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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Law 51 47 41 40 35 269 28704
Political Science 52 195 171 117 98 279 28771

Beth A. Simmons publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Beth A. Simmons between 1978 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Beth A. Simmons published across 48 years, from 1978 to 2025, averaging 9.5 papers a year. Output peaked at 132 publications in 2019. 2 of the 455 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
25 50 75 100 125
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1978 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 132. Peak 132 publications in 2019. 1978: 1 publication 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: 2 publications 1988: 0 publications 1989: 0 publications 1990: 1 publication 1991: 0 publications 1992: 0 publications 1993: 3 publications 1994: 3 publications 1995: 4 publications 1996: 2 publications 1997: 1 publication 1998: 4 publications 1999: 6 publications 2000: 9 publications 2001: 8 publications 2002: 8 publications 2003: 3 publications 2004: 3 publications 2005: 15 publications 2006: 13 publications 2007: 26 publications 2008: 10 publications 2009: 44 publications 2010: 14 publications 2011: 6 publications 2012: 3 publications 2013: 8 publications 2014: 5 publications 2015: 14 publications 2016: 3 publications 2017: 6 publications 2018: 13 publications 2019: 132 publications 2020: 62 publications 2021: 11 publications 2022: 5 publications 2023: 5 publications 2024: 1 publication 2025: 1 publication
1978 2025

455 publications in total across all disciplines

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Beth A. Simmons: publications per year, 1978 to 2025
Year Publications
1978 1
1979 0
1980 0
1981 0
1982 0
1983 0
1984 0
1985 0
1986 0
1987 2
1988 0
1989 0
1990 1
1991 0
1992 0
1993 3
1994 3
1995 4
1996 2
1997 1
1998 4
1999 6
2000 9
2001 8
2002 8
2003 3
2004 3
2005 15
2006 13
2007 26
2008 10
2009 44
2010 14
2011 6
2012 3
2013 8
2014 5
2015 14
2016 3
2017 6
2018 13
2019 132
2020 62
2021 11
2022 5
2023 5
2024 1
2025 1
Total 455
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Beth A. Simmons publication distribution in Law in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Law in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Beth A. Simmons sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
25 50 75 100
Bar chart with 46 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 37–41 to 262+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 100. Most scientists, 100, have 262+ publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 262 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 262+ publications, is where this scientist sits. 37–41 publications: 3 scientists 42–46 publications: 1 scientist 47–51 publications: 0 scientists 52–56 publications: 3 scientists 57–61 publications: 2 scientists 62–66 publications: 1 scientist 67–71 publications: 6 scientists 72–76 publications: 6 scientists 77–81 publications: 10 scientists 82–86 publications: 7 scientists 87–91 publications: 10 scientists 92–96 publications: 18 scientists 97–101 publications: 15 scientists 102–106 publications: 14 scientists 107–111 publications: 12 scientists 112–116 publications: 12 scientists 117–121 publications: 14 scientists 122–126 publications: 10 scientists 127–131 publications: 9 scientists 132–136 publications: 14 scientists 137–141 publications: 12 scientists 142–146 publications: 14 scientists 147–151 publications: 8 scientists 152–156 publications: 14 scientists 157–161 publications: 5 scientists 162–166 publications: 9 scientists 167–171 publications: 15 scientists 172–176 publications: 6 scientists 177–181 publications: 9 scientists 182–186 publications: 8 scientists 187–191 publications: 16 scientists 192–196 publications: 7 scientists 197–201 publications: 6 scientists 202–206 publications: 7 scientists 207–211 publications: 11 scientists 212–216 publications: 0 scientists 217–221 publications: 5 scientists 222–226 publications: 6 scientists 227–231 publications: 10 scientists 232–236 publications: 8 scientists 237–241 publications: 5 scientists 242–246 publications: 4 scientists 247–251 publications: 2 scientists 252–256 publications: 7 scientists 257–261 publications: 5 scientists 262+ publications: 100 scientists
37–41 publications 262+

This scientist: 269 publications — 80th percentile

80% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 262 publications or more.

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Number of Law scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 466 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
37–41 3
42–46 1
47–51 0
52–56 3
57–61 2
62–66 1
67–71 6
72–76 6
77–81 10
82–86 7
87–91 10
92–96 18
97–101 15
102–106 14
107–111 12
112–116 12
117–121 14
122–126 10
127–131 9
132–136 14
137–141 12
142–146 14
147–151 8
152–156 14
157–161 5
162–166 9
167–171 15
172–176 6
177–181 9
182–186 8
187–191 16
192–196 7
197–201 6
202–206 7
207–211 11
212–216 0
217–221 5
222–226 6
227–231 10
232–236 8
237–241 5
242–246 4
247–251 2
252–256 7
257–261 5
262+ 100 269
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Beth A. Simmons D-index placement in Law in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Law scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Beth A. Simmons sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
20 40 60 80
Bar chart with 23 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 20 to 42+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 92. Most scientists, 92, have 42+ D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 42 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 42+ D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 20 D-Index: 16 scientists 21 D-Index: 23 scientists 22 D-Index: 11 scientists 23 D-Index: 20 scientists 24 D-Index: 17 scientists 25 D-Index: 23 scientists 26 D-Index: 19 scientists 27 D-Index: 19 scientists 28 D-Index: 22 scientists 29 D-Index: 14 scientists 30 D-Index: 25 scientists 31 D-Index: 25 scientists 32 D-Index: 20 scientists 33 D-Index: 24 scientists 34 D-Index: 23 scientists 35 D-Index: 12 scientists 36 D-Index: 11 scientists 37 D-Index: 15 scientists 38 D-Index: 14 scientists 39 D-Index: 4 scientists 40 D-Index: 8 scientists 41 D-Index: 9 scientists 42+ D-Index: 92 scientists
20 D-Index 42+

This scientist: 51 D-Index — 90th percentile

90% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 42 D-Index or more.

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Number of Law scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 466 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
20 16
21 23
22 11
23 20
24 17
25 23
26 19
27 19
28 22
29 14
30 25
31 25
32 20
33 24
34 23
35 12
36 11
37 15
38 14
39 4
40 8
41 9
42+ 92 51
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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2023 - Research.com Law in United States Leader Award
  • 2013 - Member of the National Academy of Sciences
  • 2012 - Fellow of the American Academy of Political and Social Science
  • 2012 - Fellow of John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation
  • 2010 - Woodrow Wilson Foundation Award, American Political Science Association (APSA)
  • 2009 - Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
  • 2001 - Heinz I. Eulau Award, American Political Science Association (APSA)

Overview

Beth A. Simmons is affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania in the United States and specializes primarily in the social sciences. Their research encompasses several key subfields, including sociology and political science, political science and international relations, development, clinical psychology, and communication.

The scientist's work centers on multiple topics within social sciences, with notable focus areas including:

  • Migration, Refugees, and Integration
  • International Development and Aid
  • Political Systems and Governance
  • Human Rights and Development
  • Corruption and Economic Development
  • Global Security and Public Health
  • Migration, Health and Trauma

They have published numerous articles, particularly in respected venues such as Harvard Dataverse, International Organization, American Journal of Political Science, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, and Counselling Psychology Review. Among these, Harvard Dataverse accounts for the largest volume, with 43 publications.

Selected recent papers authored or co-authored by Beth A. Simmons include:

  • "Pandemic Response as Border Politics," 2020, International Organization
  • "Border Orientation in a Globalizing World," 2021, American Journal of Political Science
  • "Built on Borders: Tensions with the Institution Liberalism (Thought It) Left Behind," 2021, International Organization
  • "Local elected officials' receptivity to refugee resettlement in the United States," 2020, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
  • "Governance by Other Means: Rankings as Regulatory Systems," 2020, International Theory

The scientist frequently collaborates with other researchers, including notable co-authors such as Cosette Creamer, Michael Kenwick, Judith G. Kelley, Robert Shaffer, and Martha Finnemore. Collaboration counts reflect repeated partnerships, with Cosette Creamer and Michael Kenwick among the most frequent.

Beth A. Simmons has received multiple awards over their career, including:

  • Member of the National Academy of Sciences (2013)
  • Fellow of John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation (2012)
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Political and Social Science (2012)
  • Woodrow Wilson Foundation Award, American Political Science Association (2010)
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2009)
  • Heinz I. Eulau Award, American Political Science Association (2001)

Best Publications

  • Mobilizing for Human Rights: International Law in Domestic Politics

    Beth Ann Simmons

  • The Globalization of Liberalization: Policy Diffusion in the International Political Economy

    Beth A. Simmons;Zachary Elkins

  • The Global Diffusion of Public Policies: Social Construction, Coercion, Competition, or Learning?

    Frank Dobbin;Beth Simmons;Geoffrey Garrett

  • Theories of international regimes

    Stephan Haggard;Beth A. Simmons

  • Introduction: The International Diffusion of Liberalism

    Beth A. Simmons;Frank Dobbin;Geoffrey Garrett

  • Competing for Capital: The Diffusion of Bilateral Investment Treaties, 1960-2000

    Zachary S Elkins;Andrew T. Guzman;Beth A. Simmons

  • Theories and Empirical Studies of International Institutions

    Lisa L. Martin;Beth A. Simmons

  • Competing for Capital: The Diffusion of Bilateral Investment Treaties, 1960-2000

    Zachary Elkins;Andrew T. Guzman;Beth A. Simmons

  • Handbook of International Relations

    Walter Carlsnaes;Risse Thomas;Beth Simmons

  • International Law and State Behavior: Commitment and Compliance in International Monetary Affairs

    Beth A. Simmons

  • On Waves, Clusters, and Diffusion: A Conceptual Framework

    Zachary S Elkins;Beth Simmons

  • The International Politics of Harmonization: The Case of Capital Market Regulation

    Beth A. Simmons

  • COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS

    Beth Ann Simmons

  • The Global Diffusion of Markets and Democracy

    Beth A. Simmons;Frank Dobbin;Geoffrey Garrett

  • Mobilizing for Human Rights: Acknowledgments

    Unknown

  • Politics by number: indicators as social pressure in international relations

    Judith G. Kelley;Beth Ann Simmons

  • Credible Commitments and the International Criminal Court

    Beth A. Simmons;Allison Marston Danner

  • International organizations and institutions

    Lisa L. Martin;Beth Ann Simmons

  • The Constraining Power of International Treaties: Theory and Methods

    Beth A. Simmons;Daniel J. Hopkins

  • Power Plays and Capacity Constraints: The Selection of Defendants in World Trade Organization Disputes

    Andrew T. Guzman;Beth A. Simmons

  • Treaty Compliance and Violation

    Beth Ann Simmons

  • Transnational Diffusion: Norms, Ideas and Policies

    Fabrizio Gilardi;Walter Carlsnaes;Thomas Risse;Beth A Simmons

  • Bargaining over BITs, Arbitrating Awards: The Regime for Protection and Promotion of International Investment

    Beth A. Simmons

  • The Legalization of International Monetary Affairs

    Beth A. Simmons

  • The Internationalization of Capital

    Beth A. Simmons

  • The Global Diffusion of Public Policies: Social Construction, Coercion, Competition or Learning?

    Beth A. Simmons;Frank Dobbin;Geoffrey Garrett

  • Who Adjusts? Domestic Sources of Foreign Economic Policy during the Interwar Years.

    Patricia Clavin;Beth A. Simmons

Frequent Co-Authors

Zachary Elkins
Zachary Elkins The University of Texas at Austin
Geoffrey Garrett
Geoffrey Garrett University of Southern California
Frank Dobbin
Frank Dobbin Harvard University
Judith G. Kelley
Judith G. Kelley Duke University
Daniel J. Hopkins
Daniel J. Hopkins University of Pennsylvania
Tom Ginsburg
Tom Ginsburg University of Chicago
Thomas Risse
Thomas Risse Freie Universität Berlin
Jens Hainmueller
Jens Hainmueller Stanford University
Paul F. Diehl
Paul F. Diehl University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Barry Eichengreen
Barry Eichengreen University of California, Berkeley

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