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Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders
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Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 2320 55 49 10

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 73
Documents by Best Scientists*: 63
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 61
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.52
Impact Factor: 1.7

Overview

Top Research Topics at Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders?

The objective of Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders is to combine knowledge in the areas of Internal medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Endocrinology, Insulin resistance and Obesity. Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders explores topics in Internal medicine which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Diabetes mellitus and Type 2 diabetes. Topics in Diabetes mellitus explored in the journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Gastroenterology and Risk factor.

While it focused on Metabolic syndrome, it was also able to explore topics like Physical therapy, Waist, Gerontology and Disease. It focuses on different Endocrinology studies like Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Adiponectin, Adipose tissue, Dyslipidemia and Leptin. The Insulin resistance works featured in the journal incorporate elements from Inflammation and Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

The journal aims to address concerns in Obesity, specifically in the areas of Overweight and Weight loss. In addition to Body mass index research, it aims to explore topics under Cross-sectional study, Anthropometry and Odds ratio. Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Odds ratio and Confidence interval.

  • Internal medicine (70.62%)
  • Metabolic syndrome (54.07%)
  • Endocrinology (50.95%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The product of fasting glucose and triglycerides as surrogate for identifying insulin resistance in apparently healthy subjects. (354 citations)
  • Obesity, Oxidative Stress, Adipose Tissue Dysfunction, and the Associated Health Risks: Causes and Therapeutic Strategies. (319 citations)
  • The metabolic syndrome in South Asians: epidemiology, determinants, and prevention. (237 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders:

The published articles are organized to reinforce research efforts on Internal medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Endocrinology, Insulin resistance and Diabetes mellitus. The journal publications dive deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Internal medicine and Type 2 diabetes. The study of Metabolic syndrome, which falls within the realm of Obesity, was the main focus of the studies in the journal articles.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Gene

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders investigates studies in Internal medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Obesity, Endocrinology and Insulin resistance. It facilitates discussions on Internal medicine that incorporate concepts from other fields like Gastroenterology, Type 2 diabetes and Cardiology. It is concerned with the study of Metabolic syndrome and Diabetes mellitus in general.

In it, Inflammation, Gut flora and Public health are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Obesity research. Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders focused on Endocrinology research but expanded to cover Polyunsaturated fatty acid. Topics in Insulin resistance were tackled in line with various other fields like Biomarker (medicine) and Oxidative stress.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Triglyceride Glucose Index and Related Parameters (Triglyceride Glucose-Body Mass Index and Triglyceride Glucose-Waist Circumference) Identify Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver and Liver Fibrosis in Individuals with Overweight/Obesity (6 citations)
  • Triglyceride-Glucose Index and Related Parameters Predicted Metabolic Syndrome in Nigerians. (5 citations)
  • A Body Shape Index (ABSI) and Hip Index (HI) Adjust Waist and Hip Circumferences for Body Mass Index, But Only ABSI Predicts High Cardiovascular Risk in the Spanish Caucasian Population (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 Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Ishwarlal Jialal (30 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Anoop Misra (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Arthur L.M. Swislocki (13 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Kayoung Lee (12 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Nicola Abate (11 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 Syndrome and Related Disorders (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of California, Davis (49 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Veterans Health Administration (19 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Baylor College of Medicine (16 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Mayo Clinic (16 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • National Institutes of Health (15 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, 10.98% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 16.44% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 1.37% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.44% of all publications and 65.75% 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.

Contributions from Diverse Research Fields: The Interdisciplinary Approach

The journal, Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders, not only facilitates in-depth exploration into the aforementioned diseases, conditions, and concerns but it also encourages an interdisciplinary approach to research. Metabolic disorders often have far-reaching impacts extending beyond just endocrinology. As such, the journal welcomes contributions from a variety of fields and disciplines such as Cardiology, Hematology, Nephrology, and even Nursing among others. This interdisciplinary approach greatly enhances the scope of the research and provides a holistic understanding of the subject matter. This approach particularly benefits nursing professionals specializing in metabolic disorders. By staying abreast of the latest research in this field, they can significantly augment the level of care they can provide to their patients. Nursing professionals striving for continuous learning and improvement can consider enrolling in online nursing programs designed to provide advanced knowledge in specific areas. One such recommended resource for online schooling is the online nursing schools in the best online nursing programs in New Jersey, which offers diverse modules relevant to Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders, along with other specialized nursing programs. Moreover, the contributions to this journal provide invaluable material and critical insights that can be incorporated into the curriculum of such programs, thus enriching the educational experience for students and preparing them thoroughly for their professional roles. This emphasizes on the pertinence of an interdisciplinary approach in comprehending and managing metabolic disorders optimally.

Top Publications

  • High-Risk Atherosclerosis and Metabolic Phenotype: The Roles of Ectopic Adiposity, Atherogenic Dyslipidemia, and Inflammation

    Katharina Lechner;Amy L McKenzie;Nicolle Kränkel;Clemens Von Schacky

    (2020)
    100 Citations
  • Associations of Visceral, Subcutaneous, Epicardial, and Liver Fat with Metabolic Disorders up to 14 Years After Weight Loss Surgery.

    Steven C Hunt;Steven C Hunt;Lance E Davidson;Lance E Davidson;Ted D Adams;Ted D Adams;Lauren Ranson

    (2021)
    26 Citations
  • Genetic Determinants of Clustering of Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in U.K. Biobank.

    Lars Lind

    (2020)
    19 Citations
  • Metabolic Syndrome Among Young Health Professionals in the Multicenter Latin America Metabolic Syndrome Study

    Barbara Vizmanos;Alejandra Betancourt-Nuñez;Fabiola Márquez-Sandoval;Laura I. González-Zapata

    (2020)
    14 Citations
  • Hepatic and Skeletal Muscle Adiposity Are Associated with Diabetes Independent of Visceral Adiposity in Nonobese African-Caribbean Men.

    Iva Miljkovic;Allison L. Kuipers;Ryan K. Cvejkus;J. Jeffrey Carr

    (2020)
    12 Citations
  • Metabolic Disorders After Liver Transplantation

    Stefano Gitto;Margherita Falcini;Fabio Marra

    (2021)
    12 Citations
  • Lipid Profile Changes Associated with SGLT-2 Inhibitors and GLP-1 Agonists in Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome.

    (2022)
    10 Citations
  • Prevalence and Associations of Metabolic Syndrome in an Urban High Diabetes Risk Population in a Low/Middle-Income Country.

    Asma Ahmed;Jaweed Akhter;Romaina Iqbal;Abdul Jabbar

    (2020)
    10 Citations
  • A High-Fat Diet Induces Lower Systemic Inflammation than a High-Carbohydrate Diet in Mice

    Camila B de Almeida-Souza;Marina M Antunes;Fabiana Carbonera;Guilherme Godoy

    (2021)
    10 Citations
  • The Effect of Exercise Intensity and Volume on Metabolic Phenotype in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    Pia von Korn;Shelley Keating;Stephan Mueller;Bernhard Haller

    (2021)
    10 Citations

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