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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Social Sciences and Humanities 67 876 763 417 354 123 52049

Deborah Loewenberg Ball publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Deborah Loewenberg Ball between 1986 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Deborah Loewenberg Ball published across 40 years, from 1986 to 2025, averaging 3.2 papers a year. Output peaked at 11 publications in 2009. 4 of the 129 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
2 4 6 8 10
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1986 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 11. Peak 11 publications in 2009. 1986: 1 publication 1987: 0 publications 1988: 5 publications 1989: 0 publications 1990: 10 publications 1991: 3 publications 1992: 2 publications 1993: 1 publication 1994: 1 publication 1995: 2 publications 1996: 8 publications 1997: 4 publications 1998: 5 publications 1999: 4 publications 2000: 5 publications 2001: 2 publications 2002: 3 publications 2003: 2 publications 2004: 5 publications 2005: 7 publications 2006: 0 publications 2007: 3 publications 2008: 6 publications 2009: 11 publications 2010: 4 publications 2011: 6 publications 2012: 2 publications 2013: 2 publications 2014: 6 publications 2015: 3 publications 2016: 3 publications 2017: 1 publication 2018: 1 publication 2019: 2 publications 2020: 1 publication 2021: 1 publication 2022: 1 publication 2023: 2 publications 2024: 2 publications 2025: 2 publications
1986 2025

129 publications in total across all disciplines

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Deborah Loewenberg Ball: publications per year, 1986 to 2025
Year Publications
1986 1
1987 0
1988 5
1989 0
1990 10
1991 3
1992 2
1993 1
1994 1
1995 2
1996 8
1997 4
1998 5
1999 4
2000 5
2001 2
2002 3
2003 2
2004 5
2005 7
2006 0
2007 3
2008 6
2009 11
2010 4
2011 6
2012 2
2013 2
2014 6
2015 3
2016 3
2017 1
2018 1
2019 2
2020 1
2021 1
2022 1
2023 2
2024 2
2025 2
Total 129
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Deborah Loewenberg Ball publication distribution in Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Deborah Loewenberg Ball sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
100 200 300 400
Bar chart with 54 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 44–53 to 570+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 474. Most scientists, 474, have 114–123 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 570 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 114–123 publications, is where this scientist sits. 44–53 publications: 28 scientists 54–63 publications: 61 scientists 64–73 publications: 161 scientists 74–83 publications: 225 scientists 84–93 publications: 301 scientists 94–103 publications: 390 scientists 104–113 publications: 406 scientists 114–123 publications: 474 scientists 124–133 publications: 453 scientists 134–143 publications: 434 scientists 144–153 publications: 407 scientists 154–163 publications: 411 scientists 164–173 publications: 391 scientists 174–183 publications: 313 scientists 184–193 publications: 319 scientists 194–203 publications: 304 scientists 204–213 publications: 285 scientists 214–223 publications: 246 scientists 224–233 publications: 213 scientists 234–243 publications: 170 scientists 244–253 publications: 167 scientists 254–263 publications: 162 scientists 264–273 publications: 138 scientists 274–283 publications: 138 scientists 284–293 publications: 113 scientists 294–303 publications: 106 scientists 304–313 publications: 95 scientists 314–323 publications: 101 scientists 324–333 publications: 81 scientists 334–343 publications: 69 scientists 344–353 publications: 56 scientists 354–363 publications: 36 scientists 364–373 publications: 42 scientists 374–383 publications: 41 scientists 384–393 publications: 44 scientists 394–403 publications: 27 scientists 404–413 publications: 30 scientists 414–423 publications: 20 scientists 424–433 publications: 29 scientists 434–443 publications: 29 scientists 444–453 publications: 25 scientists 454–463 publications: 19 scientists 464–473 publications: 21 scientists 474–483 publications: 11 scientists 484–493 publications: 17 scientists 494–503 publications: 7 scientists 504–513 publications: 6 scientists 514–523 publications: 12 scientists 524–533 publications: 10 scientists 534–543 publications: 7 scientists 544–553 publications: 6 scientists 554–563 publications: 12 scientists 564–569 publications: 8 scientists 570+ publications: 100 scientists
44–53 publications 570+

This scientist: 123 publications — 26th percentile

26% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 570 publications or more.

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Number of Social Sciences and Humanities scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 7,777 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
44–53 28
54–63 61
64–73 161
74–83 225
84–93 301
94–103 390
104–113 406
114–123 474 123
124–133 453
134–143 434
144–153 407
154–163 411
164–173 391
174–183 313
184–193 319
194–203 304
204–213 285
214–223 246
224–233 213
234–243 170
244–253 167
254–263 162
264–273 138
274–283 138
284–293 113
294–303 106
304–313 95
314–323 101
324–333 81
334–343 69
344–353 56
354–363 36
364–373 42
374–383 41
384–393 44
394–403 27
404–413 30
414–423 20
424–433 29
434–443 29
444–453 25
454–463 19
464–473 21
474–483 11
484–493 17
494–503 7
504–513 6
514–523 12
524–533 10
534–543 7
544–553 6
554–563 12
564–569 8
570+ 100
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Deborah Loewenberg Ball D-index placement in Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Social Sciences and Humanities scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Deborah Loewenberg Ball sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
100 200 300
Bar chart with 71 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 30 to 100+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 313. Most scientists, 313, have 42 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 100 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 67 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 30 D-Index: 177 scientists 31 D-Index: 210 scientists 32 D-Index: 222 scientists 33 D-Index: 188 scientists 34 D-Index: 181 scientists 35 D-Index: 243 scientists 36 D-Index: 261 scientists 37 D-Index: 272 scientists 38 D-Index: 278 scientists 39 D-Index: 300 scientists 40 D-Index: 297 scientists 41 D-Index: 308 scientists 42 D-Index: 313 scientists 43 D-Index: 300 scientists 44 D-Index: 269 scientists 45 D-Index: 260 scientists 46 D-Index: 228 scientists 47 D-Index: 251 scientists 48 D-Index: 203 scientists 49 D-Index: 186 scientists 50 D-Index: 187 scientists 51 D-Index: 166 scientists 52 D-Index: 138 scientists 53 D-Index: 141 scientists 54 D-Index: 131 scientists 55 D-Index: 137 scientists 56 D-Index: 109 scientists 57 D-Index: 129 scientists 58 D-Index: 95 scientists 59 D-Index: 105 scientists 60 D-Index: 106 scientists 61 D-Index: 86 scientists 62 D-Index: 94 scientists 63 D-Index: 77 scientists 64 D-Index: 79 scientists 65 D-Index: 59 scientists 66 D-Index: 68 scientists 67 D-Index: 51 scientists 68 D-Index: 49 scientists 69 D-Index: 40 scientists 70 D-Index: 43 scientists 71 D-Index: 40 scientists 72 D-Index: 50 scientists 73 D-Index: 46 scientists 74 D-Index: 43 scientists 75 D-Index: 45 scientists 76 D-Index: 45 scientists 77 D-Index: 30 scientists 78 D-Index: 25 scientists 79 D-Index: 31 scientists 80 D-Index: 29 scientists 81 D-Index: 18 scientists 82 D-Index: 21 scientists 83 D-Index: 26 scientists 84 D-Index: 15 scientists 85 D-Index: 15 scientists 86 D-Index: 19 scientists 87 D-Index: 19 scientists 88 D-Index: 12 scientists 89 D-Index: 7 scientists 90 D-Index: 19 scientists 91 D-Index: 20 scientists 92 D-Index: 13 scientists 93 D-Index: 9 scientists 94 D-Index: 13 scientists 95 D-Index: 8 scientists 96 D-Index: 7 scientists 97 D-Index: 6 scientists 98 D-Index: 6 scientists 99 D-Index: 6 scientists 100+ D-Index: 97 scientists
30 D-Index 100+

This scientist: 67 D-Index — 89th percentile

89% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 100 D-Index or more.

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Number of Social Sciences and Humanities scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 7,777 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
30 177
31 210
32 222
33 188
34 181
35 243
36 261
37 272
38 278
39 300
40 297
41 308
42 313
43 300
44 269
45 260
46 228
47 251
48 203
49 186
50 187
51 166
52 138
53 141
54 131
55 137
56 109
57 129
58 95
59 105
60 106
61 86
62 94
63 77
64 79
65 59
66 68
67 51 67
68 49
69 40
70 43
71 40
72 50
73 46
74 43
75 45
76 45
77 30
78 25
79 31
80 29
81 18
82 21
83 26
84 15
85 15
86 19
87 19
88 12
89 7
90 19
91 20
92 13
93 9
94 13
95 8
96 7
97 6
98 6
99 6
100+ 97
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Overview

Deborah Loewenberg Ball is affiliated with the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in the United States. Their scholarly work predominantly falls within the social sciences, with a focus on education and related subfields.

The main fields of study highlighted in their research include:

  • Social Sciences

Within these broad areas, the subfields covered are:

  • Education
  • Developmental and Educational Psychology
  • Sociology and Political Science
  • Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
  • Theoretical Computer Science

The topics explored across their publications show a concentration on educational processes, mathematics education, and organizational themes. Key topics in their research include:

  • Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques
  • Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
  • Student Assessment and Feedback
  • Critical Race Theory in Education
  • School Choice and Performance
  • Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
  • Human Resource and Talent Management

Their publication record features work in several venues, illustrating the interdisciplinary nature of their research:

  • Educational Studies in Mathematics
  • Phi Delta Kappan
  • Strategic HR Review
  • Notices of the American Mathematical Society
  • NOMAD Nordic Studies in Mathematics Education

Recent publications include:

  • Formatively assessing prospective teachers' skills in leading mathematics discussions, 2021, Educational Studies in Mathematics
  • Reimagining American Education: Possible Futures, 2022, Phi Delta Kappan
  • Why senior HR leaders get fired: voices from the C-suite, 2020, Strategic HR Review
  • What's Math Got to Do With It?: Bob Moses, Algebra, and the Movement for Civil Rights, January 23, 1935-July 25, 2021, 2023, Notices of the American Mathematical Society
  • Practice-based research on the teaching of mathematics: progress and imperatives for the future, 2021, NOMAD Nordic Studies in Mathematics Education

Deborah Loewenberg Ball has collaborated with a number of co-authors, reflecting a diverse professional network. Frequent co-authors include:

  • Meghan Shaughnessy
  • Nicole Garcia
  • Michaela Krug O'Neill
  • Sarah Kate Selling
  • Amber Willis

Best Publications

  • Content Knowledge for Teaching: What Makes It Special?

    Deborah Loewenberg Ball;Mark Hoover Thames;Geoffrey Phelps

  • Effects of Teachers’ Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching on Student Achievement:

    Heather C. Hill;Brian Rowan;Deborah Loewenberg Ball

  • Unpacking Pedagogical Content Knowledge: Conceptualizing and Measuring Teachers' Topic-Specific Knowledge of Students

    Heather C. Hill;Deborah Loewenberg Ball;Stephen G. Schilling

  • The Work of Teaching and the Challenge for Teacher Education

    Deborah Loewenberg Ball;Francesca M. Forzani

  • Reform by the Book: What Is—or Might Be—the Role of Curriculum Materials in Teacher Learning and Instructional Reform?

    Deborah Loewenberg Ball;David K. Cohen

  • Knowing Mathematics for Teaching Who Knows Mathematics Well Enough To Teach Third Grade, and How Can We Decide?

    Deborah Loewenberg Ball;Heather C. Hill;Hyman Bass

  • The Mathematical Understandings that Prospective Teachers Bring to Teacher Education.

    Deborah Loewenberg Ball

  • With an Eye on the Mathematical Horizon: Dilemmas of Teaching Elementary School Mathematics

    Deborah Loewenberg Ball

  • Resources, Instruction, and Research:

    David K. Cohen;Stephen W. Raudenbush;Deborah Loewenberg Ball

  • Developing Measures of Teachers’ Mathematics Knowledge for Teaching

    Heather C. Hill;Stephen G. Schilling;Deborah Loewenberg Ball

  • Interweaving content and pedagogy in teaching and learning to teach: Knowing and using mathematics.

    DL Ball;H Bass;J In;CT Westport

  • Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching and the Mathematical Quality of Instruction: An Exploratory Study

    Heather C. Hill;Merrie L. Blunk;Charalambos Y. Charalambous;Jennifer M. Lewis

  • Bridging Practices: Intertwining Content and Pedagogy in Teaching and Learning to Teach

    Deborah Loewenberg Ball

  • Prospective Elementary and Secondary Teachers' Understanding of Division

    Deborah Loewenberg Ball

  • Research on Teaching Mathematics: Making Subject Matter Knowledge Part of the Equation.

    Deborah Loewenberg Ball

  • Instruction, Capacity, and Improvement

    David K. Cohen;Deborah Loewenberg Ball

  • Unlearning to Teach Mathematics.

    Deborah Loewenberg Ball

  • Learning Mathematics for Teaching: Results from California's Mathematics Professional Development Institutes

    Heather C. Hill;Deborah Loewenberg Ball

  • Teaching, Multimedia, and Mathematics: Investigations of Real Practice (The Practitioner Inquiry Series)

    Magdalene Lampert;Deborah Loewenberg Ball

  • Combining the Development of Practice and the Practice of Development in Teacher Education.

    Deborah Loewenberg Ball;Laurie Sleep;Timothy A. Boerst;Hyman Bass

Frequent Co-Authors

Hyman Bass
Hyman Bass University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Heather C. Hill
Heather C. Hill Harvard University
David Cohen
David Cohen Sorbonne University
Brian Rowan
Brian Rowan University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Linda Darling-Hammond
Linda Darling-Hammond Stanford University
Penelope L. Peterson
Penelope L. Peterson Northwestern University
Celia Hoyles
Celia Hoyles University College London
Jo Boaler
Jo Boaler Stanford University
Pam Grossman
Pam Grossman University of Pennsylvania
Stephen W. Raudenbush
Stephen W. Raudenbush University of Chicago

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