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Marine Biotechnology
H-index 19

Marine Biotechnology

1436-2228

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/10126

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Biology and Biochemistry 377 42 80 17

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 105
Documents by Best Scientists*: 136
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 97
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.605
Impact Factor: 2.8

Overview

Top Research Topics at Marine Biotechnology?

The main research concerns discussed in Marine Biotechnology are Genetics, Gene, Biochemistry, Molecular biology and Botany. Genome, Microsatellite, Genetic marker, Quantitative trait locus and Single-nucleotide polymorphism are all aspects of Genetics discussed in it. Microsatellite and Zoology are closely related fields of research discussed in Marine Biotechnology.

Gene research discussed connects with the study of Cell biology. The journal holds forums on Biochemistry that merges themes from other disciplines such as Microbiology and Bacteria. The journal explores topics in Molecular biology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Complementary DNA, Zebrafish, Polymerase chain reaction and Green fluorescent protein.

  • Genetics (24.97%)
  • Gene (21.28%)
  • Biochemistry (20.81%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Chitin and Chitosan: Functional Biopolymers from Marine Crustaceans (768 citations)
  • Immunological Control of Fish Diseases (416 citations)
  • Understanding marine mussel adhesion. (376 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Marine Biotechnology:

The published papers are organized to address concerns in the fields of Genetics, Biochemistry, Gene, Microbiology and Molecular biology. The studies tackled in the journal articles, which mainly focus on Genetics, apply to Crassostrea as well. The most cited articles explore issues in Molecular biology which can be linked to other research areas like Complementary DNA, Gene expression, DNA and Polymerase chain reaction.

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

  • Gene
  • Enzyme
  • DNA

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Gene, Transcriptome, Cell biology, Genetics and Biochemistry are among the topics commonly tackled in the journal. Some problems in Gene that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Crassostrea, Pacific oyster and Computational biology. Topics in Transcriptome were tackled in line with various other fields like Neurogenesis, Ion homeostasis and Metabolism.

The studies in Cell biology featured incorporate elements of Cell culture, RUNX2, In vitro, Haliotis diversicolor and Osmoregulation. Genetics study tackled is connected to the field of Sexual dimorphism. The in-depth study on Biochemistry also explores topics in the intersecting field of Bacteria.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Collagen from Marine Sources and Skin Wound Healing in Animal Experimental Studies: a Systematic Review (5 citations)
  • Establishing Sustainable Cell Lines of a Coral, Acropora tenuis (3 citations)
  • Integrating Transcriptomics and Metabolomics to Characterize Metabolic Regulation to Elevated CO 2 in Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii (2 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 Marine Biotechnology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Ikuo Hirono (21 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Qi Li (21 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition,
  • Takashi Aoki (19 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Peng Xu (18 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Jianhai Xiang (18 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 Marine Biotechnology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Chinese Academy of Sciences (93 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ocean University of China (86 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Tokyo (64 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences (39 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • National University of Singapore (38 papers) published 2 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, 2.90% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 25.37% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.45% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.42% of all publications and 47.76% 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 and Paths in Marine Biotechnology

Given the range of exciting research topics in Marine Biotechnology which span as varied fields as Genetics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Genomics, professionals that delve into this industry can find a multitude of rewarding career paths. Such paths could include roles as a microbiologist, biochemists, molecular biologists, or as a specialized marine biotechnologist. This industry offers a unique intersection of advanced scientific research and marine environmental preservation.

Each of these professions has unique preparatory paths that depend on the exact job specifications, industry needs, and professional ambitions. Other than basic degree qualifications, these roles also demand an understanding of specialized biotechnology lab equipment, research techniques, and data analysis methods. Further, soft skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork would assist in advancing one’s career in this field.

While many of these professions require dedication and years of study, the rewards are promising. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicates that the median wage for biochemists and biophysicists, including marine biotechnologists, was $94,490 in 2020. The job opportunity landscape also looks favorable, with job prospects for marine biotechnologists projected to grow by 4% from 2019 to 2029.

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Top Publications

  • Production of Germ Cell-Less Rainbow Trout by dead end Gene Knockout and their Use as Recipients for Germ Cell Transplantation

    (2022)
    47 Citations
  • Shell Biosynthesis and Pigmentation as Revealed by the Expression of Tyrosinase and Tyrosinase-like Protein Genes in Pacific Oyster (Crassostrea gigas) with Different Shell Colors

    Yijing Zhu;Qi Li;Hong Yu;Shikai Liu

    (2021)
    35 Citations
  • Development of a Method for Fucoxanthin Production Using the Haptophyte Marine Microalga Pavlova sp. OPMS 30543

    Akihiko Kanamoto;Yuichi Kato;Erina Yoshida;Tomohisa Hasunuma

    (2021)
    31 Citations
  • Isolation and Characterization of Fish-Gut Bacillus spp. as Source of Natural Antimicrobial Compounds to Fight Aquaculture Bacterial Diseases

    Rafaela A Santos;Aires Oliva-Teles;Pedro Pousão-Ferreira;Russell Jerusik

    (2021)
    30 Citations
  • CRISPR/Cas9-Mediated Transgenesis of the Masu Salmon (Oncorhynchus masou) elovl2 Gene Improves n-3 Fatty Acid Content in Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus)

    (2022)
    27 Citations
  • Genome-Wide Association Analysis Reveals the Genetic Architecture of Parasite (Cryptocaryon irritans) Resistance in Large Yellow Croaker (Larimichthys crocea).

    Ji Zhao;Tao Zhou;Huaqiang Bai;Qiaozhen Ke

    (2021)
    26 Citations
  • Sex-Specific Transcriptome Sequencing of Zoea I Larvae and Identification of Sex-Linked Genes Using Bulked Segregant Analysis in Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei

    (2020)
    26 Citations
  • Tentacle Transcriptomes of the Speckled Anemone (Actiniaria: Actiniidae: Oulactis sp.): Venom-Related Components and Their Domain Structure

    Michela L. Mitchell;Gerry Q. Tonkin-Hill;Rodrigo A. V. Morales;Rodrigo A. V. Morales;Anthony W. Purcell

    (2020)
    25 Citations
  • Mantle Transcriptome Provides Insights into Biomineralization and Growth Regulation in the Eastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica)

    (2022)
    24 Citations
  • Development and Evaluation of High-Density SNP Arrays for the Eastern Oyster Crassostrea virginica

    (2023)
    23 Citations

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