World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Business and Management

D-Index
50
Citations
10122
World Ranking
994
National Ranking
433

Political Science

D-Index
53
Citations
10940
World Ranking
189
National Ranking
113

Naim Kapucu publication distribution in Political Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Political Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Naim Kapucu sits on this spectrum.

36–40 publications: 10 scientists 41–45 publications: 11 scientists 46–50 publications: 25 scientists 51–55 publications: 27 scientists 56–60 publications: 44 scientists 61–65 publications: 52 scientists 66–70 publications: 62 scientists 71–75 publications: 62 scientists 76–80 publications: 79 scientists 81–85 publications: 71 scientists 86–90 publications: 82 scientists 91–95 publications: 65 scientists 96–100 publications: 85 scientists 101–105 publications: 76 scientists 106–110 publications: 66 scientists 111–115 publications: 78 scientists 116–120 publications: 67 scientists 121–125 publications: 73 scientists 126–130 publications: 73 scientists 131–135 publications: 64 scientists 136–140 publications: 45 scientists 141–145 publications: 53 scientists 146–150 publications: 44 scientists 151–155 publications: 45 scientists 156–160 publications: 33 scientists 161–165 publications: 32 scientists 166–170 publications: 28 scientists 171–175 publications: 31 scientists 176–180 publications: 29 scientists 181–185 publications: 27 scientists 186–190 publications: 36 scientists 191–195 publications: 27 scientists 196–200 publications: 24 scientists 201–205 publications: 16 scientists 206–210 publications: 16 scientists 211–215 publications: 19 scientists 216–220 publications: 16 scientists 221–225 publications: 17 scientists 226–230 publications: 18 scientists 231–235 publications: 23 scientists 236–240 publications: 17 scientists 241–245 publications: 13 scientists 246–250 publications: 17 scientists 251–255 publications: 9 scientists 256–260 publications: 13 scientists 261–265 publications: 8 scientists 266–270 publications: 12 scientists 271–275 publications: 8 scientists 276–280 publications: 10 scientists 281–285 publications: 13 scientists 286–290 publications: 13 scientists 291–295 publications: 5 scientists 296–300 publications: 6 scientists 301–305 publications: 11 scientists 306–310 publications: 9 scientists 311–315 publications: 6 scientists 316–320 publications: 4 scientists 321–325 publications: 4 scientists 326–330 publications: 2 scientists 331–332 publications: 5 scientists 333+ publications: 97 scientists
36 publications 333+

This scientist: 221 publications — 84th percentile

84% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 333 publications or more.

Naim Kapucu D-index placement in Political Science in 2026

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

20 D-Index: 76 scientists 21 D-Index: 79 scientists 22 D-Index: 84 scientists 23 D-Index: 68 scientists 24 D-Index: 88 scientists 25 D-Index: 82 scientists 26 D-Index: 76 scientists 27 D-Index: 75 scientists 28 D-Index: 99 scientists 29 D-Index: 96 scientists 30 D-Index: 96 scientists 31 D-Index: 81 scientists 32 D-Index: 86 scientists 33 D-Index: 81 scientists 34 D-Index: 84 scientists 35 D-Index: 72 scientists 36 D-Index: 58 scientists 37 D-Index: 53 scientists 38 D-Index: 48 scientists 39 D-Index: 40 scientists 40 D-Index: 40 scientists 41 D-Index: 32 scientists 42 D-Index: 26 scientists 43 D-Index: 25 scientists 44 D-Index: 33 scientists 45 D-Index: 33 scientists 46 D-Index: 17 scientists 47 D-Index: 21 scientists 48 D-Index: 22 scientists 49 D-Index: 18 scientists 50 D-Index: 19 scientists 51 D-Index: 19 scientists 52 D-Index: 15 scientists 53 D-Index: 14 scientists 54 D-Index: 10 scientists 55 D-Index: 13 scientists 56 D-Index: 9 scientists 57 D-Index: 11 scientists 58 D-Index: 12 scientists 59 D-Index: 10 scientists 60 D-Index: 5 scientists 61 D-Index: 7 scientists 62+ D-Index: 100 scientists
20 D-Index 62+

This scientist: 53 D-Index — 91st percentile

91% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 62 D-Index or more.

Overview

Naim Kapucu is affiliated with the University of Central Florida in the United States. Their scholarly work primarily spans the domain of Social Sciences, with a focus on subfields such as Sociology and Political Science, Communication, Political Science and International Relations, Civil and Structural Engineering, and Public Administration.

The research topics that Kapucu has worked on include:

  • Disaster Management and Resilience
  • Public Relations and Crisis Communication
  • Infrastructure Resilience and Vulnerability Analysis
  • Public Policy and Administration Research
  • Disaster Response and Management
  • Flood Risk Assessment and Management
  • E-Government and Public Services

Kapucu has authored and contributed to several notable publications. Among recent papers are:

  • "Crisis Decision-Making on a Global Scale: Transition from Cognition to Collective Action under Threat of COVID-19" (2020), published in Public Administration Review
  • "Crisis Coordination and the Role of Social Media in Response to COVID-19 in Wuhan, China" (2020), published in The American Review of Public Administration
  • "The role of food-energy-water nexus analyses in urban growth models for urban sustainability: A review of synergistic framework" (2020), published in Sustainable Cities and Society
  • "Assessing social vulnerability to earthquake disaster using rough analytic hierarchy process method: A case study of Hanzhong City, China" (2020), published in Safety Science
  • "Urban resilience for building a sustainable and safe environment" (2021), published in Urban Governance

The frequent co-authors collaborating with Kapucu are:

  • Qian Hu (10 collaborations)
  • Yue Ge (4 collaborations)
  • Yiran Li (2 collaborations)
  • Ni-Bin Chang (2 collaborations)
  • Jiangxiao Qiu (2 collaborations)

Kapucu publishes regularly in several key academic venues, including:

  • Public Administration Review (4 publications)
  • Urban Governance (3 publications)
  • International Journal of Public Administration (3 publications)
  • The American Review of Public Administration (2 publications)
  • International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction (2 publications)

Best Publications

  • Interagency Communication Networks During Emergencies: Boundary Spanners in Multiagency Coordination

    Naim Kapucu

  • Inter-Organizational Coordination in Extreme Events: The World Trade Center Attacks, September 11, 2001

    Louise Kloos Comfort;Naim Kapucu

  • Collaborative emergency management: better community organising, better public preparedness and response

    Naim Kapucu

  • Collaborative emergency management and national emergency management network

    Naim Kapucu;Tolga Arslan;Fatih Demiroz

  • Collaborative Decision-Making in Emergency and Disaster Management

    Naim Kapucu;Vener Garayev

  • Examining Intergovernmental and Interorganizational Response to Catastrophic Disasters: Toward a Network-Centered Approach

    Naim Kapucu;Tolga Arslan;Matthew Lloyd Collins

  • The Evolving Role of the Public Sector in Managing Catastrophic Disasters Lessons Learned

    Naim Kapucu;Montgomery Van Wart

  • Public-Nonprofit Partnerships for Collective Action in Dynamic Contexts of Emergencies

    Naim Kapucu

  • Interstate Partnerships in Emergency Management: Emergency Management Assistance Compact in Response to Catastrophic Disasters

    Naim Kapucu;Maria-Elena Augustin;Vener Garayev

  • Crisis Management Competencies: The Case of Emergency Managers in the USA.

    M. Van Wart;N. Kapucu

  • Culture of preparedness: household disaster preparedness

    Naim Kapucu

  • Designing, Managing, and Sustaining Functionally Collaborative Emergency Management Networks

    Naim Kapucu;Vener Garayev

  • Understanding Multiplexity of Collaborative Emergency Management Networks

    Naim Kapucu;Qian Hu

  • The State of Network Research in Public Administration

    Naim Kapucu;Qian Hu;Sana Khosa

  • Interorganizational Coordination in Complex Environments of Disasters: The Evolution of Intergovernmental Disaster Response Systems

    Naim Kapucu

  • Making Matters Worse An Anatomy of Leadership Failures in Managing Catastrophic Events

    Naim Kapucu;Montgomery Van Wart

  • Measuring Performance for Collaborative Public Management Using Network Analysis Methods and Tools

    Naim Kapucu;Fatih Demiroz

  • Disaster and emergency management systems in urban areas

    Naim Kapucu

  • What Have We Learned since September 11, 2001? A Network Study of the Boston Marathon Bombings Response

    Qian Hu;Claire Connolly Knox;Naim Kapucu

  • Information Communication Technology Utilization for Effective Emergency Management Networks

    Qian Hu;Naim Kapucu

  • Non‐profit response to catastrophic disasters

    Naim Kapucu

  • Interorganizational Coordination in Dynamic Context: Networks in Emergency Response Management 1

    Unknown

Frequent Co-Authors

Ismail Guvenc
Ismail Guvenc North Carolina State University
Walid Saad
Walid Saad Virginia Tech
Arjen Boin
Arjen Boin Leiden University
Christopher V. Hawkins
Christopher V. Hawkins University of Central Florida
F. Necati Catbas
F. Necati Catbas University of Central Florida
Kevin C. Desouza
Kevin C. Desouza Queensland University of Technology
Donald P. Moynihan
Donald P. Moynihan University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

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

Political Science offers a versatile starting point for many academic and professional journeys. If you’re interested in quantitative analysis and data-driven research trends, pursuing an online mathematics degree can complement political science by strengthening your statistical and analytical skills.

For those who are passionate about managing information and educating others, online library science programs can open pathways into archival work, public policy research, and knowledge management. These fields value critical thinkers with a political science background.

Students fascinated by the historical context of political systems may consider exploring history related majors. Combining political science with history deepens your understanding of policy, governance, and global relations.

Additionally, interdisciplinary learning is an attractive option for those seeking flexible career options. An online master interdisciplinary studies degree allows you to tailor your education to intersect with subjects like public administration, economics, or communication—enhancing your qualifications for today’s evolving job market.

Best Scientists Citing Naim Kapucu

Trending Scientists