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D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Psychology 114 331 289 2 2 517 60347
Neuroscience 119 391 350 10 9 594 64930

Lars Bäckman publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Lars Bäckman between 1975 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Lars Bäckman published across 51 years, from 1975 to 2025, averaging 14.1 papers a year. Output peaked at 30 publications in 1997. 22 of the 720 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1975 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 30. Peak 30 publications in 1997. 1975: 4 publications 1976: 1 publication 1977: 0 publications 1978: 0 publications 1979: 1 publication 1980: 0 publications 1981: 3 publications 1982: 0 publications 1983: 6 publications 1984: 5 publications 1985: 9 publications 1986: 7 publications 1987: 5 publications 1988: 13 publications 1989: 11 publications 1990: 7 publications 1991: 16 publications 1992: 17 publications 1993: 20 publications 1994: 12 publications 1995: 17 publications 1996: 21 publications 1997: 30 publications 1998: 23 publications 1999: 22 publications 2000: 18 publications 2001: 15 publications 2002: 16 publications 2003: 24 publications 2004: 24 publications 2005: 16 publications 2006: 30 publications 2007: 10 publications 2008: 24 publications 2009: 29 publications 2010: 21 publications 2011: 17 publications 2012: 18 publications 2013: 21 publications 2014: 18 publications 2015: 24 publications 2016: 15 publications 2017: 27 publications 2018: 15 publications 2019: 16 publications 2020: 18 publications 2021: 10 publications 2022: 13 publications 2023: 9 publications 2024: 14 publications 2025: 8 publications
1975 2025

720 publications in total across all disciplines

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Lars Bäckman: publications per year, 1975 to 2025
Year Publications
1975 4
1976 1
1977 0
1978 0
1979 1
1980 0
1981 3
1982 0
1983 6
1984 5
1985 9
1986 7
1987 5
1988 13
1989 11
1990 7
1991 16
1992 17
1993 20
1994 12
1995 17
1996 21
1997 30
1998 23
1999 22
2000 18
2001 15
2002 16
2003 24
2004 24
2005 16
2006 30
2007 10
2008 24
2009 29
2010 21
2011 17
2012 18
2013 21
2014 18
2015 24
2016 15
2017 27
2018 15
2019 16
2020 18
2021 10
2022 13
2023 9
2024 14
2025 8
Total 720
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Lars Bäckman 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 Lars Bäckman 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, 511–520 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: 517 publications — 97th percentile

97% 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
461–470 28
471–480 25
481–490 28
491–500 20
501–510 23
511–520 26 517
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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Lars Bäckman 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 Lars Bäckman 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, 114–115 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: 114 D-Index — 97th percentile

97% 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 32 114
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
144+ 98
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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Neuroscience in Sweden Leader Award
  • 2026 - Research.com Psychology in Sweden Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Neuroscience in Sweden Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Psychology in Sweden Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Psychology in Sweden Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Neuroscience in Sweden Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Psychology in Sweden Leader Award
  • 1999 - Member of Academia Europaea

Overview

Lars Bäckman is affiliated with the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, where their research spans several areas within neuroscience and medicine. Their body of work includes a strong focus on cognitive neuroscience and dementia, with significant contributions toward understanding brain function and cognitive decline through various longitudinal and imaging studies.

Their research covers a range of main fields including:

  • Neuroscience
  • Medicine

Bäckman has engaged extensively with subfields such as:

  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Psychiatry and Mental Health
  • Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
  • Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Their work frequently addresses research topics including:

  • Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
  • Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
  • Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
  • Nutritional Studies and Diet
  • Neural dynamics and brain function
  • Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
  • Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications

Recent publications reflect a focus on cognition, cerebral arterial functions, and neurodegeneration. Selected papers include:

  • "The effect of adherence on cognition in a multidomain lifestyle intervention (FINGER)" (2021), Alzheimer's & Dementia
  • "Cerebral arterial pulsatility is linked to hippocampal microvascular function and episodic memory in healthy older adults" (2021), Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow & Metabolism
  • "Trajectories of cognitive decline and dementia development: A 12-year longitudinal study" (2022), Alzheimer's & Dementia
  • "Longitudinal Dopamine D2 Receptor Changes and Cerebrovascular Health in Aging" (2022), Neurology
  • "5-Year Associations among Cerebral Arterial Pulsatility, Perivascular Space Dilation, and White Matter Lesions" (2022), Annals of Neurology

Their frequent co-authors include:

  • Lars Nyberg
  • Erika J. Laukka
  • Alireza Salami
  • Katrine Riklund
  • Jarkko Johansson

Bäckman commonly publishes in venues such as:

  • Alzheimer's & Dementia
  • Neurobiology of Aging
  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • Cerebral Cortex
  • NeuroImage

In 1999, Bäckman was recognized as a Member of Academia Europaea.

Best Publications

  • Mild cognitive impairment--beyond controversies, towards a consensus: report of the International Working Group on Mild Cognitive Impairment.

    B. Winblad;K. Palmer;Miia Kivipelto;V. Jelic

  • A 2 year multidomain intervention of diet, exercise, cognitive training, and vascular risk monitoring versus control to prevent cognitive decline in at-risk elderly people (FINGER): a randomised controlled trial

    Tiia Ngandu;Tiia Ngandu;Jenni Lehtisalo;Alina Solomon;Alina Solomon;Esko Levälahti

  • Memory aging and brain maintenance

    Lars Nyberg;Martin Lövdén;Martin Lövdén;Martin Lövdén;Katrine Riklund;Ulman Lindenberger

  • Transfer of Learning After Updating Training Mediated by the Striatum

    Erika Dahlin;Anna Stigsdotter Neely;Anne Larsson;Lars Bäckman

  • Stability, growth, and decline in adult life span development of declarative memory: cross-sectional and longitudinal data from a population-based study.

    Michael Rönnlund;Lars Nyberg;Lars Bäckman;Lars-Göran Nilsson

  • Cognitive impairment in preclinical Alzheimer's disease: a meta-analysis.

    Lars Bäckman;Sari Jones;Anna-Karin Berger;Erika Jonsson Laukka

  • The correlative triad among aging, dopamine, and cognition: current status and future prospects.

    Lars Bäckman;Lars Nyberg;Ulman Lindenberger;Shu-Chen Li

  • A theoretical framework for the study of adult cognitive plasticity.

    Martin Lövdén;Lars Bäckman;Ulman Lindenberger;Sabine Schaefer

  • Gender differences in episodic memory

    Agneta Herlitz;Lars-Göran Nilsson;Lars Bäckman;Lars Bäckman

  • Prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias in an elderly urban population: relationship with age, sex, and education.

    Laura Fratiglioni;M. Grut;Y. Forsell;M. Viitanen

  • Intra-individual variability in behavior: links to brain structure, neurotransmission and neuronal activity.

    Stuart W.S. MacDonald;Lars Nyberg;Lars Bäckman

  • The betula prospective cohort study: Memory, health, and aging

    Lars-GÖRan Nilsson;Lars BÄCkman;Karin Erngrund;Lars Nyberg

  • Plasticity of executive functioning in young and older adults: immediate training gains, transfer, and long-term maintenance.

    Erika Dahlin;Lars Nyberg;Lars Bäckman;Anna Stigsdotter Neely

  • Age-related cognitive deficits mediated by changes in the striatal dopamine system.

    Lars Bäckman;Nathalie Ginovart;Roger A. Dixon;Tarja-Brita Robins Wahlin

  • Working-memory training in younger and older adults: training gains, transfer, and maintenance

    Yvonne Brehmer;Helena Westerberg;Lars Bäckman

  • Stability of the preclinical episodic memory deficit in Alzheimer's disease

    Lars Bäckman;Brent J. Small;Laura Fratiglioni

  • The Finnish Geriatric Intervention Study to Prevent Cognitive Impairment and Disability (FINGER): Study design and progress

    Miia Kivipelto;Alina Solomon;Alina Solomon;Satu Ahtiluoto;Tiia Ngandu;Tiia Ngandu

  • Psychological compensation: a theoretical framework.

    Lars Bäckman;Roger A. Dixon

  • Swedish obese subjects (SoS) - an intervention study of obesity. Baseline evaluation of health and psychosocial functioning in the first 1743 subjects examined

    Sullivan M;Karlsson J;Sjöström L;Backman L

  • Apolipoprotein E and cognitive performance: a meta-analysis.

    Brent J. Small;Christopher B. Rosnick;Laura Fratiglioni;Lars Bäckman

  • Intracerebroventricular Infusion of Nerve Growth Factor in Three Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease

    Maria Eriksdotter Jönhagen;Agneta Nordberg;Kaarina Amberla;Lars Bäckman

Frequent Co-Authors

Laura Fratiglioni
Laura Fratiglioni Karolinska Institute
Lars Nyberg
Lars Nyberg Umeå University
Bengt Winblad
Bengt Winblad Karolinska Institute
Ulman Lindenberger
Ulman Lindenberger Max Planck Institute for Human Development
Martin Lövdén
Martin Lövdén University of Gothenburg
Brent J. Small
Brent J. Small University of South Florida
Lars-Göran Nilsson
Lars-Göran Nilsson Stockholm University
Åke Wahlin
Åke Wahlin Jönköping University
Agneta Herlitz
Agneta Herlitz Karolinska Institute
Miia Kivipelto
Miia Kivipelto University of Eastern Finland

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