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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Psychology 143 101 88 59 50 455 74657
Medicine 143 1513 1400 878 802 461 74984

James M. Swanson publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by James M. Swanson between 1969 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. James M. Swanson published across 57 years, from 1969 to 2025, averaging 8.7 papers a year. Output peaked at 29 publications in 2007. 11 of the 494 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20 25
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1969 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 29. Peak 29 publications in 2007. 1969: 2 publications 1970: 1 publication 1971: 0 publications 1972: 1 publication 1973: 0 publications 1974: 1 publication 1975: 0 publications 1976: 1 publication 1977: 4 publications 1978: 7 publications 1979: 8 publications 1980: 2 publications 1981: 3 publications 1982: 2 publications 1983: 4 publications 1984: 3 publications 1985: 2 publications 1986: 2 publications 1987: 4 publications 1988: 0 publications 1989: 6 publications 1990: 4 publications 1991: 6 publications 1992: 5 publications 1993: 4 publications 1994: 3 publications 1995: 5 publications 1996: 5 publications 1997: 13 publications 1998: 13 publications 1999: 10 publications 2000: 22 publications 2001: 13 publications 2002: 17 publications 2003: 25 publications 2004: 17 publications 2005: 20 publications 2006: 18 publications 2007: 29 publications 2008: 15 publications 2009: 16 publications 2010: 10 publications 2011: 9 publications 2012: 15 publications 2013: 19 publications 2014: 16 publications 2015: 5 publications 2016: 16 publications 2017: 17 publications 2018: 20 publications 2019: 13 publications 2020: 13 publications 2021: 7 publications 2022: 6 publications 2023: 4 publications 2024: 10 publications 2025: 1 publication
1969 2025

494 publications in total across all disciplines

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James M. Swanson: publications per year, 1969 to 2025
Year Publications
1969 2
1970 1
1971 0
1972 1
1973 0
1974 1
1975 0
1976 1
1977 4
1978 7
1979 8
1980 2
1981 3
1982 2
1983 4
1984 3
1985 2
1986 2
1987 4
1988 0
1989 6
1990 4
1991 6
1992 5
1993 4
1994 3
1995 5
1996 5
1997 13
1998 13
1999 10
2000 22
2001 13
2002 17
2003 25
2004 17
2005 20
2006 18
2007 29
2008 15
2009 16
2010 10
2011 9
2012 15
2013 19
2014 16
2015 5
2016 16
2017 17
2018 20
2019 13
2020 13
2021 7
2022 6
2023 4
2024 10
2025 1
Total 494
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James M. Swanson 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 James M. Swanson sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600
Bar chart with 69 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 31–40 to 705+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 736. Most scientists, 736, have 101–110 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 705 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 451–460 publications, is where this scientist sits. 31–40 publications: 6 scientists 41–50 publications: 52 scientists 51–60 publications: 138 scientists 61–70 publications: 299 scientists 71–80 publications: 461 scientists 81–90 publications: 605 scientists 91–100 publications: 713 scientists 101–110 publications: 736 scientists 111–120 publications: 686 scientists 121–130 publications: 670 scientists 131–140 publications: 644 scientists 141–150 publications: 597 scientists 151–160 publications: 576 scientists 161–170 publications: 477 scientists 171–180 publications: 450 scientists 181–190 publications: 397 scientists 191–200 publications: 343 scientists 201–210 publications: 328 scientists 211–220 publications: 313 scientists 221–230 publications: 283 scientists 231–240 publications: 226 scientists 241–250 publications: 196 scientists 251–260 publications: 201 scientists 261–270 publications: 171 scientists 271–280 publications: 151 scientists 281–290 publications: 139 scientists 291–300 publications: 113 scientists 301–310 publications: 102 scientists 311–320 publications: 100 scientists 321–330 publications: 76 scientists 331–340 publications: 92 scientists 341–350 publications: 85 scientists 351–360 publications: 69 scientists 361–370 publications: 71 scientists 371–380 publications: 63 scientists 381–390 publications: 58 scientists 391–400 publications: 57 scientists 401–410 publications: 43 scientists 411–420 publications: 33 scientists 421–430 publications: 50 scientists 431–440 publications: 41 scientists 441–450 publications: 32 scientists 451–460 publications: 27 scientists 461–470 publications: 28 scientists 471–480 publications: 25 scientists 481–490 publications: 28 scientists 491–500 publications: 20 scientists 501–510 publications: 23 scientists 511–520 publications: 26 scientists 521–530 publications: 17 scientists 531–540 publications: 21 scientists 541–550 publications: 14 scientists 551–560 publications: 16 scientists 561–570 publications: 10 scientists 571–580 publications: 22 scientists 581–590 publications: 9 scientists 591–600 publications: 14 scientists 601–610 publications: 9 scientists 611–620 publications: 11 scientists 621–630 publications: 4 scientists 631–640 publications: 7 scientists 641–650 publications: 5 scientists 651–660 publications: 10 scientists 661–670 publications: 8 scientists 671–680 publications: 8 scientists 681–690 publications: 4 scientists 691–700 publications: 3 scientists 701–704 publications: 4 scientists 705+ publications: 100 scientists
31–40 publications 705+

This scientist: 455 publications — 96th percentile

96% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

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Number of Psychology scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 11,416 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
31–40 6
41–50 52
51–60 138
61–70 299
71–80 461
81–90 605
91–100 713
101–110 736
111–120 686
121–130 670
131–140 644
141–150 597
151–160 576
161–170 477
171–180 450
181–190 397
191–200 343
201–210 328
211–220 313
221–230 283
231–240 226
241–250 196
251–260 201
261–270 171
271–280 151
281–290 139
291–300 113
301–310 102
311–320 100
321–330 76
331–340 92
341–350 85
351–360 69
361–370 71
371–380 63
381–390 58
391–400 57
401–410 43
411–420 33
421–430 50
431–440 41
441–450 32
451–460 27 455
461–470 28
471–480 25
481–490 28
491–500 20
501–510 23
511–520 26
521–530 17
531–540 21
541–550 14
551–560 16
561–570 10
571–580 22
581–590 9
591–600 14
601–610 9
611–620 11
621–630 4
631–640 7
641–650 5
651–660 10
661–670 8
671–680 8
681–690 4
691–700 3
701–704 4
705+ 100
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James M. Swanson 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 James M. Swanson sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600
Bar chart with 58 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 30–31 to 144+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 702. Most scientists, 702, have 32–33 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 144 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 142–143 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 30–31 D-Index: 398 scientists 32–33 D-Index: 702 scientists 34–35 D-Index: 671 scientists 36–37 D-Index: 659 scientists 38–39 D-Index: 641 scientists 40–41 D-Index: 671 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 617 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 558 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 495 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 487 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 445 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 390 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 408 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 345 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 325 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 321 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 248 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 290 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 218 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 219 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 215 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 183 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 169 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 132 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 137 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 120 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 112 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 86 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 101 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 83 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 77 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 70 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 78 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 58 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 53 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 57 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 48 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 53 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 46 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 24 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 35 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 27 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 32 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 31 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 22 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 16 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 24 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 18 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 11 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 19 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 10 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 16 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 10 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 12 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 8 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 5 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 12 scientists 144+ D-Index: 98 scientists
30–31 D-Index 144+

This scientist: 143 D-Index — 99th percentile

99% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

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Number of Psychology scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 11,416 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
30–31 398
32–33 702
34–35 671
36–37 659
38–39 641
40–41 671
42–43 617
44–45 558
46–47 495
48–49 487
50–51 445
52–53 390
54–55 408
56–57 345
58–59 325
60–61 321
62–63 248
64–65 290
66–67 218
68–69 219
70–71 215
72–73 183
74–75 169
76–77 132
78–79 137
80–81 120
82–83 112
84–85 86
86–87 101
88–89 83
90–91 77
92–93 70
94–95 78
96–97 58
98–99 53
100–101 57
102–103 48
104–105 53
106–107 46
108–109 24
110–111 35
112–113 27
114–115 32
116–117 31
118–119 22
120–121 16
122–123 24
124–125 18
126–127 11
128–129 19
130–131 10
132–133 16
134–135 10
136–137 12
138–139 8
140–141 5
142–143 12 143
144+ 98
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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Psychology in United States Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Psychology in United States Leader Award

Overview

James M. Swanson is affiliated with the University of California, Irvine in the United States. Their research output predominantly focuses on topics related to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and intersecting fields of neuroscience and medicine.

The scientist's main fields of study include Medicine and Neuroscience, with subfields emphasizing Psychiatry and Mental Health, Cognitive Neuroscience, Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, and Genetics. These areas inform a broad and interdisciplinary approach to understanding neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions.

The key topics of their research encompass:

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
  • Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
  • Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Children's Physical and Motor Development
  • Functional Brain Connectivity Studies

James M. Swanson has published papers in multiple venues, with frequent contributions to:

  • UNC Libraries
  • Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
  • European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
  • The ADHD Report
  • Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews

Their recent notable papers include:

  • "The World Federation of ADHD International Consensus Statement: 208 Evidence-based conclusions about the disorder," 2021, Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews
  • "Variable Patterns of Remission From ADHD in the Multimodal Treatment Study of ADHD," 2021, American Journal of Psychiatry
  • "Association Between Stimulant Treatment and Substance Use Through Adolescence Into Early Adulthood," 2023, JAMA Psychiatry
  • "Mutations in sphingolipid metabolism genes are associated with ADHD," 2020, Translational Psychiatry
  • "The effect of stimulant medication on the learning of academic curricula in children with ADHD: A randomized crossover study," 2022, Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology

Collaborations form a significant part of James M. Swanson's work. Frequent co-authors include:

  • Stephen P. Hinshaw
  • Brooke S. G. Molina
  • Lily Hechtman
  • Peter S. Jensen
  • William E. Pelham

Their research contributions provide insight into the neurobiological and psychosocial aspects of ADHD and related neurodevelopmental disorders, incorporating genetic, behavioral, and clinical factors. The body of work represents a multidisciplinary approach including studies on treatment outcomes, neurogenetics, and developmental trajectories within child and adolescent populations.

Best Publications

  • A 14-Month Randomized Clinical Trial of Treatment Strategies for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

    Pj Jensen;Le Arnold;Je Richters;Jb Severe

  • Practice Parameter for the Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

    Steven Pliszka;William Bernet;Oscar Bukstein;Heather J. Walter

  • The MTA at 8 Years: Prospective Follow-up of Children Treated for Combined-Type ADHD in a Multisite Study

    Brooke S.G. Molina;Stephen P. Hinshaw;James M. Swanson;L. Eugene Arnold

  • ADHD Comorbidity Findings From the MTA Study: Comparing Comorbid Subgroups

    Peter S. Jensen;Stephen P. Hinshaw;Helena C. Kraemer;Nilantha Lenora

  • Clinical relevance of the primary findings of the MTA: success rates based on severity of ADHD and ODD symptoms at the end of treatment.

    James M. Swanson;Helena C. Kraemer;Stephen P. Hinshaw;L. Eugene Arnold

  • Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Hyperkinetic Disorder

    J M Swanson;J A Sergeant;E Taylor;E J S Sonuga-Barke

  • Dopamine in drug abuse and addiction: results from imaging studies and treatment implications

    Volkow Nd;Fowler Js;Wang Gj;Swanson Jm

  • Dopamine D4 receptor gene polymorphism is associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

    LaHoste Gj;Swanson Jm;Wigal Sb;Glabe C

  • Developmental Origins of Health and Disease: Brief History of the Approach and Current Focus on Epigenetic Mechanisms

    Pathik D Wadhwa;Claudia Buss;Sonja Entringer;James M Swanson

  • Effects of Cannabis Use on Human Behavior, Including Cognition, Motivation, and Psychosis: A Review

    Nora D. Volkow;James M. Swanson;A. Eden Evins;Lynn E. DeLisi

  • 3-Year Follow-up of the NIMH MTA Study

    Peter S. Jensen;L. Eugene Arnold;James M. Swanson;Benedetto Vitiello

  • Evaluating Dopamine Reward Pathway in ADHD: Clinical Implications

    Nora D. Volkow;Gene-Jack Wang;Scott H. Kollins;Tim L. Wigal

  • Etiologic subtypes of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: brain imaging, molecular genetic and environmental factors and the dopamine hypothesis.

    James M. Swanson;Marcel Kinsbourne;Joel Nigg;Bruce Lanphear

  • Findings from the NIMH Multimodal Treatment Study of ADHD (MTA): Implications and applications for primary care providers.

    Peter Jensen;Stephen Hinshaw;James Swanson;Laurence Greenhill

  • Dopamine in drug abuse and addiction: results of imaging studies and treatment implications.

    Nora D. Volkow;Joanna S. Fowler;Gene-Jack Wang;James M. Swanson

  • Evidence of positive selection acting at the human dopamine receptor D4 gene locus

    Yuan-Chun Ding;Han-Chang Chi;Deborah L. Grady;Atsuyuki Morishima

  • Categorical and Dimensional Definitions and Evaluations of Symptoms of ADHD: History of the SNAP and the SWAN Rating Scales.

    James M Swanson;Sabrina Schuck;Miranda Mann Porter;Caryn Carlson

  • National Institute of Mental Health Multimodal Treatment Study of ADHD follow-up: 24-month outcomes of treatment strategies for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

    Pj Jensen;Le Arnold;Jb Severe;Benedetto Vitiello

  • Parent and teacher SNAP-IV ratings of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms: Psychometric properties and normative ratings from a school district sample

    Regina Bussing;Melanie Fernandez;Michelle Harwood;Wei Hou

  • Moderators and mediators of treatment response for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: the Multimodal Treatment Study of children with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

    Pj Jensen;Le Arnold;Je Richters;Jb Severe

Frequent Co-Authors

Lily Hechtman
Lily Hechtman Montreal Children's Hospital
Stephen P. Hinshaw
Stephen P. Hinshaw University of California, Berkeley
L. Eugene Arnold
L. Eugene Arnold The Ohio State University
Jeffrey H. Newcorn
Jeffrey H. Newcorn Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Nora D. Volkow
Nora D. Volkow National Institutes of Health
Betsy Hoza
Betsy Hoza University of Vermont
Benedetto Vitiello
Benedetto Vitiello University of Turin
William E. Pelham
William E. Pelham Florida International University
Karen C. Wells
Karen C. Wells Duke University
Laurence L. Greenhill
Laurence L. Greenhill University of California, San Francisco

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