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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Social Sciences and Humanities 52 2452 2235 174 165 309 10227

Deborah Loxton publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Deborah Loxton between 2000 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Deborah Loxton published across 26 years, from 2000 to 2025, averaging 13.5 papers a year. Output peaked at 50 publications in 2020. 16 of the 351 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30 40 50
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 2000 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 50. Peak 50 publications in 2020. 2000: 1 publication 2001: 0 publications 2002: 2 publications 2003: 1 publication 2004: 2 publications 2005: 1 publication 2006: 3 publications 2007: 6 publications 2008: 3 publications 2009: 1 publication 2010: 5 publications 2011: 31 publications 2012: 9 publications 2013: 26 publications 2014: 14 publications 2015: 18 publications 2016: 14 publications 2017: 17 publications 2018: 23 publications 2019: 32 publications 2020: 50 publications 2021: 41 publications 2022: 25 publications 2023: 10 publications 2024: 8 publications 2025: 8 publications
2000 2025

351 publications in total across all disciplines

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Deborah Loxton: publications per year, 2000 to 2025
Year Publications
2000 1
2001 0
2002 2
2003 1
2004 2
2005 1
2006 3
2007 6
2008 3
2009 1
2010 5
2011 31
2012 9
2013 26
2014 14
2015 18
2016 14
2017 17
2018 23
2019 32
2020 50
2021 41
2022 25
2023 10
2024 8
2025 8
Total 351
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Deborah Loxton 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 Loxton 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, 304–313 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: 309 publications — 88th percentile

88% 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
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 95 309
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 Loxton 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 Loxton 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, 52 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: 52 D-Index — 70th percentile

70% 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 52
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
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 Loxton is affiliated with the University of Newcastle Australia in Australia. Their research primarily spans the field of Medicine with a significant focus on several subfields including Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health, General Health Professions, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Health.

The areas of study cover multiple main topics that include:

  • Global Maternal and Child Health
  • Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
  • Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • Child Nutrition and Water Access
  • Intimate Partner and Family Violence
  • Reproductive Health and Contraception
  • Maternal and fetal healthcare

Their published papers include research on health expenditure, maternal health, intimate partner violence, contraceptive use, and birth intervals primarily focused on the sub-Saharan African context. Key recent papers include:

  • The effects of health expenditure on infant mortality in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from panel data analysis, 2020, Health Economics Review
  • Systematic and meta-analysis of factors associated with preeclampsia and eclampsia in sub-Saharan Africa, 2020, PLoS ONE
  • Determinants of intimate partner violence against women in Ethiopia: A multi-level analysis, 2020, PLoS ONE
  • Spatial variations and associated factors of modern contraceptive use in Ethiopia: a spatial and multilevel analysis, 2020, BMJ Open
  • Individual and community level determinants of short birth interval in Ethiopia: A multilevel analysis, 2020, PLoS ONE

Frequent co-authors in their work include:

  • Catherine Chojenta
  • Melissa L. Harris
  • Peta Forder
  • Elizabeth Holliday
  • Nicholas Egan

Their research is regularly published in several prominent venues, notably:

  • PLoS ONE
  • Research Square (Research Square)
  • BMJ Open
  • BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
  • Journal of Interpersonal Violence

Best Publications

  • Mental and Physical Health and Intimate Partner Violence against Women: A Review of the Literature

    Gina Dillon;Rafat Hussain;Deborah Loxton;Deborah Loxton;Saifur Rahman

  • Longitudinal weight gain in women identified with polycystic ovary syndrome: results of an observational study in young women

    Helena Jane Teede;Anju Elizabeth Joham;Eldho Paul;Lisa Jane Moran

  • Cohort Profile Update: Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health

    Annette J Dobson;Richard Hockey;Wendy J Brown;Julie E Byles

  • Depression, anxiety and perceived stress in women with and without PCOS: A community-based study

    Anna L. Damone;Anju E. Joham;Deborah Loxton;Arul Earnest

  • Factors affecting utilization of antenatal care in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Tesfalidet Tekelab;Tesfalidet Tekelab;Catherine Chojenta;Roger Smith;Deborah Loxton

  • The impact of antenatal care on neonatal mortality in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Tesfalidet Tekelab;Catherine Chojenta;Roger Smith;Deborah Loxton

  • Mortality and Disability Outcomes of Self-Reported Elder Abuse: A 12-Year Prospective Investigation

    Margot J. Schofield;Jennifer R. Powers;Deborah Loxton

  • Intimate partner violence adversely impacts health over 16 years and across generations: A longitudinal cohort study.

    Deborah Loxton;Xenia Dolja-Gore;Amy E. Anderson;Natalie Townsend

  • Stress increases the risk of type 2 diabetes onset in women: A 12-year longitudinal study using causal modelling.

    Melissa L. Harris;Christopher Oldmeadow;Alexis Hure;Judy Luu;Judy Luu

  • Delayed initiation of antenatal care and associated factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Gezahegn Tesfaye;Gezahegn Tesfaye;Deborah Loxton;Catherine Chojenta;Agumasie Semahegn

  • The impact of attrition in an 11-year prospective longitudinal study of younger women.

    Jennifer Powers;Deborah Loxton

  • Barriers to access and utilization of emergency obstetric care at health facilities in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review of literature.

    Ayele Geleto;Ayele Geleto;Catherine Chojenta;Abdulbasit Mussa;Deborah Loxton

  • Maternal dietary patterns and risk of adverse pregnancy (hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and gestational diabetes mellitus) and birth (preterm birth and low birth weight) outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Kelemu Tilahun Kibret;Catherine Chojenta;Ellie Gresham;Teketo K Tegegne

  • History of Domestic Violence and Physical Health in Midlife

    Deborah Loxton;Margot Schofield;Raffat Hussain;Gita Mishra

  • Online and Offline Recruitment of Young Women for a Longitudinal Health Survey: Findings From the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health 1989-95 Cohort

    Deborah Loxton;Jennifer Powers;Amy E Anderson;Natalie Townsend

  • History of pregnancy loss increases the risk of mental health problems in subsequent pregnancies but not in the postpartum.

    Catherine Chojenta;Sheree Harris;Nicole M Reilly;Peta Forder

  • Increased prevalence of eating disorders, low self-esteem, and psychological distress in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a community-based cohort study.

    Chau T. Tay;Helena J. Teede;Briony Hill;Deborah Loxton

  • Psychological Health in Midlife Among Women Who Have Ever Lived With a Violent Partner or Spouse

    Deborah Loxton;Margot Schofield;Rafat Hussain

  • Recruiting Online: Lessons From a Longitudinal Survey of Contraception and Pregnancy Intentions of Young Australian Women

    Melissa L. Harris;Deborah Loxton;Britta Wigginton;Jayne C. Lucke

  • Gender-based violence among female youths in educational institutions of Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Addisu Shunu Beyene;Addisu Shunu Beyene;Catherine L. Chojenta;Hirbo Shore Roba;Alemu Sufa Melka

  • The effects of health expenditure on infant mortality in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from panel data analysis.

    Girmay Tsegay Kiross;Girmay Tsegay Kiross;Catherine Chojenta;Daniel Barker;Deborah Loxton

  • Childhood sexual abuse and its association with adult physical and mental health: results from a national cohort of young Australian women.

    Janice Yvonne Coles;Adeline Kristen Lee;Angela Taft;Danielle Mazza

  • Quality, rigour and usefulness of free-text comments collected by a large population based longitudinal study - ALSWH.

    Jane Louise Rich;Catherine Chojenta;Deborah Loxton

Frequent Co-Authors

Gita D. Mishra
Gita D. Mishra University of Queensland
Annette J. Dobson
Annette J. Dobson University of Queensland
Jayne Lucke
Jayne Lucke La Trobe University
Roger Smith
Roger Smith University of Newcastle Australia
Elizabeth G. Holliday
Elizabeth G. Holliday University of Newcastle Australia
Helena J. Teede
Helena J. Teede Monash University
Wendy J. Brown
Wendy J. Brown University of Queensland
Marie-Paule Austin
Marie-Paule Austin University of New South Wales
Frances Kay-Lambkin
Frances Kay-Lambkin University of Newcastle Australia
Nancy A. Pachana
Nancy A. Pachana University of Queensland

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