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Metabolic Brain Disease
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Metabolic Brain Disease

0885-7490

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/11011

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Neuroscience 217 42 49 14
Medicine 1971 41 48 13

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 146
Documents by Best Scientists*: 166
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 4
SCIMAGO H-index: 83
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.941
Impact Factor: 3.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Metabolic Brain Disease?

Metabolic Brain Disease focuses largely on the fields of Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Neurology, Pharmacology and Oxidative stress. The work tackled in Metabolic Brain Disease goes beyond the discipline of Internal medicine as it also encompasses Gastroenterology. The studies in Endocrinology featured incorporate elements of Glutamate receptor and Biochemistry.

Metabolic Brain Disease holds forums on Neurology that merges themes from other disciplines such as Disease, Pathology, Pediatrics and Bioinformatics. Topics in Pharmacology were tackled in line with various other fields like Neurotoxicity and Morris water navigation task. The journal focuses on Oxidative stress but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Glutathione and Antioxidant.

The study on Superoxide dismutase featured in Metabolic Brain Disease expounds on the topic of Glutathione peroxidase in particular. Metabolic Brain Disease investigates Hepatic encephalopathy research which frequently intersects with Encephalopathy.

  • Internal medicine (49.87%)
  • Endocrinology (40.86%)
  • Neurology (21.32%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The inflammatory & neurodegenerative (I&ND) hypothesis of depression: leads for future research and new drug developments in depression (643 citations)
  • PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF STROKE: LESSONS FROM ANIMAL MODELS (281 citations)
  • Pathophysiology of hepatic encephalopathy: a new look at ammonia. (275 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Metabolic Brain Disease:

The most cited papers facilitate discussions on Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Hepatic encephalopathy, Neurology and Neuroscience. While work presented in the journal publications provide substantial information on Internal medicine, it also covers topics in Gastroenterology and Glutamine. The journal articles address concerns in Endocrinology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Glutamate receptor and Biochemistry.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Enzyme
  • Gene

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The discussions in Metabolic Brain Disease mainly cover the fields of Neurology, Internal medicine, Pharmacology, Oxidative stress and Endocrinology. Research in Disease and the interrelating topic of Pathogenesis were among the subjects of interest in the Neurology studies discussed in Metabolic Brain Disease. Topics in Internal medicine explored in Metabolic Brain Disease were investigated in conjunction with research in Gastroenterology, Diabetes mellitus and Oncology.

The journal addresses concerns in Pharmacology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Apoptosis, Neurotoxicity, Ischemia and Morris water navigation task. While Oxidative stress is the focus of Metabolic Brain Disease, it also provided insights into the studies of Inflammation, Reactive oxygen species and Antioxidant. The research on Endocrinology discussed in it draws on the closely related field of Neurogenesis.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Towards a new model and classification of mood disorders based on risk resilience, neuro-affective toxicity, staging, and phenome features using the nomothetic network psychiatry approach. (13 citations)
  • Physical exercise protocols in animal models of Alzheimer’s disease: a systematic review (9 citations)
  • Crossing the blood-brain barrier with AAV vectors. (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 Metabolic Brain Disease (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Roger F. Butterworth (68 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Angela T. S. Wyse (60 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Moacir Wajner (55 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Clovis Milton Duval Wannmacher (52 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Dan J. Stein (48 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 Metabolic Brain Disease (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (131 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Cape Town (85 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Université de Montréal (66 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Stellenbosch University (55 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense (40 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 less 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, 6.55% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 14.02% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 1.87% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.82% of all publications and 67.29% 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 Metabolic Brain Disease Research

For those interested in a career in Metabolic Brain Disease research, there are several pathways to consider. Many researchers in this field are trained in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Neurology, Pharmacology, and other related areas. However, interdisciplinary knowledge is highly valued, and many researchers also incorporate elements of Gastroenterology, Biochemistry, Disease Pathology, and Bioinformatics into their work.

Aspiring researchers may wish to pursue a career as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), a profession often involved in assisting patients suffering from Metabolic Brain Diseases and similar neurological disorders. SLPs play a critical role in research and treatment development, contributing their expertise on the impact of these diseases on speech and communication abilities. If you are in Massachusetts, for example, you can learn more about the requirements to practice as an SLP in the state by checking the massachusetts slp license requirements.

Moreover, interested individuals can also consider academia and direct research roles. Many universities offer graduate programs focused on neuroscience, neurobiology, or molecular biology, which often involve intensive research components that could potentially contribute to the field of Metabolic Brain Disease.

In conclusion, a career in Metabolic Brain Disease research promises a path of challenging and rewarding work that can lead to significant advancements in medical science and potentially improve the lives of those suffering from these disorders.

Top Publications

  • Towards a new model and classification of mood disorders based on risk resilience, neuro-affective toxicity, staging, and phenome features using the nomothetic network psychiatry approach.

    Michael Maes;Juliana Brum Moraes;Kamila Landucci Bonifacio;Decio Sabbatini Barbosa

    (2021)
    75 Citations
  • Mechanisms in blood-brain barrier opening and metabolism-challenged cerebrovascular ischemia with emphasis on ischemic stroke

    Sajad Sarvari;Faezeh Moakedi;Emily Hone;James W Simpkins

    (2020)
    59 Citations
  • Cellular and molecular pathophysiology in the progression of Parkinson’s disease

    (2021)
    55 Citations
  • Cannabidiol induces antidepressant and anxiolytic‐like effects in experimental type-1 diabetic animals by multiple sites of action

    Yane Costa Chaves;Karina Genaro;Karina Genaro;José Alexandre Crippa;José Alexandre Crippa;Joice Maria da Cunha;Joice Maria da Cunha

    (2021)
    39 Citations
  • Nrf2 deficiency increases oligodendrocyte loss, demyelination, neuroinflammation and axonal damage in an MS animal model.

    Anna Nellessen;Stella Nyamoya;Stella Nyamoya;Stella Nyamoya;Adib Zendedel;Alexander Slowik

    (2020)
    37 Citations
  • Profiles of urine and blood metabolomics in autism spectrum disorders

    Narueporn Likhitweerawong;Chanisa Thonusin;Nonglak Boonchooduang;Orawan Louthrenoo

    (2021)
    31 Citations
  • Physical exercise prevents amyloid β1-40-induced disturbances in NLRP3 inflammasome pathway in the hippocampus of mice.

    Julia M Rosa;Anderson Camargo;Ingrid A V Wolin;Manuella P Kaster

    (2021)
    26 Citations
  • Beneficial effects of L-ornithine L-aspartate for prevention of overt hepatic encephalopathy in patients with cirrhosis: a systematic review with meta-analysis

    Roger F Butterworth

    (2020)
    22 Citations
  • Long term high fat diet induces metabolic disorders and aggravates behavioral disorders and cognitive deficits in MAPT P301L transgenic mice

    (2022)
    21 Citations

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