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World Mycotoxin Journal
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World Mycotoxin Journal

1875-0710

Published by: Wageningen Academic Publishers

https://www.wageningenacademic.com/loi/wmj

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Biology and Biochemistry 653 17 25 8

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 62
Documents by Best Scientists*: 70
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 5
SCIMAGO H-index: 50
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.364
Impact Factor: 2.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at World Mycotoxin Journal?

The topics of Mycotoxin, Aflatoxin, Food science, Fusarium and Zearalenone are the focal point of discussions in World Mycotoxin Journal. While work presented in World Mycotoxin Journal provided substantial information on Mycotoxin, it also covered topics in Contamination and Agronomy. Crop is a primary topic of Agronomy research in the journal.

In addition to Aflatoxin research, it aims to explore topics under Toxicology and Aspergillus flavus, Microbiology. The featured Food science works encompass concepts such as Patulin and Food safety and examines them in conjunction with Water activity. The Fusarium works featured in the journal incorporate elements from Toxin and Cultivar.

It explores research in Zearalenone and the adjacent study of Chromatography. Ochratoxins is a key component of Ochratoxin A research discussed in the journal. The study on Fumonisin presented in the journal intersects with the topics under Fumonisin B1.

  • Mycotoxin (84.75%)
  • Aflatoxin (32.29%)
  • Food science (29.30%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Alternaria mycotoxins: an overview of chemical characterization, producers, toxicity, analysis and occurrence in foodstuffs (347 citations)
  • Mycotoxin co-contamination of food and feed: meta-analysis of publications describing toxicological interactions (213 citations)
  • Alternaria toxins and plant diseases: an overview of origin, occurrence and risks (201 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at World Mycotoxin Journal:

The journal articles focus largely on the fields of Mycotoxin, Aflatoxin, Food science, Zearalenone and Biotechnology. While the journal articles focused on Mycotoxin, they were also able to explore topics like Agronomy, Toxicology and Fusarium. Issues in Aflatoxin were discussed in the most cited papers, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus, Microbiology, Fumonisin B1 and Ochratoxin A.

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

  • Enzyme
  • Biochemistry
  • Internal medicine

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal primarily tackles Mycotoxin, Aflatoxin, Food science, Food safety and Aflatoxin contamination. Topics in Mycotoxin explored in the journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Agriculture and Fusarium. The journal explores issues in Aflatoxin which can be linked to other research areas like Contamination, Toxicology, Aspergillus flavus and Environmental health.

The research on Food science tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Biomarker (medicine), Urine and Biomonitoring. It addresses concerns in the field of Food safety by exploring it in line with topics in Mycotoxin contamination which intersect with Lc ms ms and Multi mycotoxin subjects. While Aflatoxin contamination is the focus of World Mycotoxin Journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Cottonseed meal, Raw milk, Animal feed and Aspergillus.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Developments in mycotoxin analysis: an update for 2019-2020 (4 citations)
  • Emergence of cold plasma and electron beam irradiation as novel technologies to counter mycotoxins in food products (4 citations)
  • Detection of aflatoxin B1 adducts in Mexican women with cervical lesions (2 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 World Mycotoxin Journal (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Rudolf Krska (32 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • S. De Saeger (24 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Franz Berthiller (23 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Naresh Magan (21 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Chris M. Maragos (21 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as 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.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in World Mycotoxin Journal (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (42 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Ghent University (41 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition,
  • Wageningen University and Research Centre (32 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Agricultural Research Service (27 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • National University of Río Cuarto (25 papers) published 3 papers 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, 10.34% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 25.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 3.85% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 17.31% of all publications and 53.85% 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 Requirements for Mycotoxin Researchers

Having examined the focal points of discussions in the World Mycotoxin Journal, it's worth noting that such research areas present various career opportunities for aspiring professionals. However, these fields, like any other, have specific qualifications and requirements that must be fulfilled. Depending on the discipline, individuals seeking to join this area of study may need to have a background in Mycotoxin, Food Science, Agronomy, or a related field.

For instance, those interested in embarking on a career that intersects Mycotoxin research and healthcare, such as a licensed pharmacist, require a unique blend of qualifications and training. Pharmacists are indeed at the front-line in dealing with mycotoxin-related food safety concerns. Becoming a licensed pharmacist demands rigorous academic and professional preparation, from studying Pharmaceutical Sciences to passing qualifying examinations.

Specifically in certain states like Wyoming, the process involves a distinct set of steps. This comprehensive guide on how to become a licensed pharmacist in Wyoming provides an exhaustive approach containing all the necessary information on the coursework, pharmacy practice experiences, licensure applications, and exams involved.

As the research landscape continues to evolve, so do the requirements and opportunities in these fields. Therefore, ongoing professional development and keeping oneself updated with the latest research is essential for career growth and effectiveness in contributing to the valuable work presented in the World Mycotoxin Journal and other similar research gatherings.

Top Publications

  • Impact of the improvements in Fusarium head blight and agronomic management on economics of winter wheat

    (2020)
    44 Citations
  • The impact of seasonal weather variation on mycotoxins: maize crop in 2014 in northern Italy as a case study

    M. Camardo Leggieri;A. Lanubile;C. Dall’Asta;A. Pietri

    (2020)
    43 Citations
  • Aflatoxin contamination in Tanzania: quantifying the problem in maize and groundnuts from rural households

    S.B. Boni;S.B. Boni;F. Beed;F. Beed;M.E. Kimanya;E. Koyano;E. Koyano

    (2021)
    35 Citations
  • Survey for toxigenic Fusarium species on maize kernels in China

    (2020)
    23 Citations
  • Fusarium graminearum populations from maize and wheat in Ontario, Canada

    (2020)
    21 Citations
  • Atoxigenic-based technology for biocontrol of aflatoxin in maize and groundnuts for Tanzania

    (2022)
    20 Citations
  • Effect of pydiflumetofen on Gibberella ear rot and Fusarium mycotoxin accumulation in maize grain

    (2021)
    19 Citations
  • The impact of management practices to prevent and control mycotoxins in the European food supply chain: MyToolBox project results

    marlous Focker;H. J. van der Fels-Klerx;Naresh Magan;S. G. Edwards

    (2021)
    18 Citations
  • The life and works of Professor Naresh Magan

    (2023)
    18 Citations

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