Journal of Breath Research

Top Research Topics at Journal of Breath Research?

The primary areas of discussion in the journal are Internal medicine, Breath gas analysis, Exhalation, Chromatography and Gastroenterology. It focuses on Internal medicine research which is adjacent to topics in Pathology. The majority of Pathology studies in Journal of Breath Research are focused on the subject of Lung cancer.

Journal of Breath Research facilitates discussions on Breath gas analysis that incorporate concepts from other fields like Environmental chemistry, Nanotechnology, Electronic nose and Intensive care medicine. Topics in Exhalation explored in Journal of Breath Research were investigated in conjunction with research in Breathing and Respiratory system. The journal explores research in Chromatography and the adjacent study of Analytical chemistry.

Gastroenterology research is concerned with Breath test in particular. The work on Exhaled breath condensate addressed in the journal expands to the thematically related Lung. The in-depth study on Exhaled nitric oxide also explores topics in the intersecting field of Nitric oxide.

• Internal medicine (26.51%)
• Breath gas analysis (24.69%)
• Exhalation (22.74%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• A review of the volatiles from the healthy human body (535 citations)
• The human volatilome: volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in exhaled breath, skin emanations, urine, feces and saliva (379 citations)
• Isoprene and acetone concentration profiles during exercise on an ergometer (204 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Breath Research:

The journal articles investigate studies in Breath gas analysis, Chromatography, Exhalation, Analytical chemistry and Pathology. The most cited papers address concerns in Chromatography which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Acetaldehyde and Acetone. While Pathology is the focus of the most cited publications, it also provides insights into the studies of Biomarker (medicine), Cancer and Internal medicine.

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

• Internal medicine
• Disease
• Enzyme

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal is organized to address concerns in the fields of Internal medicine, Chromatography, Breath gas analysis, Exhaled breath condensate and Gastroenterology. Many of the research works in Internal medicine, specifically Biomarker (medicine), Lung and FEV1/FVC ratio, closely connected to disciplines like In patient. Mass spectrometry studies in the realm of Chromatography interact with fields like Context (language use).

The concepts on Breath gas analysis presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Detection limit, Electronic nose and Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The journal holds forums on Exhaled breath condensate that merges themes from other disciplines such as Test (assessment), Cancer screening, Cancer Screening Tests and Viral load. Topics in Gastroenterology were tackled in line with various other fields like Observational study, Malignancy, Survival rate, Asymptomatic and Stage (cooking).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2 infection by multicapillary column coupled ion mobility spectrometry (MCC-IMS) of breath. A proof of concept study. (13 citations)
• Monitoring peppermint washout in the breath metabolome by secondary electrospray ionization-high resolution mass spectrometry. (4 citations)
• RT-PCR diagnosis of COVID-19 from exhaled breath condensate: a clinical study. (3 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 Journal of Breath Research (based on the number of publications) are:

• Joachim D. Pleil (49 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Anton Amann (39 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Wolfram Miekisch (28 papers) absent at the last edition,
• David Smith (26 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Jonathan Beauchamp (24 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 4 less 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Journal of Breath Research (based on the number of publications) are:

• United States Environmental Protection Agency (41 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
• Innsbruck Medical University (41 papers) absent at the last edition,
• University of Rostock (31 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic (28 papers) absent at the last edition,
• University of Innsbruck (28 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, 18.97% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 10.64% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 14.89% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 14.89% of all publications and 59.57% 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.

Emerging trends in the Journal of Breath Research

With rapid advancements in the field of breath research, there are several emerging trends and shifts occurring. One of the significant trends is the increasing focus on the role of breath analysis in early disease detection. The development of non-invasive techniques for analyzing breath, including the use of portable devices and electronic noses, is gaining popularity.

There's also vital research in improving the accuracy and efficiency of breath analysis. Machine learning and artificial intelligence are increasingly being deployed to enhance prediction models and data analysis. Advanced chromatography techniques are also being leveraged for more accurate identification and measurement of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Similarly, understanding the role of the microbiome in breath composition is a growing research interest. The exchange of gases and bacterial metabolites between the lung and the oral and gut microbiota, and its impact on the breath profile, is being explored.

Another remarkable trend is the rising integration of other medical disciplines in breath research. For instance, medical billing and coding has shown a significant symbiotic relationship with breath research in areas such as data management and analytics. For more detail on this topic, you might consider this article on how how to be a medical coder in Vermont.

These trends and others like them promise exciting new directions for the Journal of Breath Research and for patients and clinicians everywhere benefitting from the findings.