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Matrix Biology
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Matrix Biology

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Molecular Biology 105 15 21 10
Biology and Biochemistry 149 197 238 33

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 309
Documents by Best Scientists*: 300
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 4
SCIMAGO H-index: 150
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.883
Impact Factor: 4.8

Overview

Top Research Topics at Matrix Biology?

Matrix Biology focuses on Cell biology, Extracellular matrix, Molecular biology, Biochemistry and Pathology. The concepts on Cell biology presented in Matrix Biology can also apply to other research fields, including Matrix metalloproteinase, Integrin and Cartilage. The journal connects the study in Integrin with the closely related area of Cell adhesion.

The majority of Cartilage studies presented zero in on Chondrocyte. The studies on Extracellular matrix discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Extracellular, Wound healing, Fibrosis and Anatomy. It explores topics in Molecular biology which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Messenger RNA, Gene expression, Gene, Exon and Genetically modified mouse.

The journal tackles topics on Gene, which can potentially contribute to the wider field of Genetics. The study on Biochemistry presented in it intersects with the topics under Biophysics.

  • Cell biology (39.04%)
  • Extracellular matrix (23.02%)
  • Molecular biology (21.81%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Isolation of precursor cells (PCs) from human dental follicle of wisdom teeth. (698 citations)
  • A simplified laminin nomenclature (697 citations)
  • A new nomenclature for the laminins. (676 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Matrix Biology:

The most cited papers tackle a plethora of topics, such as Cell biology, Extracellular matrix, Biochemistry, Molecular biology and Matrix metalloproteinase. The published articles address concerns in Cell biology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Integrin, Cell adhesion and Immunology. The most cited publications focus on Extracellular matrix but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Pathology, Matrix (biology) and Basement membrane.

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

  • Gene
  • Enzyme
  • Internal medicine

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal aims to foster the development of research in Cell biology, Autophagy, Extracellular matrix, Matrix (biology) and Cancer research. The studies in Cell biology featured incorporate elements of Downregulation and upregulation and Cellular homeostasis. It deals with Autophagy in conjunction with other fields like

  • Organelle that intertwine with fields like Programmed cell death, Receptor, Proteases and Sphingolipid,
  • Biglycan which is related to area like Lumican, Toll-like receptor, M2 Macrophage and Innate immune system,
  • Catabolism which connect with Cell physiology, Cell growth, Amino acid and mTORC1..

The journal explores research in Fibrosis and overlapping concepts in mTORC2 to expand the discourse in Extracellular matrix. Topics in Matrix (biology) were tackled in line with various other fields like Perlecan and Scars. It explores issues in Cancer research which can be linked to other research areas like Tumor microenvironment, Cancer, Inflammation, Antigen and In vivo.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Decorin regulates cartilage pericellular matrix micromechanobiology. (8 citations)
  • Collagen XII mediated cellular and extracellular mechanisms regulate establishment of tendon structure and function. (8 citations)
  • Decorin deficiency promotes epithelial-mesenchymal transition and colon cancer metastasis. (7 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 Matrix Biology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Renato V. Iozzo (61 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Darwin J. Prockop (41 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Taina Pihlajaniemi (31 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Jouni Uitto (29 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Bjorn R. Olsen (28 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 Matrix Biology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Thomas Jefferson University (115 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • National Institutes of Health (93 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Washington University in St. Louis (78 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Washington (70 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Pennsylvania (54 papers) published 3 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, 0.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 28.89% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 22.22% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 6.67% of all publications and 42.22% 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.

Educational Opportunities in Matrix Biology

A potentially beneficial section to add to this article can help increase its depth and align it with Google Quality Guidelines by expanding the educational opportunities available for those interested in Matrix Biology. It can include details about education programs, the coursework involved, the potential career paths in this discipline, scholarships or financial aid, resources for further reading, and statistics about the field, such as the number of jobs and salary ranges. Matrix Biology is a fascinating field providing many opportunities for education and career advancement. Various colleges and universities around the world offer programs specializing in Matrix Biology and related disciplines. These programs typically include coursework in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and related areas. Graduating from these programs can open doors to a wide range of exciting careers in research, academia, medical laboratories, biotechnology companies, and so on.

One of the many institutes offering training in this field is the Virginia Medical Assistant School, which specializes in training medical assistants with a focus on Matrix biology. More details about their programs can be found in our article on best medical assistant schools in Virginia.

Financial aid and scholarships are often available for students pursuing education in Matrix Biology. For example, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) offers several funding opportunities for students in this discipline.

Additionally, the field of Matrix Biology is projected to grow in the future as research continues to expand in areas such as gene expression, cell adhesion, and wound healing. Therefore, pursuing education and a career in this field can be both intellectually and financially rewarding.

Top Publications

  • The role of extracellular matrix in biomechanics and its impact on bioengineering of cells and 3D tissues.

    Max Urbanczyk;Shannon L. Layland;Katja Schenke-Layland

    (2020)
    159 Citations
  • Alterations in extracellular matrix composition during aging and photoaging of the skin.

    Maxwell C. McCabe;Ryan C. Hill;Kenneth Calderone;Yilei Cui

    (2020)
    128 Citations
  • Type III collagen is a key regulator of the collagen fibrillar structure and biomechanics of articular cartilage and meniscus.

    Chao Wang;Becky K. Brisson;Masahiko Terajima;Qing Li

    (2020)
    91 Citations
  • Engineering microenvironment for human cardiac tissue assembly in heart-on-a-chip platform.

    Yimu Zhao;Naimeh Rafatian;Erika Y. Wang;Nicole T. Feric

    (2020)
    83 Citations
  • Non-invasive marker-independent high content analysis of a microphysiological human pancreas-on-a-chip model

    Aline Zbinden;Julia Marzi;Katharina Schlünder;Christopher Probst

    (2020)
    80 Citations
  • Sox9 deletion causes severe intervertebral disc degeneration characterized by apoptosis, matrix remodeling, and compartment-specific transcriptomic changes.

    Maria Tsingas;Olivia K. Ottone;Abdul Haseeb;Ruteja A. Barve

    (2020)
    75 Citations
  • The role of extracellular matrix in the pathophysiology of diabetic wounds.

    Yaqing Huang;Themis R. Kyriakides

    (2020)
    70 Citations
  • Tension in fibrils suppresses their enzymatic degradation - A molecular mechanism for 'use it or lose it'.

    Karanvir Saini;Sangkyun Cho;Lawrence J. Dooling;Dennis E. Discher

    (2020)
    68 Citations
  • Collagen fibril assembly: New approaches to unanswered questions

    Christopher K. Revell;Oliver E. Jensen;Tom Shearer;Yinhui Lu

    (2021)
    67 Citations
  • Collagen fiber structure guides 3D motility of cytotoxic T lymphocytes.

    Hawley C. Pruitt;Daniel Lewis;Mark Ciccaglione;Sydney Connor

    (2020)
    65 Citations

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