Reproductive Toxicology

Top Research Topics at Reproductive Toxicology?

The journal generally zeroes in on subjects such as Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Pregnancy, Toxicity and Andrology. Internal medicine research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Offspring, Fetus and Gestation. Reproductive Toxicology connects the study in Offspring with the closely related area of Lactation.

The majority of Fetus studies presented zero in on Placenta. Teratology and Sperm are some topics wherein Endocrinology research discussed in the journal have an impact. It connects research in Sperm with the related topic of Semen.

Reproductive Toxicology focuses on Pregnancy but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Pediatrics, Physiology and Obstetrics. The concepts on Toxicity presented in the journal can also apply to other research fields, including Developmental toxicity and Pharmacology. It explores research in Andrology and the adjacent study of Embryo.

• Internal medicine (35.05%)
• Endocrinology (33.87%)
• Pregnancy (19.30%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Human exposure to bisphenol A (BPA). (1896 citations)
• Bisphenol A and human health: a review of the literature. (1051 citations)
• In vivo effects of bisphenol A in laboratory rodent studies (927 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Reproductive Toxicology:

The journal papers facilitate discussions on Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Pregnancy, Toxicity and Gestation. The published papers hold forums on Internal medicine that merge themes from other disciplines such as Offspring and Andrology. While the published articles focused on Endocrinology, they were also able to explore topics like Sperm and Physiology.

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

• Internal medicine
• Gene
• Enzyme

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal focuses on Andrology, Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Pregnancy and Physiology. Issues in Andrology were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Reproductive toxicity, Gene expression, Embryo and Ovary. Androgen is a primary topic of Internal medicine research in it.

Most of the works presented in the journal deals with Endocrinology but it intersects with the subject of Toxicity. While Reproductive Toxicology focused on Pregnancy, it was also able to explore topics like Fertility, Demography, Phthalate and Obstetrics. The studies in Physiology featured incorporate elements of Offspring, Fetus and Adverse effect.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Exposure to human relevant mixtures of halogenated persistent organic pollutants (POPs) alters neurodevelopmental processes in human neural stem cells undergoing differentiation. (6 citations)
• Perinatal selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and other antidepressant exposure effects on anxiety and depressive behaviors in offspring: A review of findings in humans and rodent models. (6 citations)
• Intrauterine growth restriction: Clinical consequences on health and disease at adulthood. (6 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 Reproductive Toxicology (based on the number of publications) are:

• Anthony R. Scialli (100 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Aldert H. Piersma (84 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
• Gideon Koren (75 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Christof Schaefer (67 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
• Asher Ornoy (61 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 Reproductive Toxicology (based on the number of publications) are:

• United States Environmental Protection Agency (159 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• Research Triangle Park (115 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
• National Institutes of Health (112 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 7 less than at the previous edition,
• University of Toronto (69 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Hebrew University of Jerusalem (62 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 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, 8.57% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 8.59% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 12.50% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 10.94% of all publications and 67.97% 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 Educational Paths in Reproductive Toxicology

Reproductive toxicology is a rapidly growing field with a broad range of career opportunities for interested professionals. To pursue a career in this field, an educational background in sciences such as biology or toxicology is often required. Advanced degrees might be needed for more specialized roles. To be successful, professionals in the field should have a combination of knowledge in reproductive science and toxicology, and the ability to apply this knowledge to assessing the impact of substances on the reproductive system.

Once equipped with this foundational knowledge, potential career paths can include research roles in academia or industry, consulting roles in regulatory or policy organizations, and clinical roles assessing and managing reproductive risks in healthcare settings. In any of these roles, professionals with a background in reproductive toxicology could be at the forefront of identifying and mitigating the risks of chemicals and other substances on reproduction and development.

For individuals considering this field, many academic institutions offer relevant degrees and courses. Those looking for flexibility may consider online programs, such as the best online nursing programs in Maryland, which can provide a strong foundation in health and anatomy that could then be supplemented with more specialized courses in toxicology and reproduction.

As the field of reproductive toxicology continues to evolve, having the right education and training will be key to being part of the important work of protecting reproductive health.