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Mycotoxin Research
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Mycotoxin Research

0178-7888

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/12550

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Microbiology 294 4 5 3
Biology and Biochemistry 494 23 42 13
Chemistry 716 14 34 10

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 66
Documents by Best Scientists*: 81
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 50
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.441
Impact Factor: 3.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Mycotoxin Research?

Mycotoxin Research is mainly concerned with subjects like Mycotoxin, Food science, Aflatoxin, Zearalenone and Ochratoxin A. The studies in Mycotoxin featured incorporate elements of Chromatography, Contamination, Fusarium and Agronomy. High-performance liquid chromatography, Detection limit, Extraction (chemistry) and Solid phase extraction studies are all carried out as a component of the study in Chromatography presented.

Mycotoxin Research focuses on Food science research which is adjacent to topics in Microbiology. Topics in Aflatoxin were tackled in line with various other fields like Veterinary medicine, Aspergillus and Aspergillus flavus. The Zearalenone works featured in Mycotoxin Research incorporate elements from Toxin and Animal science.

The Toxin research presented falls under the domain of Biochemistry. Ochratoxin A and Citrinin are closely related fields of research discussed in the journal. Botany research discussed connects with the study of Horticulture.

  • Mycotoxin (45.52%)
  • Food science (25.23%)
  • Aflatoxin (22.21%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Mycotoxins as human carcinogens—the IARC Monographs classification (266 citations)
  • Impact of food processing and detoxification treatments on mycotoxin contamination. (262 citations)
  • Proposal of a comprehensive definition of modified and other forms of mycotoxins including “masked” mycotoxins (203 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Mycotoxin Research:

The journal papers are mainly concerned with subjects like Mycotoxin, Aflatoxin, Food science, Ochratoxin A and Zearalenone. The published papers explore issues in Mycotoxin which can be linked to other research areas like Chromatography and Agronomy. Aside from discussions in Aflatoxin, the published articles also deal with the subject of Contamination which intersects with Crop disciplines.

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

  • Enzyme
  • Biochemistry
  • Internal medicine

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The primary areas of discussion in the journal are Mycotoxin, Aflatoxin, Food science, Contamination and Ochratoxin A. The main emphasis of it is the subject of Mycotoxin, focusing on Zearalenone. In addition to Aflatoxin research, the journal aims to explore topics under Raw milk, Aspergillus, Toxicology, Food safety and Animal science.

Many of the research works in Food science, specifically Trichothecene and Ingredient, closely connected to disciplines like Intra-laboratory and Validation study. The studies on Contamination discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Pisum, Hplc fld, Bovine milk, Bread making and Patulin. While Chromatography is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Tenuazonic acid, Urine and Alternariol.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Assessment of serum aflatoxin B 1 levels in neonatal jaundice with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency: a preliminary study (3 citations)
  • Aflatoxin M1 in raw cow milk and associated hepatocellular carcinoma risk among dairy farming households in Malawi. (3 citations)
  • Dried urine spots as sampling technique for multi-mycotoxin analysis in human urine. (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 Mycotoxin Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Sven Dänicke (45 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Rudolf Krska (37 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Hans-Ulrich Humpf (35 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Hana Valenta (28 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • J. Chelkowski (26 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 Mycotoxin Research (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (38 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (35 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Münster (31 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Friedrich Loeffler Institute (30 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Warsaw (28 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, 9.38% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 24.14% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.34% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 24.14% of all publications and 41.38% 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 prospects in Mycotoxin Research

Considering the profound research works published in this journal, careers in mycotoxin research may be a promising path for those curious about this field. Roles in this industry are wide-ranging, starting from laboratory technicians, research scientists, to medical coders who play an instrumental role in managing health care billing processes. In particular, medical coders serve a significant part in the health care industry, including the field of mycotoxin research.

A medical coder converts diagnoses, treatments, procedures, outcomes, and services into alphanumeric codes. This enables the communication of critical data from healthcare providers to insurers. While clustered under the same field as medical billing, medical coding seeks a different set of skills, and the path to becoming a successful medical coder is distinct.

For individuals interested in pursuing a career as a medical coder in the context of mycotoxin research, one can invest in specific training and gain a solid background in health sciences, life sciences, medical terminologies, and coding itself. It's essential to focus on subjects relevant to the medical research world, such as biology, biochemistry, and more particularly, mycotoxins. Ensuring you have a firm grounding in these foundational subjects will prepare you for the rigorous demands and unique challenges encountered in this career.

If you are looking for a comprehensive guide on how to establish a career as a medical coder, especially in Tennessee, consider reading how to be a medical coder in Tennessee. This resource provides valuable tips and steps to embark on a successful journey in the healthcare coding sector. While it is designed for aspiring medical coders in Tennessee, the core principles and guidance can benefit individuals across the globe.

Overall, a career in mycotoxin research, including medical coding, can be both challenging and rewarding, offering numerous opportunities for growth and progression.

Top Publications

  • Potential adverse effects on animal health and performance caused by the addition of mineral adsorbents to feeds to reduce mycotoxin exposure.

    Christopher T. Elliott;Lisa Connolly;Oluwatobi Kolawole

    (2020)
    88 Citations
  • Mycotoxins in blood and urine of Swedish adolescents—possible associations to food intake and other background characteristics

    Eva Warensjö Lemming;Andrea Montano Montes;Jessica Schmidt;Benedikt Cramer

    (2020)
    46 Citations
  • Fungal species and mycotoxins in mouldy spots of grass and maize silages in Austria

    (2022)
    42 Citations
  • A systematic literature review on the effects of mycotoxin exposure on insects and on mycotoxin accumulation and biotransformation

    (2021)
    36 Citations
  • Usefulness of the analytical control of aflatoxins in feedstuffs for dairy cows for the prevention of aflatoxin M 1 in milk

    M. Rodríguez-Blanco;A. J. Ramos;M. Prim;V. Sanchis

    (2020)
    33 Citations
  • Identification of ochratoxin-N-acetyl-L-cysteine as a new ochratoxin A metabolite and potential biomarker in human urine.

    Franziska Sueck;Jonas Specht;Benedikt Cramer;Hans-Ulrich Humpf

    (2020)
    22 Citations
  • Analysis of 13 Alternaria mycotoxins including modified forms in beer

    Sophie Scheibenzuber;Fabian Dick;Stefan Asam;Michael Rychlik

    (2021)
    19 Citations
  • Analysis of aflatoxins and ochratoxin a in chilli powder using ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection and tandem mass spectrometry

    (2022)
    19 Citations

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