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Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
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Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 921 203 207 24

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 409
Documents by Best Scientists*: 434
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 17
SCIMAGO H-index: 202
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.166
Impact Factor: 4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics?

The discussions in Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics mainly cover the fields of Environmental health, Medical education, Gerontology, Nursing and Family medicine. The journal holds forums on Environmental health that merges themes from other disciplines such as Consumption (economics) and Obesity. Obesity and Body mass index are closely related fields of research discussed in Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

  • Environmental health (14.71%)
  • Medical education (11.35%)
  • Gerontology (10.42%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Update of the Healthy Eating Index: HEI-2010. (896 citations)
  • Diet Quality as Assessed by the Healthy Eating Index, the Alternate Healthy Eating Index, the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Score, and Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Cohort Studies (537 citations)
  • Consensus Statement of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition: Characteristics Recommended for the Identification and Documentation of Adult Malnutrition (Undernutrition) (446 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics:

The published articles tackle a plethora of topics, such as Environmental health, Obesity, Gerontology, Body mass index and Cross-sectional study. Aside from discussions in Environmental health, the most cited papers also deal with the subject of Consumption (economics) which intersects with Calorie disciplines. The most cited publications tackle studies in Psychological intervention and the interrelated subject of Health promotion to gain insights into Gerontology.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Law
  • Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal is organized to address concerns in the fields of Environmental health, Medical education, Family medicine, Demography and Pandemic. The research on Environmental health featured in it combines topics in other fields like Food insecurity, Food security, Dietary intake, Consumption (economics) and National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The study on Family medicine presented is investigated in conjunction with research in MEDLINE.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Malnutrition Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Considerations for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. (34 citations)
  • Effects of Micronutrients or Conditional Amino Acids on COVID-19-Related Outcomes: An Evidence Analysis Center Scoping Review. (11 citations)
  • A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial of a Home-Delivered Food Box on Food Security in Chickasaw Nation. (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 the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Carol Byrd-Bredbenner (66 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 7 more than at the previous edition,
  • Rosa K. Hand (40 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Alison Steiber (35 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Tony Peregrin (34 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Rebecca A. Brody (34 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition the same number as 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.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Rutgers University (117 papers) published 15 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (79 papers) published 16 papers at the last edition, 12 more than at the previous edition,
  • Ohio State University (76 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Florida (46 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Johns Hopkins University (46 papers) published 6 papers 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, 63.48% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 25.23% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 9.17% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 20.18% of all publications and 45.41% 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 of Research in Nursing

Another aspect worth discussing is how the discussion and research in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics can be applied in various domains, particularly in the field of nursing. Studies from the journal can provide essential insights into patient nutrition and dietary habits, equipping nursing professionals with knowledge that can significantly improve patient health outcomes. For example, research on environmental health, consumption (economics), and obesity, often discussed in the journal, is incredibly pertinent to nursing. A deeper understanding of these topics can enable nurses to provide better patient education on matters of nutrition and create effective dietary plans, particularly for patients dealing with obesity-related health issues. Moreover, the study of gerontology, another topic extensively covered in the journal, holds immense value in nursing education due to the growing aging population. The balance between appropriate nutrition, exercise, and general care is paramount in old age, and new research findings on such topics can greatly aid nursing practice in geriatric care settings. If you're interested in furthering your education in nursing, particularly in specializing in areas involving nutrition and dietetics, consider attending an accredited institution like those listed on this curated list of the top best nursing schools in Tennessee. They offer comprehensive programs that blend the conventional nursing curriculum with the latest research findings from journals such as the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Top Publications

  • Nutrient Composition of a Selection of Plant-Based Ground Beef Alternative Products Available in the United States.

    Lisa Harnack;Stephanie Mork;Sruthi Valluri;Cecily Weber

    (2021)
    79 Citations
  • Fecal Akkermansia muciniphila Is Associated with Body Composition and Microbiota Diversity in Overweight and Obese Women with Breast Cancer Participating in a Presurgical Weight Loss Trial

    Andrew D. Frugé;William Van der Pol;Laura Q. Rogers;Casey D. Morrow

    (2020)
    68 Citations
  • Dietary Polyphenol Intake in US Adults and 10-Year Trends: 2007-2016.

    Qiushi Huang;Barbara H. Braffett;Samuel J. Simmens;Heather A. Young

    (2020)
    55 Citations
  • The Impact of a 4-Week Low-FODMAP and mNICE Diet on Nutrient Intake in a Sample of US Adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea.

    Shanti Eswaran;Russell D. Dolan;Sarah C. Ball;Kenya Jackson

    (2020)
    55 Citations
  • Understanding the Psychological Distress of Food Insecurity: A Qualitative Study of Children’s Experiences and Related Coping Strategies

    Cindy W. Leung;Anita L. Stewart;Eduardo T. Portela-Parra;Nancy E. Adler

    (2020)
    54 Citations
  • Using short-term dietary intake data to address research questions related to usual dietary intake among populations and subpopulations: Assumptions, statistical techniques, and considerations.

    (2022)
    51 Citations
  • Added Sugars Intake among US Infants and Toddlers

    Kirsten A. Herrick;Cheryl D. Fryar;Heather C. Hamner;Sohyun Park

    (2020)
    46 Citations
  • Performance and Feasibility of Recalls Completed Using the Automated Self-Administered 24-Hour Dietary Assessment Tool in Relation to Other Self-Report Tools and Biomarkers in the Interactive Diet and Activity Tracking in AARP (IDATA) Study.

    Amy F. Subar;Nancy Potischman;Kevin W. Dodd;Frances E. Thompson

    (2020)
    41 Citations
  • Prenatal Depression and Diet Quality During Pregnancy.

    Lyndsay A. Avalos;Bette Caan;Nerissa Nance;Yeyi Zhu

    (2020)
    40 Citations
  • The Psychological Distress of Food Insecurity: A Qualitative Study of the Emotional Experiences of Parents and Their Coping Strategies.

    (2022)
    37 Citations

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