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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Best Female Scientists 126 415 394 2 2 1432 65206
Chemistry 126 382 340 2 2 1125 67495
Biology and Biochemistry 131 388 350 1 1 1345 71618

Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira between 1976 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira published across 50 years, from 1976 to 2025, averaging 31.9 papers a year. Output peaked at 158 publications in 2016. 43 of the 1,594 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
50 100 150
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1976 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 158. Peak 158 publications in 2016. 1976: 1 publication 1977: 0 publications 1978: 2 publications 1979: 0 publications 1980: 0 publications 1981: 0 publications 1982: 0 publications 1983: 0 publications 1984: 0 publications 1985: 0 publications 1986: 0 publications 1987: 0 publications 1988: 0 publications 1989: 0 publications 1990: 0 publications 1991: 0 publications 1992: 1 publication 1993: 0 publications 1994: 0 publications 1995: 0 publications 1996: 1 publication 1997: 0 publications 1998: 3 publications 1999: 5 publications 2000: 5 publications 2001: 6 publications 2002: 4 publications 2003: 12 publications 2004: 8 publications 2005: 11 publications 2006: 14 publications 2007: 31 publications 2008: 27 publications 2009: 34 publications 2010: 40 publications 2011: 91 publications 2012: 102 publications 2013: 117 publications 2014: 126 publications 2015: 136 publications 2016: 158 publications 2017: 91 publications 2018: 100 publications 2019: 121 publications 2020: 113 publications 2021: 103 publications 2022: 60 publications 2023: 28 publications 2024: 30 publications 2025: 13 publications
1976 2025

1,594 publications in total across all disciplines

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Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira: publications per year, 1976 to 2025
Year Publications
1976 1
1977 0
1978 2
1979 0
1980 0
1981 0
1982 0
1983 0
1984 0
1985 0
1986 0
1987 0
1988 0
1989 0
1990 0
1991 0
1992 1
1993 0
1994 0
1995 0
1996 1
1997 0
1998 3
1999 5
2000 5
2001 6
2002 4
2003 12
2004 8
2005 11
2006 14
2007 31
2008 27
2009 34
2010 40
2011 91
2012 102
2013 117
2014 126
2015 136
2016 158
2017 91
2018 100
2019 121
2020 113
2021 103
2022 60
2023 28
2024 30
2025 13
Total 1,594
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Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira 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 Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira 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, 1,121–1,140 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: 1,125 publications — 99th percentile

99% 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
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 1,125
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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Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira 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 Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira 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, 126–127 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: 126 D-Index — 98th percentile

98% 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
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 26 126
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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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Portugal Leader Award
  • 2026 - Research.com Chemistry in Portugal Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Best Female Scientists Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Portugal Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Chemistry in Portugal Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Portugal Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Portugal Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Chemistry in Portugal Leader Award

Overview

Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira is affiliated with the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança in Portugal. Their research primarily spans Agricultural and Biological Sciences and Medicine, with notable contributions to several specialized subfields including Plant Science, Biochemistry, Food Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Pharmacology.

The scientist has extensively explored topics such as:

  • Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
  • Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
  • Botanical Research and Applications
  • Fungal Biology and Applications
  • Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress
  • Phytochemistry and Biological Activities
  • Nuts composition and effects

Frequently, they have collaborated with other researchers including Lillian Barros, María Inês Días, Ricardo C. Calhelha, Marina Sokóvić, and José Pinela. Their work has been published in journals such as Food Chemistry, Molecules, Foods, Food & Function, and Antioxidants.

Selected recent papers include:

  • "Phenolic compounds: current industrial applications, limitations and future challenges," 2020, Food & Function
  • "Natural Food Colorants and Preservatives: A Review, a Demand, and a Challenge," 2022, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
  • "Microalgae-Derived Pigments: A 10-Year Bibliometric Review and Industry and Market Trend Analysis," 2020, Molecules
  • "Food Bioactive Compounds and Emerging Techniques for Their Extraction: Polyphenols as a Case Study," 2020, Foods
  • "Impact of postharvest preservation methods on nutritional value and bioactive properties of mushrooms," 2021, Trends in Food Science & Technology

In addition to journal articles, Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira has contributed to book publications, including a title published by Editora Schreiben eBooks: "DEBATES EM EDUCAÇÃO: CONTEXTOS POLÍTICOS, FORMAÇÃO E PRÁTICAS EDUCATIVAS," scheduled for 2025.

Best Publications

  • A review on antioxidants, prooxidants and related controversy: natural and synthetic compounds, screening and analysis methodologies and future perspectives.

    Márcio Carocho;Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira

  • Free-radical scavenging capacity and reducing power of wild edible mushrooms from northeast Portugal : individual cap and stipe activity

    Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira;Paula Baptista;Miguel Vilas-Boas;Lillian Barros

  • Bioactivity of phenolic acids: metabolites versus parent compounds: a review.

    Sandrina A. Heleno;Anabela Martins;Maria João R.P. Queiroz;Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira

  • Antioxidants in Wild Mushrooms

    Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira;Lillian Barros;Rui M.V. Abreu

  • Total phenols, ascorbic acid, β-carotene and lycopene in Portuguese wild edible mushrooms and their antioxidant activities

    Lillian Barros;Maria João Ferreira;Bruno Queirós;Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira

  • Adding Molecules to Food, Pros and Cons: A Review on Synthetic and Natural Food Additives

    Márcio Carocho;Maria Filomena Barreiro;Patricia Morales;Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira

  • Phenolic compounds and antimicrobial activity of olive (Olea europaea L. Cv. Cobrançosa) leaves.

    Ana Paula Pereira;Isabel C F R Ferreira;Filipa Marcelino;Patricia Valentão

  • Antioxidant activity of Portuguese honey samples: Different contributions of the entire honey and phenolic extract

    Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira;Edmur Aires;João C.M. Barreira;Letícia M. Estevinho

  • Wild and commercial mushrooms as source of nutrients and nutraceuticals

    Lillian Barros;Telma Cruz;Paula Baptista;Letícia M. Estevinho

  • Total phenols, antioxidant potential and antimicrobial activity of walnut (Juglans regia L.) green husks

    Ivo Oliveira;Anabela Sousa;Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira;Albino Bento

  • Natural food additives: Quo vadis?

    Márcio Carocho;Patricia Morales;Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira

  • WALNUT (JUGLANS REGIA L.) LEAVES: PHENOLIC COMPOUNDS, ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY AND ANTIOXIDANT POTENTIAL OF DIFFERENT CULTIVARS

    José Alberto Pereira;Ivo Oliveira;Anabela Sousa;Patricia Valentão

  • Chemical composition and nutritional value of the most widely appreciated cultivated mushrooms: an inter-species comparative study.

    Filipa S. Reis;Lillian Barros;Anabela Martins;Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira

  • Phenolic compounds: current industrial applications, limitations and future challenges

    Bianca R. Albuquerque;Bianca R. Albuquerque;Sandrina A. Heleno;M. Beatriz P. P. Oliveira;Lillian Barros

  • Antioxidant activities of the extracts from chestnut flower, leaf, skins and fruit

    João C.M. Barreira;João C.M. Barreira;Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira;M. Beatriz P.P. Oliveira;José Alberto Pereira

  • A Review on Antimicrobial Activity of Mushroom (Basidiomycetes) Extracts and Isolated Compounds

    Maria José Alves;Isabel C. F. R. Ferreira;Joana Dias;Vânia Teixeira

  • Bioactive properties and chemical composition of six walnut (Juglans regia L.) cultivars

    José Alberto Pereira;Ivo Oliveira;Anabela Sousa;Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira

  • Chemical composition and bioactive compounds of garlic (Allium sativum L.) as affected by pre- and post-harvest conditions: A review

    Natália Martins;Spyridon Α. Petropoulos;Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira

  • Antimicrobial activity of phenolic compounds identified in wild mushrooms, SAR analysis and docking studies

    M. J. Alves;M. J. Alves;I.C.F.R. Ferreira;H.J.C. Froufe;R.M.V. Abreu

  • Food colorants: Challenges, opportunities and current desires of agro-industries to ensure consumer expectations and regulatory practices

    Natália Martins;Custódio Lobo Roriz;Patricia Morales;Lillian Barros

Frequent Co-Authors

Lillian Barros
Lillian Barros Polytechnic Institute of Bragança
Celestino Santos-Buelga
Celestino Santos-Buelga University of Salamanca
Ângela Fernandes
Ângela Fernandes Polytechnic Institute of Bragança
Marina Soković
Marina Soković University of Belgrade
M. Beatriz P.P. Oliveira
M. Beatriz P.P. Oliveira University of Porto
Miguel A. Prieto
Miguel A. Prieto Universidade de Vigo
Spyridon A. Petropoulos
Spyridon A. Petropoulos University Of Thessaly
Montserrat Dueñas
Montserrat Dueñas University of Salamanca
Mariana Henriques
Mariana Henriques University of Minho
Leticia M. Estevinho
Leticia M. Estevinho Instituto Politécnico Nacional

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