World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Mônica Sanches Yassuda

Mônica Sanches Yassuda

Award Badge
Psychology
Brazil
2026

D-Index & Metrics

Psychology

D-Index
50
Citations
7845
World Ranking
5504
National Ranking
6

Mônica Sanches Yassuda 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 Mônica Sanches Yassuda sits on this spectrum.

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 publications 705+

This scientist: 298 publications — 87th percentile

87% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 705 publications or more.

Mônica Sanches Yassuda 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 Mônica Sanches Yassuda sits on this spectrum.

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 D-Index 144+

This scientist: 50 D-Index — 54th percentile

54% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 144 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Psychology in Brazil Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Psychology in Brazil Leader Award

Overview

Mônica Sanches Yassuda is affiliated with the Universidade de São Paulo in Brazil and has an extensive research record primarily within the field of Medicine. Their scholarly work focuses on several subfields including Psychiatry and Mental Health, Physiology, Geriatrics and Gerontology, Health, and General Health Professions.

Their publications have been frequently featured in specific academic venues, such as:

  • Revista Brasileira de Geriatria e Gerontologia
  • Alzheimer's & Dementia
  • Dementia & Neuropsychologia
  • Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria
  • Journal of Alzheimer's Disease

The main topics covered by their research include:

  • Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
  • Frailty in Older Adults
  • Nutrition and Health in Aging
  • Health Disparities and Outcomes
  • Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
  • Chronic Disease Management Strategies
  • Alzheimer's Disease Research and Treatments

Among their recent papers are:

  • "Dementia in Latin America: Paving the way toward a regional action plan," 2020, Alzheimer's & Dementia
  • "Propósito de vida em adultos e idosos: revisão integrativa," 2020, Ciência & Saúde Coletiva
  • "Current trends and challenges on dementia management and research in Latin America," 2020, Journal of Global Health
  • "Does culture shape our understanding of others' thoughts and emotions? An investigation across 12 countries," 2022, Neuropsychology
  • "Latin American Initiative for Lifestyle Intervention to Prevent Cognitive Decline (LatAm-FINGERS): Study design and harmonization," 2023, Alzheimer's & Dementia

Frequent co-authors that collaborate with this researcher include:

  • Anita Liberalesso Néri
  • Ricardo Nitríni
  • Flávia Silva Arbex Borim
  • Paulo Caramelli
  • Sônia Maria Dozzi Brucki

Best Publications

  • Brief screening for mild cognitive impairment: validation of the Brazilian version of the Montreal cognitive assessment.

    Cláudia Maia Memória;Monica Sanches Yassuda;Eduardo Y Nakano;Orestes Vicente Forlenza

  • Executive dysfunction correlates with impaired functional status in older adults with varying degrees of cognitive impairment.

    F. S. Pereira;M. S. Yassuda;A. M. Oliveira;O. V. Forlenza

  • Queixas de memória de idosos e sua relação com escolaridade, desempenho cognitivo e sintomas de depressão e ansiedade

    Débora Lee Vianna Paulo;Mônica Sanches Yassuda

  • Treino de memória no idoso saudável: benefícios e mecanismos

    Mônica Sanches Yassuda;Samila Sathler Tavares Batistoni;Andréa Garofe Fortes;Anita Liberalesso Neri

  • Frailty criteria and cognitive performance are related: data from the FIBRA study in Ermelino Matarazzo, São Paulo, Brazil.

    Mônica Sanches Yassuda;Mônica Sanches Yassuda;A. Lopes;M. Cachioni;M. Cachioni;D. V. S. Falcao

  • Relationships between gender, age, family conditions, physical and mental health, and social isolation of elderly caregivers

    Anita Liberalesso Neri;Mônica Sanches Yassuda;Andréa Cristina Garofe Fortes-Burgos;Efigênia Passarelli Mantovani

  • Meta-memória e auto-eficácia: um estudo de validação de instrumentos de pesquisa sobre memória e envelhecimento

    Mônica Sanches Yassuda;Valéria Bellini Lasca;Anita Liberalesso Neri

  • DRIVING CESSATION: THE PERSPECTIVE OF SENIOR DRIVERS

    Monica S. Yassuda;Jennifer J. Wilson;Otto von Mering

  • The Clock Drawing Test. A review of its accuracy in screening for dementia

    Ivan Aprahamian;José Eduardo Martinelli;Anita Liberalesso Neri;Mônica Sanches Yassuda

  • Mini-Mental State Examination performance in frail, pre-frail, and non-frail community dwelling older adults in Ermelino Matarazzo, São Paulo, Brazil

    Cláudia Rodrigues Monteiro Macuco;Samila Sathler Tavares Batistoni;Andrea Lopes;Meire Cachioni

  • Effects of a multidisciplinar cognitive rehabilitation program for patients with mild Alzheimer’s disease

    Luciane de Fátima Viola;Paula Villela Nunes;Mônica Sanches Yassuda;Ivan Aprahamian

  • Mini-mental State Examination performance in mild cognitive impairment subtypes

    Breno S. O. Diniz;Monica S. Yassuda;Paula V. Nunes;Marcia Radanovic

  • Elderly online: Effects of a digital inclusion program in cognitive performance

    Tiago Nascimento Ordonez;Mônica Sanches Yassuda;Meire Cachioni

  • The accuracy of the Clock Drawing Test compared to that of standard screening tests for Alzheimer's disease: results from a study of Brazilian elderly with heterogeneous educational backgrounds

    Ivan Aprahamian;José Eduardo Martinelli;Anita Liberalesso Neri;Mônica Sanches Yassuda

  • Neuropsychological profile of Brazilian older adults with heterogeneous educational backgrounds.

    Mônica S. Yassuda;Breno S.O. Diniz;Mariana K. Flaks;Luciane F. Viola

  • CAMCOG as a screening tool for diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia in a Brazilian clinical sample of moderate to high education

    Paula V. Nunes;Breno S. Diniz;Marcia Radanovic;Izabella D. Abreu

  • Dementia in Latin America: Paving the way toward a regional action plan.

    Mario Alfredo Parra;Sandra Baez;Lucas Sedeño;Cecilia Gonzalez Campo

  • [Methodology and social, demographic, cognitive, and frailty profiles of community-dwelling elderly from seven Brazilian cities: the FIBRA Study].

    Anita Liberalesso Neri;Mônica Sanches Yassuda;Ludgleydson Fernandes de Araújo;Maria do Carmo Eulálio

  • Doença de Alzheimer: revisão da epidemiologia e diagnóstico

    Ivan Aprahamian;José Eduardo Martinelli;Mônica Sanches Yassuda

  • Mild cognitive impairment: cognitive screening or neuropsychological assessment?

    Breno Satler De Oliveira Diniz;Paula Villela Nunes;Monica S. Yassuda;Fernanda S. Pereira

  • Hypertension Severity Is Associated With Impaired Cognitive Performance.

    Henrique C.S. Muela;Valeria A. Costa‐Hong;Mônica S. Yassuda;Natália C. Moraes

Frequent Co-Authors

Orestes Vicente Forlenza
Orestes Vicente Forlenza Universidade de São Paulo
Ricardo Nitrini
Ricardo Nitrini Universidade de São Paulo
Paulo Caramelli
Paulo Caramelli Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Wagner F. Gattaz
Wagner F. Gattaz Universidade de São Paulo
Benito Pereira Damasceno
Benito Pereira Damasceno State University of Campinas
Marcia Radanovic
Marcia Radanovic Universidade de São Paulo
Mario A. Parra
Mario A. Parra University of Strathclyde
Antônio Lúcio Teixeira
Antônio Lúcio Teixeira The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Sergio Della Sala
Sergio Della Sala University of Edinburgh
Erika Borella
Erika Borella University of Padua

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Choosing the right online degree in psychology can shape your career path in meaningful ways. For those seeking clinical practice, psyd online programs apa accredited offer rigorous training that meets the gold standard of the American Psychological Association and are a top choice for those who want to become licensed clinical psychologists.

Interest in behavioral analysis is also on the rise, with bcba certification programs available both in-person and online for aspiring Board Certified Behavior Analysts. These programs prepare graduates to work across educational, clinical, and research settings.

For students wanting to streamline their education, masters and doctorate combined programs in psychology provide an accelerated path from foundational coursework to advanced practice or research roles, saving both time and tuition costs.

If you are passionate about research or academic careers, pursuing a phd developmental psychology can open doors to roles in teaching, policy development, or advanced scientific study.

Carefully comparing these pathways ensures your psychology education aligns with your personal goals and career ambitions.

Best Scientists Citing Mônica Sanches Yassuda

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles