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Molecular Nutrition and Food Research
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Molecular Nutrition and Food Research

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Biology and Biochemistry 164 212 315 32

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 574
Documents by Best Scientists*: 584
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 7
SCIMAGO H-index: 170
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.143
Impact Factor: 4.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Molecular Nutrition & Food Research?

The scientific interests tackled in the journal are Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Biochemistry, Food science and Pharmacology. Presentations on Internal medicine include those discussing Insulin resistance, Inflammation, Insulin, Obesity and Lipid metabolism. The journal tackles topics on Inflammation, which can potentially contribute to the wider field of Immunology.

The work on Immunology presented in the journal focuses on Immune system in particular. The studies tackled, which mainly focus on Endocrinology, apply to Gut flora as well. Antioxidant, Oxidative stress, Metabolism, Polyphenol and In vitro are Biochemistry topics of special interest in it.

Molecular Nutrition & Food Research connects research in Food science with the related topic of Bioavailability. The in-depth study on Pharmacology also explores topics in the intersecting field of In vivo.

  • Internal medicine (30.41%)
  • Endocrinology (28.43%)
  • Biochemistry (25.14%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Ochratoxin A: An overview on toxicity and carcinogenicity in animals and humans (732 citations)
  • Berry anthocyanins as novel antioxidants in human health and disease prevention. (664 citations)
  • Nutritional composition and safety aspects of edible insects (614 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Molecular Nutrition & Food Research:

The published articles tackle a plethora of topics, such as Biochemistry, Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Food science and Pharmacology. Obesity is a focus of the presented Internal medicine works in the published articles and they dives deep in Obesity. The journal papers focus on Endocrinology research which is adjacent to topics in Inflammation.

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

  • Enzyme
  • Gene
  • Internal medicine

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Molecular Nutrition & Food Research focuses on Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Inflammation, Gut flora and Pharmacology. Internal medicine research discussed connects with the study of Gastroenterology. While Endocrinology is the key highlight in it, it also covered some subjects on Offspring and Lactation.

While work presented in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research provided substantial information on Inflammation, it also covered topics in Inflammatory bowel disease and Immune system. The journal holds forums on Gut flora that merges themes from other disciplines such as Food science, Feces, Lachnospiraceae and Metabolic syndrome. The Oxidative stress study featured in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research draws connections with the study of Antioxidant.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The Role of Dietary Advanced Glycation End Products in Metabolic Dysfunction. (20 citations)
  • β-1,3/1,6-Glucans and Immunity: State of the Art and Future Directions (17 citations)
  • Mitochondrial Dysfunction is a Key Pathway that Links Saturated Fat Intake to the Development and Progression of NAFLD. (12 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 Nutrition & Food Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Chi-Tang Ho (61 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Hans-Ulrich Humpf (45 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Min-Hsiung Pan (39 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Veronika Somoza (34 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Gerhard Eisenbrand (33 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 Molecular Nutrition & Food Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Spanish National Research Council (111 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Wageningen University and Research Centre (97 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Carlos III Health Institute (94 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Rutgers University (86 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Institut national de la recherche agronomique (60 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, 5.98% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 17.37% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.20% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 18.22% of all publications and 57.20% 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 Scope in the Field of Molecular Nutrition & Food Research

Molecular Nutrition and Food Research is an interdisciplinary field encompassing Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Biochemistry, Food science and Pharmacology. This diverse subject encompasses a variety of stimulating research topics that have encouraged many to delve deeper into the subjects, resulting in an increase in successful research papers. However, the breadth and variety of the field also present an array of career opportunities that extend beyond research. For those interested in linking the detailed workings of molecular science with the larger domain of human health, a career in Personalized Nutrition might be an excellent fit. Personalized Nutrition experts use genetic information to develop individualized nutritional advice and plans. For individuals fascinated by Endocrinology, Food science, or Pharmacology, a potential career path as a medical coder or biller may be ideal. A medical biller and coder play an intricate role in the healthcare system by translating medical procedures, diagnosis, and diseases into universal medical alphanumeric codes. This challenging and rewarding career path requires a comprehensive understanding of health topics, including nutrition and diseases related to food and drug interactions. To learn more about a career as a medical biller and coder, consider reading how to become a medical biller and coder in Oregon. The resource provides invaluable insights on pursuing a career in this thriving field in the context of the Oregon healthcare system specifically. Ultimately, the nature of research in Molecular Nutrition and Food Research encourages collaboration, innovation, and a broad perspective on the interconnection between science, health, and society, hence offering a myriad of career prospects.

Top Publications

  • Urolithins: a Comprehensive Update on their Metabolism, Bioactivity, and Associated Gut Microbiota

    (2022)
    238 Citations
  • Where to Look into the Puzzle of Polyphenols and Health? The Postbiotics and Gut Microbiota Associated with Human Metabotypes.

    Adrián Cortés-Martín;María Victoria Selma;Francisco Abraham Tomás-Barberán;Antonio González-Sarrías

    (2020)
    224 Citations
  • Dietary Flavonoids and Cardiovascular Disease: A Comprehensive Dose-Response Meta-Analysis.

    Agnieszka Micek;Justyna Godos;Daniele Del Rio;Fabio Galvano

    (2021)
    167 Citations
  • Probiotics Prevent Dysbiosis and the Rise in Blood Pressure in Genetic Hypertension: Role of Short‐Chain Fatty Acids

    Iñaki Robles-Vera;Marta Toral;Néstor de la Visitación;Manuel Sánchez

    (2020)
    155 Citations
  • β-1,3/1,6-Glucans and Immunity: State of the Art and Future Directions

    Elena De Marco Castro;Philip C. Calder;Philip C. Calder;Helen M. Roche;Helen M. Roche

    (2021)
    108 Citations
  • Recent Advances in Research on Polyphenols: Effects on Microbiota, Metabolism, and Health.

    Hiba N. Rajha;Armelle Paule;Gerard Aragonès;Mariana Barbosa

    (2021)
    89 Citations
  • Human Milk Oligosaccharides Differently Modulate Goblet Cells Under Homeostatic, Proinflammatory Conditions and ER Stress

    Lianghui Cheng;Chunli Kong;Marthe T C Walvoort;Marijke M Faas

    (2020)
    65 Citations
  • Tyrosol ameliorates the symptoms of obesity, promotes adipose thermogenesis, and modulates the composition of gut microbiota in HFD fed mice.

    (2022)
    61 Citations

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