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Journal of Comparative Physiology B: Biochemical, Systemic, and Environmental Physiology
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Journal of Comparative Physiology B: Biochemical, Systemic, and Environmental Physiology

0174-1578

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/360

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Biology and Biochemistry 559 35 58 10

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 110
Documents by Best Scientists*: 119
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 95
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.533
Impact Factor: 1.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Comparative Physiology B-biochemical Systemic and Environmental Physiology?

The objective of the journal is to combine knowledge in the areas of Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Biochemistry, Ecology and Animal science. The work tackled in it goes beyond the discipline of Internal medicine as it also encompasses Trout. Journal of Comparative Physiology B-biochemical Systemic and Environmental Physiology facilitates discussions on Endocrinology that incorporate concepts from other fields like Rainbow trout and Sodium.

Research on Biochemistry addressed in Journal of Comparative Physiology B-biochemical Systemic and Environmental Physiology frequently intersections with the field of Biophysics. The studies in Ecology featured incorporate elements of Zoology, Human physiology and Basal metabolic rate. While Animal science is the focus of Journal of Comparative Physiology B-biochemical Systemic and Environmental Physiology, it also provided insights into the studies of Anatomy, Acclimatization, Botany and Oxygen.

Journal of Comparative Physiology B-biochemical Systemic and Environmental Physiology is concerned with the study of Torpor and Hibernation in general.

  • Internal medicine (36.24%)
  • Endocrinology (35.18%)
  • Biochemistry (20.83%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Dioxin: a review of its environmental effects and its aryl hydrocarbon receptor biology. (467 citations)
  • Specific dynamic action: a review of the postprandial metabolic response (435 citations)
  • Glucose metabolism in fish: a review (413 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Comparative Physiology B-biochemical Systemic and Environmental Physiology:

The published articles cover a variety of subjects, including Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Ecology, Biochemistry and Animal science. The journal publications facilitate discussions on Endocrinology that incorporate concepts from other fields like Trout and Rainbow trout. In addition to Ecology research, the most cited papers aim to explore topics under Zoology, Human physiology and Basal metabolic rate.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Ecology
  • Enzyme

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The primary areas of discussion in Journal of Comparative Physiology B-biochemical Systemic and Environmental Physiology are Internal medicine, Zoology, Endocrinology, Human physiology and Acclimatization. As a part of the journal, discussions in Internal medicine involve topics like Heart rate, Cardiac function curve, Contractility, Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor and Hibernation. Zoology research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Bufo, Oxygen tension, Allometry and Developmental plasticity.

Journal of Comparative Physiology B-biochemical Systemic and Environmental Physiology focuses on Endocrinology but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Trout and Breathing. The work on Acclimatization tackled in it brings together disciplines like Oxygen, Phospholipid, Osmoregulation and Animal science. While work presented in it provided substantial information on Osmoregulation, it also covered topics in Excretion, Plasma osmolality and Euryhaline.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Evolution and developmental plasticity of lung structure in high-altitude deer mice. (4 citations)
  • Meta-analysis reveals that resting metabolic rate is not consistently related to fitness and performance in animals. (3 citations)
  • Correction to: Phenotypic flexibility in heat production and heat loss in response to thermal and hydric acclimation in the zebra finch, a small arid-zone passerine. (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.

The top authors publishing in Journal of Comparative Physiology B-biochemical Systemic and Environmental Physiology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Chris M. Wood (59 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Kenneth B. Storey (48 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Fritz Geiser (44 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Steve F. Perry (30 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Gerhard Heldmaier (29 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 Journal of Comparative Physiology B-biochemical Systemic and Environmental Physiology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of British Columbia (104 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Aarhus University (71 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • McMaster University (66 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Sydney (59 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Centre national de la recherche scientifique (59 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, 20.19% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 2.88% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 20.19% of all publications and 56.73% 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.

Contributions of Nutrition to Comparative Physiology

The Journal of Comparative Physiology B-biochemical Systemic and Environmental Physiology interweaves principles across different scientific disciplines ranging from Endocrinology to Animal Science. However, the role of Nutrition in comparative physiology deserves further exploration and understanding considering its critical influence on metabolic processes, aiding in the understanding of varied physiological mechanisms among different species. Nutrition is a vast field that contributes significantly to comparative physiology by offering insights into how diet and nutrients influence an organism's physiology and biochemistry. Its close association with Biochemistry, Endocrinology, and Animal Science opens a pathway for an integrative understanding of physiological processes. For example, studying nutritional physiology can help researchers understand species-specific dietary adaptations and their impact on metabolism and overall health. To effectively engage in this field, an understanding of human and animal nutrition is essential. This goes beyond simply knowing what nutrients are required for survival and delves into a deeper understanding of how organisms utilize these nutrients under different environmental conditions. Hence, having a background in Nutrition can significantly add depth to the study of comparative physiology. For those interested in delving into this area of physiology and putting their knowledge into practical use, becoming certified in the field may be a worthwhile option. For more details on this, refer to this guide on how to become a certified nutritionist in Maryland. Expanding the scope of research in the Journal of Comparative Physiology B-biochemical Systemic and Environmental Physiology to include the study of Nutrition could provide a more integrative and comprehensive understanding of the physiological processes across different species. This potentially opens new avenues in comparative research, contributing to a holistic scientific exploration and understanding.

Top Publications

  • Gills and air-breathing organ in O2 uptake, CO2 excretion, N-waste excretion, and ionoregulation in small and large pirarucu (Arapaima gigas)

    Bernd Pelster;Chris M Wood;Chris M Wood;Susana Braz-Mota;Adalberto L Val

    (2020)
    23 Citations
  • Metabolic characteristics of overwintering by the high-altitude dwelling Xizang plateau frog, Nanorana parkeri.

    Yonggang Niu;Wangjie Cao;Kenneth B. Storey;Jie He

    (2020)
    19 Citations
  • Functional re-organization of the gills of metamorphosing sea lamprey ( Petromyzon marinus ): preparation for a blood diet and the freshwater to seawater transition

    Julia Sunga;Jonathan M Wilson;Michael P Wilkie

    (2020)
    18 Citations
  • The evolution of human fatigue resistance

    (2022)
    17 Citations
  • Freeze tolerance and the underlying metabolite responses in the Xizang plateau frog, Nanorana parkeri.

    Yonggang Niu;Yonggang Niu;Wangjie Cao;Jinzhou Wang;Jie He

    (2021)
    16 Citations
  • Reversible thrombocytopenia during hibernation originates from storage and release of platelets in liver sinusoids

    Edwin L de Vrij;Hjalmar R Bouma;Maaike Goris;Ulrike Weerman

    (2021)
    13 Citations
  • Pros and cons for the evidence of adaptive non-shivering thermogenesis in marsupials

    Martin Jastroch;Elias T Polymeropoulos;Michael J Gaudry

    (2021)
    12 Citations
  • Reverse translation: effects of acclimation temperature and acute temperature challenges on oxygen consumption, diffusive water flux, net sodium loss rates, Q10 values and mass scaling coefficients in the rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)

    John O. Onukwufor;Chris M. Wood

    (2020)
    12 Citations
  • Effects of a temperature rise on melatonin and thyroid hormones during smoltification of Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar

    Laura Gabriela Nisembaum;Patrick Martin;Michael Fuentes;Laurence Besseau

    (2020)
    11 Citations
  • A characterization of the electrophysiological properties of the cardiomyocytes from ventricle, atrium and sinus venosus of the snake heart

    Denis V. Abramochkin;Vladimir Matchkov;Tobias Wang

    (2020)
    10 Citations

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