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Inez S. Batista publication distribution in Earth Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Earth Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Inez S. Batista sits on this spectrum.

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38 publications 510+

This scientist: 277 publications — 82nd percentile

82% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 510 publications or more.

Inez S. Batista D-index placement in Earth Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Earth Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Inez S. Batista sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 94+

This scientist: 59 D-Index — 74th percentile

74% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 94 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Earth Science in Brazil Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Earth Science in Brazil Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Earth Science in Brazil Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Earth Science in Brazil Leader Award

Overview

Inez S. Batista is affiliated with the National Institute for Space Research in Brazil. Their research primarily focuses on the dynamics of the ionosphere and magnetosphere as well as solar and space plasma dynamics. With a scholarly output concentrated in physics and astronomy, Batista's work extensively explores key subfields such as astronomy and astrophysics, geophysics, aerospace engineering, molecular biology, and atmospheric science.

The scientist's work covers a range of topics, including:

  • Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics
  • Solar and space plasma dynamics
  • Earthquake detection and analysis
  • GNSS positioning and interference
  • Geomagnetism and paleomagnetism studies
  • Astro and planetary science
  • Geophysics and gravity measurements

Batista has published extensively in notable venues, with the most frequent publication outlets being:

  • Journal of Geophysical Research Space Physics
  • Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
  • Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences
  • Annales Geophysicae
  • Atmosphere

Among recent papers, important contributions include:

  • "The Influence of Disturbance Dynamo Electric Field in the Formation of Strong Sporadic E Layers Over Boa Vista, a Low-Latitude Station in the American Sector" (2020, Journal of Geophysical Research Space Physics)
  • "Observation of Postsunset OI 135.6 nm Radiance Enhancement Over South America by the GOLD Mission" (2020, Journal of Geophysical Research Space Physics)
  • "Global Monitoring of Ionospheric Weather by GIRO and GNSS Data Fusion" (2022, Atmosphere)
  • "The Impact of the Disturbed Electric Field in the Sporadic E (Es) Layer Development Over Brazilian Region" (2021, Journal of Geophysical Research Space Physics)
  • "Atmospheric Gravity Waves Observed in the Nightglow Following the 21 August 2017 Total Solar Eclipse" (2020, Geophysical Research Letters)

Frequent collaborators in Batista's research include:

  • J. R. Souza
  • M. A. Abdu
  • A. M. Santos
  • J. H. A. Sobral
  • C. M. Wrasse

Batista's contributions are situated within the broader fields of physics and astronomy, with a total of 52 publications relating to astronomy and astrophysics and significant work addressing geophysics and aerospace engineering. Their interdisciplinary approach encompasses molecular biology and atmospheric science, indicating a diverse scope of research interests centered on Earth and space sciences.

Best Publications

  • Magnetic declination control of the equatorial F region dynamo electric field development and spread F

    M. A. Abdu;J. A. Bittencourt;I. S. Batista

  • Fast and ultrafast Kelvin wave modulations of the equatorial evening F region vertical drift and spread F development

    Mangalathayil A Abdu;Christiano Gm Brum;Paulo P Batista;Subramanian Gurubaran

  • Equatorial F region vertical plasma drifts: Seasonal and longitudinal asymmetries in the American sector

    I. S. Batista;M. A. Abdu;J. A. Bittencourt

  • Gravity wave initiation of equatorial spread F/plasma bubble irregularities based on observational data from the SpreadFEx campaign

    M. A. Abdu;E. Alam Kherani;I. S. Batista;E. R. de Paula

  • Equatorial plasma fountain and its effects over three locations: Evidence for an additional layer, the F 3 layer

    N. Balan;G. J. Bailey;M. A. Abdu;K. I. Oyama

  • Magnetospheric disturbance induced equatorial plasma bubble development and dynamics: A case study in Brazilian sector

    M. A. Abdu;I. S. Batista;H. Takahashi;J. MacDougall

  • Unusual early morning development of the equatorial anomaly in the Brazilian sector during the Halloween magnetic storm

    Inez S. Batista;M. A. Abdu;J. R. Souza;F. Bertoni;F. Bertoni

  • Some characteristics of spread F at the magnetic equatorial station Fortaleza

    M. A. Abdu;I. S. Batista;J. A. Bittencourt

  • Ionospheric effects of the March 13, 1989, magnetic storm at low and equatorial latitudes

    Inez S. Batista;E. R. de Paula;M. A. Abdu;N. B. Trivedi

  • South Atlantic magnetic anomaly ionization: A review and a new focus on electrodynamic effects in the equatorial ionosphere

    M.A. Abdu;I.S. Batista;A.J. Carrasco;C.G.M. Brum

  • Physical mechanism and statistics of occurrence of an additional layer in the equatorial ionosphere

    N. Balan;I. S. Batista;M. A. Abdu;J. MacDougall

  • A new aspect of magnetic declination control of equatorial spread F and F region dynamo

    M. A. Abdu;I. S. Batista;J. H. A. Sobral

  • Equatorial ionospheric electric fields during magnetospheric disturbances: local time/longitude dependences from recent EITS campaigns

    M.A. Abdu;I.S. Batista;G.O. Walker;J.H.A. Sobral

  • Simultaneous observation of ionospheric plasma bubbles and mesospheric gravity waves during the SpreadFEx Campaign

    H. Takahashi;M. J. Taylor;P.-D. Pautet;A. F. Medeiros

  • Vertical ionization drift velocities and range type spread F in the evening equatorial ionosphere

    M. A. Abdu;R. T. de Medeiros;J. A. Bittencourt;I. S. Batista

  • Ionospheric responses to the October 2003 superstorm: Longitude/local time effects over equatorial low and middle latitudes

    Mangalathayil A. Abdu;Takashi Maruyama;Inez S. Batista;Susumo Saito

  • Responses of the low-latitude ionosphere to very intense geomagnetic storms

    J.H.A Sobral;M.A Abdu;Cristina S Yamashita;W.D Gonzalez

  • Conjugate Point Equatorial Experiment (COPEX) Campaign in Brazil: Electrodynamics highlights on spread F development conditions and day-to-day variability

    M. A. Abdu;I. S. Batista;B. W. Reinisch;J. R. de Souza

  • Effects of intense storms and substorms on the equatorial ionosphere/thermosphere system in the American sector from ground‐based and satellite data

    J. H. A. Sobral;M. A. Abdu;W. D. González;B. T. Tsurutani

  • Gravity wave and tidal influences on equatorial spread F based on observations during the Spread F Experiment (SpreadFEx)

    D. C. Fritts;S. L. Vadas;D. M. Riggin;M. A. Abdu

Frequent Co-Authors

M.A. Abdu
M.A. Abdu National Institute for Space Research
J. H. A. Sobral
J. H. A. Sobral National Institute for Space Research
Paulo Prado Batista
Paulo Prado Batista National Institute for Space Research
E. R. de Paula
E. R. de Paula National Institute for Space Research
Bodo W. Reinisch
Bodo W. Reinisch University of Massachusetts Lowell
Barclay Clemesha
Barclay Clemesha National Institute for Space Research
John MacDougall
John MacDougall University of Western Ontario
G. J. Bailey
G. J. Bailey University of Sheffield
H. Takahashi
H. Takahashi National Institute for Space Research
Bela G. Fejer
Bela G. Fejer Utah State University

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