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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Law 38 119 108 11 10 281 7298

Michael N. Schmitt publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Michael N. Schmitt between 1987 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Michael N. Schmitt published across 39 years, from 1987 to 2025, averaging 7.7 papers a year. Output peaked at 25 publications in 2017. 7 of the 301 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20 25
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1987 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 25. Peak 25 publications in 2017. 1987: 1 publication 1988: 0 publications 1989: 0 publications 1990: 1 publication 1991: 1 publication 1992: 1 publication 1993: 0 publications 1994: 0 publications 1995: 0 publications 1996: 3 publications 1997: 2 publications 1998: 8 publications 1999: 6 publications 2000: 7 publications 2001: 1 publication 2002: 5 publications 2003: 9 publications 2004: 5 publications 2005: 5 publications 2006: 7 publications 2007: 8 publications 2008: 7 publications 2009: 5 publications 2010: 7 publications 2011: 17 publications 2012: 22 publications 2013: 20 publications 2014: 17 publications 2015: 19 publications 2016: 8 publications 2017: 25 publications 2018: 10 publications 2019: 12 publications 2020: 24 publications 2021: 18 publications 2022: 4 publications 2023: 9 publications 2024: 5 publications 2025: 2 publications
1987 2025

301 publications in total across all disciplines

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Michael N. Schmitt: publications per year, 1987 to 2025
Year Publications
1987 1
1988 0
1989 0
1990 1
1991 1
1992 1
1993 0
1994 0
1995 0
1996 3
1997 2
1998 8
1999 6
2000 7
2001 1
2002 5
2003 9
2004 5
2005 5
2006 7
2007 8
2008 7
2009 5
2010 7
2011 17
2012 22
2013 20
2014 17
2015 19
2016 8
2017 25
2018 10
2019 12
2020 24
2021 18
2022 4
2023 9
2024 5
2025 2
Total 301
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Michael N. Schmitt publication distribution in Law in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Law in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Michael N. Schmitt sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
25 50 75 100
Bar chart with 46 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 37–41 to 262+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 100. Most scientists, 100, have 262+ publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 262 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 262+ publications, is where this scientist sits. 37–41 publications: 3 scientists 42–46 publications: 1 scientist 47–51 publications: 0 scientists 52–56 publications: 3 scientists 57–61 publications: 2 scientists 62–66 publications: 1 scientist 67–71 publications: 6 scientists 72–76 publications: 6 scientists 77–81 publications: 10 scientists 82–86 publications: 7 scientists 87–91 publications: 10 scientists 92–96 publications: 18 scientists 97–101 publications: 15 scientists 102–106 publications: 14 scientists 107–111 publications: 12 scientists 112–116 publications: 12 scientists 117–121 publications: 14 scientists 122–126 publications: 10 scientists 127–131 publications: 9 scientists 132–136 publications: 14 scientists 137–141 publications: 12 scientists 142–146 publications: 14 scientists 147–151 publications: 8 scientists 152–156 publications: 14 scientists 157–161 publications: 5 scientists 162–166 publications: 9 scientists 167–171 publications: 15 scientists 172–176 publications: 6 scientists 177–181 publications: 9 scientists 182–186 publications: 8 scientists 187–191 publications: 16 scientists 192–196 publications: 7 scientists 197–201 publications: 6 scientists 202–206 publications: 7 scientists 207–211 publications: 11 scientists 212–216 publications: 0 scientists 217–221 publications: 5 scientists 222–226 publications: 6 scientists 227–231 publications: 10 scientists 232–236 publications: 8 scientists 237–241 publications: 5 scientists 242–246 publications: 4 scientists 247–251 publications: 2 scientists 252–256 publications: 7 scientists 257–261 publications: 5 scientists 262+ publications: 100 scientists
37–41 publications 262+

This scientist: 281 publications — 82nd percentile

82% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 262 publications or more.

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Number of Law scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 466 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
37–41 3
42–46 1
47–51 0
52–56 3
57–61 2
62–66 1
67–71 6
72–76 6
77–81 10
82–86 7
87–91 10
92–96 18
97–101 15
102–106 14
107–111 12
112–116 12
117–121 14
122–126 10
127–131 9
132–136 14
137–141 12
142–146 14
147–151 8
152–156 14
157–161 5
162–166 9
167–171 15
172–176 6
177–181 9
182–186 8
187–191 16
192–196 7
197–201 6
202–206 7
207–211 11
212–216 0
217–221 5
222–226 6
227–231 10
232–236 8
237–241 5
242–246 4
247–251 2
252–256 7
257–261 5
262+ 100 281
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Michael N. Schmitt D-index placement in Law in 2026

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

No. of scientists
20 40 60 80
Bar chart with 23 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 20 to 42+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 92. Most scientists, 92, have 42+ D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 42 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 38 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 20 D-Index: 16 scientists 21 D-Index: 23 scientists 22 D-Index: 11 scientists 23 D-Index: 20 scientists 24 D-Index: 17 scientists 25 D-Index: 23 scientists 26 D-Index: 19 scientists 27 D-Index: 19 scientists 28 D-Index: 22 scientists 29 D-Index: 14 scientists 30 D-Index: 25 scientists 31 D-Index: 25 scientists 32 D-Index: 20 scientists 33 D-Index: 24 scientists 34 D-Index: 23 scientists 35 D-Index: 12 scientists 36 D-Index: 11 scientists 37 D-Index: 15 scientists 38 D-Index: 14 scientists 39 D-Index: 4 scientists 40 D-Index: 8 scientists 41 D-Index: 9 scientists 42+ D-Index: 92 scientists
20 D-Index 42+

This scientist: 38 D-Index — 76th percentile

76% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 42 D-Index or more.

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Number of Law scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 466 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
20 16
21 23
22 11
23 20
24 17
25 23
26 19
27 19
28 22
29 14
30 25
31 25
32 20
33 24
34 23
35 12
36 11
37 15
38 14 38
39 4
40 8
41 9
42+ 92
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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Law in United Kingdom Leader Award

Overview

Michael N. Schmitt is affiliated with the University of Reading in the United Kingdom. Their research primarily spans the social sciences, with a strong focus on political science and international relations.

Their work encompasses multiple subfields such as sociology and political science, information systems, philosophy, and a specialized interest in pediatrics, perinatology, and child health. The main topics addressed in their research include:

  • International Law and Human Rights
  • Cybersecurity and Cyber Warfare Studies
  • Global Peace and Security Dynamics
  • Blockchain Technology Applications and Security
  • War, Ethics, and Justification
  • Misinformation and Its Impacts
  • Information and Cyber Security

Michael N. Schmitt's recent published papers include:

  • International Humanitarian Law and the Conduct of Cyber Hostilities: Quo Vadis?, 2022, Journal of International Humanitarian Legal Studies
  • Aid and Assistance as a 'Use of Force' Under the Jus Ad Bellum, 2023, SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Cyber Attacks and Cyber (Mis)information Operations during a Pandemic, 2020, SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Is Bitcoin Enough? An Analysis of Passive Cryptocurrency Investments, 2024, The Journal of Alternative Investments
  • The Plea of Necessity: An Oft Overlooked Response Option to Hostile Cyber Operations, 2021, CentAUR (University of Reading)

The scholar has collaborated frequently with several coauthors, including:

  • Taro Wirth
  • Thomas Siegl
  • W. Casey Biggerstaff
  • Marko Milanović
  • Maria Lucia Carpes Berro

Michael N. Schmitt's work often appears in venues such as:

  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • International Review of the Red Cross
  • The Journal of Alternative Investments
  • Journal of International Humanitarian Legal Studies
  • Caderno Pedagógico

Best Publications

  • Tallinn Manual on the International Law Applicable to Cyber Warfare

    Michael N. Schmitt

  • Tallinn Manual on the International Law applicable to Cyber Warfare: prepared by the International Group of Experts at the Invitation of the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence

    Michael N. Schmitt

  • State-Sponsored Assassination in International and Domestic Law

    Michael N. Schmitt

  • Humanitarian Law and Direct Participation in Hostilities by Private Contractors or Civilian Employees

    Michael N. Schmitt

  • Long-term Follow-up of Pseudoexfoliation and the Development of Elevated Intraocular Pressure

    J. Charles Henry;Theodore Krupin;Michael Schmitt;Jason Lauffer

  • Preemptive strategies and international law

    Michael N. Schmitt

  • Cyber operations and the Jus Ad Bellum revisited

    Michael N. Schmitt

  • Computer Network Attack and the Use of Force in International Law: Thoughts on a Normative Framework

    Michael N. Schmitt

  • Wired Warfare: Computer Network Attack and Jus in Bello

    Michael N. Schmitt

  • The Law of Cyber Warfare: Quo Vadis?

    Michael N. Schmitt

  • International law in cyberspace: the Koh speech and Tallinn manual juxtaposed

    Michael Schmitt;Michael Schmitt;Michael Schmitt

  • Military Necessity and Humanity in International Humanitarian Law: Preserving the Delicate Balance

    Michael N. Schmitt

  • Asymmetrical Warfare and International Humanitarian Law

    Michael N. Schmitt

  • Precision attack and international humanitarian law

    Michael N. Schmitt

  • The Interpretive Guidance on the Notion of Direct Participation in Hostilities: A Critical Analysis

    Michael N. Schmitt

  • Classification of Cyber Conflict

    Michael N. Schmitt

  • International Law and Armed Conflict: Exploring the Faultlines

    Michael N. Schmitt;Jelena Pejic

  • Investigating Violations of International Law in Armed Conflict

    Michael N. Schmitt

  • Deconstructing direct participation in hostilities: the constitutive elements

    Michael N. Schmitt;Michael N. Schmitt;Michael N. Schmitt

  • "Out of the loop": autonomous weapon systems and the law of armed conflict

    Michael N. Schmitt;Michael N. Schmitt;Michael N. Schmitt;Jeffreyn S. Thurnher

  • Autonomous weapon systems and international humanitarian law: a reply to the critics

    Michael Schmitt;Michael Schmitt;Michael Schmitt

  • Green War: An Assessment of the Environmental Law of International Armed Conflict

    Michael N. Schmitt

  • Respect for Sovereignty in Cyberspace

    Michael N. Schmitt;Liis Vihul

  • "Virtual" Disenfranchisement: Cyber Election Meddling in the Grey Zones of International Law

    Michael N. Schmitt

  • In defense of due diligence in cyberspace

    Michael N. Schmitt;Michael N. Schmitt;Michael N. Schmitt

  • Wound, Capture, or Kill? A Reply to Professor Ryan Goodman's 'The Power to Kill or Capture Enemy Combatants'

    Michael N. Schmitt;Michael N. Schmitt;Michael N. Schmitt

  • Humanitarian Law and Direct Participation in Hostilties by Private Contractors or Civilian Employees

    Michael N. Schmitt;Michael N. Schmitt;Michael N. Schmitt

Frequent Co-Authors

Yuval Shany
Yuval Shany Hebrew University of Jerusalem

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