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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Medicine 84 15131 14238 501 488 464 25129

Leon Straker publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Leon Straker between 1989 and 2026, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Leon Straker published across 38 years, from 1989 to 2026, averaging 14.6 papers a year. Output peaked at 37 publications in 2018. 21 of the 553 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1989 to 2026. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 37. Peak 37 publications in 2018. 1989: 3 publications 1990: 1 publication 1991: 1 publication 1992: 1 publication 1993: 0 publications 1994: 1 publication 1995: 0 publications 1996: 1 publication 1997: 5 publications 1998: 7 publications 1999: 5 publications 2000: 10 publications 2001: 2 publications 2002: 6 publications 2003: 9 publications 2004: 4 publications 2005: 10 publications 2006: 12 publications 2007: 8 publications 2008: 16 publications 2009: 28 publications 2010: 16 publications 2011: 22 publications 2012: 21 publications 2013: 22 publications 2014: 28 publications 2015: 29 publications 2016: 35 publications 2017: 29 publications 2018: 37 publications 2019: 32 publications 2020: 29 publications 2021: 31 publications 2022: 24 publications 2023: 18 publications 2024: 29 publications 2025: 18 publications 2026: 3 publications
1989 2026

553 publications in total across all disciplines

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Leon Straker: publications per year, 1989 to 2026
Year Publications
1989 3
1990 1
1991 1
1992 1
1993 0
1994 1
1995 0
1996 1
1997 5
1998 7
1999 5
2000 10
2001 2
2002 6
2003 9
2004 4
2005 10
2006 12
2007 8
2008 16
2009 28
2010 16
2011 22
2012 21
2013 22
2014 28
2015 29
2016 35
2017 29
2018 37
2019 32
2020 29
2021 31
2022 24
2023 18
2024 29
2025 18
2026 3
Total 553
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Leon Straker publication distribution in Medicine in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Medicine in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Leon Straker sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600 800
Bar chart with 86 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 101–120 to 1,796+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 922. Most scientists, 922, have 341–360 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,796 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 461–480 publications, is where this scientist sits. 101–120 publications: 5 scientists 121–140 publications: 26 scientists 141–160 publications: 73 scientists 161–180 publications: 155 scientists 181–200 publications: 230 scientists 201–220 publications: 363 scientists 221–240 publications: 487 scientists 241–260 publications: 545 scientists 261–280 publications: 722 scientists 281–300 publications: 768 scientists 301–320 publications: 834 scientists 321–340 publications: 895 scientists 341–360 publications: 922 scientists 361–380 publications: 838 scientists 381–400 publications: 861 scientists 401–420 publications: 918 scientists 421–440 publications: 806 scientists 441–460 publications: 771 scientists 461–480 publications: 751 scientists 481–500 publications: 713 scientists 501–520 publications: 617 scientists 521–540 publications: 610 scientists 541–560 publications: 537 scientists 561–580 publications: 504 scientists 581–600 publications: 509 scientists 601–620 publications: 396 scientists 621–640 publications: 386 scientists 641–660 publications: 371 scientists 661–680 publications: 340 scientists 681–700 publications: 336 scientists 701–720 publications: 307 scientists 721–740 publications: 259 scientists 741–760 publications: 230 scientists 761–780 publications: 228 scientists 781–800 publications: 217 scientists 801–820 publications: 204 scientists 821–840 publications: 186 scientists 841–860 publications: 177 scientists 861–880 publications: 155 scientists 881–900 publications: 139 scientists 901–920 publications: 145 scientists 921–940 publications: 116 scientists 941–960 publications: 133 scientists 961–980 publications: 91 scientists 981–1,000 publications: 96 scientists 1,001–1,020 publications: 77 scientists 1,021–1,040 publications: 70 scientists 1,041–1,060 publications: 63 scientists 1,061–1,080 publications: 77 scientists 1,081–1,100 publications: 49 scientists 1,101–1,120 publications: 54 scientists 1,121–1,140 publications: 49 scientists 1,141–1,160 publications: 51 scientists 1,161–1,180 publications: 35 scientists 1,181–1,200 publications: 39 scientists 1,201–1,220 publications: 26 scientists 1,221–1,240 publications: 37 scientists 1,241–1,260 publications: 36 scientists 1,261–1,280 publications: 27 scientists 1,281–1,300 publications: 32 scientists 1,301–1,320 publications: 28 scientists 1,321–1,340 publications: 17 scientists 1,341–1,360 publications: 30 scientists 1,361–1,380 publications: 28 scientists 1,381–1,400 publications: 17 scientists 1,401–1,420 publications: 21 scientists 1,421–1,440 publications: 15 scientists 1,441–1,460 publications: 12 scientists 1,461–1,480 publications: 12 scientists 1,481–1,500 publications: 18 scientists 1,501–1,520 publications: 14 scientists 1,521–1,540 publications: 17 scientists 1,541–1,560 publications: 15 scientists 1,561–1,580 publications: 6 scientists 1,581–1,600 publications: 2 scientists 1,601–1,620 publications: 12 scientists 1,621–1,640 publications: 11 scientists 1,641–1,660 publications: 8 scientists 1,661–1,680 publications: 5 scientists 1,681–1,700 publications: 5 scientists 1,701–1,720 publications: 10 scientists 1,721–1,740 publications: 12 scientists 1,741–1,760 publications: 14 scientists 1,761–1,780 publications: 6 scientists 1,781–1,795 publications: 5 scientists 1,796+ publications: 100 scientists
101–120 publications 1,796+

This scientist: 464 publications — 51st percentile

51% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,796 publications or more.

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Number of Medicine scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 20,134 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
101–120 5
121–140 26
141–160 73
161–180 155
181–200 230
201–220 363
221–240 487
241–260 545
261–280 722
281–300 768
301–320 834
321–340 895
341–360 922
361–380 838
381–400 861
401–420 918
421–440 806
441–460 771
461–480 751 464
481–500 713
501–520 617
521–540 610
541–560 537
561–580 504
581–600 509
601–620 396
621–640 386
641–660 371
661–680 340
681–700 336
701–720 307
721–740 259
741–760 230
761–780 228
781–800 217
801–820 204
821–840 186
841–860 177
861–880 155
881–900 139
901–920 145
921–940 116
941–960 133
961–980 91
981–1,000 96
1,001–1,020 77
1,021–1,040 70
1,041–1,060 63
1,061–1,080 77
1,081–1,100 49
1,101–1,120 54
1,121–1,140 49
1,141–1,160 51
1,161–1,180 35
1,181–1,200 39
1,201–1,220 26
1,221–1,240 37
1,241–1,260 36
1,261–1,280 27
1,281–1,300 32
1,301–1,320 28
1,321–1,340 17
1,341–1,360 30
1,361–1,380 28
1,381–1,400 17
1,401–1,420 21
1,421–1,440 15
1,441–1,460 12
1,461–1,480 12
1,481–1,500 18
1,501–1,520 14
1,521–1,540 17
1,541–1,560 15
1,561–1,580 6
1,581–1,600 2
1,601–1,620 12
1,621–1,640 11
1,641–1,660 8
1,661–1,680 5
1,681–1,700 5
1,701–1,720 10
1,721–1,740 12
1,741–1,760 14
1,761–1,780 6
1,781–1,795 5
1,796+ 100
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Leon Straker D-index placement in Medicine in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Medicine scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Leon Straker sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000
Bar chart with 75 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 70–71 to 217+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,027. Most scientists, 1,027, have 82–83 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 217 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 84–85 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 70–71 D-Index: 226 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 391 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 574 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 730 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 891 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 972 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 1,027 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 1,003 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 960 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 970 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 922 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 839 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 808 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 779 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 668 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 611 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 630 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 513 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 541 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 445 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 429 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 399 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 393 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 318 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 302 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 287 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 255 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 256 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 252 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 230 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 179 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 168 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 163 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 159 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 134 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 134 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 118 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 109 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 106 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 74 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 79 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 80 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 87 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 57 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 74 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 69 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 60 scientists 164–165 D-Index: 53 scientists 166–167 D-Index: 39 scientists 168–169 D-Index: 42 scientists 170–171 D-Index: 32 scientists 172–173 D-Index: 39 scientists 174–175 D-Index: 40 scientists 176–177 D-Index: 28 scientists 178–179 D-Index: 19 scientists 180–181 D-Index: 23 scientists 182–183 D-Index: 31 scientists 184–185 D-Index: 18 scientists 186–187 D-Index: 20 scientists 188–189 D-Index: 22 scientists 190–191 D-Index: 13 scientists 192–193 D-Index: 21 scientists 194–195 D-Index: 12 scientists 196–197 D-Index: 12 scientists 198–199 D-Index: 14 scientists 200–201 D-Index: 15 scientists 202–203 D-Index: 13 scientists 204–205 D-Index: 10 scientists 206–207 D-Index: 8 scientists 208–209 D-Index: 4 scientists 210–211 D-Index: 12 scientists 212–213 D-Index: 11 scientists 214–215 D-Index: 10 scientists 216 D-Index: 4 scientists 217+ D-Index: 98 scientists
70–71 D-Index 217+

This scientist: 84 D-Index — 27th percentile

27% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 217 D-Index or more.

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Number of Medicine scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 20,134 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
70–71 226
72–73 391
74–75 574
76–77 730
78–79 891
80–81 972
82–83 1,027
84–85 1,003 84
86–87 960
88–89 970
90–91 922
92–93 839
94–95 808
96–97 779
98–99 668
100–101 611
102–103 630
104–105 513
106–107 541
108–109 445
110–111 429
112–113 399
114–115 393
116–117 318
118–119 302
120–121 287
122–123 255
124–125 256
126–127 252
128–129 230
130–131 179
132–133 168
134–135 163
136–137 159
138–139 134
140–141 134
142–143 118
144–145 109
146–147 106
148–149 74
150–151 79
152–153 80
154–155 87
156–157 57
158–159 74
160–161 69
162–163 60
164–165 53
166–167 39
168–169 42
170–171 32
172–173 39
174–175 40
176–177 28
178–179 19
180–181 23
182–183 31
184–185 18
186–187 20
188–189 22
190–191 13
192–193 21
194–195 12
196–197 12
198–199 14
200–201 15
202–203 13
204–205 10
206–207 8
208–209 4
210–211 12
212–213 11
214–215 10
216 4
217+ 98
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Overview

Leon Straker is affiliated with Curtin University in Australia, contributing extensively to the field of Medicine with a focus on various subfields including Physiology, General Health Professions, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Pharmacology, and Education. Their research encompasses a broad spectrum of topics such as Physical Activity and Health, Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet, Musculoskeletal Pain and Rehabilitation, Child Development and Digital Technology, Workplace Health and Well-being, Ergonomics, Musculoskeletal Disorders, and the Impact of Technology on Adolescents.

They have co-authored numerous papers with frequent collaborators including Andreas Holtermann, Joanne McVeigh, Juliana Zabatiero, Charlotte Lund Rasmussen, and Peter O'Sullivan.

Leon Straker's recent publications demonstrate their engagement with current research themes and methodologies, with papers including:

  • "Thigh-worn accelerometry for measuring movement and posture across the 24-hour cycle: a scoping review and expert statement" (2020) published in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
  • "Physical activity at work may not be health enhancing. A systematic review with meta-analysis on the association between occupational physical activity and cardiovascular disease mortality covering 23 studies with 655 892 participants" (2021) published in Scandinavian Journal of Work Environment & Health
  • "Physical activity trajectories from childhood to late adolescence and their implications for health in young adulthood" (2020) published in Preventive Medicine
  • "Patient-centred care: the cornerstone for high-value musculoskeletal pain management" (2020) published in British Journal of Sports Medicine
  • "Time spent outdoors in childhood is associated with reduced risk of myopia as an adult" (2021) published in Scientific Reports

Their work is published across a range of venues, with the most frequent publication venues including:

  • British Journal of Sports Medicine
  • BMC Public Health
  • Ergonomics
  • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
  • SSRN Electronic Journal

Leon Straker's research output reflects a multidisciplinary approach addressing health outcomes related to physical activity, ergonomics, and occupational health. The integration of physiological and environmental health perspectives characterizes much of their work, contributing to research on musculoskeletal disorders, workplace well-being, and the influence of digital technology on children and adolescents.

Best Publications

  • A field comparison of neck and shoulder postures in symptomatic and asymptomatic office workers.

    Grace P.Y Szeto;Leon Straker;Sally Raine

  • The contribution of office work to sedentary behaviour associated risk

    Sharon Parry;Leon Straker

  • The physical activity paradox: six reasons why occupational physical activity (OPA) does not confer the cardiovascular health benefits that leisure time physical activity does

    Andreas Holtermann;Niklas Krause;Allard J van der Beek;Leon Straker

  • Differences in sitting postures are associated with nonspecific chronic low back pain disorders when patients are subclassified.

    Wim Dankaerts;Peter O'Sullivan;Angus Burnett;Leon Straker

  • Reliability of EMG measurements for trunk muscles during maximal and sub-maximal voluntary isometric contractions in healthy controls and CLBP patients

    Wim Dankaerts;Peter Bruce O’Sullivan;Angus Firth Burnett;Leon Melville Straker

  • Reducing occupational sedentary time: A systematic review and meta-analysis of evidence on activity-permissive workstations

    Maike Neuhaus;Elizabeth G Eakin;Elizabeth G Eakin;Leon M Straker;Neville Owen

  • Do highly physically active workers die early? A systematic review with meta-analysis of data from 193 696 participants

    Pieter Coenen;Pieter Coenen;Maaike A Huysmans;Andreas Holtermann;Niklas Krause

  • A comparison of symptomatic and asymptomatic office workers performing monotonous keyboard work—1: Neck and shoulder muscle recruitment patterns

    Grace P.Y. Szeto;Grace P.Y. Szeto;Leon M. Straker;Peter B. O’Sullivan

  • Altered patterns of superficial trunk muscle activation during sitting in nonspecific chronic low back pain patients: importance of subclassification.

    Wim Dankaerts;Peter O'Sullivan;Angus Burnett;Leon Straker

  • Survey of physical ergonomics issues associated with school childrens’ use of laptop computers

    Courtenay Harris;Leon Straker

  • The relationship among physical activity, motor competence and health-related fitness in 14-year-old adolescents.

    Beth P Hands;Dawne Larkin;Helen Parker;Leon Straker

  • A comparison of symptomatic and asymptomatic office workers performing monotonous keyboard work--2: neck and shoulder kinematics.

    Grace P.Y. Szeto;Grace P.Y. Szeto;Leon M. Straker;Peter B. O’Sullivan

  • Increased physical work loads in modern work - a necessity for better health and performance?

    Leon Straker;Svend Erik Mathiassen

  • Classification of sagittal thoraco-lumbo-pelvic alignment of the adolescent spine in standing and its relationship to low back pain.

    Anne Smith;Peter O'Sullivan;Leon Straker

  • Thoracic spine pain in the general population: prevalence, incidence and associated factors in children, adolescents and adults. A systematic review.

    Andrew M Briggs;Anne J Smith;Leon M Straker;Peter Bragge

  • The inter-examiner reliability of a classification method for non-specific chronic low back pain patients with motor control impairment

    Wim Dankaerts;Wim Dankaerts;Peter O'Sullivan;Leon Straker;Angus Burnett

  • A comparison of the postures assumed when using laptop computers and desktop computers

    Leon Straker;Kerry J. Jones;Jenni Miller

  • Validity of work-related assessments.

    Ev Innes;Leon Straker

  • A comparison of posture and muscle activity during tablet computer, desktop computer and paper use by young children

    Leon Straker;J. Coleman;R Skoss;Barbara Maslen

Frequent Co-Authors

Peter O'Sullivan
Peter O'Sullivan Curtin University
Genevieve N. Healy
Genevieve N. Healy University of Queensland
David W. Dunstan
David W. Dunstan Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute
Craig E. Pennell
Craig E. Pennell University of Newcastle Australia
Robert U. Newton
Robert U. Newton Edith Cowan University
David A. Mackey
David A. Mackey University of Western Australia
Jan P. Piek
Jan P. Piek Curtin University
Tim Olds
Tim Olds University of South Australia
Trevor A. Mori
Trevor A. Mori University of Western Australia
Romola S. Bucks
Romola S. Bucks University of Western Australia

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