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Journal of the World Aquaculture Society
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Journal of the World Aquaculture Society

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Biology and Biochemistry 461 35 36 14
Ecology and Evolution 572 9 10 6

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 74
Documents by Best Scientists*: 69
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 78
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.828
Impact Factor: 3.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of The World Aquaculture Society?

The main research concerns discussed in Journal of The World Aquaculture Society are Animal science, Fishery, Aquaculture, Food science and Feed conversion ratio. While Animal science is the focus of it, it also provided insights into the studies of Ecology, Juvenile, Shrimp, Weight gain and Catfish. Ecology study tackled is connected to the field of Zoology.

The Shrimp research presented places emphasis on topics like Litopenaeus and Penaeus. It aims to bridge the gap between the study of Weight gain and Composition (visual arts). Fishery research presented in Journal of The World Aquaculture Society encompasses a variety of subjects, including Broodstock, Hatchery, Larva and Ictalurus.

The research on Aquaculture tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Shellfish and Aquatic animal. The research on Food science featured in Journal of The World Aquaculture Society combines topics in other fields like Biochemistry and Fish meal. In particular, the Feed conversion ratio works presented emphasize discussions on Protein efficiency ratio.

  • Animal science (39.14%)
  • Fishery (33.67%)
  • Aquaculture (19.28%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • A Review of the Effects of Algal Blooms on Shellfish and Aquaculture (583 citations)
  • Importance of Docosahexaenoic Acid in Marine Larval Fish (380 citations)
  • Reporting fish growth: A review of the basics (302 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of The World Aquaculture Society:

The journal publications generally zeroe in on subjects such as Animal science, Fishery, Feed conversion ratio, Food science and Shrimp. Aside from discussions in Animal science, the published articles also deal with the subject of Larva which intersects with Zoology disciplines. The journal papers hold forums on Fishery that merge themes from other disciplines such as Aquaculture, Broodstock and Hatchery.

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

  • Ecology
  • Enzyme
  • Gene

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal investigates studies in Aquaculture, Fishery, Food science, Zoology and Animal science. Issues in Aquaculture were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Paralichthys, Sea cucumber, Flatfish and Algae. The presented Fishery research focuses mostly on Kelp and, on occasion, topics in Mariculture.

Journal of The World Aquaculture Society goes beyond the discussion of Food science as it connects it with closely related disciplines like

  • Rainbow trout and related Trout and Feed conversion ratio,
  • Juvenile and related Salinity.. Journal of The World Aquaculture Society addresses concerns in Zoology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Catfish, Selective breeding and Octopus. While work presented in Journal of The World Aquaculture Society provided substantial information on Animal science, it also covered topics in Shrimp and White (mutation).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Effects of different forms of barberry root (Berberis vulgaris) on growth performance, muscle fatty acids profile, whole‐body composition, and digestive enzymes of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) (9 citations)
  • Production risk, technical efficiency, and input use nexus: Lessons from Bangladesh aquaculture (8 citations)
  • Supplementation of citric acid in plant protein‐based diets for juvenile tambaqui, Colossoma macropomum (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 World Aquaculture Society (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Claude E. Boyd (72 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Carole R. Engle (55 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Edwin H. Robinson (52 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • D. Allen Davis (41 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Menghe H. Li (41 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than 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 World Aquaculture Society (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Mississippi State University (138 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • Auburn University (91 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 7 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Alabama (85 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Agricultural Research Service (77 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • United States Department of Agriculture (74 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 1 more than 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, 7.44% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 18.75% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.71% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 4.46% of all publications and 66.07% 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 Aquaculture and Related Fields

The research activities and findings published in the Journal of The World Aquaculture Society are not just important for advancing scientific knowledge, but they also provide crucial insights for those interested in pursuing careers in the field. It is worth noting that careers in aquaculture and related sectors often require sound knowledge and skills in animal science, ecology, food science, fishery science, and more, as detailed in our reviewed articles. For instance, a nutritionist working in aquaculture would require a good understanding of the feed conversion ratio and protein efficiency ratio. This knowledge is crucial to advising on adequate dietary plans for aquatic animals for optimum weight gain and health. Helpfully, many institutions provide comprehensive training and education programs for those interested in such careers. For instance, several universities in North Dakota offer programs tailored towards becoming a professional nutritionist, with a special focus on aquaculture. You can find out more about the pathways, requisite qualifications, and helpful resources to becoming a successful nutritionist specializing in aquaculture and related fields in our article on how to become a nutritionist in North Dakota. In summary, the information disseminated through the Journal of The World Aquaculture Society not only contributes to scientific knowledge in aquaculture but also provides a wealth of insights for a wide range of career paths in this thriving field.

Top Publications

  • Achieving sustainable aquaculture: Historical and current perspectives and future needs and challenges

    Claude E. Boyd;Louis R. D'Abramo;Brent D. Glencross;David C. Huyben

    (2020)
    478 Citations
  • Perspectives on aquaculture's contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals for improved human and planetary health

    Unknown

    (2023)
    160 Citations
  • A review of reported seaweed diseases and pests in aquaculture in Asia

    Georgia M. Ward;Joseph P. Faisan;Elizabeth J. Cottier-Cook;Claire Gachon

    (2020)
    133 Citations
  • The contribution of aquaculture systems to global aquaculture production

    (2023)
    94 Citations
  • Preliminary assessment of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larval meal in the diet of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus): Impact on growth, body index, and hematological parameters

    Ayodeji A. Adeoye;Yemi Akegbejo‐Samsons;Femi J. Fawole;Simon J. Davies

    (2020)
    66 Citations
  • Performance and welfare of Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar L. post‐smolts in recirculating aquaculture systems: Importance of salinity and water velocity

    Trine Ytrestøyl;Harald Rune Takle;Jelena Kolarevic;Sara Calabrese

    (2020)
    52 Citations
  • Lemon, Citrus aurantifolia, peel and Bacillus licheniformis protected common carp, Cyprinus carpio, from Aeromonas hydrophila infection by improving the humoral and skin mucosal immunity, and antioxidative responses

    Faeze Sadeghi;Ehsan Ahmadifar;Mohsen Shahriari Moghadam;Maryam Ghiyasi

    (2021)
    49 Citations
  • Harvesting the benefits of nutritional research to address global challenges in the 21st century

    (2023)
    47 Citations
  • Aerator energy use in shrimp farming and means for improvement

    Claude E. Boyd;Aaron A. McNevin

    (2021)
    40 Citations

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