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Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 458 134 117 37

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 283
Documents by Best Scientists*: 217
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 19
SCIMAGO H-index: 204
SCIMAGO SJR: 3.485
Impact Factor: 12.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism?

Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism investigates studies in Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Cell biology, Receptor and Hormone. The studies tackled, which mainly focus on Internal medicine, apply to Diabetes mellitus as well. The work on Diabetes mellitus addressed in the journal expands to the thematically related Disease.

In the journal, Neuroscience and Bioinformatics are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Endocrinology research. Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism holds forums on Cell biology that merges themes from other disciplines such as Biochemistry and Transcription factor. Receptor study tackled is connected to the field of Nuclear receptor.

  • Internal medicine (43.49%)
  • Endocrinology (40.84%)
  • Cell biology (16.29%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Adipose Tissue as an Endocrine Organ (1323 citations)
  • ACRP30/adiponectin: an adipokine regulating glucose and lipid metabolism (1080 citations)
  • New clues about vitamin D functions in the nervous system. (667 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism:

The most cited publications focus on Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Cell biology, Receptor and Signal transduction. The journal papers hold forums on Internal medicine that merge themes from other disciplines such as Diabetes mellitus and Type 2 diabetes. The most cited publications explore issues in Cell biology which can be linked to other research areas like Biochemistry and Transcription factor.

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

  • Gene
  • Internal medicine
  • Enzyme

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism mainly deals with areas of study such as Cell biology, Neuroscience, Bioinformatics, Internal medicine and Disease. The Cell biology research presented in it also delves into studies in intersecting subjects like

  • Receptor which intersects with area such as Hormone,
  • Cell together with Insulin,
  • Insulin resistance that connect with fields like Type 2 diabetes.. While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Neuroscience, it also covered topics in Neurodegeneration, Regeneration (biology) and Mechanism (biology).

Some problems in Bioinformatics that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Progressive osteopenia, Bone resorption, Metabolic reprogramming, Metabolic syndrome and Osteoporosis. The tackled Internal medicine research is interrelated with Endocrinology which concerns subjects like Function (biology). Concepts in Obesity, as well as related topics in Adipose tissue and Context (language use), are covered in the Disease research presented in Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Butyrate in Energy Metabolism: There Is Still More to Learn. (13 citations)
  • Sex and COVID-19: A Protective Role for Reproductive Steroids. (13 citations)
  • Lipoprotein Lipase and Its Regulators: An Unfolding Story. (10 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 Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Henry Nicholls (24 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Murray Saffran (19 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • V. Daniel Castracane (18 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • George P. Chrousos (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Linsey Stapley (14 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 Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism (based on the number of publications) are:

  • National Institutes of Health (121 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Harvard University (57 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • French Institute of Health and Medical Research (57 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (47 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Baylor College of Medicine (43 papers) published 1 paper 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, 4.04% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 14.74% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 4.21% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 12.63% of all publications and 68.42% 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 Endocrinology

In the field of Endocrinology, there is an extensive array of career opportunities. These roles are not limited to clinical practice or teaching but broaden out to research positions that delve into investigations in cell biology, receptors, hormone interactions, and diseases such as diabetes mellitus. Many endocrinologists choose to work in hospitals, while others operate within private clinics or health organizations. In addition to diagnosing and treating patients, endocrinologists may also be involved in conducting research or teaching endocrinology to students at universities. Some endocrinologists move towards academia, where they undertake research or educate the next generation of doctors. Opportunities in endocrinology extend to roles tied to biotechnology corporations or pharmaceutical companies where they work on the research and development of drugs and treatments for endocrine conditions. Moreover, many endocrinologists commit to lifelong learning and regularly attend forums such as those hosted by journals like 'Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism' to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in their field.

For young aspirants planning to build a career in endocrinology, it's essential to have a sturdy educational foundation. This generally begins with a Bachelor’s degree in a field related to medicine or biology, following which a four-year medical degree is required. Aspiring endocrinologists must then complete a residency in internal medicine, and finally, a fellowship in endocrinology.

Additionally, Hawaii is one such destination that offers strong learning opportunities for students aiming to build a career in nursing or medical research. Refer to this guide on the best nursing schools in Hawaii, which can provide a profound base for future endocrinologists.

In conclusion, endocrinology offers promising career opportunities across various settings. By staying abreast of ongoing research and advancements in endocrinology, professionals in this field can maintain a competitive edge and contribute to enhancing patient care and treatment methodologies.

Top Publications

  • Ferritinophagy and ferroptosis in the management of metabolic diseases.

    Amir Ajoolabady;Hamid Aslkhodapasandhokmabad;Peter Libby;Jaakko Tuomilehto;Jaakko Tuomilehto;Jaakko Tuomilehto

    (2021)
    222 Citations
  • Cardiolipin, Mitochondria, and Neurological Disease

    Micol Falabella;Hilary J. Vernon;Michael G. Hanna;Steven M. Claypool

    (2021)
    170 Citations
  • Long COVID: pathophysiological factors and abnormalities of coagulation

    (2023)
    164 Citations
  • Current status and future trends of the global burden of MASLD

    (2024)
    147 Citations
  • Links between metabolic syndrome and metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease

    Soo Lim;Jin Wook Kim;Giovanni Targher

    (2021)
    137 Citations
  • Lipoprotein Lipase and Its Regulators: An Unfolding Story.

    Shuangcheng Alivia Wu;Sander Kersten;Ling Qi

    (2021)
    136 Citations
  • Melatonin Effects on Glucose Metabolism: Time To Unlock the Controversy

    Marta Garaulet;Marta Garaulet;Jingyi Qian;Jingyi Qian;Jose C. Florez;Jose C. Florez;Josephine Arendt

    (2020)
    134 Citations
  • Intersection of the Gut Microbiome and Circadian Rhythms in Metabolism.

    Katya Frazier;Eugene B. Chang

    (2020)
    114 Citations
  • Epigenetic Transgenerational Inheritance of Obesity Susceptibility.

    Stephanie E. King;Michael K. Skinner

    (2020)
    109 Citations
  • Role of Nitric Oxide in Insulin Secretion and Glucose Metabolism

    Zahra Bahadoran;Parvin Mirmiran;Asghar Ghasemi

    (2020)
    104 Citations

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