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International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
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International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

1479-5868

Published by: Springer

https://ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 247 219 333 49

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 467
Documents by Best Scientists*: 524
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 9
SCIMAGO H-index: 162
SCIMAGO SJR: 2.394
Impact Factor: 5.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity?

The journal generally zeroes in on subjects such as Behavioural sciences, Clinical nutrition, Gerontology, Psychological intervention and Demography. Behavioural sciences research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Intervention (counseling), Applied psychology, Public health, Health promotion and Developmental psychology. The Clinical nutrition works featured in International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity incorporate elements from Body mass index, Obesity, Environmental health, Randomized controlled trial and Physical therapy.

It tackles issues in Obesity, particularly in the topics of Overweight and Childhood obesity. Most of the works presented in the journal deals with Environmental health but it intersects with the subject of Built environment. The work on Physical therapy presented in it focuses on Physical fitness in particular.

Cross-sectional study, Screen time, Sedentary lifestyle, Socioeconomic status and Ethnic group are some topics wherein Gerontology research discussed in International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity have an impact. In International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Clinical psychology and Behavior change are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Psychological intervention research. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity holds forums on Demography that merges themes from other disciplines such as Longitudinal study, Logistic regression, Cohort study, Young adult and Cohort.

  • Behavioural sciences (40.69%)
  • Clinical nutrition (34.58%)
  • Gerontology (31.87%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Systematic review of the health benefits of physical activity and fitness in school-aged children and youth (2649 citations)
  • A comparison of direct versus self-report measures for assessing physical activity in adults: a systematic review (1846 citations)
  • Systematic review of sedentary behaviour and health indicators in school-aged children and youth (1334 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity:

Behavioural sciences, Gerontology, Clinical nutrition, Psychological intervention and Physical therapy are the main subjects of interest in the most cited articles. The published papers explore topics in Behavioural sciences which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Environmental health, Intervention (counseling), Applied psychology, Health promotion and Developmental psychology. While work presented in the published papers provide substantial information on Clinical nutrition, it also covers topics in Body mass index, Obesity, Demography, Ethnic group and Pediatrics.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Law
  • Statistics

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity was organized to reinforce research efforts on Clinical nutrition, Behavioural sciences, Psychological intervention, Demography and Intervention (counseling). The journal addresses concerns in Clinical nutrition which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Obesity, Cohort study, Cohort and Environmental health. The journal explores issues in Behavioural sciences which can be linked to other research areas like Gerontology, Medical education, Government, Public health and Qualitative research.

While Gerontology is the focus of International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, it also provided insights into the studies of PsycINFO, MEDLINE and Quality of life (healthcare). Topics in Psychological intervention explored in International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity were investigated in conjunction with research in Health promotion, Meta-analysis, Coping (psychology), Physical therapy and Population health. It deals with Demography in conjunction with Cross-sectional study and similar fields in Ethnic group.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Seasons, weather, and device-measured movement behaviors: a scoping review from 2006 to 2020 (10 citations)
  • Association of ultra-processed food consumption with cardiovascular mortality in the US population: long-term results from a large prospective multicenter study (8 citations)
  • Consolidating evidence on the effectiveness of interventions promoting fruit and vegetable consumption: an umbrella review. (7 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 International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Ilse De Bourdeaudhuij (74 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Johannes Brug (59 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Jo Salmon (57 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Greet Cardon (47 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Adrian Bauman (45 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than 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.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Deakin University (176 papers) published 18 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Ghent University (142 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Cambridge (118 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 11 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Sydney (111 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • VU University Medical Center (79 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, 0.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 41.35% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 12.78% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 18.80% of all publications and 27.07% 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 Opportunities with a Degree in Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

Obtaining a degree in Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity opens doors to a range of career opportunities. Those interested in this field may work in research, public health promotion, and clinical settings - creating and implementing interventions to encourage healthy lifestyle choices and analyzing the impacts on the targeted population. A range of professions such as nutritional therapists, health and wellness coaches, to nurse practitioners, fall under this broad category.

For instance, becoming a nurse practitioner specializing in health promotion, particularly focusing on dietary behavior and physical activity, is a viable and rewarding career path. Nurse practitioners play an essential role in preventive healthcare, managing patient cases and oftentimes forming long-term relationships with patients in their care. To learn specific steps on how to embark on this career path, you may check out our guide on how to be a nurse practitioner in Utah.

The roles and responsibilities in this field are diverse and constantly evolving with new discoveries and technologies. Those interested in pursuing a career in Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity must be ready for lifelong learning and the opportunity to make significant impacts on the health and well-being of communities worldwide.

Top Publications

  • 2020 WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour for children and adolescents aged 5–17 years: summary of the evidence

    Jean-Philippe Chaput;Jean-Philippe Chaput;Juana F. Willumsen;Fiona Bull;Roger Chou

    (2020)
    1116 Citations
  • Impact of the COVID-19 virus outbreak on movement and play behaviours of Canadian children and youth: a national survey.

    Sarah A. Moore;Sarah A. Moore;Guy Faulkner;Ryan E. Rhodes;Mariana Brussoni

    (2020)
    1115 Citations
  • Evidence on physical activity and osteoporosis prevention for people aged 65+ years: a systematic review to inform the WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour

    Marina B. Pinheiro;Juliana Oliveira;Adrian Bauman;Nicola Fairhall

    (2020)
    556 Citations
  • Everything counts in sending the right message: science-based messaging implications from the 2020 WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour.

    Michelle L. Segar;Marta M. Marques;Antonio L. Palmeira;Anthony D. Okely;Anthony D. Okely

    (2020)
    541 Citations
  • Combinations of physical activity, sedentary time, and sleep duration and their associations with depressive symptoms and other mental health problems in children and adolescents: a systematic review

    Hugues Sampasa-Kanyinga;Hugues Sampasa-Kanyinga;Ian Colman;Ian Colman;Gary S. Goldfield;Gary S. Goldfield;Ian Janssen

    (2020)
    396 Citations
  • Variations in accelerometry measured physical activity and sedentary time across Europe - harmonized analyses of 47,497 children and adolescents

    Jostein Steene-Johannessen;Bjørge Hermann Hansen;Knut Eirik Dalene;Elin Kolle

    (2020)
    392 Citations
  • Advancing the global physical activity agenda: recommendations for future research by the 2020 WHO physical activity and sedentary behavior guidelines development group

    Loretta DiPietro;Salih Saad Al-Ansari;Stuart J.H. Biddle;Katja Borodulin

    (2020)
    347 Citations
  • Development of a consensus statement on the role of the family in the physical activity, sedentary, and sleep behaviours of children and youth

    Ryan E. Rhodes;Michelle D. Guerrero;Leigh M. Vanderloo;Kheana Barbeau;Kheana Barbeau

    (2020)
    301 Citations
  • Systematic review of the prospective association of daily step counts with risk of mortality, cardiovascular disease, and dysglycemia.

    Katherine S. Hall;Katherine S. Hall;Eric T. Hyde;David R. Bassett;Susan A. Carlson

    (2020)
    238 Citations
  • Evidence on physical activity and falls prevention for people aged 65+ years: systematic review to inform the WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour

    (2020)
    232 Citations

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