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Molecular Autism
H-index 38

Molecular Autism

2040-2392

Published by: Springer

https://molecularautism.biomedcentral.com/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Neuroscience 95 133 123 28
Medicine 746 90 102 28

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 406
Documents by Best Scientists*: 267
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 18
SCIMAGO H-index: 86
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.671
Impact Factor: 5.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Molecular Autism?

The aim of Molecular Autism is to expand the discussion of research in Autism, Autism spectrum disorder, Neuropsychology, Neuroscience and Human genetics. The Autism research presented falls under the domain of Developmental psychology. Neurodevelopmental disorder, Internal medicine, Cohort and Pediatrics are some topics wherein Autism spectrum disorder research discussed in Molecular Autism have an impact.

While it focused on Neuropsychology, it was also able to explore topics like Autism-spectrum quotient, Neurotypical, Neurology and Audiology. The studies in Neuroscience featured incorporate elements of Endocrinology and Fragile X syndrome. Molecular Autism facilitates discussions on Human genetics that incorporate concepts from other fields like Phenotype, Induced pluripotent stem cell and Bioinformatics.

The presentations discussing Genetics offer insights in topics such as Candidate gene, Gene, Single-nucleotide polymorphism, Genetic association and Copy-number variation. In particular, the Gene works presented emphasize discussions on Gene expression. Clinical psychology study tackled is connected to the field of Anxiety.

  • Autism (66.51%)
  • Autism spectrum disorder (45.08%)
  • Neuropsychology (41.90%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Haploinsufficiency of the autism-associated Shank3 gene leads to deficits in synaptic function, social interaction, and social communication. (414 citations)
  • SFARI Gene 2.0: a community-driven knowledgebase for the autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) (374 citations)
  • Meta-analysis of GWAS of over 16,000 individuals with autism spectrum disorder highlights a novel locus at 10q24.32 and a significant overlap with schizophrenia (326 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Molecular Autism:

The journal papers focus on Autism, Neuropsychology, Autism spectrum disorder, Neuroscience and Clinical psychology. Issues in Autism were discussed in the most cited publications, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Genetics, Neurology, Cognition and Human genetics. The journal articles explore issues in Neuropsychology which can be linked to other research areas like Audiology, Developmental psychology, Autism-spectrum quotient, Autistic traits and Neuroimaging.

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

  • Gene
  • Internal medicine
  • Genetics

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Molecular Autism facilitates discussions on Autism, Neuropsychology, Autism spectrum disorder, Clinical psychology and Intellectual disability. Autism-spectrum quotient are all disciplines of Autism that connect with topics in Trait. Molecular Autism holds forums on Neuropsychology that merges themes from other disciplines such as Developmental psychology, Neurotypical, Neurology and Audiology.

Sensory system, Randomized controlled trial, Human genetics and Cohort are some topics wherein Autism spectrum disorder research discussed in the journal have an impact. The studies on Clinical psychology discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Confirmatory factor analysis, Measurement invariance, Anxiety, Comorbidity and Family history. It explores topics in Intellectual disability which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Logistic regression and Copy-number variation.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Towards robust and replicable sex differences in the intrinsic brain function of autism (12 citations)
  • Cannabinoid treatment for autism: a proof-of-concept randomized trial (9 citations)
  • Is social camouflaging associated with anxiety and depression in autistic adults (8 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 Molecular Autism (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Simon Baron-Cohen (69 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Joseph D. Buxbaum (33 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Bhismadev Chakrabarti (17 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Meng-Chuan Lai (16 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Tony Charman (16 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 Molecular Autism (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Cambridge (85 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • King's College London (54 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (42 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of California, Davis (34 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Harvard University (30 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 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, 0.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 44.78% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.96% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 17.91% of all publications and 28.36% 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 Pathways

The fields of Autism, Neuroscience, Neuropsychology, and Human Genetics are all key areas of focus for the Molecular Autism journal. Gaining expertise in these areas can open many new career possibilities, such as becoming an Autism Specialist, Neurologist, Neuropsychologist or Genetic Counselor. Another intriguing career path is the Speech Language Pathologist, a professional who aids those with communication and swallowing disorders often associated with Autism spectrum disorders. For instance, in the state of Pennsylvania, there is a well-defined pathway and specific educational and professional requirements to become a Speech-Language Pathologist. According to our comprehensive guide on the speech pathologist requirements in Pennsylvania, you would need to obtain a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, complete a clinical fellowship, pass a national exam, and apply for state licensure. Whether you're attracted to this avenue or another research-driven career rooting in Molecular Autism, remember that the roadmap may seem tough, but the journey becomes worthwhile when you see your knowledge and skills making a real difference in patients' lives. Remember, it's a tough journey, but the end results will be rewarding and tangible, making a real difference in patient's lives.

Top Publications

  • Coping, fostering resilience, and driving care innovation for autistic people and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

    Stephanie H. Ameis;Stephanie H. Ameis;Meng Chuan Lai;Benoit H. Mulsant;Benoit H. Mulsant;Peter Szatmari;Peter Szatmari

    (2020)
    233 Citations
  • Cannabinoid treatment for autism: a proof-of-concept randomized trial

    Adi Aran;Moria Harel;Hanoch Cassuto;Lola Polyansky

    (2021)
    130 Citations
  • The Comprehensive Autistic Trait Inventory (CATI): development and validation of a new measure of autistic traits in the general population.

    Michael C. W. English;Gilles E. Gignac;Troy A. W. Visser;Andrew J. O. Whitehouse;Andrew J. O. Whitehouse

    (2021)
    127 Citations
  • Prevalence and cumulative incidence of autism spectrum disorders and the patterns of co-occurring neurodevelopmental disorders in a total population sample of 5-year-old children.

    Manabu Saito;Tomoya Hirota;Tomoya Hirota;Yui Sakamoto;Masaki Adachi

    (2020)
    101 Citations
  • Pharmacological and dietary-supplement treatments for autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

    (2022)
    99 Citations
  • The Autism Biomarkers Consortium for Clinical Trials: evaluation of a battery of candidate eye-tracking biomarkers for use in autism clinical trials

    (2022)
    75 Citations
  • Increased aperiodic gamma power in young boys with Fragile X Syndrome is associated with better language ability.

    Carol L. Wilkinson;Charles A. Nelson

    (2021)
    69 Citations
  • Reduced nonverbal interpersonal synchrony in autism spectrum disorder independent of partner diagnosis: a motion energy study

    A. L. Georgescu;A. L. Georgescu;A. L. Georgescu;S. Koeroglu;A. F de C Hamilton;K. Vogeley;K. Vogeley

    (2020)
    67 Citations
  • Maternal blood folate status during early pregnancy and occurrence of autism spectrum disorder in offspring: a study of 62 serum biomarkers.

    Olga Egorova;Robin Myte;Jörn Schneede;Bruno Hägglöf

    (2020)
    61 Citations

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