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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Psychology 64 2998 2757 153 147 181 13962

Chris Visscher publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Chris Visscher between 1995 and 2024, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Chris Visscher published across 30 years, from 1995 to 2024, averaging 7 papers a year. Output peaked at 19 publications in 2015. 3 of the 210 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1995 to 2024. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 19. Peak 19 publications in 2015. 1995: 1 publication 1996: 0 publications 1997: 0 publications 1998: 0 publications 1999: 0 publications 2000: 1 publication 2001: 1 publication 2002: 0 publications 2003: 1 publication 2004: 5 publications 2005: 14 publications 2006: 13 publications 2007: 12 publications 2008: 4 publications 2009: 8 publications 2010: 18 publications 2011: 11 publications 2012: 13 publications 2013: 13 publications 2014: 9 publications 2015: 19 publications 2016: 14 publications 2017: 11 publications 2018: 7 publications 2019: 8 publications 2020: 12 publications 2021: 7 publications 2022: 5 publications 2023: 2 publications 2024: 1 publication
1995 2024

210 publications in total across all disciplines

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Chris Visscher: publications per year, 1995 to 2024
Year Publications
1995 1
1996 0
1997 0
1998 0
1999 0
2000 1
2001 1
2002 0
2003 1
2004 5
2005 14
2006 13
2007 12
2008 4
2009 8
2010 18
2011 11
2012 13
2013 13
2014 9
2015 19
2016 14
2017 11
2018 7
2019 8
2020 12
2021 7
2022 5
2023 2
2024 1
Total 210
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Chris Visscher publication distribution in Psychology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Psychology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Chris Visscher sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600
Bar chart with 69 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 31–40 to 705+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 736. Most scientists, 736, have 101–110 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 705 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 181–190 publications, is where this scientist sits. 31–40 publications: 6 scientists 41–50 publications: 52 scientists 51–60 publications: 138 scientists 61–70 publications: 299 scientists 71–80 publications: 461 scientists 81–90 publications: 605 scientists 91–100 publications: 713 scientists 101–110 publications: 736 scientists 111–120 publications: 686 scientists 121–130 publications: 670 scientists 131–140 publications: 644 scientists 141–150 publications: 597 scientists 151–160 publications: 576 scientists 161–170 publications: 477 scientists 171–180 publications: 450 scientists 181–190 publications: 397 scientists 191–200 publications: 343 scientists 201–210 publications: 328 scientists 211–220 publications: 313 scientists 221–230 publications: 283 scientists 231–240 publications: 226 scientists 241–250 publications: 196 scientists 251–260 publications: 201 scientists 261–270 publications: 171 scientists 271–280 publications: 151 scientists 281–290 publications: 139 scientists 291–300 publications: 113 scientists 301–310 publications: 102 scientists 311–320 publications: 100 scientists 321–330 publications: 76 scientists 331–340 publications: 92 scientists 341–350 publications: 85 scientists 351–360 publications: 69 scientists 361–370 publications: 71 scientists 371–380 publications: 63 scientists 381–390 publications: 58 scientists 391–400 publications: 57 scientists 401–410 publications: 43 scientists 411–420 publications: 33 scientists 421–430 publications: 50 scientists 431–440 publications: 41 scientists 441–450 publications: 32 scientists 451–460 publications: 27 scientists 461–470 publications: 28 scientists 471–480 publications: 25 scientists 481–490 publications: 28 scientists 491–500 publications: 20 scientists 501–510 publications: 23 scientists 511–520 publications: 26 scientists 521–530 publications: 17 scientists 531–540 publications: 21 scientists 541–550 publications: 14 scientists 551–560 publications: 16 scientists 561–570 publications: 10 scientists 571–580 publications: 22 scientists 581–590 publications: 9 scientists 591–600 publications: 14 scientists 601–610 publications: 9 scientists 611–620 publications: 11 scientists 621–630 publications: 4 scientists 631–640 publications: 7 scientists 641–650 publications: 5 scientists 651–660 publications: 10 scientists 661–670 publications: 8 scientists 671–680 publications: 8 scientists 681–690 publications: 4 scientists 691–700 publications: 3 scientists 701–704 publications: 4 scientists 705+ publications: 100 scientists
31–40 publications 705+

This scientist: 181 publications — 63rd percentile

63% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 705 publications or more.

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Number of Psychology scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 11,416 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
31–40 6
41–50 52
51–60 138
61–70 299
71–80 461
81–90 605
91–100 713
101–110 736
111–120 686
121–130 670
131–140 644
141–150 597
151–160 576
161–170 477
171–180 450
181–190 397 181
191–200 343
201–210 328
211–220 313
221–230 283
231–240 226
241–250 196
251–260 201
261–270 171
271–280 151
281–290 139
291–300 113
301–310 102
311–320 100
321–330 76
331–340 92
341–350 85
351–360 69
361–370 71
371–380 63
381–390 58
391–400 57
401–410 43
411–420 33
421–430 50
431–440 41
441–450 32
451–460 27
461–470 28
471–480 25
481–490 28
491–500 20
501–510 23
511–520 26
521–530 17
531–540 21
541–550 14
551–560 16
561–570 10
571–580 22
581–590 9
591–600 14
601–610 9
611–620 11
621–630 4
631–640 7
641–650 5
651–660 10
661–670 8
671–680 8
681–690 4
691–700 3
701–704 4
705+ 100
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Chris Visscher D-index placement in Psychology in 2026

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

No. of scientists
200 400 600
Bar chart with 58 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 30–31 to 144+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 702. Most scientists, 702, have 32–33 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 144 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 64–65 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 30–31 D-Index: 398 scientists 32–33 D-Index: 702 scientists 34–35 D-Index: 671 scientists 36–37 D-Index: 659 scientists 38–39 D-Index: 641 scientists 40–41 D-Index: 671 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 617 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 558 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 495 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 487 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 445 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 390 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 408 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 345 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 325 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 321 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 248 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 290 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 218 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 219 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 215 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 183 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 169 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 132 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 137 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 120 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 112 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 86 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 101 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 83 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 77 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 70 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 78 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 58 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 53 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 57 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 48 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 53 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 46 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 24 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 35 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 27 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 32 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 31 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 22 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 16 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 24 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 18 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 11 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 19 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 10 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 16 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 10 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 12 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 8 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 5 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 12 scientists 144+ D-Index: 98 scientists
30–31 D-Index 144+

This scientist: 64 D-Index — 75th percentile

75% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 144 D-Index or more.

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Number of Psychology scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 11,416 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
30–31 398
32–33 702
34–35 671
36–37 659
38–39 641
40–41 671
42–43 617
44–45 558
46–47 495
48–49 487
50–51 445
52–53 390
54–55 408
56–57 345
58–59 325
60–61 321
62–63 248
64–65 290 64
66–67 218
68–69 219
70–71 215
72–73 183
74–75 169
76–77 132
78–79 137
80–81 120
82–83 112
84–85 86
86–87 101
88–89 83
90–91 77
92–93 70
94–95 78
96–97 58
98–99 53
100–101 57
102–103 48
104–105 53
106–107 46
108–109 24
110–111 35
112–113 27
114–115 32
116–117 31
118–119 22
120–121 16
122–123 24
124–125 18
126–127 11
128–129 19
130–131 10
132–133 16
134–135 10
136–137 12
138–139 8
140–141 5
142–143 12
144+ 98
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Overview

Chris Visscher is affiliated with the University Medical Center Groningen in the Netherlands. Their research primarily spans the fields of medicine and psychology, with particular focus on orthopedics and sports medicine as well as developmental and educational psychology. The work addresses interdisciplinary topics related to sports performance, psychology, injuries, and physical development in children.

The scientist's recent publications include studies on the interaction between physical activity and brain function. Notable papers include:

  • The effects of physical activity on brain structure and neurophysiological functioning in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis (2020, Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience)
  • Cardiovascular fitness and executive functioning in primary school-aged children (2020, Developmental Science)
  • Effects of aerobic and cognitively-engaging physical activity on academic skills: A cluster randomized controlled trial (2020, Journal of Sports Sciences)
  • The Effects of Aerobic Versus Cognitively Demanding Exercise Interventions on Executive Functioning in School-Aged Children: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial (2020, Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology)
  • Longitudinal development of 5m sprint performance in young female tennis players (2020, Journal of Sports Sciences)

Visscher's research topics include:

  • Sports Performance and Training
  • Sport Psychology and Performance
  • Sports injuries and prevention
  • Children's Physical and Motor Development
  • Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
  • Functional Brain Connectivity Studies

Frequent collaboration is a feature of their work, with coauthors including Marije T. Elferink-Gemser, Jaap Oosterlaan, Roel Bosker, Anna Meijer, and Marsh Königs, reflecting a network of researchers with shared interests in sports sciences and psychology.

Visscher's publications are often featured in prominent journals with repeated contributions to the Journal of Sports Sciences, Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, PLoS ONE, Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, and Developmental Science. This variety indicates active engagement in both specialized sports research and broader developmental cognitive studies.

The subfields covered by Visscher's research further outline their interdisciplinary approach:

  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Developmental and Educational Psychology
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Social Psychology

Best Publications

  • Effects of physical activity on executive functions, attention and academic performance in preadolescent children: a meta-analysis

    Johannes W. de Greeff;Roel J. Bosker;Jaap Oosterlaan;Chris Visscher

  • The relationship between motor skills and cognitive skills in 4-16 year old typically developing children: A systematic review.

    Irene M.J. van der Fels;Sanne C.M. te Wierike;Esther Hartman;Marije T. Elferink-Gemser;Marije T. Elferink-Gemser

  • Monitoring stress and recovery: new insights for the prevention of injuries and illnesses in elite youth soccer players

    Michel S. Brink;Chris Visscher;Suzanne Arends;Johannes Zwerver

  • Oscillations of centroid position and surface area of soccer teams in small-sided games

    Wouter Frencken;Koen Lemmink;Nico Delleman;Chris Visscher

  • Self-regulation and performance level of elite and non-elite youth soccer players.

    Tynke T. Toering;Marije T. Elferink-Gemser;Geir Jordet;Chris Visscher

  • The relationship between gross motor skills and academic achievement in children with learning disabilities.

    Marieke Westendorp;Esther Hartman;Suzanne Houwen;Joanne Smith

  • On the Relationship between Motor Performance and Executive Functioning in Children with Intellectual Disabilities.

    Esther Hartman;Suzanne Houwen;Erik Scherder;Chris Visscher

  • Cognitive Functions in Elite and Sub-Elite Youth Soccer Players Aged 13 to 17 Years

    Barbara C. H. Huijgen;Sander Leemhuis;Niels M. Kok;Lot Verburgh

  • Relation between multidimensional performance characteristics and level of performance in talented youth field hockey players

    Marije T Elferink-Gemser;Chris Visscher;Koen A P M Lemmink;Theo W Mulder

  • Motor performance of children with mild intellectual disability and borderline intellectual functioning

    P. J. Vuijk;Esther Hartman;E. Scherder;Chris Visscher

  • Psychosocial factors influencing the recovery of athletes with anterior cruciate ligament injury: A systematic review

    S. C. M. te Wierike;van der Alien Sluis;van den Inge Akker-Scheek;Marije Elferink-Gemser

  • Monitoring load, recovery, and performance in young elite soccer players.

    Michel S Brink;Esther Nederhof;Chris Visscher;Sandor L Schmikli

  • Physically Active Math and Language Lessons Improve Academic Achievement: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

    Marijke J. Mullender-Wijnsma;Esther Hartman;Johannes W. de Greeff;Simone Doolaard

  • Multidimensional performance characteristics and standard of performance in talented youth field hockey players : A longitudinal study

    Marije T. Elferink-Gemser;Chris Visscher;Koen A. P. M. Lemmink;Theo Mulder

  • Kicks from the penalty mark in soccer: The roles of stress, skill, and fatigue for kick outcomes

    Geir Jordet;Esther Hartman;Chris Visscher;Koen A. P. M. Lemmink

  • Improving Academic Performance of School‐Age Children by Physical Activity in the Classroom: 1‐Year Program Evaluation

    Marijke J. Mullender-Wijnsma;Esther Hartman;Johannes W. de Greeff;Roel J. Bosker

  • Sport injuries aligned to peak height velocity in talented pubertal soccer players.

    A. van der Sluis;M. T. Elferink-Gemser;M. J. Coelho-e-Silva;J. A. Nijboer

  • Are gross motor skills and sports participation related in children with intellectual disabilities

    Marieke Westendorp;Suzanne Houwen;Esther Hartman;Chris Visscher

  • Changes in perceived stress and recovery in overreached young elite soccer players

    Michel Brink;Chris Visscher;A.J. Coutts;Koen Lemmink;Koen Lemmink

  • Physical activity and motor skills in children with and without visual impairments.

    Suzanne Houwen;Esther Hartman;Chris Visscher

Frequent Co-Authors

Marije T. Elferink-Gemser
Marije T. Elferink-Gemser University Medical Center Groningen
Esther Hartman
Esther Hartman University Medical Center Groningen
Roel Bosker
Roel Bosker University of Groningen
Jaap Oosterlaan
Jaap Oosterlaan University of Amsterdam
Erik J. A. Scherder
Erik J. A. Scherder Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Remy M. J. P. Rikers
Remy M. J. P. Rikers Utrecht University
Robert M. Malina
Robert M. Malina The University of Texas at Austin
Joseph Baker
Joseph Baker University of Toronto
Romain Meeusen
Romain Meeusen Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Matthieu Lenoir
Matthieu Lenoir Ghent University

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