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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Electronics and Electrical Engineering 51 2705 2596 147 143 386 8808

James R. McDonald publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by James R. McDonald between 1975 and 2019, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. James R. McDonald published across 45 years, from 1975 to 2019, averaging 9.2 papers a year. Output peaked at 40 publications in 2005. 3 of the 415 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30 40
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1975 to 2019. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 40. Peak 40 publications in 2005. 1975: 2 publications 1976: 1 publication 1977: 1 publication 1978: 0 publications 1979: 0 publications 1980: 0 publications 1981: 0 publications 1982: 2 publications 1983: 4 publications 1984: 2 publications 1985: 0 publications 1986: 0 publications 1987: 0 publications 1988: 1 publication 1989: 3 publications 1990: 10 publications 1991: 1 publication 1992: 5 publications 1993: 11 publications 1994: 6 publications 1995: 5 publications 1996: 13 publications 1997: 19 publications 1998: 11 publications 1999: 11 publications 2000: 20 publications 2001: 37 publications 2002: 13 publications 2003: 25 publications 2004: 28 publications 2005: 40 publications 2006: 27 publications 2007: 34 publications 2008: 34 publications 2009: 32 publications 2010: 4 publications 2011: 2 publications 2012: 1 publication 2013: 7 publications 2014: 0 publications 2015: 0 publications 2016: 0 publications 2017: 0 publications 2018: 0 publications 2019: 3 publications
1975 2019

415 publications in total across all disciplines

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James R. McDonald: publications per year, 1975 to 2019
Year Publications
1975 2
1976 1
1977 1
1978 0
1979 0
1980 0
1981 0
1982 2
1983 4
1984 2
1985 0
1986 0
1987 0
1988 1
1989 3
1990 10
1991 1
1992 5
1993 11
1994 6
1995 5
1996 13
1997 19
1998 11
1999 11
2000 20
2001 37
2002 13
2003 25
2004 28
2005 40
2006 27
2007 34
2008 34
2009 32
2010 4
2011 2
2012 1
2013 7
2014 0
2015 0
2016 0
2017 0
2018 0
2019 3
Total 415
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James R. McDonald publications per year - data summary

  • James R. McDonald, a Electronics and Electrical Engineering scholar from University of Strathclyde, has 415 publications recorded across 45 years, from 1975 to 2019.
  • The oldest publication on record dates to 1975 and the most recent to 2019.
  • The most productive year is 2005, with 40 publications.
  • The least productive years with any output are 1976, 1977, 1988, 1991 and others, with 1 publication each.
  • 12 of the 45 years in the span carry no publications at all (1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 and others).
  • The rate of publication averages 9.2 papers per year over the whole span, or 12.6 per year counting only the 33 years with at least one publication.
  • The last 5 years on the chart (2015-2019) hold 3 publications, <1% of the career total.
  • Split into equal eras - 1975-1989: 16 publications (1.1 per year); 1990-2004: 215 publications (14.3 per year); 2005-2019: 184 publications (12.3 per year).
  • Comparing the opening and closing eras, the overall trend of publication is rising.

James R. McDonald publication distribution in Electronics and Electrical Engineering in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Electronics and Electrical Engineering in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where James R. McDonald sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
100 200 300 400
Bar chart with 53 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 34–53 to 1,065+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 445. Most scientists, 445, have 174–193 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,065 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 374–393 publications, is where this scientist sits. 34–53 publications: 24 scientists 54–73 publications: 52 scientists 74–93 publications: 114 scientists 94–113 publications: 203 scientists 114–133 publications: 269 scientists 134–153 publications: 355 scientists 154–173 publications: 403 scientists 174–193 publications: 445 scientists 194–213 publications: 430 scientists 214–233 publications: 431 scientists 234–253 publications: 399 scientists 254–273 publications: 366 scientists 274–293 publications: 335 scientists 294–313 publications: 300 scientists 314–333 publications: 276 scientists 334–353 publications: 250 scientists 354–373 publications: 214 scientists 374–393 publications: 187 scientists 394–413 publications: 152 scientists 414–433 publications: 169 scientists 434–453 publications: 147 scientists 454–473 publications: 111 scientists 474–493 publications: 117 scientists 494–513 publications: 103 scientists 514–533 publications: 99 scientists 534–553 publications: 92 scientists 554–573 publications: 75 scientists 574–593 publications: 58 scientists 594–613 publications: 69 scientists 614–633 publications: 50 scientists 634–653 publications: 62 scientists 654–673 publications: 54 scientists 674–693 publications: 44 scientists 694–713 publications: 37 scientists 714–733 publications: 28 scientists 734–753 publications: 26 scientists 754–773 publications: 26 scientists 774–793 publications: 19 scientists 794–813 publications: 23 scientists 814–833 publications: 20 scientists 834–853 publications: 16 scientists 854–873 publications: 20 scientists 874–893 publications: 11 scientists 894–913 publications: 11 scientists 914–933 publications: 16 scientists 934–953 publications: 13 scientists 954–973 publications: 10 scientists 974–993 publications: 11 scientists 994–1,013 publications: 9 scientists 1,014–1,033 publications: 9 scientists 1,034–1,053 publications: 10 scientists 1,054–1,064 publications: 6 scientists 1,065+ publications: 99 scientists
34–53 publications 1,065+

This scientist: 386 publications — 73rd percentile

73% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,065 publications or more.

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Number of Electronics and Electrical Engineering scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 6,875 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
34–53 24
54–73 52
74–93 114
94–113 203
114–133 269
134–153 355
154–173 403
174–193 445
194–213 430
214–233 431
234–253 399
254–273 366
274–293 335
294–313 300
314–333 276
334–353 250
354–373 214
374–393 187 386
394–413 152
414–433 169
434–453 147
454–473 111
474–493 117
494–513 103
514–533 99
534–553 92
554–573 75
574–593 58
594–613 69
614–633 50
634–653 62
654–673 54
674–693 44
694–713 37
714–733 28
734–753 26
754–773 26
774–793 19
794–813 23
814–833 20
834–853 16
854–873 20
874–893 11
894–913 11
914–933 16
934–953 13
954–973 10
974–993 11
994–1,013 9
1,014–1,033 9
1,034–1,053 10
1,054–1,064 6
1,065+ 99
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James R. McDonald publication distribution in Electronics and Electrical Engineering in 2026 - data summary

  • The chart plots the publication count of all 6,875 Electronics and Electrical Engineering scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026, grouped into 53 ranges running from 34–53 to 1,065+ publications.
  • James R. McDonald, a Electronics and Electrical Engineering scholar from University of Strathclyde, records 386 publications - the 73rd percentile of the discipline.
  • 73% of ranked Electronics and Electrical Engineering scientists score the same or lower than James R. McDonald, and about 27% score higher.
  • The median of the discipline falls in the 254–273 publications range, and James R. McDonald ranks above the median.
  • The most crowded range is 174–193 publications, holding 445 scientists (6% of the field).
  • 60% of the field sits in the lowest quarter of the value range (up to 294–313 publications), so the distribution is heavily right-skewed and high scores are rare.
  • The final bar has no upper bound: it groups every scientist with 1,065 publications or more, 99 scientists in all (1% of the field).

James R. McDonald D-index placement in Electronics and Electrical Engineering in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Electronics and Electrical Engineering scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where James R. McDonald sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150 200 250
Bar chart with 82 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 30 to 111+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 263. Most scientists, 263, have 32 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 111 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 51 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 30 D-Index: 178 scientists 31 D-Index: 257 scientists 32 D-Index: 263 scientists 33 D-Index: 262 scientists 34 D-Index: 244 scientists 35 D-Index: 236 scientists 36 D-Index: 211 scientists 37 D-Index: 220 scientists 38 D-Index: 214 scientists 39 D-Index: 214 scientists 40 D-Index: 205 scientists 41 D-Index: 187 scientists 42 D-Index: 194 scientists 43 D-Index: 201 scientists 44 D-Index: 155 scientists 45 D-Index: 189 scientists 46 D-Index: 148 scientists 47 D-Index: 160 scientists 48 D-Index: 134 scientists 49 D-Index: 130 scientists 50 D-Index: 141 scientists 51 D-Index: 156 scientists 52 D-Index: 108 scientists 53 D-Index: 130 scientists 54 D-Index: 112 scientists 55 D-Index: 97 scientists 56 D-Index: 111 scientists 57 D-Index: 102 scientists 58 D-Index: 108 scientists 59 D-Index: 120 scientists 60 D-Index: 103 scientists 61 D-Index: 93 scientists 62 D-Index: 92 scientists 63 D-Index: 74 scientists 64 D-Index: 77 scientists 65 D-Index: 73 scientists 66 D-Index: 64 scientists 67 D-Index: 69 scientists 68 D-Index: 60 scientists 69 D-Index: 39 scientists 70 D-Index: 57 scientists 71 D-Index: 59 scientists 72 D-Index: 46 scientists 73 D-Index: 49 scientists 74 D-Index: 38 scientists 75 D-Index: 35 scientists 76 D-Index: 32 scientists 77 D-Index: 35 scientists 78 D-Index: 31 scientists 79 D-Index: 22 scientists 80 D-Index: 34 scientists 81 D-Index: 31 scientists 82 D-Index: 34 scientists 83 D-Index: 23 scientists 84 D-Index: 18 scientists 85 D-Index: 30 scientists 86 D-Index: 19 scientists 87 D-Index: 19 scientists 88 D-Index: 20 scientists 89 D-Index: 8 scientists 90 D-Index: 17 scientists 91 D-Index: 7 scientists 92 D-Index: 14 scientists 93 D-Index: 9 scientists 94 D-Index: 15 scientists 95 D-Index: 10 scientists 96 D-Index: 12 scientists 97 D-Index: 10 scientists 98 D-Index: 10 scientists 99 D-Index: 12 scientists 100 D-Index: 16 scientists 101 D-Index: 5 scientists 102 D-Index: 7 scientists 103 D-Index: 7 scientists 104 D-Index: 8 scientists 105 D-Index: 9 scientists 106 D-Index: 13 scientists 107 D-Index: 4 scientists 108 D-Index: 5 scientists 109 D-Index: 10 scientists 110 D-Index: 8 scientists 111+ D-Index: 96 scientists
30 D-Index 111+

This scientist: 51 D-Index — 63rd percentile

63% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 111 D-Index or more.

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Number of Electronics and Electrical Engineering scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 6,875 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
30 178
31 257
32 263
33 262
34 244
35 236
36 211
37 220
38 214
39 214
40 205
41 187
42 194
43 201
44 155
45 189
46 148
47 160
48 134
49 130
50 141
51 156 51
52 108
53 130
54 112
55 97
56 111
57 102
58 108
59 120
60 103
61 93
62 92
63 74
64 77
65 73
66 64
67 69
68 60
69 39
70 57
71 59
72 46
73 49
74 38
75 35
76 32
77 35
78 31
79 22
80 34
81 31
82 34
83 23
84 18
85 30
86 19
87 19
88 20
89 8
90 17
91 7
92 14
93 9
94 15
95 10
96 12
97 10
98 10
99 12
100 16
101 5
102 7
103 7
104 8
105 9
106 13
107 4
108 5
109 10
110 8
111+ 96
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James R. McDonald D-index placement in Electronics and Electrical Engineering in 2026 - data summary

  • The chart plots the discipline H-index (D-index) of all 6,875 Electronics and Electrical Engineering scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026, grouped into 82 ranges running from 30 to 111+ D-Index.
  • James R. McDonald, a Electronics and Electrical Engineering scholar from University of Strathclyde, records 51 D-Index - the 63rd percentile of the discipline.
  • 63% of ranked Electronics and Electrical Engineering scientists score the same or lower than James R. McDonald, and about 37% score higher.
  • The median of the discipline falls in the 46 D-Index range, and James R. McDonald ranks above the median.
  • The most crowded range is 32 D-Index, holding 263 scientists (4% of the field).
  • 60% of the field sits in the lowest quarter of the value range (up to 50 D-Index), so the distribution is heavily right-skewed and high scores are rare.
  • The final bar has no upper bound: it groups every scientist with 111 D-Index or more, 96 scientists in all (1% of the field).

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Electrical engineering
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Database

His scientific interests lie mostly in Electric power system, Control engineering, Distributed generation, Multi-agent system and Decision support system. His studies in Electric power system integrate themes in fields like Electric power industry, Genetic algorithm, Mathematical optimization, Systems engineering and Intelligent Network. The concepts of his Control engineering study are interwoven with issues in Control theory, Rectifier and Marine propulsion, Propulsion, Electrically powered spacecraft propulsion.

His Distributed generation research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Distribution networks, Electricity and Operations research. James R. McDonald interconnects Intelligent decision support system, SCADA, Systems architecture and Knowledge-based systems in the investigation of issues within Multi-agent system. The Decision support system study combines topics in areas such as Maintenance engineering and Condition monitoring.

His most cited work include:

  • An integrated SOFC plant dynamic model for power systems simulation (486 citations)
  • Modular multilevel inverter: Pulse width modulation and capacitor balancing technique (201 citations)
  • Dynamic model of a lead acid battery for use in a domestic fuel cell system (185 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

Electric power system, Systems engineering, Control engineering, Reliability engineering and Distributed generation are his primary areas of study. His research integrates issues of Intelligent decision support system, Decision support system and Mathematical optimization in his study of Electric power system. The various areas that James R. McDonald examines in his Intelligent decision support system study include Intelligent agent, Multi-agent system, Case-based reasoning and Knowledge-based systems.

James R. McDonald has researched Systems engineering in several fields, including Propulsion, Electrically powered spacecraft propulsion and Model-based reasoning. The study incorporates disciplines such as Fault, Electronic engineering, Condition monitoring and Operations research in addition to Reliability engineering. His study looks at the intersection of Distributed generation and topics like Electricity generation with Electricity.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Electric power system (23.30%)
  • Systems engineering (15.34%)
  • Control engineering (14.20%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2007-2021)?

  • Electronic engineering (10.51%)
  • Control engineering (14.20%)
  • Electric power system (23.30%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

James R. McDonald mainly investigates Electronic engineering, Control engineering, Electric power system, Electrical engineering and Distributed generation. His study on Electronic engineering also encompasses disciplines like

  • Distribution networks and related Control theory,
  • Converters, which have a strong connection to Reliability. His Control engineering research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Network Access Protection, Software deployment and Induction generator.

His research on Electric power system also deals with topics like

  • Systems engineering which intersects with area such as Power-system protection,
  • Electrically powered spacecraft propulsion, which have a strong connection to Survivability. His studies deal with areas such as Electricity generation, Fault, Control and Operations research as well as Distributed generation. As part of the same scientific family, James R. McDonald usually focuses on Electricity generation, concentrating on Electricity and intersecting with Power engineering, Engineering management and Renewable energy.

Between 2007 and 2021, his most popular works were:

  • Modular multilevel inverter: Pulse width modulation and capacitor balancing technique (201 citations)
  • Adaptive intelligent power systems: Active distribution networks☆ (125 citations)
  • Propulsion Drive Models for Full Electric Marine Propulsion Systems (77 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Electrical engineering
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Database

His primary areas of investigation include Electronic engineering, Control engineering, Active Network Management, Electricity generation and Electric power system. His Electronic engineering study combines topics from a wide range of disciplines, such as Power electronics, Electrical engineering, AC power and Inverter. His Control engineering research incorporates elements of Propeller and Marine propulsion.

His Active Network Management research includes elements of Network management station, Systems engineering, Network simulation, Multi-agent system and Case-based reasoning. His Electricity generation study integrates concerns from other disciplines, such as Operations research, Reliability engineering and Market clearing. His study in Electric power system is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from both Propulsion, Electrically powered spacecraft propulsion, Rectifier, Electrical network and Intelligent Network.

Best Publications

  • An integrated SOFC plant dynamic model for power systems simulation

    Joel Padulles;Graham Ault;J.R. Mcdonald

  • Dynamic model of a lead acid battery for use in a domestic fuel cell system

    Matthias Dürr;Andrew Cruden;Sinclair Gair;J.R. McDonald

  • Modular multilevel inverter: Pulse width modulation and capacitor balancing technique

    Grain Philip Adam;O. Anaya-Lara;G.M. Burt;D. Telford

  • Applying multi-agent system technology in practice: automated management and analysis of SCADA and digital fault recorder data

    E.M. Davidson;S.D.J. McArthur;J.R. McDonald;T. Cumming

  • Adaptive intelligent power systems: Active distribution networks☆

    Jim McDonald

  • Electrical collector system options for large offshore wind farms

    G. Quinonez-Varela;G.W. Ault;O. Anaya-Lara;J.R. McDonald

  • A multiagent architecture for protection engineering diagnostic assistance

    J.A. Hossack;J. Menal;S.D.J. McArthur;J.R. McDonald

  • Propulsion Drive Models for Full Electric Marine Propulsion Systems

    J.M. Apsley;A. Gonzalez-Villasenor;M. Barnes;A.C. Smith

  • Automating power system fault diagnosis through multi-agent system technology

    S.D.J. McArthur;E.M. Davidson;J.A. Hossack;J.R. McDonald

  • Dynamics of distribution networks with distributed generation

    F.V. Edwards;G.J.W. Dudgeon;J.R. McDonald;W.E. Leithead

  • The Effective Role of AVR and PSS in Power Systems: Frequency Response Analysis

    G.J.W. Dudgeon;W.E. Leithead;A. Dysko;J. O'Reilly

  • The use of artificial neural networks for condition monitoring of electrical power transformers

    Campbell Booth;Jim R. McDonald

  • A Fiber-Bragg-Grating-Based Sensor for Simultaneous AC Current and Temperature Measurement

    D. Reilly;A.J. Willshire;G. Fusiek;P. Niewczas

  • Architecture of a Network-in-the-Loop Environment for Characterizing AC Power-System Behavior

    A.J. Roscoe;A. Mackay;G.M. Burt;J.R. McDonald

  • Planning for distributed generation within distribution networks in restructured electricity markets

    G.W. Ault;J.R. McDonald

  • Translating CIM XML power system data to a proprietary format for system simulation

    A.W. McMorran;G.W. Ault;I.M. Elders;C.E.T. Foote

  • Active power-flow management utilising operating margins for the increased connection of distributed generation

    R.A.F. Currie;G.W. Ault;C.E.T. Foote;J.R. McDonald

  • Analysis of Transient Stability Enhancement of LV-Connected Induction Microgenerators by Using Resistive-Type Fault Current Limiters

    Abdullah Swissi Emhemed;Ryan M Tumilty;Nand K Singh;Graeme M Burt

  • Intelligent condition monitoring and asset management. Partial discharge monitoring for power transformers

    M.D. Judd;S.D.J. McArthur;J.R. McDonald;O. Farish

  • Generator maintenance scheduling using a genetic algorithm

    K. P. Dahal;C. J. Aldridge;J. R. McDonald

Frequent Co-Authors

Graeme Burt
Graeme Burt University of Strathclyde
Stephen McArthur
Stephen McArthur University of Strathclyde
Graham Ault
Graham Ault University of Strathclyde
Stuart Galloway
Stuart Galloway University of Strathclyde
Andrew Cruden
Andrew Cruden University of Southampton
Campbell Booth
Campbell Booth University of Strathclyde
Olimpo Anaya-Lara
Olimpo Anaya-Lara University of Strathclyde
Keshav Dahal
Keshav Dahal University of the West of Scotland
Ivan Andonovic
Ivan Andonovic University of Strathclyde
Mike Barnes
Mike Barnes University of Manchester

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