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Zebrafish
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Zebrafish

1545-8547

Published by: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Publishers

https://home.liebertpub.com/publications/zebrafish/122

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Biology and Biochemistry 565 23 27 10

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 40
Documents by Best Scientists*: 43
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 62
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.432
Impact Factor: 1.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Zebrafish?

Zebrafish covers a variety of subjects, including Zebrafish, Danio, Cell biology, Genetics and Anatomy. The Zebrafish research discussed is included in the broader subject of Gene. The concepts on Danio presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Zoology and Toxicology.

The study on Zoology presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Ecology. Cell biology works presented in it have a specific focus on Embryo. Zebrafish focuses on Genetics research which is adjacent to topics in Xiphophorus.

The work tackled in Zebrafish goes beyond the discipline of Anatomy as it also encompasses Neuroscience.

  • Zebrafish (72.34%)
  • Danio (16.57%)
  • Cell biology (15.90%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Towards a Comprehensive Catalog of Zebrafish Behavior 1.0 and Beyond (538 citations)
  • Zebrafish in the wild: a review of natural history and new notes from the field (408 citations)
  • A primer for morpholino use in zebrafish. (361 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Zebrafish:

The journal articles mostly deal with topics like Zebrafish, Danio, Genetics, Anatomy and Cell biology. The Zebrafish research discussed in the published papers is included in the broader subject of Gene. The most cited papers facilitate discussions on Danio that incorporate concepts from other fields like Evolutionary biology, Model organism, Bioinformatics, Vertebrate and Pharmacology.

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

  • Gene
  • DNA
  • Enzyme

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Zebrafish, Cell biology, Danio, Zoology and Cytogenetics are the subjects of interest in the journal. The journal served as a forum through which researchers explored different topics like Zebrafish and Context (language use). Issues in Cell biology were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Mutant, Gene, CRISPR, Cyclin-dependent kinase and Zebrafish embryo.

Zebrafish facilitates discussions on Danio that incorporate concepts from other fields like Actinopterygii, Digenea, Parasite hosting, Reproductive success and Cyprinidae. It focuses on Zoology but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Zebrafish larvae, Guppy, Ecotoxicology, Cavefish and Feeding Regimen. The work on Cytogenetics tackled in Zebrafish brings together disciplines like Evolutionary biology, Marine fish, DOCK, Fluorescence in situ hybridization and Computational biology.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Oxidative Stress and DNA Damage of Zebrafish Sperm at Different Stages of the Cryopreservation Process. (2 citations)
  • Perturbations in Amino Acid Metabolism in Reserpine-Treated Zebrafish Brain Detected by 1H Nuclear Magnetic Resonance-Based Metabolomics (2 citations)
  • Propolis Can Improve Caudal Fin Regeneration in Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Induced by The Combined Administration of Alloxan and Glucose (1 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 Zebrafish (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Stephen C. Ekker (21 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Zoltán M. Varga (14 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Michael L. Kent (14 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Jennifer O. Liang (12 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Robert Gerlai (12 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 Zebrafish (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Mayo Clinic (22 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Oregon (21 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Sao Paulo State University (20 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Oregon State University (19 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Boston Children's Hospital (18 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, 2.78% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 11.43% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 20.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 14.29% of all publications and 54.29% 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 abound in Zebrafish Research

The fascinating field of Zebrafish research provides numerous opportunities for budding scientists and experienced researchers alike. The interdisciplinary nature of the field blends together various branches of science like Zoology, Genetics, Cell Biology, and Neuroscience, providing a wide spectrum of career opportunities and potential areas of specialization.

Further, those who find themselves drawn to the practical application of Zebrafish research can consider a career as a pharmacist. This profession allows individuals to directly apply their knowledge of genetics, biology, and other related sciences in a practical healthcare setting. The State of Minnesota, for instance, provides detailed guidelines on becoming a licensed pharmacist.

Interested individuals may refer to the guide on how to be a pharmacist in Minnesota for comprehensive information on the process, including the educational qualifications and licensing requirements. This opens up a pathway for researchers to translate their theoretical knowledge into impactful healthcare practices, enhancing both their professional growth and the wider community's wellbeing.

In conclusion, the field of Zebrafish research and related disciplines offer a variety of exciting career tracks. These can allow professionals to engage in high-impact research, further scientific understanding, and make significant contributions to health and medicine.

Top Publications

  • Collective Behavior in Wild Zebrafish

    (2020)
    36 Citations
  • Can Insect-Based Diets Affect Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Reproduction? A Multidisciplinary Study

    Basilio Randazzo;Matteo Zarantoniello;Giorgia Gioacchini;Elisabetta Giorgini

    (2020)
    21 Citations
  • From IgZ to IgT: A Call for a Common Nomenclature for Immunoglobulin Heavy Chain Genes of Ray-Finned Fish

    (2021)
    21 Citations
  • Pseudocapillaria tomentosa, Mycoplasma spp., and Intestinal Lesions in Experimentally Infected Zebrafish Danio rerio

    Michael L Kent;Elena S Wall;Sophie Sichel;Virginia Watral

    (2021)
    18 Citations
  • The Impact of Pseudoloma neurophilia Infection on Body Condition of Zebrafish.

    Justin L Sanders;Joana F Monteiro;Sandra Martins;Ana Catarina Certal

    (2020)
    17 Citations
  • TAEL 2.0: An Improved Optogenetic Expression System for Zebrafish.

    Jesselynn LaBelle;Adela Ramos-Martinez;Kyle Shen;Laura B Motta-Mena

    (2021)
    16 Citations
  • Control of Developmental Speed in Zebrafish Embryos Using Different Incubation Temperatures

    Hirotaro Urushibata;Hirotaro Urushibata;Kazuaki Sasaki;Eisuke Takahashi;Toshikatsu Hanada

    (2021)
    15 Citations
  • Comparative Cytogenetic and Sequence Analysis of U Small Nuclear RNA Genes in Three Ancistrus Species (Siluriformes: Loricariidae).

    (2022)
    14 Citations
  • Osmorespiratory Compromise in Zebrafish ( Danio rerio ): Effects of Hypoxia and Acute Thermal Stress on Oxygen Consumption, Diffusive Water Flux, and Sodium Net Loss Rates.

    John O Onukwufor;John O Onukwufor;Chris M Wood

    (2020)
    13 Citations
  • Noninvasive Multielectrode Array for Brain and Spinal Cord Local Field Potential Recordings from Live Zebrafish Larvae.

    Danielle L Tomasello;Hazel Sive

    (2020)
    13 Citations

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