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Neotropical Entomology
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Neotropical Entomology

1519-566X

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/13744

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Plant Science and Agronomy 287 13 24 7
Ecology and Evolution 382 35 63 10

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 62
Documents by Best Scientists*: 100
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 60
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.51
Impact Factor: 1.7

Overview

Top Research Topics at Neotropical Entomology?

The discussions in the journal mainly cover the fields of Botany, Ecology, Horticulture, Zoology and Hymenoptera. Lepidoptera genitalia, Larva, PEST analysis, Hemiptera and Parasitoid are all areas of Botany tackled in the journal. The journal emphasizes research on Lepidoptera genitalia, which includes concerns such as Noctuidae.

Pupa and Instar are among the concentrations of Larva that garnered much attention in Neotropical Entomology. The PEST analysis study featured in Neotropical Entomology draws parallels with the field of Agronomy. Research on Ecology presented in it focuses, in particular, on Species richness, Entomology, Abundance (ecology), Habitat and Fauna.

As a part of the journal, discussions in Horticulture involve topics like Infestation and Cultivar. In the Zoology research discussed, Taxonomy (biology) and Genus are all tackled. The Hymenoptera works, particularly on Apidae are tackled in Neotropical Entomology.

  • Botany (31.95%)
  • Ecology (30.80%)
  • Horticulture (19.27%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Insecticide resistance in Argentine populations of Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) (226 citations)
  • Vibrational communication in insects (220 citations)
  • Trophobiosis Between Formicidae and Hemiptera (Sternorrhyncha and Auchenorrhyncha): an Overview (199 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Neotropical Entomology:

The published papers mostly deal with topics like Botany, Ecology, Horticulture, Species richness and Agronomy. In addition to Horticulture research, the journal articles aim to explore topics under Hemiptera and Parasitism. While work presented in the most cited publications provide substantial information on Agronomy, it also covers topics in PEST analysis and Nymph.

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

  • Ecology
  • Botany
  • Genus

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal primarily tackles Entomology, Zoology, Ecology, Horticulture and Lepidoptera genitalia. Aside from discussions in Zoology, Neotropical Entomology also deals with the subject of Larva which intersects with Fall armyworm, Biological pest control and Predator disciplines. While it focused on Horticulture, it was also able to explore topics like Nymph and Integrated pest management.

The study of Whitefly and how it intertwines with concepts under Hemiptera were explored in the presented Nymph research. Lepidoptera genitalia research in the journal involves the investigation of PEST analysis studies, all of which are linked to disciplines such as Agronomy. The discussions emphasized the topic of Parasitoid in an attempt to further explore the field of Botany.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Challenges for Adoption of Integrated Pest Management (IPM): the Soybean Example. (7 citations)
  • The Sterile Insect Technique: Success and Perspectives in the Neotropics. (6 citations)
  • Fall Armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in South Kivu, DR Congo: Understanding How Season and Environmental Conditions Influence Field Scale Infestations. (3 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 Neotropical Entomology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Antônio R. Panizzi (42 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • José Roberto Postali Parra (33 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • José Djair Vendramim (31 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Jorge B. Torres (30 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Roberto A. Zucchi (28 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 Neotropical Entomology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (309 papers) published 22 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of São Paulo (211 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Sao Paulo State University (177 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Federal University of Paraná (55 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • National Institute of Amazonian Research (54 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition the same number as 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, 16.16% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 56.63% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 4.82% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 18.07% of all publications and 20.48% 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.

Top Publications

  • Companion and Smart Plants: Scientific Background to Promote Conservation Biological Control

    (2022)
    45 Citations
  • The Value of Crop Production and Pollination Services in the Eastern Amazon

    R C Borges;R M Brito;Vera L. Imperatriz‐Fonseca;Tereza C Giannini

    (2020)
    30 Citations
  • Insect Pollination, More than Plant Nutrition, Determines Yield Quantity and Quality in Apple and Pear.

    P L Hünicken;Carolina L. Morales;N García;Lucas Garibaldi

    (2020)
    24 Citations
  • Insecticides in Use and Risk of Control Failure of Boll Weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in the Brazilian Cerrado

    (2022)
    22 Citations
  • The Enemy is Outside: Releasing the Parasitoid Tamarixia radiata (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) in External Sources of HLB Inocula to Control the Asian Citrus Psyllid Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae).

    A J F Diniz;A G Garcia;G R Alves;C Reigada

    (2020)
    21 Citations
  • Stingless Bees (Melipona subnitida) Overcome Severe Drought Events in the Brazilian Tropical Dry Forest by Opting for High-Profit Food Sources.

    Camila Maia-Silva;A. A. C. Limão;C. I. Silva;V. L. Imperatriz-Fonseca

    (2020)
    21 Citations
  • Influence of Local Variables and Landscape Metrics on Gerromorpha (Insecta: Heteroptera) Assemblages in Savanna Streams, Brazil

    K. Dias-Silva;L. S. Brasil;L. Juen;H. S. R. Cabette

    (2020)
    19 Citations
  • Effects of Local Environmental and Landscape Variables on the Taxonomic and Trophic Composition of Aquatic Insects in a Rare Forest Formation of the Brazilian Amazon

    A Luiza-Andrade;L S Brasil;N R Torres;J Brito

    (2020)
    18 Citations
  • The Diversity and Distribution of Wolbachia, Rhizobiales, and Ophiocordyceps Within the Widespread Neotropical Turtle Ant, Cephalotes atratus (Hymenoptera: Formicidae).

    D D Reeves;S L Price;M O Ramalho;M O Ramalho;C S Moreau;C S Moreau

    (2020)
    16 Citations
  • Olfaction Response and Fertility Life Table Parameters of Tetrastichus howardi (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) Parasitizing Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) and the factitious host Tenebrio molitor (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)

    (2023)
    13 Citations

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