Physiology and Behavior

Top Research Topics at Physiology & Behavior?

Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Neuroscience, Developmental psychology and Anesthesia are the subjects of interest in Physiology & Behavior. Hypothalamus, Hormone, Stimulation, Circadian rhythm and Food intake are all topics related to Internal medicine research discussed. Circadian rhythm and Rhythm are closely related fields of research discussed in the journal.

In the journal, Feeding behavior, Body weight and Meal, Food science are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Food intake research. Corticosterone, Central nervous system, Insulin, Testosterone and Obesity are among the concentrations of Endocrinology that garnered much attention in the journal. Neuroscience, which encompasses Hippocampus, Hippocampal formation and Stimulus (physiology), is the main subject of Physiology & Behavior.

The research on Developmental psychology featured in Physiology & Behavior combines topics in other fields like Physiology and Audiology.

• Internal medicine (49.39%)
• Endocrinology (48.24%)
• Neuroscience (12.56%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Chronic catheterization of the spinal subarachnoid space. (2113 citations)
• Development of the university of pennsylvania smell identification test: A standardized microencapsulated test of olfactory function (1417 citations)
• Stress, eating and the reward system (1124 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Physiology & Behavior:

The most cited papers investigate areas of study like Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Developmental psychology, Neuroscience and Food science. The journal papers aim to address concerns in Endocrinology, specifically in the areas of Corticosterone, Hormone, Hypothalamus, Stimulation and Glucocorticoid. While Developmental psychology is the focus of the most cited publications, it also provides insights into the studies of Social relation, Physiology, Audiology and Anxiety.

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

• Internal medicine
• Diabetes mellitus
• Ecology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal focuses largely on the fields of Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Physiology, Obesity and Cognition. Physiology & Behavior facilitates discussions on Internal medicine that incorporate concepts from other fields like Depression (differential diagnoses) and Cardiology. Hippocampus, Hippocampal formation, Insulin, Hormone and Oxytocin are all subfields of Endocrinology research that were featured in Physiology & Behavior.

Physiology & Behavior addresses concerns in Physiology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Offspring and Corticosterone. The close relationship between Appetite and Ghrelin is one of the points of interest dissected in Obesity research. Concepts in Audiology, as well as related topics in Stimulus (physiology), are covered in the Cognition research presented in Physiology & Behavior.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• An investigation into factors influencing basal eye temperature in the domestic horse (Equus caballus) when measured using infrared thermography in field conditions (6 citations)
• Non-visual effects of indoor light environment on humans: A review✰. (6 citations)
• Cognitive and psychophysiological impact of surgical mask use during university lessons. (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.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in Physiology & Behavior (based on the number of publications) are:

• Anthony Sclafani (81 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
• Gerard P. Smith (62 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Seymour Levine (59 papers) absent at the last edition,
• D.J. Albert (57 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Sebastian P. Grossman (54 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Physiology & Behavior (based on the number of publications) are:

• Rutgers University (296 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• University of Pennsylvania (192 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• Cornell University (192 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
• University of São Paulo (190 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• Monell Chemical Senses Center (188 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, 2.81% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 7.07% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 5.14% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 9.97% of all publications and 77.81% 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.

Forensic Science in Physiology & Behaviour

A significant aspect of the research showcased in Physiology & Behaviour is also associated with Forensic Science. Often, a forensic scientist applies knowledge from various fields like internal medicine, endocrinology, neuroscience, and developmental psychology to understand and elucidate aspects related to cases of law enforcement. Forensic science helps not only in reaching the truth in complex legal matters, but can also simultaneously contribute to advancements in physiology and behaviour. For instance, understanding hormones, stimulation, and circadian rhythm can support investigations related to time of occurrence or physiological status of the victims during a crime.

If you are interested in exploring the intersection of these disciplines and want to utilize your understanding of physiology and behavior in fields like forensic science, it's a promising career choice. To know more about how you can pursue a career in this field, especially if you are based in Wyoming, do check out our dedicated guide on how to be a forensic scientist in Wyoming.