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Trends in Pharmacological Sciences

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 665 73 82 30

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 286
Documents by Best Scientists*: 262
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 7
SCIMAGO H-index: 252
SCIMAGO SJR: 3.771
Impact Factor: 19.9

Overview

Top Research Topics at Trends in Pharmacological Sciences?

The journal mostly deals with topics like Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Receptor, Biochemistry and Internal medicine. Drug is a major topic of Pharmacology research presented in Trends in Pharmacological Sciences. The research on Receptor featured in the journal combines topics in other fields like Signal transduction and Cell biology.

The journal dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Internal medicine and Endocrinology.

  • Neuroscience (19.96%)
  • Pharmacology (19.31%)
  • Receptor (17.91%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Drugs of abuse: anatomy, pharmacology and function of reward pathways (1916 citations)
  • Amyloid deposition as the central event in the aetiology of Alzheimer's disease (1821 citations)
  • Excitatory amino acid neurotoxicity and neurodegenerative disease (1733 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Trends in Pharmacological Sciences:

The most cited articles are organized to address concerns in the fields of Receptor, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Cell biology. The journal publications with studies in Receptor featured incorporate elements of Endocrinology and Function (biology). While the most cited articles focused on Neuroscience, they were also able to explore topics like NMDA receptor, Disease and Neurotransmission.

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 mainly tackles studies in Computational biology, Neuroscience, Drug discovery, Bioinformatics and Receptor. The studies in Computational biology featured incorporate elements of Target engagement, Slc transporters, RNA, Signal transduction and Drug. The overlapping concepts between Disease and In vivo are the key highlights of Neuroscience study.

Drug discovery research in it involves the investigation of Drug development studies, all of which are linked to disciplines such as Intensive care medicine. Bioinformatics research featured in the journal incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Cancer and Neuropathic pain. Research in Receptor tackled falls within the umbrella of Biochemistry.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Organ-on-a-Chip: A New Paradigm for Drug Development. (16 citations)
  • Machine Learning for Biologics: Opportunities for Protein Engineering, Developability, and Formulation. (13 citations)
  • Carbon Monoxide: from Poison to Clinical Trials (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 Pharmacological Sciences (based on the number of publications) are:

  • David Cutler (31 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ivan Izquierdo (31 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Terry P. Kenakin (28 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ann Barbier (22 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ryan J. Huxtable (21 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 Pharmacological Sciences (based on the number of publications) are:

  • National Institutes of Health (153 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Cambridge (83 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • French Institute of Health and Medical Research (76 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University College London (74 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Karolinska Institutet (63 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 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, 4.71% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 11.11% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 3.70% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 19.75% of all publications and 65.43% 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.

Educational Resources for Pharmacology Researchers

Another key aspect of the academic journey of researchers in Pharmacology and related sciences is continuing education and upskilling. The field of Pharmacology is a constantly evolving one, with new discoveries and scientific understanding emerging on a regular basis. It's critical for researchers to stay apprised of these advancements in order to maintain relevance in their respective areas of study. Several academic institutions offer robust online programs in Pharmacology and related fields. One shining example is the wide range of online nursing programs offered by different universities in Alabama. Such programs provide an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Pharmacology, equipping students with the necessary knowledge to understand the interactions between drugs and the human body. Notably, some of these programs offer an exceptional blend of theory and practical exposure to ensure that learners have a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. For those considering expanding their knowledge base, enrolling in an online nursing program in Alabama might serve as an excellent starting point. Check out some of the best online nursing programs in Alabama to further your research career. Engaging in such strategic learning initiatives contributes significantly to furthering the frontiers of Pharmacological research. It’s thus indisputably beneficial for researchers, especially those in the field of Pharmacology, to leverage such educational resources and opportunities in order to stay at the top of their research game. Remember, each new discovery in Pharmacology brings us one step closer to groundbreaking medical solutions. Therefore, staying updated with evolving knowledge in the field is of paramount importance for researchers. Do not miss out on the opportunity to gain more knowledge and contribute constructively to the world of Pharmacological Sciences.

Top Publications

  • Metastatic colorectal cancer: mechanisms and emerging therapeutics.

    (2023)
    258 Citations
  • Tryptophan Metabolism as a Pharmacological Target

    Morgane Modoux;Nathalie Rolhion;Sridhar Mani;Harry Sokol;Harry Sokol

    (2021)
    200 Citations
  • Drug Repurposing for Rare Diseases.

    Helen I. Roessler;Nine V.A.M. Knoers;Nine V.A.M. Knoers;Mieke M. van Haelst;Mieke M. van Haelst;Gijs van Haaften

    (2021)
    174 Citations
  • Neuroplasticity as a convergent mechanism of ketamine and classical psychedelics

    Lily R. Aleksandrova;Anthony G. Phillips

    (2021)
    150 Citations
  • Iron metabolism: pathophysiology and pharmacology.

    Karolin Roemhild;Finn von Maltzahn;Ralf Weiskirchen;Ruth Knüchel

    (2021)
    147 Citations
  • Critical Assessment of G Protein-Biased Agonism at the μ-Opioid Receptor.

    Alexander Gillis;Andrea Kliewer;Eamonn Kelly;Graeme Henderson

    (2020)
    138 Citations
  • Mitochondrial quality control mechanisms as therapeutic targets in doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity

    (2022)
    120 Citations
  • Targeting the Immune System for Ischemic Stroke.

    Shenpeng R. Zhang;Thanh G. Phan;Christopher G. Sobey

    (2021)
    93 Citations
  • Mouse models of atherosclerosis in translational research.

    (2022)
    76 Citations
  • Disrupting 3D printing of medicines with machine learning.

    Moe Elbadawi;Laura E. McCoubrey;Francesca K.H. Gavins;Jun J. Ong

    (2021)
    75 Citations

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