Reproduction, Fertility and Development

Top Research Topics at Reproduction, Fertility and Development?

The objective of the journal is to combine knowledge in the areas of Reproductive technology, Embryo culture, Endocrinology, Folliculogenesis and Immunology. Reproduction, Fertility and Development holds forums on Reproductive technology that merges themes from other disciplines such as Oogenesis, Spermatogenesis, Anatomy and Blastocyst. The concepts on Oogenesis presented in Reproduction, Fertility and Development can also apply to other research fields, including Germinal vesicle and In vitro maturation.

The subject of Sperm, which is connected to the field of Semen, serves as the foundation of the Anatomy research featured in it. Embryo culture research featured in the journal incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Embryo transfer, Human fertilization and Fertilisation. The concepts on Endocrinology presented in Reproduction, Fertility and Development can also apply to other research fields, including Pregnancy, Lactation and Animal science.

While the journal focused on Folliculogenesis, it was also able to explore topics like Corpus luteum, Ovary, Follicular phase, Follicle and Gametogenesis. The Immunology study featured in it draws parallels with the field of Stem cell. The study of Cell biology and how it intertwines with concepts under Embryonic stem cell were explored in the presented Genetics research.

• Reproductive technology (90.60%)
• Embryo culture (37.12%)
• Endocrinology (32.22%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Recent developments and concepts in the cryopreservation of spermatozoa and the assessment of their post-thawing function. (946 citations)
• Free radicals, lipid peroxidation and sperm function. (524 citations)
• The role of cortisol in preparing the fetus for birth (373 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Reproduction, Fertility and Development:

The published papers are mainly concerned with subjects like Reproductive technology, Endocrinology, Embryo culture, Anatomy and Folliculogenesis. Sperm, Oogenesis, Immunology and Spermatogenesis are some topics wherein Reproductive technology research discussed in the journal publications has an impact. The most cited articles with studies in Endocrinology featured incorporate elements of Pregnancy, Fetus and Lactation.

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

• Gene
• Enzyme
• DNA

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal investigates areas of study like Reproductive technology, Embryo culture, Folliculogenesis, Oogenesis and Embryo. Reproduction, Fertility and Development covers Reproductive technology research under the subject of Cryopreservation. The studies in Embryo culture featured incorporate elements of Gametogenesis, Embryo transfer, Animal science and Fertilisation.

The journal goes beyond the discussion of Folliculogenesis as it connects it with closely related disciplines like

• Follicular phase together with Follicle-stimulating hormone,
• Ovulation, which have a strong connection to Estrous cycle.. The research on Oogenesis tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Polar body and In vitro maturation. Issues in Sperm were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Reproductive biology, Semen and Human fertilization.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Post-testicular sperm maturation in the saltwater crocodile Crocodylus porosus: assessing the temporal acquisition of sperm motility (4 citations)
• Preliminary comparative deep metabolomic analysis of spermatozoa from zebu and crossbred cattle suggests associations between metabolites, sperm quality and fertility. (3 citations)
• Key traits for ruminant livestock across diverse production systems in the context of climate change: perspectives from a global platform of research farms (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.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in Reproduction, Fertility and Development (based on the number of publications) are:

• Patrick Lonergan (105 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Daniel Felipe Salamone (83 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
• Heiner Niemann (78 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Randall S. Prather (75 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
• Gregg P. Adams (72 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous 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 Reproduction, Fertility and Development (based on the number of publications) are:

• University of Adelaide (280 papers) absent at the last edition,
• University of São Paulo (275 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 14 less than at the previous edition,
• Sao Paulo State University (229 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
• University of Sydney (162 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Chungbuk National University (161 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, 25.22% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 13.95% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 13.37% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 20.93% of all publications and 51.74% 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 and Developments in Reproductive Technology

In addition to supporting advancements in reproductive technology, fertility, and development, careers stemming from this field are also increasingly gaining momentum. A particularly noteworthy one is the role of a medical biller and coder, known for its significance in managing information and financial transactions in health facilities, hospitals, and clinics.

As these professionals primarily liaise between health care providers and insurance companies, their role significantly affects the overall function and provision of service within the healthcare ecosystem. Typically, they leverage their understanding of different medical codes to communicate the diagnoses and treatments patients receive, making them fundamental in the clinical administrative process.

According to recent data, the average salary for these medical professionals varies across states. For example, in Montana, medical billers and coders can expect an average salary that offers competitive remuneration for their skills and expertise. You can learn more about the requirements, benefits, and the pathway to embarking on such a career at average salary for medical biller in Montana.

As we expand research in reproductive technology and innovate in the field, career progression and opportunities continue to emerge, offering a diverse array of avenues for aspiring professionals. This further emphasizes the importance and impact of specializing in this scientific field, from both a research and career perspective.