The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Jerson Laks sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 281 publications — 85th percentile
85% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 570 publications or more.
The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Social Sciences and Humanities scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Jerson Laks sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 50 D-Index — 66th percentile
66% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 100 D-Index or more.
Jerson Laks is affiliated with the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Their academic output primarily centers on Medicine with a focus on Psychiatry and Mental Health, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy, and Rehabilitation. The research spans a range of topics, predominantly within Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research, also covering areas such as Older Adults Driving Studies, Frailty in Older Adults, and Spatial Cognition and Navigation.
The scientist has contributed multiple publications examining dementia and cognitive impairment, including recent works such as "Spatial navigation in older adults with mild cognitive impairment and dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis" (2022, Experimental Gerontology), "Cognitive stimulation therapy for people with dementia in Brazil (CST-Brasil): Results from a single blind randomized controlled trial" (2020, International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry), and "Young- and Late-Onset Dementia: A Comparative Study of Quality of Life, Burden, and Depressive Symptoms in Caregivers" (2020, Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology).
Further research includes "A dynamic decision model for diagnosis of dementia, Alzheimer's disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment" (2020, Computers in Biology and Medicine) and "Poor physical fitness is associated with impaired memory, executive function, and depression in institutionalized older adults: a cross-sectional study" (2021, Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry).
Frequent co-authors collaborating with Jerson Laks include Andréa Camaz Deslandes, Elodie Bertrand, Daniel C. Mograbi, José Vinícius Ferreira, and Valeska Marinho.
The scientist has published extensively in venues such as the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry, Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria, Alzheimer's & Dementia, and Experimental Gerontology.
Andréa Deslandes;Helena Moraes;Camila Ferreira;Heloisa Veiga
Heitor Silveira;Helena Moraes;Natacha Oliveira;Evandro Silva Freire Coutinho
Flávio Luiz Seixas;Bianca Zadrozny;Jerson Laks;Aura Conci
C Madeira;M V Lourenco;C Vargas-Lopes;C K Suemoto
Caroline Madeira;Charles Vargas-Lopes;Carlos Otávio Brandão;Taylor Reis
Cynthia Arcoverde;Andrea Deslandes;Helena Moraes;Cloyra Almeida
Eliasz Engelhardt;Sonia M.T. Brucki;Sonia M.T. Brucki;José Luiz S. Cavalcanti;Orestes V. Forlenza
Maria L Barca;Knut Engedal;Jerson Laks;Geir Selbæk
Helena Moraes;Andréa Deslandes;Camila Ferreira;Fernando A. M. S. Pompeu
Alessandro Carvalho;Dannyel Barbirato;Narahyana Araujo;Jose Vicente Martins
Maria Lage Barca;Knut Engedal;Knut Engedal;Jerson Laks;Geir Selbaek;Geir Selbaek
Annibal Truzzi;Annibal Truzzi;Letice Valente;Ingun Ulstein;Eliasz Engelhardt
Renato Sobral Monteiro-Junior;Paulo de Tarso Maciel-Pinheiro;Eduardo da Matta Mello Portugal;Luiz Felipe da Silva Figueiredo
A.C. Deslandes;H. Moraes;H. Alves;F.A.M.S. Pompeu
Maria Lage Barca;Geir Selbaek;Geir Selbaek;Jerson Laks;Knut Engedal;Knut Engedal
Cynthia Arcoverde;Andréa Deslandes;Aryce Rangel;Andreza Rangel
Alessandro Carvalho;Helena Moraes;Heitor Silveira;Pedro Ribeiro
Andréa C. Deslandes;Helena de Moraes;Fernando A.M.S. Pompeu;Pedro Ribeiro
Jerson Laks;Elienai Maria Rubim Baptista;Ana Lúcia Barros Contino;Estevão Oliveira de Paula
Felipe de Oliveira Silva;José Vinícius Ferreira;Jéssica Plácido;Paula Sant’Anna
Daniel C. Mograbi;Cleusa P. Ferri;Ana L. Sosa;Robert Stewart
If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.
The expanding landscape of online education offers flexible options for students interested in Social Sciences and Humanities careers. For those aiming for a meaningful profession in social work, there are several msw accelerated programs designed to help students quickly earn their Master's in Social Work while balancing personal and professional responsibilities.
Psychology also remains a popular field, and students can take advantage of a fast track bachelor degree in psychology to jumpstart careers in mental health, research, or human resources. Speed and flexibility are crucial, especially for those seeking to change careers or advance in their current roles.
If your interest lies in counseling, consider the most cacrep online counseling programs, which are designed to meet high accreditation standards and prepare graduates for professional licensure.
Additionally, the availability of marriage and family therapy online programs accredited ensures that aspiring therapists can receive comprehensive training and enter this in-demand sector.
With these accessible pathways, students can align their studies with their career ambitions in the Social Sciences and Humanities—on their own schedule.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Publications: 14
Fudan University
National Tsing Hua University
The University of Texas at Austin
University College Dublin
Birkbeck, University of London
Nagasaki University
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
University of Virginia
St. Michael's Hospital
Umeå University
Sandia National Laboratories
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
Social Science Research Center Berlin
University of Pisa
University of Missouri–St. Louis
