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Hormones and Behavior
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Hormones and Behavior

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1378 61 61 18

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 381
Documents by Best Scientists*: 361
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 21
SCIMAGO H-index: 166
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.822
Impact Factor: 2.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Hormones and Behavior?

Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Hormone, Testosterone and Androgen are among the topics commonly tackled in the journal. The journal explores research in Internal medicine and the adjacent study of Aggression. Aggression research discussed in Hormones and Behavior aim to provide more information in the subject of Developmental psychology.

Endocrinology studies presented in Hormones and Behavior focus on topics such as Estrogen, Ovariectomized rat, Corticosterone, Estradiol benzoate and Estrous cycle. The study on Estrogen presented in Hormones and Behavior intersects with the topics under Estrogen receptor. Hormone research discussed connects with the study of Physiology.

While the primary focus in it is Testosterone, it also dissects topics surrounding Zoology and Reproduction as a whole. The study on Androgen presented in the journal intersects with subjects under the field of Testosterone (patch). Hormones and Behavior investigates Glucocorticoid research which frequently intersects with Hydrocortisone.

  • Internal medicine (66.78%)
  • Endocrinology (66.72%)
  • Hormone (18.79%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The concept of allostasis in biology and biomedicine. (2203 citations)
  • Sexual attractivity, proceptivity, and receptivity in female mammals (982 citations)
  • Organizational and activational effects of sex steroids on brain and behavior: A reanalysis (689 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Hormones and Behavior:

The main points discussed in the journal articles deal with Endocrinology, Internal medicine, Androgen, Developmental psychology and Testosterone. While Endocrinology is the key highlight in the most cited papers, thet also covered some subjects on Aggression and Vasopressin. The Testosterone research tackled in the most cited publications is interrelated with Zoology which concerns subjects like Reproduction.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Ecology
  • Gene

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Hormones and Behavior investigates studies in Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Hormone, Physiology and Zoology. The concepts on Internal medicine presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Social behavior, Downregulation and upregulation and Estrogen receptor. Endocrinology research presented in Hormones and Behavior encompasses a variety of subjects, including Receptor and Aggression.

Topics in Hormone explored in Hormones and Behavior were investigated in conjunction with research in Offspring, Leptin, Reproduction, Stressor and Glucocorticoid. Issues in Physiology were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Pregnancy, Reproductive success, Sexual dimorphism and Endocrine system. The study of Corticosterone and how it intertwines with concepts under Body condition and Altricial were explored in the presented Zoology research.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The role of dopamine signaling in prairie vole peer relationships. (8 citations)
  • Differential effects of progesterone on social recognition and the avoidance of pathogen threat by female mice. (5 citations)
  • Effects of testosterone therapy on constructs related to aggression in transgender men: A systematic review. (4 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 Hormones and Behavior (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Jacques Balthazart (65 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • John C. Wingfield (59 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • David Crews (46 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Gregory F. Ball (42 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Kim Wallen (35 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 Hormones and Behavior (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Rutgers University (143 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Texas at Austin (126 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition,
  • Emory University (112 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 11 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison (111 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Michigan State University (94 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 4 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, 0.83% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 19.17% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 12.50% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 10.83% of all publications and 57.50% 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 Institutions and Affiliations

In addition to understanding the popular topics among the most cited articles, it's invaluable to recognize the leading educational institutions driving research in the field. Particularly for students or researchers looking to immerse themselves more deeply in topics like Internal medicine, Endocrinology, or Hormones, identifying these top contributing schools could guide potential academic paths. For instance, you could consider pursuing relevant degrees at highly regarded institutions like the top 10 best nursing schools in Michigan.

Further, the synergy between these institutions and the authors they're associated with, can provide insight into potential mentors, invaluable research groups or laboratories committed to these topics. When planning your journey into these research areas, considering the affiliations of key contributors not only broadens your network possibilities, but could also elevate the quality and direction of your own work.

The role of educational institutions cannot be overstated in guiding research trends, fostering innovative ideas and shaping the future of fields like Endocrinology and Internal medicine. Therefore, a comprehensive study of these affiliations, their contribution to the journal and the industry at large could add further depth to your understanding of these fields.

Researchers and students are advised to reach out to these institutions for further inquiries and information. It could offer the key to your future research ventures and contributions.

Top Publications

  • Estrogenic regulation of memory: The first 50 years.

    Victoria Luine;Maya Frankfurt

    (2020)
    56 Citations
  • Sexual differentiation of brain and other tissues: Five questions for the next 50 years.

    Arthur P. Arnold

    (2020)
    54 Citations
  • Hormones and behavior and the integration of brain-body science.

    Bruce S. McEwen

    (2020)
    39 Citations
  • Physical and mental fatigue across the menstrual cycle in women with and without generalised anxiety disorder.

    Sophie H. Li;Andrew R. Lloyd;Bronwyn M. Graham

    (2020)
    36 Citations
  • Mini-review: Epigenetic mechanisms that promote transgenerational actions of endocrine disrupting chemicals: Applications to behavioral neuroendocrinology.

    Mariangela Martini;Victor G. Corces;Emilie F. Rissman

    (2020)
    34 Citations
  • Effects of light pollution on photoperiod-driven seasonality

    (2022)
    32 Citations
  • Risk-based decision making in rats: Modulation by sex and amphetamine.

    Dannia Islas-Preciado;Steven R. Wainwright;Julia Sniegocki;Stephanie E. Lieblich

    (2020)
    29 Citations
  • Selective activation of estrogen receptors α and β: Implications for depressive-like phenotypes in female mice exposed to chronic unpredictable stress.

    Rand S. Eid;Stephanie E. Lieblich;Paula Duarte-Guterman;Jessica A. Chaiton

    (2020)
    27 Citations
  • Testosterone stimulates perineuronal nets development around parvalbumin cells in the adult canary brain in parallel with song crystallization

    Gilles Cornez;Olesya T. Shevchouk;Samar Ghorbanpoor;Gregory F. Ball

    (2020)
    25 Citations
  • Oxytocin, vasopressin and social behavior in the age of genome editing: A comparative perspective

    Arjen J. Boender;Larry J. Young;Larry J. Young

    (2020)
    25 Citations

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