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Journal of Applied Phycology
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Journal of Applied Phycology

0921-8971

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/10811

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Biology and Biochemistry 280 81 134 22

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 308
Documents by Best Scientists*: 396
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 6
SCIMAGO H-index: 143
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.654
Impact Factor: 3

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Applied Phycology?

Journal of Applied Phycology primarily tackles Botany, Algae, Food science, Plant physiology and Biochemistry. Some problems in Botany that were presented in the journal overlapped with concepts under Biomass and Nutrient. Biomass research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Productivity (ecology), Biofuel and Pulp and paper industry.

Algae studies covered in Journal of Applied Phycology falls within the purview of Ecology. In Journal of Applied Phycology, Dry weight, Antioxidant and Polyunsaturated fatty acid, Fatty acid are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Food science research. The journal explores topics in Plant physiology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Cyanobacteria and Horticulture.

Enzyme is a major topic of Biochemistry research.

  • Botany (40.22%)
  • Algae (19.08%)
  • Food science (18.30%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Lipid productivity as a key characteristic for choosing algal species for biodiesel production (1097 citations)
  • Bioactive compounds in seaweed: functional food applications and legislation (1028 citations)
  • High-value products from microalgae—their development and commercialisation (852 citations)

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

The main points discussed in the most cited articles deal with Botany, Algae, Food science, Plant physiology and Biochemistry. The journal articles explore issues in Botany which can be linked to other research areas like Biomass and Photobioreactor. The works on Algae tackled in the most cited publications bring together disciplines like Cyanobacteria, Agronomy, Horticulture and Aquaculture.

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

  • Enzyme
  • Ecology
  • Gene

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal investigates studies in Food science, Plant physiology, Biomass, Algae and Photosynthesis. While Food science is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Dry weight, Antioxidant and Polyunsaturated fatty acid, Fatty acid. The journal addresses concerns in the field of Antioxidant by exploring it in line with topics in Extraction (chemistry) which intersect with Solvent subjects.

Research in the field of Botany was used to conduct the presented Plant physiology study. Biomass is the main point of discussion in the journal but it also connects with fields such as

  • Pulp and paper industry that intertwine with fields like Sewage treatment,
  • Nutrient which is related to area like Animal science.. The Algae study tackled is a key component of adjacent topics in the area of Environmental chemistry.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Concise review of Cladophora spp.: macroalgae of commercial interest (7 citations)
  • Docking and in silico toxicity assessment of Arthrospira compounds as potential antiviral agents against SARS-CoV-2 (6 citations)
  • Potential microalgal strains for converting flue gas CO 2 into biomass (6 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 Phycology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Siew-Moi Phang (55 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Alan T. Critchley (37 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • Phaik-Eem Lim (31 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Shaojun Pang (30 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Delin Duan (28 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 Phycology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Chinese Academy of Sciences (248 papers) published 20 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Ocean University of China (107 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of São Paulo (81 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Malaya (69 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Pukyong National University (59 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as 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, 10.36% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 16.50% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.59% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 12.21% of all publications and 63.70% 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 Pathways Related to Journal of Applied Phycology Topics

Readers interested in the scientific areas featured in the Journal of Applied Phycology may consider pursuing career paths related to these topics. Many professionals with backgrounds in Botany, Food Science, and Biochemistry find rewarding careers in medical biller and coder roles. These positions often involve coding and categorizing patient information, a task that resonates with the analytical skills developed while researching plant physiology, algae, and biomass related topics.

For instance, in the state of Nebraska, medical biller and coder careers are growing as healthcare systems continue to digitize their record-keeping processes. If you're curious about this particular line of work, you can learn more about how to be a medical coder in Nebraska. This in-depth guide offers insights into the role's daily responsibilities, required certifications, and the potential for career advancement.

This pathway illustrates just one of many potential career opportunities related to the disciplines covered in the Journal of Applied Phycology. As our understanding of algae, plant physiology, and biochemistry grows, so too does the range of professional roles requiring such specialized knowledge.

Top Publications

  • The COVID 19 novel coronavirus pandemic 2020: seaweeds to the rescue? Why does substantial, supporting research about the antiviral properties of seaweed polysaccharides seem to go unrecognized by the pharmaceutical community in these desperate times?

    Leonel Pereira;Alan T Critchley

    (2020)
    120 Citations
  • A concise review of the brown macroalga Ascophyllum nodosum (Linnaeus) Le Jolis

    Leonel Pereira;Liam Morrison;Pushp Sheel Shukla;Alan T. Critchley

    (2020)
    115 Citations
  • Effect of extraction method and solvent system on the phenolic content and antioxidant activity of selected macro- and microalgae extracts

    M. Monteiro;R. A. Santos;R. A. Santos;P. Iglesias;A. Couto

    (2020)
    95 Citations
  • Ultrasound-assisted processing of Chlorella vulgaris for enhanced protein extraction

    Gunda Hildebrand;Mahesha M. Poojary;Colm O’Donnell;Marianne N. Lund

    (2020)
    82 Citations
  • Effect of dietary seaweed extract supplementation on growth, feed utilization, hematological indices, and non-specific immunity of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus challenged with Aeromonas hydrophila

    Mohamed Ashour;Mohamed M. Mabrouk;Hala F. Ayoub;Mohamed M.M.M. El-Feky

    (2020)
    77 Citations
  • Latitudinal, seasonal and depth-dependent variation in growth, chemical composition and biofouling of cultivated Saccharina latissima (Phaeophyceae) along the Norwegian coast

    Silje Forbord;Silje Forbord;Sanna Matsson;Guri E. Brodahl;Bodil A. Bluhm

    (2020)
    65 Citations
  • Use of technological processing of seaweed and microalgae as strategy to improve their apparent digestibility coefficients in European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) juveniles

    Sónia Batista;Manuela Pintado;Alexandra Marques;Helena Abreu

    (2020)
    60 Citations
  • Screening, acclimation and ammonia tolerance of microalgae grown in food waste digestate

    David Chuka-ogwude;David Chuka-ogwude;James Ogbonna;Michael A. Borowitzka;Navid R. Moheimani

    (2020)
    60 Citations
  • Exploring the potential of seaweed Gracilaria gracilis and microalga Nannochloropsis oceanica, single or blended, as natural dietary ingredients for European seabass Dicentrarchus labrax

    Sónia Batista;Ricardo Pereira;Beatriz Oliveira;Luis F. Baião

    (2020)
    52 Citations
  • Utilization of astaxanthin from microalgae and carotenoid rich algal biomass as a feed supplement in aquaculture and poultry industry: An overview

    (2022)
    51 Citations

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