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Journal of Applied Aquaculture
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Journal of Applied Aquaculture

1045-4438

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/wjaa20

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Biology and Biochemistry 850 6 6 4

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 21
Documents by Best Scientists*: 27
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 37
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.437
Impact Factor: N/A

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Applied Aquaculture?

The scientific interests tackled in the journal are Animal science, Fishery, Aquaculture, Catfish and Food science. While work presented in Journal of Applied Aquaculture provided substantial information on Animal science, it also covered topics in Juvenile, Oreochromis, Weight gain, Aquatic animal and Feed conversion ratio. The study of Oreochromis encompasses disciplines such as Tilapia, as well as fields such as Nile tilapia, all of which overlap with one another.

Some problems in Fishery that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Fish farming, Hatchery and Larva. The studies tackled, which mainly focus on Fish farming, apply to Water quality as well. Aquaculture study tackled is connected to the field of Ecology.

Ictalurus and Clarias gariepinus are all aspects of Catfish research featured in Journal of Applied Aquaculture. Journal of Applied Aquaculture addresses concerns in the field of Food science by exploring it in line with topics in Fish meal which intersect with Meal subjects. The Shrimp research dealing mostly with Litopenaeus is the focus of it.

  • Animal science (45.88%)
  • Fishery (39.03%)
  • Aquaculture (20.42%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The Penaeid Shrimp Viruses TSV, IHHNV, WSSV, and YHV: Current Status in the Americas, Available Diagnostic Methods, and Management Strategies (129 citations)
  • Compensatory Growth, Feed Utilization, Whole-Body Composition, and Hematological Changes in Starved Juvenile Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L.) (110 citations)
  • Characterization of Bacilli Isolated from the Gut of Rohu, Labeo rohita, Fingerlings and Its Significance in Digestion (106 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Applied Aquaculture:

The most cited publications mostly deal with topics like Animal science, Fishery, Catfish, Aquaculture and Ictalurus. While Animal science is the focus of the most cited publications, it also provides insights into the studies of Feed conversion ratio, Biochemistry and Nile tilapia, Oreochromis. While work presented in the most cited articles provide substantial information on Fishery, it also covers topics in Body weight, Juvenile, Fish farming and Zoology.

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

  • Ecology
  • Bacteria
  • Enzyme

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal generally zeroes in on subjects such as Zoology, Animal science, Food science, Fishery and Aquaculture. It primarily dealt with subjects of interest in Zoology but also expanded the discussion to include studies in

  • Salmo that connect with fields like Rainbow trout,
  • Salinity which is related to area like Litopenaeus,
  • Larva and related Anabas testudineus and Perch.. Research on Animal science addressed in the journal frequently intersections with the field of Juvenile.

The journal holds forums on Food science that merges themes from other disciplines such as Fish meal, Tilapia, Nile tilapia, Oreochromis and Digestive enzyme. The research on Nile tilapia tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Fish farming and Whole body composition. Journal of Applied Aquaculture explores topics in Fishery which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Cage culture and Agriculture.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Dietary administration of Bacillus and yeast probiotics improves the growth, survival, and microbial community of juvenile whiteleg shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei (9 citations)
  • Effect of feeding frequency on water quality, growth, and hematological parameters of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus reared using biofloc technology (3 citations)
  • Design, alpha testing, and beta testing of a 3-D printed open-hardware portable cryopreservation device for aquatic species (2 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 Journal of Applied Aquaculture (based on the number of publications) are:

  • James H. Tidwell (26 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Carole R. Engle (21 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Claude E. Boyd (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Mohsen Abdel-Tawwab (16 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Shawn D. Coyle (14 papers) published 1 paper 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 Journal of Applied Aquaculture (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Auburn University (38 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • United States Department of Agriculture (32 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Agricultural Research Service (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (18 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Mississippi State University (17 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, 16.28% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 5.56% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 6.94% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.67% of all publications and 70.83% 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 in Aquaculture

If you're passionate about the diverse field of aquaculture and wish to make a career in it, there are multiple ways you can use the knowledge shared in the Journal of Applied Aquaculture to your advantage. A career in aquaculture frequently intersects with several other related disciplines, such as Pharmacy, given the important role medication plays in maintaining the health of aquatic species. In this regard, many pharmacists find particular interest in aquaculture, specializing in the field to further provide suitable medications and health advice.

For instance, if you're based in Indiana and looking to merge these two fields, consider becoming a licensed pharmacist specialized in aquatic species. Our authoritative guide on how to become a pharmacist in Indiana can help you get started with this unique career trajectory. Merging these fields can provide great opportunities to positively impact the field of aquaculture, and your contribution can help build sustainable systems that adequately meet the world's growing need for fish and seafood.

From positions in research, product development, and pharmacology, the Journal of Applied Aquaculture will continue to serve as a valuable resource for anyone seeking a career in aquaculture, keeping professionals updated with the latest studies and trends in the field.

Top Publications

  • Dietary mixed and sprayed probiotic improves growth performance and digestive enzymes of juvenile whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei, Boone, 1931)

    (2022)
    22 Citations
  • Utilization of grape seed oil as a dietary lipid source in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) diets

    Abbas Zamani;Maryam Khajavi;Aboozar Moafi;Enric Gisbert

    (2021)
    8 Citations
  • Dietary protein requirement of Indian Butter catfish, Ompok bimaculatus (Bloch) fingerlings

    Pradyut Biswas;Alok Kumar Jena;Arun Bhai Patel;Pramod Kumar Pandey

    (2020)
    6 Citations
  • Age and species related differences in gonad development of triploid Salmonidae

    Franz Lahnsteiner;Elias Lahnsteiner;Manfred Kletzl

    (2021)
    5 Citations
  • Comparison of EPA and DHA utilization in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) fed two diets with different content of fish oil and rapeseed oil

    Gerd Marit Berge;Åshild Krogdahl;Marie Hillestad;Halvor Holm

    (2021)
    3 Citations
  • Growth performances, body composition, and blood variables of Nile tilapia ( <i>Oreochromis niloticus</i> ) juveniles grown in a recirculating aquaculture system under different water salinity levels

    (2023)
    0 Citations

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