前回は被引用回数のランキングを紹介しましたが，今回は2017年に掲載（あるいは掲載決定）になった生体システム論研究室の論文を対象として，SCI論文のインパクトファクターランキングをまとめてみました（インパクトファクターが未公表の雑誌は除く）．

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第1位：
105. A Variance Distribution Model of Surface EMG Signals Based on Inverse Gamma Distribution
Hideaki Hayashi, Akira Furui, Yuichi Kurita, and Toshio Tsuji
IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, Vol. 64, No. 11, pp. 2672-2681, Nov. 2017 (SCI, IF=3.577)

109. Continuous Blood Viscosity Monitoring System for Cardiopulmonary Bypass Applications
Shigeyuki Okahara, Zu Soh, Satoshi Miyamoto, Hidenobu Takahashi, Shinya Takahashi, Taijiro Sueda and Toshio Tsuji
IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, Vol.64, No.7, pp. 1503-1512, DOI:10.1109/TBME.2016.2610968, JULY 2017 (SCI, IF=3.577)

第3位：
106. Ischemic Stroke after Carotid Artery Stenting can be predicted by Proximal Calcification and Jellyfish Sign
Nobuhiko Ichinose, Seiji Hama, Toshio Tsuji, Zu Soh, Hideaki Hayashi, Yoshihiro Kiura, Shigeyuki Sakamoto, Takahito Okazaki, Daizo Ishii, Katsuhiro Shinagawa, and Kaoru Kurisu
Journal of Neurosurgery (Accepted) (SCI, IF=3.443)

第4位：
108. An Artificial EMG Generation Model Based on Signal-dependent Noise and Related Application to Motion Classification
Akira Furui, Hideaki Hayashi, Go Nakamura, Takaaki Chin, and Toshio Tsuji
PLOS ONE, 12(6): e0180112, DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0180112, Jun 2017 (SCI, IF=2.806)

第5位：
114. A new arterial mechanical property indicator reflecting differences in invasive stimulus intensity induced by alteration of remifentanil concentration during laryngoscopy
Kensuke Yanabe, Ryuji Nakamura, Noboro Saeki, Elbegzaya Sukhdorj, Abdugheni Kutluk, Hiroki Hirano, Harutoyo Hirano, Masao Yoshizumi, Toshio Tsuji, and Masashi Kawamoto
Minerva Anestesiologica, DOI: 10.23736/S0375-9393.17.11796-7, Jul 26, 2017 (SCI, IF=2.623)

第6位：
107. Unpowered sensorimotor-enhancing suit reduces muscle activation and improves force perception
Yuichi Kurita, Jumpei Sato, Takayuki Tanaka, Minoru Shinohara, and Toshio Tsuji
IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems, Volume: 47, Issue:6, pp. 1158-1163, 10.1109/THMS.2017.2700437, DECEMBER 2017 (SCI, IF=2.493)

第7位：
118. Real-time Cameraless Measurement System based on Bioelectrical Ventilatory Signals to Evaluate Fear and Anxiety
Zu Soh, Motoki Matsuno, Masayuki Yoshida, and Toshio Tsuji
Zebrafish (accepted, SCI, IF= 2.242)

第8位：
103. A novel blood viscosity estimation method based on pressure-flow characteristics of an oxygenator during cardiopulmonary bypass
Shigeyuki Okahara, Zu Soh, Satoshi Miyamoto, Hidenobu Takahashi, Hideshi Itoh, Shinya Takahashi, Taijiro Sueda and Toshio Tsuji
Artificial Organs, Vol.41, No.3, pp.262-275 (Thoughts & Progress), 2017 (SCI, IF=1.993).

第9位：
104. Alteration of Arterial Mechanical Impedance Greater than that of Photoplethysmogram and Laser Doppler Flowmetry during Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy
Elbegzaya Sukhdorj, Ryuji Nakamura, Noboro Saeki, Kensuke Yanabe, Abdugheni Kutluk, Hiroki Hirano, Harutoyo Hirano, Toshio Tsuji, and Masashi Kawamoto
Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering (Accepted) (SCI, IF=1.018)

第10位：
113. A Virtual Myoelectric Prosthesis Training System Capable of Providing Instructions on Hand Operations
Go Nakamura, Taro Shibanoki, Yuichi Kurita, Yuichiro Honda, Akito Masuda, Futoshi Mizobe, Takaaki Chin, and Toshio Tsuji
International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, Vol. 14, Issue 5, DOI: 10.1177/1729881417728452 (10 pages), September 2017 (SCI, IF=0.987)

第11位：
115. Development of a Pneumatic Artificial Muscle Driven by Low Pressure and Its Application to the Unplugged Powered Suit
Kazunori Ogawa, Chetan Thakur, Tomohiro Ikeda, Toshio Tsuji, and Yuichi Kurita
Advanced Robotics, vol.31, no.21, pp.1135-1143, DOI: 10.1080/01691864.2017.1392345, 2017 (SCI, IF=0.92)
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一般に，IF=1以上はある程度読まれている雑誌，IF＝３以上はかなり読まれている雑誌，IF=5以上は影響力の大きい雑誌と言われているようです．今後も，SCI論文として掲載されるような質の高い研究を継続できればと思っています．