Frontiers in Endocrinology

Top Research Topics at Frontiers in Endocrinology?

The journal generally zeroes in on subjects such as Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Cell biology, Diabetes mellitus and Hormone. Internal medicine research featured in the journal incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Gastroenterology and Type 2 diabetes. Frontiers in Endocrinology investigates Endocrinology research which frequently intersects with Receptor.

The main emphasis of the journal is the research on Receptor, emphasizing the topic of G protein-coupled receptor. Cell biology research presented is mostly focused on the subject of Signal transduction. The Hormone study tackled is a key component of adjacent topics in the area of Thyroid.

The main emphasis of Frontiers in Endocrinology is the subject of Thyroid, focusing on Thyroid cancer.

• Internal medicine (39.99%)
• Endocrinology (28.30%)
• Cell biology (11.91%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Overview of MicroRNA Biogenesis, Mechanisms of Actions, and Circulation. (968 citations)
• Adipose Tissue Remodeling: Its Role in Energy Metabolism and Metabolic Disorders. (447 citations)
• Clinical Review of Antidiabetic Drugs: Implications for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Management (402 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Frontiers in Endocrinology:

The published papers are mainly concerned with subjects like Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Cell biology, Receptor and Bioinformatics. The works on Internal medicine tackled in the most cited papers bring together disciplines like Diabetes mellitus and Neuroscience. Topics like Hormone, Adipose tissue, Insulin resistance, Hypothalamus and Brown adipose tissue are tackled as part of the discussions on Endocrinology in the journal publications.

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

• Internal medicine
• Gene
• Cancer

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal aims to foster the development of research in Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes mellitus, Hormone and Cell biology. While Internal medicine is the focus of Frontiers in Endocrinology, it also provided insights into the studies of Gastroenterology, Type 2 diabetes and Oncology. In particular, the Endocrinology works presented emphasize discussions on Adipose tissue.

The journal facilitates discussions on Diabetes mellitus that incorporate concepts from other fields like Obesity, Disease and Bioinformatics. Hormone and Thyroid are closely related fields of research discussed in the journal. Frontiers in Endocrinology is focused mainly on Thyroid, particularly Thyroid cancer.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Metformin Use Is Associated With Reduced Mortality in a Diverse Population With COVID-19 and Diabetes. (44 citations)
• The Adrenal Cortex, an Underestimated Site of SARS-CoV-2 Infection. (12 citations)
• PPARgamma in Metabolism, Immunity, and Cancer: Unified and Diverse Mechanisms of Action. (10 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 Frontiers in Endocrinology (based on the number of publications) are:

• Annamaria Colao (23 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
• Salvatore Benvenga (21 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• Stephen L. Atkin (21 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
• Ishwar S. Parhar (21 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Thozhukat Sathyapalan (20 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous 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 Frontiers in Endocrinology (based on the number of publications) are:

• Shanghai Jiao Tong University (133 papers) published 51 papers at the last edition, 10 more than at the previous edition,
• Boston Children's Hospital (95 papers) published 31 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
• National Institutes of Health (88 papers) published 22 papers at the last edition, 7 more than at the previous edition,
• Peking Union Medical College Hospital (83 papers) published 34 papers at the last edition, 9 more than at the previous edition,
• Sapienza University of Rome (81 papers) published 26 papers at the last edition, 10 more 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, 5.11% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 17.86% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 11.62% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.30% of all publications and 54.22% 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.

Education and Licensing Requirements in Endocrinology

The journey towards becoming an accomplished endocrinologist necessitates a long duration of education and licensing. It begins with acquiring an undergraduate degree in relevant fields of study, medical school, a residency in internal medicine and, thereafter, further specialization in endocrinology. Importantly, licensing is a vital part of this process and it allows these professionals practice medicine in their chosen fields. Discussing career development paths, it is essential to note that every region may have its own specific requirements. For example, the procedures for obtaining a license to practice nursing in Michigan may differ from other states. Comprehensive insights into the michigan nursing license requirements could provide thorough knowledge on the different education and licensing requirements for nursing in Michigan. While academic requirements build the foundation for an endocrinologist's technical skills, continuous research and publications assist in keeping professionals updated with advancements in the field. The contributions to journals, including Frontiers in Endocrinology, helps in maintaining their aptitude on par with current research trends in endocrinology. Equally important in a career path in endocrinology is the confluence of experience, innovativeness, and the regularity of interactions with research journals.