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Journal of Medicinal Food
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Journal of Medicinal Food

1096-620X

Published by: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Publishers

https://home.liebertpub.com/publications/journal-of-medicinal-food/38/overview

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Biology and Biochemistry 593 34 47 9
Medicine 2769 14 25 8

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 77
Documents by Best Scientists*: 90
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 107
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.485
Impact Factor: 2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Medicinal Food?

Journal of Medicinal Food mostly deals with topics like Internal medicine, Biochemistry, Endocrinology, Pharmacology and Antioxidant. Many of the studies tackled connect Internal medicine with a similar field of study like Diabetes mellitus. Streptozotocin is a primary topic of Diabetes mellitus research in it.

Lipid peroxidation, Glutathione, Enzyme, Apoptosis and Reactive oxygen species are Biochemistry topics of special interest in it. The journal primarily discusses Endocrinology topics, particularly Adipose tissue, Lipid metabolism and Obesity. In the journal, Inflammation, Malondialdehyde, Nitric oxide and In vivo are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Pharmacology research.

It covers Inflammation research under the subject of Immunology. Antioxidant research presented in it encompasses a variety of subjects, including Oxidative stress, Food science and Traditional medicine. The Food science study featured in Journal of Medicinal Food draws connections with the study of Botany.

  • Internal medicine (27.37%)
  • Biochemistry (25.13%)
  • Endocrinology (24.11%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Polyphenolics in grape seeds-biochemistry and functionality. (559 citations)
  • Ginger—An Herbal Medicinal Product with Broad Anti-Inflammatory Actions (431 citations)
  • Flavonols, flavones, flavanones, and human health: epidemiological evidence. (386 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Medicinal Food:

The main points discussed in the published papers deal with Biochemistry, Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Antioxidant and Pharmacology. While the most cited articles focused on Biochemistry, they were also able to explore topics like Food science and Traditional medicine. The most cited publications explore topics in Internal medicine which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Diabetes mellitus, Hyperlipidemia and Placebo.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Enzyme
  • Botany

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal generally zeroes in on subjects such as Pharmacology, Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Traditional medicine and Inflammation. The studies in Pharmacology featured incorporate elements of Oxidative stress, Antioxidant and In vivo. Most of the works presented in the journal deals with Antioxidant but it intersects with the subject of Food science.

The work on Internal medicine tackled in Journal of Medicinal Food brings together disciplines like Gastroenterology, Curcumin and Double blind. While Endocrinology is the focus of it, it also provided insights into the studies of Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and Fatty liver. The journal facilitates discussions on Inflammation that incorporate concepts from other fields like Tumor necrosis factor alpha, Immune system, Cytokine and Cancer research.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Myricitrin from Combretum lanceolatum Exhibits Inhibitory Effect on DNA-Topoisomerase Type IIα and Protective Effect Against In Vivo Doxorubicin-Induced Mutagenicity (4 citations)
  • Carrageenan Oligosaccharides Extend Life Span and Health Span in Male Drosophila Melanogaster by Modulating Antioxidant Activity, Immunity, and Gut Microbiota (3 citations)
  • Effects of the Use of Curcumin on Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease: A Systematic Review. (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 Medicinal Food (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Myung-Sook Choi (40 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Kun-Young Park (32 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Jeongmin Lee (22 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Seon-Min Jeon (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Un Ju Jung (15 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 Medicinal Food (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Kyung Hee University (110 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Kyungpook National University (81 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Pusan National University (66 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Korea University (64 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Seoul National University (47 papers) published 1 paper 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, 12.93% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 15.62% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 3.91% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 14.84% of all publications and 65.62% 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.

Application in Medical Field

The thorough exploration of numerous research topics and studies in this journal has practical implications in the medical field. For example, the studies about Antioxidants, Oxidative stress, and Inflammation can be quite beneficial for medical professionals who are involved in researching related diseases and developing medications for them. It could also provide a solid basis for further studies and researches in these areas. Additionally, as Internal Medicine is the primary subject covered, healthcare professionals can gain a comprehensive understanding of the latest advancements and findings in this field. The various topics being discussed like Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperlipidemia, and Gastroenterology, are crucial areas of study for physicians and specialists at a medical assistant school in Wyoming, or other medical universities and colleges worldwide. Lastly, the frequent discussion of Traditional Medicine represents an opportunity for traditional and holistic practitioners to assess their practice in light of the most recent scientific findings. This also provides a chance for possible integrative medical approaches which could combine benefits from both traditional and modern medical practices, potentially opening up new treatment strategies. Overall, these studies and discussions are not just significant for academics, but they also have a profound impact on real-world medical practices, and can contribute to improving patient outcomes around the world.

Top Publications

  • Effects of Montmorency Tart Cherry Juice Consumption on Cardiometabolic Biomarkers in Adults with Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial

    Sarah A Johnson;Sarah A Johnson;Negin Navaei;Negin Navaei;Shirin Pourafshar;Shirin Pourafshar;Salvador J Jaime;Salvador J Jaime

    (2020)
    40 Citations
  • Bifidobacterium bifidum BGN4 Paraprobiotic Supplementation Alleviates Experimental Colitis by Maintaining Gut Barrier and Suppressing Nuclear Factor Kappa B Activation Signaling Molecules.

    (2022)
    32 Citations
  • Protective Action of Eruca sativa Leaves Aqueous Extracts Against Bisphenol A-Caused In Vivo Testicular Damages

    Dhekra Grami;Kaïs Rtibi;Imen Hammami;Slimen Selmi

    (2020)
    31 Citations
  • Structural Evidence for Antihypertensive Effect of an Antioxidant Peptide Purified from the Edible Marine Animal Styela clava.

    Nalae Kang;Nalae Kang;Seok-Chun Ko;Hyun-Soo Kim;Hye-Won Yang

    (2020)
    30 Citations
  • Naringenin Increases Insulin Sensitivity and Metabolic Rate: A Case Study

    Navya Murugesan;Kaylee Woodard;Rahul Ramaraju;Frank L Greenway

    (2020)
    26 Citations
  • Eriocitrin Improves Adiposity and Related Metabolic Disorders in High-Fat Diet-Induced Obese Mice.

    Eun-Young Kwon;Myung-Sook Choi

    (2020)
    23 Citations
  • Red Bean Extract Inhibits Immobilization-Induced Muscle Atrophy in C57BL/6N Mice.

    Changhee Kim;Mi Bo Kim;Jae Kwan Hwang

    (2020)
    21 Citations
  • Fisetin Alleviates Hepatic and Adipocyte Fibrosis and Insulin Resistance in Diet-Induced Obese Mice.

    Myung-Sook Choi;Ji-Young Choi;Eun-Young Kwon

    (2020)
    20 Citations

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