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J. Ron Nelson 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 J. Ron Nelson sits on this spectrum.

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31 publications 705+

This scientist: 116 publications — 30th percentile

30% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

J. Ron Nelson 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 J. Ron Nelson sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 144+

This scientist: 46 D-Index — 45th percentile

45% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

J. Ron Nelson is affiliated with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the United States. Their research spans several interconnected fields, primarily within psychology and social sciences, with a particular focus on developmental and educational psychology.

Their published work includes studies on teaching methods, literacy development, and mental health. Recent papers authored by Nelson explore different educational and psychological topics such as writing skills, reading performance, and mental health support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Notable publications include:

  • "Examining the impacts of the structures writing intervention for teaching fourth-grade students to write informational text" (2021) published in Reading and Writing
  • "Effects of Automaticity Training on Reading Performance: A Meta-Analysis" (2022) published in Journal of Behavioral Education
  • "Supporting students' wellbeing through a virtual resilience application during COVID-19 pandemic" (2024) published in Journal of Practical Nurse Education and Practice

Nelson's major research themes involve writing and handwriting education, reading and literacy development, and aspects of digital accessibility for disabilities. Their work also addresses communication challenges related to hearing impairment and the mental health consequences associated with COVID-19, including resilience and long-term effects of the pandemic.

Their fields of study highlight a multidisciplinary approach, combining psychological theory with educational practices. The main fields are:

  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences

These are further refined by subfields including:

  • Developmental and Educational Psychology
  • Education
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Human Factors and Ergonomics
  • Neurology

Nelson's frequent collaborators include Michael Hébert, Pamela Shanahan Bazis, Janet J. Bohaty, Julia V. Roehling, and Samantha Cooper. Collaboration with these co-authors supports a diverse research output across educational and psychological domains.

Nelson's work has been disseminated through venues addressing behavioral education and practical nurse education, with frequent publications in:

  • Reading and Writing
  • Journal of Behavioral Education
  • Journal of Practical Nurse Education and Practice

Best Publications

  • Academic Achievement of K-12 Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

    J. Ron Nelson;Gregory J. Benner;Kathleen Lynne Lane;Kathleen Lynne Lane;Benjamin W. Smith

  • Language skills of children with EBD: A literature review

    Gregory J. Benner;J. Ron Nelson;Michael H. Epstein

  • Academic Performance of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Served in a Self-Contained Setting

    Kathleen Lynne Lane;Sally M. Barton-Arwood;J. Ron Nelson;Joseph Wehby

  • Learner Characteristics that Influence the Treatment Effectiveness of Early Literacy Interventions: A Meta-Analytic Review

    J. Ron Nelson;Gregory J. Benner;Jorge Gonzalez

  • Maximizing Student Learning The Effects of a Comprehensive School-Based Program for Preventing Problem Behaviors

    J. Ron Nelson;Ronald M. Martella;Nancy Marchand-Martella

  • Check in/ Check out: A Post-Hoc Evaluation of an Efficient, Secondary-Level Targeted Intervention for Reducing Problem Behaviors in Schools

    Kevin J. Filter;Moira K. McKenna;Elizabeth A. Benedict;Robert H. Horner

  • Rational Emotive Therapy With Children and Adolescents: A Meta-Analysis

    Jorge E. Gonzalez;J. Ron Nelson;Terry B. Gutkin;Anita Saunders

  • Has public policy exceeded our knowledge base? A review of the functional behavioral assessment literature

    J. Ron Nelson;Maura L. Roberts;Sarup R. Mathur;Robert B. Rutherford

  • Designing Schools to Meet the Needs of Students Who Exhibit Disruptive Behavior

    J. Ron Nelson

  • Status of and Trends in Academic Intervention Research for Students with Emotional Disturbance

    Paul Mooney;Michael H. Epstein;Robert Reid;J. Ron Nelson

  • The moral reasoning of juvenile delinquents: a meta-analysis.

    J. Ron Nelson;Deborah J. Smith;John Dodd

  • The Effects of Text Structure Instruction on Expository Reading Comprehension: A Meta-Analysis

    Michael Hebert;Janet J. Bohaty;J. Ron Nelson;Jessica Brown

  • Closing the Achievement Gap of Youth with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders through Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

    Gregory J. Benner;Krista Kutash;J. Ron Nelson;Marie B. Fisher

  • The Dimensionality of Language Ability in Young Children

    Laura M. Justice;Richard Lomax;Ann O'Connell;Jill Pentimonti

  • Understanding and Interpreting Educational Research

    Ronald C. Martella;J. Ron Nelson;Robert L. Morgan;Nancy E. Marchand-Martella

  • Fostering the Development of Vocabulary Knowledge and Reading Comprehension Though Contextually-Based Multiple Meaning Vocabulary Instruction

    J. Ron Nelson;Scott A. Stage

  • Ongoing Reciprocal Teacher-Student Interactions Involving Disruptive Behaviors in General Education Classrooms:

    J. Ron Nelson;Maura L. Roberts

  • The Convergent Validity of Office Discipline Referrals with the CBCL-TRF

    J. Ron Nelson;Gregory J. Benner;Robert C. Reid;Michael H. Epstein

  • The Effects of Teaching School Expectations and Establishing a Consistent Consequence on Formal Office Disciplinary Actions.

    J. Ron Nelson;Ron Martella;Benita Galand

  • The Influence of Fidelity of Implementation on the Reading Outcomes of Middle School Students Experiencing Reading Difficulties

    Gregory J. Benner;J. Ron Nelson;Scott A. Stage;Nicole C. Ralston

Frequent Co-Authors

Michael H. Epstein
Michael H. Epstein University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Kathleen Lynne Lane
Kathleen Lynne Lane University of Kansas
Patricia F. Vadasy
Patricia F. Vadasy Oregon Research Institute
Mark F. O’Reilly
Mark F. O’Reilly The University of Texas at Austin
Joseph H. Wehby
Joseph H. Wehby Vanderbilt University
Hugh W. Catts
Hugh W. Catts Florida State University
Laura M. Justice
Laura M. Justice The Ohio State University
Stephen A. Petrill
Stephen A. Petrill The Ohio State University
George Sugai
George Sugai University of Connecticut
Kate Cain
Kate Cain Lancaster University

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