2026 J. Michael Spector: Social Sciences and Humanities Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Social Sciences and Humanities	49	2892	2645	1407	1268	282	12597

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2892

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Overview

J. Michael Spector is affiliated with the University of North Texas in the United States. Their research primarily spans the field of Medicine, with a focus on Genetics, Hematology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, and Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis.

The scientist's work addresses several main topics, including:

Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
Iron Metabolism and Disorders
Biotechnology and Related Fields
Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
Child Nutrition and Water Access
Climate Change and Health Impacts
Air Quality and Health Impacts

Recent publications by J. Michael Spector cover a range of subjects relevant to public health and medicine. Notable papers include:

"Use-case scenarios for an anti-Cryptosporidium therapeutic," 2021, published in PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
"Projected impact of climate change on human health in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review," 2024, published in BMJ Global Health
"Enablers and barriers to newborn screening for sickle cell disease in Africa: results from a qualitative study involving programmes in six countries," 2022, published in BMJ Open
"Nutritional perspectives on sickle cell disease in Africa: a systematic review," 2021, published in BMC Nutrition
"Collaborative science to advance gene therapies in resource-limited parts of the world," 2021, published in Molecular Therapy

J. Michael Spector frequently publishes in venues such as Blood, Research Square, bioRxiv, BMJ Global Health, and PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases.

Collaborations play a role in their research output, with frequent co-authors including:

Rajiv Shah
Amma Benneh-Akwasi Kuma
Julie Makani
Kwaku Ohene-Frempong
Solomon F. Ofori-Acquah

Best Publications

Teacher Beliefs and Technology Integration.

Chan Min Kim;Min Kyu Kim;Chia Jung Lee;J. Michael Spector

1305
Citations
Designing for learning in an open world

Gráinne Conole;J. Michael Spector

955
Citations
Competences for Online Teaching: A Special Report

Peter Goodyear;Gilly Salmon;J. Michael Spector;Christine Steeples

821
Citations
Handbook of Research on Educational Communications and Technology

J. Michael Spector;M. David Merrill;Jan Elen;M. J. Bishop

642
Citations
A systematic literature review of personalized learning terms

Atikah Shemshack;Jonathan Michael Spector

467
Citations
Prioritization of online instructor roles: implications for competency‐based teacher education programs

Jyoti Bawane;J Michael Spector

440
Citations
Conceptualizing the emerging field of smart learning environments

Jonathan Michael Spector

404
Citations
Personalized adaptive learning: an emerging pedagogical approach enabled by a smart learning environment

Hongchao Peng;Shanshan Ma;Jonathan Michael Spector

375
Citations
Foundations of Educational Technology: Integrative Approaches and Interdisciplinary Perspectives

J. Michael Spector

335
Citations
Research on e-learning in the workplace 2000–2012: A bibliometric analysis of the literature

Bo Cheng;Minhong Wang;Anders I. Mørch;Nian-Shing Chen

215
Citations
Technology Enhanced Formative Assessment for 21st Century Learning

J. Michael Spector;Dirk Ifenthaler;Dirk Ifenthaler;Demetrios Sampson;Lan "Joy" Yang

212
Citations
Inquiry and critical thinking skills for the next generation: from artificial intelligence back to human intelligence

Jonathan Michael Spector;Shanshan Ma

210
Citations
Highly integrated model assessment technology and tools

Pablo Pirnay-Dummer;Dirk Ifenthaler;J. Michael Spector

194
Citations
Online learning satisfaction in higher education during the COVID-19 pandemic: A regional comparison between Eastern and Western Chinese universities.

Haozhe Jiang;A. Y. M. Atiquil Islam;Xiaoqing Gu;Jonathan Michael Spector

190
Citations
An Overview of Progress and Problems in Educational Technology

J. Michael Spector

185
Citations
Emerging Educational Technologies and Research Directions

J. Michael Spector

160
Citations
Integrated and Holistic Perspectives on Learning, Instruction and Technology

J. Michael Spector;Theresa M. Anderson

155
Citations
Automating instructional design : concepts and issues

J. Michael Spector;Martha C. Polson;Daniel J. Muraida

155
Citations
Models and simulations for learning in complex domains: using causal loop diagrams for assessment and evaluation

J.Michael Spector;Dean L Christensen;Alexei V Sioutine;Dalton McCormack

145
Citations
Time demands in online instruction1

J. Michael Spector

133
Citations
Competencies for Online Teachers

J. Michael Spector

57
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Dirk Ifenthaler University of Mannheim

Demetrios G. Sampson University of Piraeus

Kinshuk University of North Texas

Bian Wu Xidian University

Nian-Shing Chen National Taiwan Normal University

Paul A. Kirschner Open University in the Netherlands

Peter Goodyear University of Sydney

Jeroen J. G. van Merriënboer Maastricht University

Jan Elen KU Leuven

James D. Klein Florida State University

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