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Pflugers Archiv European Journal of Physiology
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Pflugers Archiv European Journal of Physiology

0031-6768

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/424

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1463 60 81 17

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 225
Documents by Best Scientists*: 253
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 151
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.062
Impact Factor: 2.9

Overview

Top Research Topics at Pflügers Archiv: European Journal of Physiology?

Pflügers Archiv: European Journal of Physiology tackles a plethora of topics, such as Human physiology, Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Receptor and Biophysics. The research on Human physiology tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Molecular biology, Gynecology, Neuroscience and Anatomy. While work presented in Pflügers Archiv: European Journal of Physiology provided substantial information on Internal medicine, it also covered topics in Sodium and Cardiology.

Pflügers Archiv: European Journal of Physiology addresses concerns in Endocrinology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Extracellular, Electrophysiology and Intracellular. Pflügers Archiv: European Journal of Physiology focuses on Receptor but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Cell biology and Molecular medicine. The studies on Biophysics discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Calcium, Biochemistry and Patch clamp.

  • Human physiology (33.73%)
  • Internal medicine (28.61%)
  • Endocrinology (25.15%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Improved patch-clamp techniques for high-resolution current recording from cells and cell-free membrane patches. (16507 citations)
  • Hirnpotentialänderungen bei Willkürbewegungen und passiven Bewegungen des Menschen: Bereitschaftspotential und reafferente Potentiale (1662 citations)
  • Untersuchungen am überlebenden Säugethierherzen (1193 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Pflügers Archiv: European Journal of Physiology:

The published papers mostly deal with topics like Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Biophysics, Receptor and Biochemistry. The journal articles tackle studies in Patch clamp and the interrelated subject of Conductance to gain insights into Biophysics. The most cited publications address concerns in the field of Receptor by exploring it in line with topics in Human physiology which intersect with Anatomy subjects.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Enzyme
  • Gene

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Pflügers Archiv: European Journal of Physiology is mainly concerned with subjects like Receptor, Cell biology, Internal medicine, Human physiology and Molecular medicine. Topics in Receptor explored in the journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Hypoxia (medical), Calcium, Intracellular and Downregulation and upregulation. While the journal focused on Cell biology, it was also able to explore topics like Cell, Potassium channel, Voltage-dependent calcium channel, microRNA and Gene isoform.

Internal medicine research presented in Pflügers Archiv: European Journal of Physiology encompasses a variety of subjects, including Endocrinology and Cardiology. Stimulation, Skeletal muscle, Blood pressure, Nitric oxide and Kidney are among the concentrations of Endocrinology that garnered much attention in the journal. Concepts in Neuroscience, as well as related topics in Induced pluripotent stem cell, are covered in the Human physiology research presented in Pflügers Archiv: European Journal of Physiology.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Astroglial asthenia and loss of function, rather than reactivity, contribute to the ageing of the brain. (24 citations)
  • Taste transduction and channel synapses in taste buds (13 citations)
  • Perfluorocarbon-based oxygen carriers: from physics to physiology (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 Pflügers Archiv: European Journal of Physiology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Rainer Greger (130 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Florian Lang (128 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Emil Abderhalden (100 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Bernd Nilius (90 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Heini Murer (84 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 Pflügers Archiv: European Journal of Physiology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Max Planck Society (678 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (435 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Heidelberg University (328 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Göttingen (301 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Kiel (283 papers) published 2 papers 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, 2.65% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 6.80% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 4.08% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 14.29% of all publications and 74.83% 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 Opportunities in Physiology Research

With a vast range of research topics, Pflügers Archiv: European Journal of Physiology provides ample possibilities for scholars eager to advance their careers in the discipline. Career options are not limited to traditional academic roles. Many physiologists also find rewarding work in hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and governmental organisations. For instance, given the profound exploration of topics ranging from human physiology to molecular medicine, one career path to consider within the field is that of a nurse practitioner. Especially for those with primary interests in areas like internal medicine, gynecology, and endocrinology, the role of a nurse practitioner can be an excellent application of knowledge gained from studies in these domains.

To become a nurse practitioner, you typically need a degree in nursing, certification, and a state license. Additionally, nurse practitioners often specialize in particular fields of medicine, bolstering their expertise with postgraduate study. If you are interested to find out more about how to transition from a career in physiology research to practice, you may find this guide on how to be a nurse practitioner in New Jersey helpful.

A career as a nurse practitioner could present opportunities to employ physiological expertise in a practical, impactful manner—improving health outcomes and contributing to essential care practices. It could be a rewarding path for those drawn both to the depth of academic research and the immediacy of healthcare delivery.

Top Publications

  • Glucose transporters in the kidney in health and disease

    Volker Vallon;Volker Vallon

    (2020)
    97 Citations
  • Astroglial asthenia and loss of function, rather than reactivity, contribute to the ageing of the brain.

    Alexei Verkhratsky;Alexei Verkhratsky;Alexei Verkhratsky;Marcus Augusto-Oliveira;Augustas Pivoriūnas;Alexander Popov

    (2021)
    79 Citations
  • Long non-coding RNAs: novel regulators of cellular physiology and function.

    James A Oo;Ralf P Brandes;Matthias S Leisegang

    (2021)
    57 Citations
  • Physiological relevance of proton-activated GPCRs

    (2022)
    45 Citations
  • Common and discrete mechanisms underlying chronic pain and itch: peripheral and central sensitization

    Chengjin Li;Hee Jin Kim;Seung Keun Back;Heung Sik Na

    (2021)
    36 Citations
  • Nobel somatosensations and pain

    (2022)
    32 Citations
  • UMOD and the architecture of kidney disease

    (2022)
    29 Citations
  • The conduction velocity-potassium relationship in the heart is modulated by sodium and calcium

    D. Ryan King;Michael Entz;Grace A. Blair;Ian Crandell

    (2021)
    28 Citations
  • E-cigarette effects on vascular function in animals and humans

    (2023)
    27 Citations
  • Hyperuricemia-induced endothelial insulin resistance: the nitric oxide connection.

    Zahra Bahadoran;Parvin Mirmiran;Khosrow Kashfi;Khosrow Kashfi;Asghar Ghasemi

    (2021)
    27 Citations

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