Yasumasu (83 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Makoto Asashima (47 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Akiko Fujiwara (41 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Kiyokazu Agata (31 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Harukazu Nakamura (29 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 Development Growth & Differentiation (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Nagoya University (269 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Tokyo (256 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Kyoto University (242 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Tohoku University (143 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition,
  • Hokkaido University (120 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 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, 4.88% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 46.15% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.69% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 15.38% of all publications and 30.77% 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.

Educational Preparation and Professional Development

As significant as the research conducted in the field of Development Growth & Differentiation is, understanding the necessary educational foundation and the opportunities for professional development in the various areas of focus (such as Cell biology, Anatomy, Embryo, Molecular biology, and Endocrinology) can be extremely beneficial for aspiring researchers, scientists, and academicians. This will provide a better understanding of the prerequisite qualifications, interaction with industry experts, and hands-on experience that could enhance their competence and competitiveness within these research areas. An aspiring researcher can begin their journey through foundational undergraduate courses before specializing in their choice of disciplines at grad school. In the United States, seeds of such aspirations often germinate in undergraduate programs, such as medical assistant programs which offer a substantial grounding in some of the topics covered in journals. One source that has proven helpful in this regard is a list of various undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including some of the best medical assistant programs in New York. After completing their academic education, researchers can further their knowledge through hands-on research activities, participating in relevant webinars, and attending conferences. Professional development is continuous, and staying up-to-date with the latest research, discoveries, and technology in the field is critical. Many researchers may choose to associate with various professional organizations, get involved in peer reviews, attend research forums, and network extensively with other professionals in their field. In summary, while the journey to becoming an accomplished researcher in Development Growth & Differentiation is intensive and demanding, it is also immensely rewarding as it presents numerous opportunities for discoveries, societal contributions, and personal intellectual development. The amalgamation of education, professional development, and research creates the recipe for a successful researcher.

Top Publications

  • Regulation of active and quiescent somatic stem cells by Notch signaling.

    Risa Sueda;Ryoichiro Kageyama

    (2020)
    79 Citations
  • Wnt/β-catenin signaling: Structure, assembly and endocytosis of the signalosome.

    Gabriele Colozza;Bon-Kyoung Koo

    (2021)
    58 Citations
  • Stem-cell-based therapies for retinal degenerative diseases: Current challenges in the establishment of new treatment strategies.

    Hirofumi Uyama;Michiko Mandai;Masayo Takahashi

    (2021)
    32 Citations
  • Effects of Notch glycosylation on health and diseases.

    Yusuke Urata;Hideyuki Takeuchi

    (2020)
    28 Citations
  • In vitro systems: A new window to the segmentation clock

    Margarete Diaz‐Cuadros;Olivier Pourquie;Olivier Pourquie

    (2021)
    21 Citations
  • A genome database for a Japanese population of the larvacean Oikopleura dioica.

    Kai Wang;Ryo Tomura;Wei Chen;Miho Kiyooka

    (2020)
    13 Citations
  • Plant secondary cell wall proteome analysis with an inducible system for xylem vessel cell differentiation

    (2021)
    12 Citations
  • CRISPR/Cas9 nickase-mediated efficient and seamless knock-in of lethal genes in the medaka fish Oryzias latipes.

    Yu Murakami;Ryota Futamata;Tomohisa Horibe;Kazumitsu Ueda

    (2020)
    12 Citations
  • An improved iliac lymph node method for production of monoclonal antibodies

    (2021)
    10 Citations
  • Contribution of sox9b to pigment cell formation in medaka fish.

    Yuri Tsunogai;Motohiro Miyadai;Yusuke Nagao;Keisuke Sugiwaka

    (2021)
    9 Citations

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