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Neurobiology of Stress
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Neurobiology of Stress

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Neuroscience 93 197 203 28
Medicine 900 98 101 25

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 395
Documents by Best Scientists*: 300
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 23
SCIMAGO H-index: 60
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.602
Impact Factor: 3.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Neurobiology of Stress?

The topics of Neuroscience, Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Chronic stress and Hippocampus are the focal point of discussions in Neurobiology of Stress. Prefrontal cortex, Amygdala, Stressor, Nucleus accumbens and Extinction (psychology) are all topics related to Neuroscience research discussed. Stressor research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Developmental psychology and Psychological resilience.

The study on Developmental psychology presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Cognition. Internal medicine study tackled is connected to the field of Anxiety. Neurobiology of Stress holds forums on Anxiety that merges themes from other disciplines such as Depression (differential diagnoses) and Clinical psychology, Mood.

Neurobiology of Stress explores themes in Endocrinology like Corticosterone, Glucocorticoid receptor and Open field and links them with other fields of study like Context (language use). The journal investigates Chronic stress research which frequently intersects with Dendritic spine. While the primary focus in it is Hippocampus, it also dissects topics surrounding Hippocampal formation and Neurogenesis and Cell biology as a whole.

  • Neuroscience (32.75%)
  • Internal medicine (25.94%)
  • Endocrinology (23.17%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Stress & the gut-brain axis: Regulation by the microbiome (364 citations)
  • The chronic mild stress (CMS) model of depression: History, evaluation and usage (357 citations)
  • The microbiome: A key regulator of stress and neuroinflammation (259 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Neurobiology of Stress:

The journal papers are mainly concerned with subjects like Neuroscience, Stressor, Developmental psychology, Clinical psychology and Anxiety. Issues in Stressor were discussed in the most cited articles, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Hippocampus, Psychological resilience and Glucocorticoid. The works on Anxiety tackled in the journal articles bring together disciplines like Nucleus accumbens, Cognition and Locus coeruleus.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Gene
  • Neuroscience

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The scientific interests tackled in the journal are Neuroscience, Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Hippocampus and Hippocampal formation. The journal focused on Neuroscience research but expanded to cover Anxiety. In Neurobiology of Stress, Behavioural despair test, Tail suspension test, Signal transduction and Anhedonia are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Internal medicine research.

The concepts on Endocrinology presented in the journal can also apply to other research fields, including Glutamate receptor, Glutamatergic, Neuroplasticity and Fatty acid amide hydrolase. Concepts in Amygdala, as well as related topics in Anterior cingulate cortex, are covered in the Hippocampus research presented in the journal. The Hippocampal formation studies discussed in Neurobiology of Stress incorporate research from disciplines like

  • Glucocorticoid receptor, which have a strong connection to Knockout mouse and Gene expression,
  • Neurogenesis that intertwine with fields like Neuroinflammation..

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • A predictable home environment May protect child mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic (11 citations)
  • Probiotic consumption relieved human stress and anxiety symptoms possibly via modulating the neuroactive potential of the gut microbiota (10 citations)
  • Synaptic and behavioral effects of chronic stress are linked to dynamic and sex-specific changes in microglia function and astrocyte dystrophy. (5 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 Neurobiology of Stress (based on the number of publications) are:

  • John F. Cryan (9 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Tallie Z. Baram (6 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Bruce S. McEwen (6 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Aniko Korosi (5 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Graziano Pinna (5 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 Neurobiology of Stress (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Yale University (16 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
  • Veterans Health Administration (13 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of California, Irvine (12 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of California, San Diego (12 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Southern California (12 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 4 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, 4.92% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 22.41% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 13.79% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 21.55% of all publications and 42.24% 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.

How to Build a Career in the Neurobiology of Stress?

If you are interested in entering the field of Neurobiology of Stress, there are several steps that you must take. First, you need to complete a bachelor's degree in neuroscience or a related field such as psychology, biology, or pre-medicine. Some schools even offer a major in neurobiology. This degree provides you with a fundamental understanding of the nervous system and introduces you to stress-related concepts. After securing your bachelor's degree, you must pursue further education. A common path is earning a Master’s or Doctorate in Neuroscience or a related field. These programs will deepen your knowledge of neurobiology and may provide opportunities for specialized research, such as the Neurobiology of Stress. You might also consider becoming certified as a Speech-Language Pathologist, especially if you are interested in the psychological aspects of stress. To become a Speech-Language Pathologist in Massachusetts, you need to meet several state-specific regulations. These include completing a master’s degree from a program accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, passing a national examination, and completing a professional experience requirement. Additionally, you must earn the certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. To learn more about the specific steps, you can refer to the massachusetts slp license requirements. Next, it's crucial to gain hands-on experience. Such experience often comes through internships, research assistantships, and entry-level roles. Here, you can work with experienced neurobiologists and work on actual cases related to stress. This practical exposure will not only advance your skills but also allow you to form valuable connections in the industry. Finally, consider pursuing a career in academics or research. Many neurobiologists work as professors, while others work in research institutions. They study various aspects of the brain and nervous system, including how stress affects these systems. Some neurobiologists may also work in the pharmaceutical industry by developing new drugs to help manage stress.

Top Publications

  • Towards a psychobiotic therapy for depression: Bifidobacterium breve CCFM1025 reverses chronic stress-induced depressive symptoms and gut microbial abnormalities in mice.

    Peijun Tian;Kenneth J. O'Riordan;Yuan-kun Lee;Gang Wang

    (2020)
    283 Citations
  • A predictable home environment May protect child mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

    Laura M. Glynn;Elyssia Poggi Davis;Elyssia Poggi Davis;Joan L. Luby;Tallie Z. Baram

    (2021)
    182 Citations
  • Gender-related time course of sleep disturbances and psychological symptoms during the COVID-19 lockdown: A longitudinal study on the Italian population.

    Federico Salfi;Marco Lauriola;Giulia Amicucci;Domenico Corigliano

    (2020)
    128 Citations
  • Glucocorticoids, the evolution of the stress-response, and the primate predicament.

    Robert M. Sapolsky

    (2021)
    85 Citations
  • Allopregnanolone: From molecular pathophysiology to therapeutics. A historical perspective.

    Steven M Paul;Graziano Pinna;Alessandro Guidotti

    (2020)
    75 Citations
  • Post-finasteride syndrome: An emerging clinical problem

    Silvia Diviccaro;Roberto Cosimo Melcangi;Silvia Giatti

    (2020)
    65 Citations
  • Alterations of frontal-temporal gray matter volume associate with clinical measures of older adults with COVID-19.

    Kuaikuai Duan;Enrico Premi;Andrea Pilotto;Viviana Cristillo

    (2021)
    63 Citations

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