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Journal of the American College of Nutrition
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Journal of the American College of Nutrition

0731-5724

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/uacn20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1833 49 45 14

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 75
Documents by Best Scientists*: 65
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
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Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of The American College of Nutrition?

Journal of The American College of Nutrition was organized to reinforce research efforts on Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Food science, Obesity and Body mass index. The research on Internal medicine tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Gastroenterology and Diabetes mellitus. The works on Diabetes mellitus deal in particular with Type 2 diabetes.

Journal of The American College of Nutrition addresses concerns in Endocrinology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Calcium and Animal science. In addition to Food science research, Journal of The American College of Nutrition aims to explore topics under Biochemistry and Nutrient. The in-depth study on Obesity also explores topics in the intersecting field of Environmental health.

Presentations on Cholesterol include those discussing Lipoprotein and Blood lipids.

  • Internal medicine (47.00%)
  • Endocrinology (38.18%)
  • Food science (13.28%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Inflammation and Autoimmune Diseases (1496 citations)
  • Beneficial Effects of Green Tea—A Review (1347 citations)
  • The Developmental Origins of Adult Disease (1296 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of The American College of Nutrition:

The most cited papers are organized to address concerns in the fields of Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Food science, Biochemistry and Vitamin. The Internal medicine research tackled in the journal papers is interrelated with Antioxidant which concerns subjects like Oxidative stress. Many of the studies tackled in the most cited papers connect Endocrinology with a similar field of study like Calcium.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Enzyme
  • Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The scientific interests tackled in Journal of The American College of Nutrition are Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Vitamin D and neurology, Food science and Environmental health. The journal focuses on Internal medicine but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Gastroenterology and Cardiology. It facilitates discussions on Vitamin D and neurology that incorporate concepts from other fields like Vitamin, Immunology, Immune system and Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Journal of The American College of Nutrition tackles research in Pandemic as part of the general discipline of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), however, it also discusses concepts in 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak. In addition to 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak, the journal tackled discussions on Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Vitamin D in Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19: Current Perspective and Future Prospects. (19 citations)
  • Vitamin D Deficiency and Low Serum Calcium as Predictors of Poor Prognosis in Patients with Severe COVID-19. (18 citations)
  • Aqueous Extract of Moringa oleifera Exhibit Potential Anticancer Activity and can be Used as a Possible Cancer Therapeutic Agent: A Study Involving In Vitro and In Vivo Approach (14 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 American College of Nutrition (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Harry G. Preuss (32 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • David J.A. Jenkins (21 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Wayne R. Bidlack (21 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Nestor W. Flodin (19 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Robert P. Heaney (19 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 The American College of Nutrition (based on the number of publications) are:

  • United States Department of Agriculture (61 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Tufts University (52 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Toronto (41 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Harvard University (40 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Minnesota (33 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, 5.41% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 15.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 3.57% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 5.00% of all publications and 76.43% 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.

Implications of Nutrition Research on Public Health Practices

An essential aspect that this article could delve into is how nutrition research findings impact public health practices. It is necessary to understand how the discoveries made through studying areas like internal medicine, endocrinology, food science, obesity, and body mass index can shape public health policies, guide healthcare professionals, and improve society's health standards. For instance, the research on obesity and its intersection with environmental health can influence strategies to combat obesity epidemic on a global scale. Similarly, the journal's focus on conditions like Type 2 diabetes can shape the creation of interventions and health education programs. For aspiring healthcare professionals or researchers who are keen to delve into these areas of study but are unsure where to start, choosing the right institution for their academic journey is a crucial first step. Find a comprehensive list of the best nursing schools in Florida that not only offer superior education but also take into account the recent developments in nutrition research in their curriculum. This Link between academic research and practical application in the field of public health not only benefits the health outcomes of communities but also provides a more holistic view of the importance of continuous research in improving public health. Continuing on this path of research and application, we can strive towards a healthier society with improved health outcomes across various medical conditions.

Top Publications

  • Toward the Definition of Personalized Nutrition: A Proposal by The American Nutrition Association

    Corinne L Bush;Jeffrey B Blumberg;Ahmed El-Sohemy;Deanna M Minich

    (2020)
    155 Citations
  • A Mediterranean Diet and Low-Fat Vegan Diet to Improve Body Weight and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors: A Randomized, Cross-over Trial.

    Neal D Barnard;Neal D Barnard;Jihad Alwarith;Emilie Rembert;Liz Brandon

    (2021)
    85 Citations
  • Vitamin D in Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19: Current Perspective and Future Prospects.

    Navya Vyas;Shilia Jacob Kurian;Debasis Bagchi;Mohan K. Manu

    (2021)
    42 Citations
  • Dietary Intake and Body Composition During Ramadan in Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis With Meta-Regression.

    (2022)
    39 Citations
  • Effect of Time-Restricted Feeding on Anthropometric, Metabolic, and Fitness Parameters: A Systematic Review.

    Jie Kang;Nicholas A Ratamess;Avery D Faigenbaum;Jill A Bush

    (2021)
    32 Citations
  • Diet Quality and Biomarker Profiles Related to Chronic Disease Prevention: The Multiethnic Cohort Study

    Cherie Guillermo;Carol J Boushey;Adrian A Franke;Kristine R Monroe

    (2020)
    32 Citations
  • Ergogenic Properties of Ketogenic Diets in Normal-Weight Individuals: A Systematic Review.

    Jie Kang;Nicholas A Ratamess;Avery D Faigenbaum;Jill A Bush

    (2020)
    29 Citations
  • Fibromyalgia and Nutrition: An Updated Review.

    Laura Tomaino;Laura Tomaino;Lluís Serra-Majem;Lluís Serra-Majem;Stefania Martini;Maria Rosaria Ingenito

    (2021)
    20 Citations
  • MUST-Plus: A Machine Learning Classifier That Improves Malnutrition Screening in Acute Care Facilities.

    Prem Timsina;Himanshu N Joshi;Fu-Yuan Cheng;Ilana Kersch

    (2021)
    20 Citations
  • A Pre-Workout Supplement of Ketone Salts, Caffeine, and Amino Acids Improves High-Intensity Exercise Performance in Keto-Naïve and Keto-Adapted Individuals.

    Madison L. Kackley;Jay A. Short;Parker N. Hyde;Richard A. LaFountain

    (2020)
    19 Citations

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