Regulation of Appetite and Obesity
Regulation of Appetite and Obesity is a research topic within Endocrine and Autonomic Systems. Science Explorer counts 38k research works in it since 1950. 20.0% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers explores the neuroendocrine regulation of appetite and body weight, focusing on the roles of leptin, ghrelin, and insulin in modulating food intake and energy balance. It delves into the intricate neural circuits within the hypothalamus and their interactions with various hormonal signals to regulate feeding behavior and metabolic homeostasis.
- Leptin
- Ghrelin
- Hypothalamus
- Food Intake
- Obesity
- Insulin
- Neural Circuits
- Energy Balance
- Melanocortin System
- Hormonal Regulation
- Research works
- 38k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 7.6k per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 20.0% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
- -10% the tick is no change
Which countries lead Regulation of Appetite and Obesity research?
By volume, the United States and China publish the most (844 and 527 works in 2022–2025).
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 United States 844 works
- 2 China 527 works
- 3 Japan 165 works
- 4 India 165 works
- 5 Germany 151 works
- 6 United Kingdom 127 works
- 7 Türkiye 125 works
- 8 Brazil 120 works
- 9 Iran 117 works
- 10 Spain 107 works
How concentrated that is
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Which institutions lead Regulation of Appetite and Obesity research?
By volume in 2022–2025, University of Gothenburg publishes the most Regulation of Appetite and Obesity research, followed by University of Michigan and Inserm.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 University of GothenburgSweden 15 works
- 2 University of MichiganUnited States 15 works
- 3 InsermFrance 14 works
- 4 Universidade de São PauloBrazil 13 works
- 5 University of CopenhagenDenmark 13 works
- 6 Harvard UniversityUnited States 13 works
- 7 University of TorontoCanada 12 works
- 8 The University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterUnited States 11 works
- 9 Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MéxicoMexico 10 works
- 10 Poznan University of Medical SciencesPoland 9 works
Who are the leading researchers in Regulation of Appetite and Obesity?
The most-cited researchers publishing on Regulation of Appetite and Obesity include Nicholas J. Wareham.
- 1 Nicholas J. Wareham United Kingdom 4k citations
Ranked by citations received across their whole record, among researchers with at least three works on this topic.
Where is Regulation of Appetite and Obesity research done?
The largest centres of Regulation of Appetite and Obesity research in 2022–2025 are Beijing (China), Tehran (Iran), Paris (France) and Shanghai (China).
Where is the best place to study Regulation of Appetite and Obesity?
Among universities, judged by research, University of Gothenburg, University of Copenhagen and University of Louisiana at Monroe score highest, combining excellence, specialisation, size, growth and international reach. Research strength is one signal when choosing where to study; it does not measure teaching.
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| # | University | Score | Top 10% | Specialisation | Works | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of GothenburgSweden | 75.7 | 27.4% | 10.4× | 15 | -13.3% |
| 2 | University of CopenhagenDenmark | 69.1 | 41.9% | 5.2× | 13 | -4.1% |
| 3 | University of Louisiana at MonroeUnited States | 55.0 | 20.7% | 151.8× | 8 | +84.6% |
| 4 | Harvard UniversityUnited States | 54.5 | 38.0% | 2.8× | 13 | -22.8% |
| 5 | Poznan University of Medical SciencesPoland | 53.8 | 33.5% | 15.3× | 9 | -44.6% |
| 6 | University of MichiganUnited States | 48.6 | 25.0% | 3.0× | 15 | -4.4% |
| 7 | Universidade de São PauloBrazil | 44.7 | 24.3% | 2.1× | 13 | +6.5% |
| 8 | University of TorontoCanada | 41.7 | 21.2% | 2.3× | 12 | -3.3% |
| 9 | University of PennsylvaniaUnited States | 40.7 | 45.1% | 2.5× | 8 | -20.8% |
| 10 | Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyUnited States | 36.2 | 18.7% | 3.8× | 9 | +25.6% |
Universities only. Score blends excellence (30%), specialisation (25%), size (20%), growth (15%) and international reach (10%), 2015–2022; growth compares 2010–14 with 2015–19.
Is Regulation of Appetite and Obesity research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 10% lower than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2008.
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Which topics inside it are moving
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