World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Animal Science and Veterinary 26 2918 2644 830 678 116 2115

James J. Higgins publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by James J. Higgins between 1972 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. James J. Higgins published across 54 years, from 1972 to 2025, averaging 3.5 papers a year. Output peaked at 12 publications in 2009. 3 of the 187 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1972 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 12. Peak 12 publications in 2009. 1972: 1 publication 1973: 0 publications 1974: 0 publications 1975: 3 publications 1976: 3 publications 1977: 4 publications 1978: 7 publications 1979: 1 publication 1980: 4 publications 1981: 3 publications 1982: 2 publications 1983: 1 publication 1984: 1 publication 1985: 6 publications 1986: 4 publications 1987: 6 publications 1988: 2 publications 1989: 3 publications 1990: 4 publications 1991: 2 publications 1992: 4 publications 1993: 2 publications 1994: 4 publications 1995: 1 publication 1996: 6 publications 1997: 2 publications 1998: 2 publications 1999: 8 publications 2000: 8 publications 2001: 7 publications 2002: 10 publications 2003: 6 publications 2004: 3 publications 2005: 4 publications 2006: 5 publications 2007: 4 publications 2008: 8 publications 2009: 12 publications 2010: 7 publications 2011: 5 publications 2012: 6 publications 2013: 3 publications 2014: 3 publications 2015: 1 publication 2016: 1 publication 2017: 0 publications 2018: 0 publications 2019: 0 publications 2020: 0 publications 2021: 4 publications 2022: 1 publication 2023: 0 publications 2024: 2 publications 2025: 1 publication
1972 2025

187 publications in total across all disciplines

View publications per year as a table
James J. Higgins: publications per year, 1972 to 2025
Year Publications
1972 1
1973 0
1974 0
1975 3
1976 3
1977 4
1978 7
1979 1
1980 4
1981 3
1982 2
1983 1
1984 1
1985 6
1986 4
1987 6
1988 2
1989 3
1990 4
1991 2
1992 4
1993 2
1994 4
1995 1
1996 6
1997 2
1998 2
1999 8
2000 8
2001 7
2002 10
2003 6
2004 3
2005 4
2006 5
2007 4
2008 8
2009 12
2010 7
2011 5
2012 6
2013 3
2014 3
2015 1
2016 1
2017 0
2018 0
2019 0
2020 0
2021 4
2022 1
2023 0
2024 2
2025 1
Total 187
Download as CSV

James J. Higgins publication distribution in Animal Science and Veterinary in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Animal Science and Veterinary in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where James J. Higgins sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
25 50 75 100
Bar chart with 84 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 29–33 to 442+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 109. Most scientists, 109, have 119–123 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 442 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 114–118 publications, is where this scientist sits. 29–33 publications: 1 scientist 34–38 publications: 6 scientists 39–43 publications: 17 scientists 44–48 publications: 23 scientists 49–53 publications: 28 scientists 54–58 publications: 44 scientists 59–63 publications: 66 scientists 64–68 publications: 75 scientists 69–73 publications: 71 scientists 74–78 publications: 85 scientists 79–83 publications: 108 scientists 84–88 publications: 105 scientists 89–93 publications: 84 scientists 94–98 publications: 103 scientists 99–103 publications: 97 scientists 104–108 publications: 95 scientists 109–113 publications: 89 scientists 114–118 publications: 88 scientists 119–123 publications: 109 scientists 124–128 publications: 93 scientists 129–133 publications: 89 scientists 134–138 publications: 95 scientists 139–143 publications: 92 scientists 144–148 publications: 80 scientists 149–153 publications: 75 scientists 154–158 publications: 74 scientists 159–163 publications: 67 scientists 164–168 publications: 53 scientists 169–173 publications: 62 scientists 174–178 publications: 63 scientists 179–183 publications: 50 scientists 184–188 publications: 55 scientists 189–193 publications: 50 scientists 194–198 publications: 27 scientists 199–203 publications: 44 scientists 204–208 publications: 31 scientists 209–213 publications: 28 scientists 214–218 publications: 38 scientists 219–223 publications: 33 scientists 224–228 publications: 36 scientists 229–233 publications: 29 scientists 234–238 publications: 35 scientists 239–243 publications: 23 scientists 244–248 publications: 24 scientists 249–253 publications: 29 scientists 254–258 publications: 28 scientists 259–263 publications: 21 scientists 264–268 publications: 25 scientists 269–273 publications: 11 scientists 274–278 publications: 18 scientists 279–283 publications: 13 scientists 284–288 publications: 18 scientists 289–293 publications: 10 scientists 294–298 publications: 12 scientists 299–303 publications: 11 scientists 304–308 publications: 15 scientists 309–313 publications: 14 scientists 314–318 publications: 14 scientists 319–323 publications: 8 scientists 324–328 publications: 8 scientists 329–333 publications: 13 scientists 334–338 publications: 14 scientists 339–343 publications: 13 scientists 344–348 publications: 10 scientists 349–353 publications: 11 scientists 354–358 publications: 5 scientists 359–363 publications: 8 scientists 364–368 publications: 8 scientists 369–373 publications: 6 scientists 374–378 publications: 7 scientists 379–383 publications: 8 scientists 384–388 publications: 3 scientists 389–393 publications: 4 scientists 394–398 publications: 5 scientists 399–403 publications: 8 scientists 404–408 publications: 5 scientists 409–413 publications: 4 scientists 414–418 publications: 3 scientists 419–423 publications: 8 scientists 424–428 publications: 5 scientists 429–433 publications: 3 scientists 434–438 publications: 5 scientists 439–441 publications: 5 scientists 442+ publications: 99 scientists
29–33 publications 442+

This scientist: 116 publications — 36th percentile

36% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 442 publications or more.

View publications distribution as a table
Number of Animal Science and Veterinary scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 3,155 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
29–33 1
34–38 6
39–43 17
44–48 23
49–53 28
54–58 44
59–63 66
64–68 75
69–73 71
74–78 85
79–83 108
84–88 105
89–93 84
94–98 103
99–103 97
104–108 95
109–113 89
114–118 88 116
119–123 109
124–128 93
129–133 89
134–138 95
139–143 92
144–148 80
149–153 75
154–158 74
159–163 67
164–168 53
169–173 62
174–178 63
179–183 50
184–188 55
189–193 50
194–198 27
199–203 44
204–208 31
209–213 28
214–218 38
219–223 33
224–228 36
229–233 29
234–238 35
239–243 23
244–248 24
249–253 29
254–258 28
259–263 21
264–268 25
269–273 11
274–278 18
279–283 13
284–288 18
289–293 10
294–298 12
299–303 11
304–308 15
309–313 14
314–318 14
319–323 8
324–328 8
329–333 13
334–338 14
339–343 13
344–348 10
349–353 11
354–358 5
359–363 8
364–368 8
369–373 6
374–378 7
379–383 8
384–388 3
389–393 4
394–398 5
399–403 8
404–408 5
409–413 4
414–418 3
419–423 8
424–428 5
429–433 3
434–438 5
439–441 5
442+ 99
Download as CSV

James J. Higgins D-index placement in Animal Science and Veterinary in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Animal Science and Veterinary scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where James J. Higgins sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150
Bar chart with 58 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 20 to 77+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 158. Most scientists, 158, have 31 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 77 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 26 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 20 D-Index: 5 scientists 21 D-Index: 22 scientists 22 D-Index: 31 scientists 23 D-Index: 44 scientists 24 D-Index: 53 scientists 25 D-Index: 66 scientists 26 D-Index: 80 scientists 27 D-Index: 101 scientists 28 D-Index: 106 scientists 29 D-Index: 116 scientists 30 D-Index: 154 scientists 31 D-Index: 158 scientists 32 D-Index: 143 scientists 33 D-Index: 137 scientists 34 D-Index: 126 scientists 35 D-Index: 134 scientists 36 D-Index: 112 scientists 37 D-Index: 115 scientists 38 D-Index: 105 scientists 39 D-Index: 111 scientists 40 D-Index: 107 scientists 41 D-Index: 87 scientists 42 D-Index: 74 scientists 43 D-Index: 62 scientists 44 D-Index: 61 scientists 45 D-Index: 41 scientists 46 D-Index: 51 scientists 47 D-Index: 43 scientists 48 D-Index: 28 scientists 49 D-Index: 47 scientists 50 D-Index: 40 scientists 51 D-Index: 34 scientists 52 D-Index: 33 scientists 53 D-Index: 43 scientists 54 D-Index: 16 scientists 55 D-Index: 32 scientists 56 D-Index: 21 scientists 57 D-Index: 18 scientists 58 D-Index: 28 scientists 59 D-Index: 33 scientists 60 D-Index: 17 scientists 61 D-Index: 21 scientists 62 D-Index: 18 scientists 63 D-Index: 21 scientists 64 D-Index: 9 scientists 65 D-Index: 20 scientists 66 D-Index: 11 scientists 67 D-Index: 16 scientists 68 D-Index: 12 scientists 69 D-Index: 17 scientists 70 D-Index: 13 scientists 71 D-Index: 15 scientists 72 D-Index: 11 scientists 73 D-Index: 11 scientists 74 D-Index: 14 scientists 75 D-Index: 5 scientists 76 D-Index: 6 scientists 77+ D-Index: 100 scientists
20 D-Index 77+

This scientist: 26 D-Index — 10th percentile

10% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 77 D-Index or more.

View D-Index distribution as a table
Number of Animal Science and Veterinary scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 3,155 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
20 5
21 22
22 31
23 44
24 53
25 66
26 80 26
27 101
28 106
29 116
30 154
31 158
32 143
33 137
34 126
35 134
36 112
37 115
38 105
39 111
40 107
41 87
42 74
43 62
44 61
45 41
46 51
47 43
48 28
49 47
50 40
51 34
52 33
53 43
54 16
55 32
56 21
57 18
58 28
59 33
60 17
61 21
62 18
63 21
64 9
65 20
66 11
67 16
68 12
69 17
70 13
71 15
72 11
73 11
74 14
75 5
76 6
77+ 100
Download as CSV

Research.com Recognitions

  • 1999 - Fellow of the American Statistical Association (ASA)

Overview

James J. Higgins is a researcher affiliated with Kansas State University in the United States. Their academic contributions span multiple fields related to medicine, with a specific focus on statistical methodologies, orthopedic surgery, and medical imaging.

Their recent publications reflect a diverse range of topics and interdisciplinary collaboration. Notable papers include:

  • From One Environment to Many: The Problem of Replicability of Statistical Inferences, 2020, published in The American Statistician
  • Illuminating the Proximal Phalanx: Revisiting Osseous Perfusion by Micro-computed Tomography, 2022, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open
  • MedCodER: A Generative AI Assistant for Medical Coding, 2024, arXiv (Cornell University)

James J. Higgins has collaborated frequently with researchers such as Michael Higgins, Jinguang Lin, Andrew I. Abadeer, Caroline Wu, and Daina M. Brooks, indicating a multidisciplinary engagement in studies ranging from statistical theory to clinical applications.

The researcher's main fields of study include medicine, supported by subfields in statistics, philosophy of science, surgery, and medical imaging disciplines. Their detailed study areas cover:

  • Statistics, Probability and Uncertainty
  • History and Philosophy of Science
  • Statistics and Probability
  • Surgery
  • Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Key topics addressed in their work feature meta-analysis and systematic reviews, philosophy and history of science, statistics education and methodologies, and clinical areas such as orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation, peripheral nerve disorders, and shoulder and clavicle injuries. These topics demonstrate a blend of methodological rigor and clinical relevance.

  • Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
  • Philosophy and History of Science
  • Statistics Education and Methodologies
  • Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries

James J. Higgins has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Statistical Association since 1999, reflecting a longstanding engagement with statistical science. Their publishing record includes articles in established venues such as The American Statistician, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open, and preprints on arXiv, evidencing their participation across both methodological and applied research domains.

Best Publications

  • Effects of Ascophyllum nodosum extract on growth performance and immune function of young pigs challenged with Salmonella typhimurium

    J. L. Turner;S. S. Dritz;J. J. Higgins;J. E. Minton

  • Effect of ruminal vs postruminal administration of degradable protein on utilization of low-quality forage by beef steers.

    C A Bandyk;R C Cochran;T A Wickersham;E C Titgemeyer

  • Effects of increasing levels of dried corn distillers grains with solubles on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and meat quality of yearling heifers.

    B. E. Depenbusch;C. M. Coleman;J. J. Higgins;J. S. Drouillard

  • Effects of potassium lactate, sodium chloride, sodium tripolyphosphate, and sodium acetate on colour, colour stability, and oxidative properties of injection-enhanced beef rib steaks

    R.C. Knock;M. Seyfert;M.C. Hunt;M.E. Dikeman

  • Effects of a Quillaja saponaria extract on growth performance and immune function of weanling pigs challenged with Salmonella typhimurium.

    J. L. Turner;S. S. Dritz;J. J. Higgins;K. L. Herkelman

  • Efficacy of monensin and tylosin in finishing diets based on steam-flaked corn with and without corn wet distillers grains with solubles.

    B. E. Depenbusch;J. S. Drouillard;E. R. Loe;J. J. Higgins

  • Evaluation of dried distillers grains and roughage source in steam-flaked corn finishing diets.

    S. Uwituze;G. L. Parsons;M. K. Shelor;B. E. Depenbusch

  • Optimizing use of distillers grains in finishing diets containing steam-flaked corn.

    B. E. Depenbusch;E. R. Loe;J. J. Sindt;N. A. Cole

  • Effects of Hay Quality, Breed, and Ovarian Development on Onset of Puberty and Reproductive Performance of Beef Heifers

    R. C. Perry;L. R. Corah;R. C. Cochran;J. R. Brethour

  • Evaluation of reproductive traits in Bos taurus and Bos indicus crossbred heifers: effects of postweaning energy manipulation.

    D J Patterson;L R Corah;J R Brethour;M F Spire

  • Evaluation of reproductive traits in Bos taurus and Bos indicus crossbred heifers: relationship of age at puberty to length of the postpartum interval to estrus.

    D J Patterson;L R Corah;J R Brethour;J J Higgins

  • THE ALIGNED RANK TRANSFORM PROCEDURE

    James J. Higgins;R. Clifford Blair;Suleiman Tashtoush

  • Effect of roasted soybeans and corn on performance and ruminal and blood metabolites of dairy calves.

    I.E.O. Abdelgadir;J.L. Morrill;J.J. Higgins

  • Effects of implanting and feeding zilpaterol hydrochloride on performance, carcass characteristics, and subprimal beef yields of fed cows.

    S. Neill;J. A. Unruh;T. T. Marston;J. R. Jaeger

  • Effects of distillers grains with high sulfur concentration on ruminal fermentation and digestibility of finishing diets.

    S. Uwituze;G. L. Parsons;K. K. Karges;M. L. Gibson

  • Evaluation of sulfur content of dried distillers grains with solubles in finishing diets based on steam-flaked corn or dry-rolled corn.

    S. Uwituze;G. L. Parsons;C. J. Schneider;K. K. Karges

  • Neutrophil and Lymphocyte Response to Supplementation with Vitamins C and E in Young Calves

    S.D. Eicher-Pruiett;J.L. Morrill;F. Blecha;J.J. Higgins

  • Effects of potassium lactate, sodium chloride, and sodium acetate on surface shininess/gloss and sensory properties of injection-enhanced beef strip-loin steaks.

    R.C. Knock;M. Seyfert;M.C. Hunt;M.E. Dikeman

  • Wet corn gluten feed and alfalfa hay combinations in steam-flaked corn finishing cattle diets.

    J. J. Sindt;J. S. Drouillard;E. C. Titgemeyer;S. P. Montgomery

  • Source of dietary lipid may modify the immune response in stressed feeder cattle.

    T. B. Farran;C. D. Reinhardt;D. A. Blasi;J. E. Minton

  • Effects of steroidal implantation and ractopamine-HCl on nitrogen retention, blood metabolites and skeletal muscle gene expression in Holstein steers

    D. K. Walker;E. C. Titgemeyer;E. K. Sissom;K. R. Brown

  • Leukocyte functions of young dairy calves fed milk replacers supplemented with vitamins A and E.

    S.D. Eicher;J.L. Morrill;F. Blecha;C.G. Chitko-McKown

  • Effect of sequential implanting with zeranol on steer lifetime performance.

    D. D. Simms;T. B. Goehring;R. T. Brandt;G. L. Kuhl

  • Reduction of Microbial Counts at a Commercial Beef Koshering Facility

    M. N. Hajmeer;J. L. Marsden;B. A. Crozier-Dodson;I. A. Basheer

  • Response of young dairy calves with lasalocid delivery varied in feed sources

    S.D. Eicher-Pruiett;J.L. Morrill;T.G. Nagaraja;J.J. Higgins

  • Effects of energy and lasalocid on productivity of first-calf heifers.

    T. B. Goehring;L. R. Corah;J. J. Higgins

  • Relationships Among Forage Yield and Quality Factors of Hay-Type Sorghums

    Joseph L. Moyer;John O. Fritz;James J. Higgins

  • Dakota Gold®-brand dried distiller’s grainswith solubles: effects on finishingperformance and carcass characteristics

    C.M. Gordon;J. Gosch;J.J. Sindt;Sean P. Montgomery

Frequent Co-Authors

James S. Drouillard
James S. Drouillard Kansas State University
J.L. Morrill
J.L. Morrill Kansas State University
Evan C. Titgemeyer
Evan C. Titgemeyer Kansas State University
L.R. Corah
L.R. Corah Kansas State University
John A. Unruh
John A. Unruh Kansas State University
Michael E. Dikeman
Michael E. Dikeman Kansas State University
Melvin C. Hunt
Melvin C. Hunt Kansas State University
Steve S Dritz
Steve S Dritz Kansas State University
Michael D. Tokach
Michael D. Tokach Kansas State University
Frank Blecha
Frank Blecha Kansas State University

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Pursuing a degree in Animal Science or Veterinary studies opens diverse career opportunities, many of which can be complemented by interdisciplinary skills. For instance, professionals interested in combining animal welfare with counseling may explore options to become a drug counselor online, helping pet owners or farm workers who face substance challenges.

Additionally, mental health support roles like an online masters in marriage and family therapy can provide valuable skills for counseling families impacted by animal-related lifestyle changes or stress.

For those aiming to advance their expertise, a phd in counseling online offers an opportunity to deepen knowledge in behavioral science, which is increasingly relevant in veterinary and animal behavior fields.

Finally, exploring high paying jobs with animals can guide students and professionals toward promising specializations within the animal sciences sector, ensuring rewarding and impactful careers.

Best Scientists Citing James J. Higgins

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles