Journal of Structural Biology

Top Research Topics at Journal of Structural Biology?

The journal is mainly concerned with subjects like Crystallography, Biophysics, Biochemistry, Cell biology and Protein structure. It emphasizes research on Crystallography, which includes concerns such as Resolution (electron density). Research in Resolution (electron density) discussed is concerned with the study of Optics as a whole.

The studies in Biophysics featured incorporate elements of Membrane, Anatomy and Microscopy. The journal concentrated on Biochemistry research, specifically Enzyme, Peptide sequence and Binding site. The study on Stereochemistry presented in the journal intersects with subjects under the field of Active site.

• Crystallography (25.24%)
• Biophysics (17.96%)
• Biochemistry (15.72%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Computer Visualization of Three-Dimensional Image Data Using IMOD (3775 citations)
• RELION: implementation of a Bayesian approach to cryo-EM structure determination. (3250 citations)
• Automated electron microscope tomography using robust prediction of specimen movements. (2576 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Structural Biology:

The journal articles are mainly concerned with subjects like Crystallography, Biophysics, Cell biology, Protein structure and Microscopy. The journal publications tackle studies in Fibril and the interrelated subject of Amyloid to gain insights into Crystallography. In addition to Biophysics research, the most cited articles aim to explore topics under Biochemistry and Actin.

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

• Gene
• Enzyme
• DNA

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Journal of Structural Biology covers a variety of subjects, including Biophysics, Stereochemistry, Cryo-electron microscopy, Enzyme and Biochemistry. Biophysics is the main point of discussion in Journal of Structural Biology but it also connects with fields such as

• Molecular dynamics which connect with Thermus thermophilus,
• Mutant which connect with Residue (chemistry).. The journal addresses concerns in Stereochemistry which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Wild type, Dimer, Mutagenesis and Binding site.

The concepts on Cryo-electron microscopy presented in Journal of Structural Biology can also apply to other research fields, including Cryo-electron tomography, Biological system, Resolution (electron density) and Microscopy. It facilitates discussions on Resolution (electron density) that incorporate concepts from other fields like 3D reconstruction, Artificial intelligence, Electron microscope, Single particle analysis and Tomography. The studies on Artificial intelligence discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Microscope, Computer vision and Pattern recognition.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• 3D Variability Analysis: Resolving continuous flexibility and discrete heterogeneity from single particle cryo-EM. (80 citations)
• Structure of the Yersinia injectisome in intracellular host cell phagosomes revealed by cryo FIB electron tomography. (8 citations)
• A streamlined workflow for automated cryo focused ion beam milling (5 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 Structural Biology (based on the number of publications) are:

• Ueli Aebi (52 papers) absent at the last edition,
• José María Carazo (51 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• Andreas Engel (47 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Bridget Carragher (47 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Wolfgang Baumeister (47 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

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

• Max Planck Society (265 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• National Institutes of Health (129 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
• Spanish National Research Council (123 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• University of Basel (122 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Scripps Research Institute (95 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, 4.72% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 21.78% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 5.94% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 14.85% of all publications and 57.43% 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 Structural Biology

While the Journal of Structural Biology serves as an excellent resource for researchers and academics in the field, it also plays a pivotal role for aspiring scientists. The research and findings published in this journal can lay the groundwork for those looking to launch a career in the field of structural biology,

Reading and understanding the research topics discussed in the Journal of Structural Biology can help aspiring structural biologists identify their areas of interest. The choice of research topic can greatly influence their career path, whether they decide to delve further into academia or venture into applied research in industries like pharmaceuticals.

Those interested in applied research might find themselves working in a variety of roles, including but not limited to drug discovery, genetics, or protein engineering. For instance, knowledge in structural biology can facilitate the comprehension of protein structures and their function which is central in the development of new drugs.

Another viable career path involves pursuing a career in healthcare, like pharmacy. The understanding of the biology of cellular structures can be instrumental for a pharmacist in various ways. If you're interested in knowing how to transition to such careers, please explore this guide on how to be a pharmacist in Montana.

Structural biology presents a world full of opportunities where every new research can lead to a breakthrough in understanding life at a molecular level which can eventually contribute to improving the human condition.