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Chemistry 45 16451 14847 137 133 94 7341

Branca M. Silva publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Branca M. Silva between 1999 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Branca M. Silva published across 27 years, from 1999 to 2025, averaging 6.1 papers a year. Output peaked at 21 publications in 2025. 28 of the 166 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1999 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 21. Peak 21 publications in 2025. 1999: 1 publication 2000: 2 publications 2001: 2 publications 2002: 3 publications 2003: 3 publications 2004: 3 publications 2005: 8 publications 2006: 2 publications 2007: 7 publications 2008: 7 publications 2009: 4 publications 2010: 10 publications 2011: 2 publications 2012: 4 publications 2013: 7 publications 2014: 10 publications 2015: 15 publications 2016: 16 publications 2017: 6 publications 2018: 7 publications 2019: 8 publications 2020: 2 publications 2021: 2 publications 2022: 5 publications 2023: 2 publications 2024: 7 publications 2025: 21 publications
1999 2025

166 publications in total across all disciplines

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Branca M. Silva: publications per year, 1999 to 2025
Year Publications
1999 1
2000 2
2001 2
2002 3
2003 3
2004 3
2005 8
2006 2
2007 7
2008 7
2009 4
2010 10
2011 2
2012 4
2013 7
2014 10
2015 15
2016 16
2017 6
2018 7
2019 8
2020 2
2021 2
2022 5
2023 2
2024 7
2025 21
Total 166
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Branca M. Silva publication distribution in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Chemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Branca M. Silva sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000 1,250
Bar chart with 63 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 61–80 to 1,295+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,350. Most scientists, 1,350, have 161–180 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 81–100 publications, is where this scientist sits. 61–80 publications: 66 scientists 81–100 publications: 302 scientists 101–120 publications: 623 scientists 121–140 publications: 918 scientists 141–160 publications: 1,218 scientists 161–180 publications: 1,350 scientists 181–200 publications: 1,344 scientists 201–220 publications: 1,281 scientists 221–240 publications: 1,216 scientists 241–260 publications: 1,100 scientists 261–280 publications: 979 scientists 281–300 publications: 939 scientists 301–320 publications: 764 scientists 321–340 publications: 643 scientists 341–360 publications: 628 scientists 361–380 publications: 522 scientists 381–400 publications: 459 scientists 401–420 publications: 397 scientists 421–440 publications: 327 scientists 441–460 publications: 270 scientists 461–480 publications: 265 scientists 481–500 publications: 252 scientists 501–520 publications: 201 scientists 521–540 publications: 185 scientists 541–560 publications: 148 scientists 561–580 publications: 148 scientists 581–600 publications: 132 scientists 601–620 publications: 114 scientists 621–640 publications: 104 scientists 641–660 publications: 91 scientists 661–680 publications: 92 scientists 681–700 publications: 73 scientists 701–720 publications: 57 scientists 721–740 publications: 54 scientists 741–760 publications: 67 scientists 761–780 publications: 45 scientists 781–800 publications: 46 scientists 801–820 publications: 39 scientists 821–840 publications: 32 scientists 841–860 publications: 36 scientists 861–880 publications: 29 scientists 881–900 publications: 26 scientists 901–920 publications: 24 scientists 921–940 publications: 14 scientists 941–960 publications: 23 scientists 961–980 publications: 28 scientists 981–1,000 publications: 15 scientists 1,001–1,020 publications: 29 scientists 1,021–1,040 publications: 12 scientists 1,041–1,060 publications: 19 scientists 1,061–1,080 publications: 12 scientists 1,081–1,100 publications: 6 scientists 1,101–1,120 publications: 8 scientists 1,121–1,140 publications: 12 scientists 1,141–1,160 publications: 5 scientists 1,161–1,180 publications: 6 scientists 1,181–1,200 publications: 14 scientists 1,201–1,220 publications: 7 scientists 1,221–1,240 publications: 2 scientists 1,241–1,260 publications: 6 scientists 1,261–1,280 publications: 4 scientists 1,281–1,294 publications: 6 scientists 1,295+ publications: 100 scientists
61–80 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 94 publications — 1st percentile

1% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more.

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Number of Chemistry scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 17,934 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
61–80 66
81–100 302 94
101–120 623
121–140 918
141–160 1,218
161–180 1,350
181–200 1,344
201–220 1,281
221–240 1,216
241–260 1,100
261–280 979
281–300 939
301–320 764
321–340 643
341–360 628
361–380 522
381–400 459
401–420 397
421–440 327
441–460 270
461–480 265
481–500 252
501–520 201
521–540 185
541–560 148
561–580 148
581–600 132
601–620 114
621–640 104
641–660 91
661–680 92
681–700 73
701–720 57
721–740 54
741–760 67
761–780 45
781–800 46
801–820 39
821–840 32
841–860 36
861–880 29
881–900 26
901–920 24
921–940 14
941–960 23
961–980 28
981–1,000 15
1,001–1,020 29
1,021–1,040 12
1,041–1,060 19
1,061–1,080 12
1,081–1,100 6
1,101–1,120 8
1,121–1,140 12
1,141–1,160 5
1,161–1,180 6
1,181–1,200 14
1,201–1,220 7
1,221–1,240 2
1,241–1,260 6
1,261–1,280 4
1,281–1,294 6
1,295+ 100
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Branca M. Silva D-index placement in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Chemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Branca M. Silva sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000
Bar chart with 61 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 159+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,051. Most scientists, 1,051, have 56–57 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 44–45 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 40–41 D-Index: 289 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 612 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 808 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 776 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 835 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 861 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 872 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 933 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,051 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 930 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 882 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 834 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 731 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 775 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 683 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 646 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 561 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 501 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 437 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 388 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 354 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 292 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 275 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 254 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 235 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 185 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 192 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 155 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 163 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 125 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 105 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 105 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 112 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 88 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 68 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 69 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 65 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 79 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 61 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 44 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 37 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 40 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 33 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 26 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 34 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 35 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 25 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 27 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 17 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 16 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 20 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 20 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 15 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 9 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 9 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 16 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 11 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 9 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 3 scientists 158 D-Index: 3 scientists 159+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40–41 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 45 D-Index — 10th percentile

10% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more.

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Number of Chemistry scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 17,934 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 289
42–43 612
44–45 808 45
46–47 776
48–49 835
50–51 861
52–53 872
54–55 933
56–57 1,051
58–59 930
60–61 882
62–63 834
64–65 731
66–67 775
68–69 683
70–71 646
72–73 561
74–75 501
76–77 437
78–79 388
80–81 354
82–83 292
84–85 275
86–87 254
88–89 235
90–91 185
92–93 192
94–95 155
96–97 163
98–99 125
100–101 105
102–103 105
104–105 112
106–107 88
108–109 68
110–111 69
112–113 65
114–115 79
116–117 61
118–119 44
120–121 37
122–123 40
124–125 33
126–127 26
128–129 34
130–131 35
132–133 25
134–135 27
136–137 17
138–139 16
140–141 20
142–143 20
144–145 15
146–147 9
148–149 9
150–151 16
152–153 11
154–155 9
156–157 3
158 3
159+ 98
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Overview

Branca M. Silva is a researcher affiliated with the University of Beira Interior in Portugal. Their primary field of study is Medicine, with a specific concentration in Reproductive Medicine, reflected in several publications and research activities.

Their work spans multiple subfields, including:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Biochemistry
  • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Silva's research interests cover a range of main topics such as:

  • Sperm and Testicular Function
  • Reproductive Biology and Fertility
  • Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
  • Selenium in Biological Systems
  • Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress
  • Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals
  • Tea Polyphenols and Effects

Frequent collaborators in Silva's research include Marco G. Alves, Pedro F. Oliveira, Luís Rato, Ana F. Vinha, and Ana D. Martins, indicating continued partnerships within their research network.

Silva has published work in various scientific venues, with frequent publications appearing in:

  • Antioxidants
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences
  • Food Reviews International
  • Antioxidants and Redox Signaling

Selected recent publications include:

  • "Peach (Prunus Persica): Phytochemicals and Health Benefits," 2020, Food Reviews International
  • "Endogenous and Exogenous Antioxidants As a Tool to Ameliorate Male Infertility Induced by Reactive Oxygen Species," 2020, Antioxidants and Redox Signaling
  • "Antioxidants Present in Reproductive Tract Fluids and Their Relevance for Fertility," 2021, Antioxidants
  • "Male Infertility in the XXI Century: Are Obesogens to Blame?" 2022, International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • "White Tea Intake Abrogates Markers of Streptozotocin-Induced Prediabetes Oxidative Stress in Rat Lungs," 2021, Molecules

In addition to journal articles, Silva has contributed to book publications, including the 2024 title SAÚDE DA MULHER E OBSTETRÍCIA: DO ENSINO À ASSISTÊNCIA, published by Editora Humanize eBooks.

Best Publications

  • Quince (Cydonia oblonga Miller) fruit (pulp, peel, and seed) and jam: Antioxidant activity

    Branca M Silva;Paula B Andrade;Patrícia Valentão;Federico Ferreres

  • Phenolic profiles of Portuguese olive fruits (Olea europaea L.): Influences of cultivar and geographical origin

    Ana F. Vinha;Federico Ferreres;Branca M. Silva;Patrı́cia Valentão

  • Human cancer cell antiproliferative and antioxidant activities of Juglans regia L.

    Márcia Carvalho;Pedro J. Ferreira;Vanda S. Mendes;Renata Silva

  • Ficus carica L.: Metabolic and biological screening.

    Andreia P. Oliveira;Patrícia Valentão;José A. Pereira;Branca M. Silva

  • Approach to the study of C‐glycosyl flavones by ion trap HPLC‐PAD‐ESI/MS/MS: application to seeds of quince (Cydonia oblonga)

    Federico Ferreres;Branca M. Silva;Paula B. Andrade;Rosa M. Seabra

  • Evaluation of free radical-scavenging and antihemolytic activities of quince (Cydonia oblonga) leaf: a comparative study with green tea (Camellia sinensis).

    Rossana M. Costa;Ana S. Magalhães;José A. Pereira;Paula B. Andrade

  • Protective effect of quince (Cydonia oblonga Miller) fruit against oxidative hemolysis of human erythrocytes.

    Ana S. Magalhães;Branca M. Silva;Branca M. Silva;José A. Pereira;Paula B. Andrade

  • Metabolic dynamics of human Sertoli cells are differentially modulated by physiological and pharmacological concentrations of GLP-1.

    Ana D. Martins;Mariana P. Monteiro;Branca M. Silva;Alberto Barros

  • Structure-Bioactivity Relationships of Methylxanthines: Trying to Make Sense of All the Promises and the Drawbacks

    João P Monteiro;Marco G Alves;Pedro F Oliveira;Branca M Silva

  • Phenolic Profile of Quince Fruit (Cydonia oblonga Miller) (Pulp and Peel)

    Branca M Silva;Paula B Andrade;Federico Ferreres;Ana L Domingues

  • Analysis and quantification of flavonoidic compounds from Portuguese olive (Olea europaea L.) leaf cultivars.

    Julieta Meirinhos;Branca M. Silva;Patricia Valentão;Rosa M. Seabra

  • Phenolic profile of Cydonia oblonga Miller leaves.

    Andreia P Oliveira;José A Pereira;Paula B Andrade;Patrícia Valentão

  • Study of the organic acids composition of quince (Cydonia oblonga Miller) fruit and jam.

    Branca M Silva;Paula B Andrade;Gisela C Mendes;Rosa M Seabra

  • Effect of the conservation procedure on the contents of phenolic compounds and organic acids in chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius) mushroom.

    Patricia Valentao;Paula B. Andrade;Joana Rangel;Barbara Ribeiro

  • White Tea (Camellia Sinensis (L.)): Antioxidant Properties And Beneficial Health Effects

    T. R. Dias;G. Tomás;N. F. Teixeira;M. G. Alves

  • First Report on Cydonia oblonga Miller Anticancer Potential: Differential Antiproliferative Effect against Human Kidney and Colon Cancer Cells

    Márcia Carvalho;Branca M Silva;Renata Silva;Patrícia Valentão

  • Organic acids composition of Cydonia oblonga Miller leaf.

    Andreia P. Oliveira;José A. Pereira;Paula B. Andrade;Patrícia Valentão

  • Volatile profiling of Ficus carica varieties by HS-SPME and GC–IT-MS

    Andreia P. Oliveira;Luís R. Silva;Paula Guedes de Pinho;Angel Gil-Izquierdo

  • Quantitation of nine organic acids in wild mushrooms.

    Patricia Valentao;Graciliana Lopes;Miguel Valente;Paula Barbosa

  • Quince (Cydonia oblonga Miller) Fruit Characterization Using Principal Component Analysis

    Branca M Silva;Paula B Andrade;Rui C Martins;Patrícia Valentão

  • Composition of quince (Cydonia oblonga Miller) seeds: phenolics, organic acids and free amino acids.

    Silva Bm;Andrade Pb;Ferreres F;Seabra Rm

Frequent Co-Authors

Marco G. Alves
Marco G. Alves University of Aveiro
Paula B. Andrade
Paula B. Andrade University of Porto
Patrícia Valentão
Patrícia Valentão University of Porto
Rosa M. Seabra
Rosa M. Seabra University of Porto
José Alberto Pereira
José Alberto Pereira Polytechnic Institute of Bragança
Mário Sousa
Mário Sousa University of Porto
Federico Ferreres
Federico Ferreres Catholic University of Murcia
Susana Casal
Susana Casal University of Porto
Paula Guedes de Pinho
Paula Guedes de Pinho University of Porto
M. Beatriz P.P. Oliveira
M. Beatriz P.P. Oliveira University of Porto

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