2026 David C. Thomas: Social Sciences and Humanities Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Social Sciences and Humanities	38	5812	5395	344	329	97	9803

Overview

David C. Thomas is affiliated with the University of Victoria in Canada. Their research primarily spans the social sciences and psychology, with specific focus on social psychology and communication, complemented by work in education, gender studies, and sociology and political science.

The main topics of their work include:

International Student and Expatriate Challenges
Cultural Differences and Values
Emotional Intelligence and Performance
Gender Diversity and Inequality
Global Education and Multiculturalism
Social Power and Status Dynamics
Education and Critical Thinking Development

David C. Thomas has contributed to several publication venues, often collaborating in multidisciplinary settings. The frequent venues of publication are:

Academy of Management Proceedings
Christian-Muslim Relations 1500 - 1900
Food and Energy Security
Equality Diversity and Inclusion An International Journal
International Petroleum Technology Conference

Some of the recent papers authored or co-authored by Thomas include:

"Cultural variation in hiring people with disabilities: a theory and preliminary test," 2024, Equality Diversity and Inclusion An International Journal
"A Novel, Cost Effective and Easily Scaled Solution for On-Site Treatment of Oily Wastes," 2020, International Petroleum Technology Conference
"A new carbohydrate retaining variety of Miscanthus increases biogas methane yields compared to M x giganteus and narrows the yield advantage of maize," 2020, Food and Energy Security
"Rethinking Migration and Multicultural Interactions: Implications for Work Outcomes," 2020, Academy of Management Proceedings (co-authored)
"Status Threat Through an Identity Lens: Cultural Influences on Motivational and Behavioral Responses," 2020, Academy of Management Proceedings (co-authored)

Their frequent collaborators include:

Yuan Liao
Sonia Raghav
Davina Vora
Elizabeth C. Ravlin
Jason Kam

David C. Thomas's research addresses complex aspects of culture, diversity, and social dynamics. Their work often intersects with issues surrounding multicultural interactions, status and identity, and social inclusion, contributing to both theoretical and applied contexts in social sciences and psychology.

Best Publications

Cultural Intelligence: People Skills for Global Business

David C. Thomas;Kerr Inkson

973
Citations
Domain and Development of Cultural Intelligence The Importance of Mindfulness

David C. Thomas

783
Citations
Cultural Intelligence Domain and Assessment

David C. Thomas;Efrat Elron;Günter Stahl;Bjørn Z. Ekelund

778
Citations
Career Management Issues Facing Expatriates

Daniel C. Feldman;David C. Thomas

610
Citations
Cross-Cultural Management: Essential Concepts

David C. Thomas

561
Citations
Cultural variation and the psychological contract

David C. Thomas;Kevin Au;Elizabeth C. Ravlin

432
Citations
Cultural Diversity and Work Group Effectiveness An Experimental Study

David C. Thomas

431
Citations
Interpretive structural modeling of supply chain risks

Hans‐Christian Pfohl;Philipp Gallus;David Thomas

387
Citations
Bicultural Individuals in Organizations: Implications and Opportunity

Mary Yoko Brannen;David C. Thomas

354
Citations
Cultural intelligence: A theory-based, short form measure

David C. Thomas;Yuan Liao;Zeynep Aycan;Jean Luc Cerdin

344
Citations
Cultural Intelligence: Living and Working Globally

David Clinton Thomas;Kerr Inkson

301
Citations
State of the art in supply chain risk management research. Empirical and conceptual findings and a roadmap for the implementation in practice

Hans-Christian Pfohl;Holger Köhler;David Thomas

276
Citations
Essentials of International Management: A Cross-Cultural Perspective

David C. Thomas

268
Citations
The Effect of Cultural Differences on Behavioral Responses to Low Job Satisfaction

David C. Thomas;Kevin Au

243
Citations
Expatriate adjustment and performance: A critical review.

David C. Thomas;Mila B. Lazarova

241
Citations
Responses of employees to cultural adaptation by a foreign manager

David C. Thomas;Elizabeth C. Ravlin

233
Citations
Global careers: New phenomenon or new perspectives?

David C. Thomas;Mila B Lazarova;Kerr Inkson

190
Citations
Leadership perceptions in cross-cultural context: Pakeha and Pacific islanders in New zealand

Lee Moya Ah Chong;David C. Thomas

189
Citations
Status and Stratification Processes in Organizational Life

Elizabeth C. Ravlin;David C. Thomas

135
Citations
The Handbook of Cross-Cultural Management Research

Peter Bevington Smith;Mark F. Peterson;David C. Thomas

126
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Zeynep Aycan Koç University

Fons J. R. van de Vijver Tilburg University

Daniel C. Feldman University of Georgia

Tyler G. Okimoto University of Queensland

Peter B. Smith University of Sussex

External Links

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