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Philip S. Barton

Philip S. Barton

Deakin University
Australia

D-Index & Metrics

Ecology and Evolution

D-Index
39
Citations
6810
World Ranking
6331
National Ranking
499

Philip S. Barton publication distribution in Ecology and Evolution in 2026

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37 publications 531+

This scientist: 151 publications — 53rd percentile

53% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 531 publications or more.

Philip S. Barton D-index placement in Ecology and Evolution in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Ecology and Evolution scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Philip S. Barton sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 121+

This scientist: 39 D-Index — 26th percentile

26% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 121 D-Index or more.

Overview

Philip S. Barton is affiliated with Deakin University in Australia and has contributed extensively to research in the fields of Agricultural and Biological Sciences and Environmental Science. Their work spans several subfields, including Insect Science, Ecology, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Genetics, and Nature and Landscape Conservation.

The scientist's research topics cover a variety of specialized areas, with a focus on Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies, Plant and Animal Studies, Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies, Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, and Insect and Pesticide Research.

Recent papers include:

  • Scientists' warning to humanity on insect extinctions (2020), Biological Conservation
  • Solutions for humanity on how to conserve insects (2020), Biological Conservation
  • Monitoring the dead as an ecosystem indicator (2021), Ecology and Evolution
  • Limited understanding of bushfire impacts on Australian invertebrates (2021), Insect Conservation and Diversity
  • Contrasting insect activity and decomposition of pigs and humans in an Australian environment: A preliminary study (2020), Forensic Science International

Frequent co-authors in their research include:

  • Blake M. Dawson
  • Thomas M. Newsome
  • Maldwyn J. Evans
  • James F. Wallman
  • Emma E. Spencer

Publication venues where Philip S. Barton has most often published are:

  • Austral Ecology
  • Forensic Science International
  • Biological Conservation
  • Biological reviews/Biological reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society
  • Agriculture Ecosystems & Environment

Best Publications

  • Scientists' warning to humanity on insect extinctions

    Pedro Cardoso;Philip S. Barton;Klaus Birkhofer;Filipe Chichorro

  • Conceptual domain of the matrix in fragmented landscapes

    Don A. Driscoll;Sam C. Banks;Philip S. Barton;David B. Lindenmayer

  • The role of carrion in maintaining biodiversity and ecological processes in terrestrial ecosystems.

    Philip S. Barton;Saul A. Cunningham;David B. Lindenmayer;Adrian D. Manning

  • Solutions for humanity on how to conserve insects

    Michael J Samways;Philip S. Barton;Klaus Birkhofer;Filipe Chichorro

  • The spatial scaling of beta diversity

    Philip S. Barton;Philip S. Barton;Saul A. Cunningham;Adrian D. Manning;Heloise Gibb

  • Effects of large native herbivores on other animals

    Claire N. Foster;Philip S. Barton;David B. Lindenmayer;David B. Lindenmayer

  • Necrobiome framework for bridging decomposition ecology of autotrophically and heterotrophically derived organic matter

    M. Eric Benbow;Philip S. Barton;Michael D. Ulyshen;James C. Beasley

  • Global meta-analysis reveals low consistency of biodiversity congruence relationships.

    Martin J. Westgate;Philip S. Barton;Peter W. Lane;David B. Lindenmayer

  • The trajectory of dispersal research in conservation biology. Systematic review

    Don A. Driscoll;Sam C. Banks;Philip S. Barton;Karen Ikin

  • Text analysis tools for identification of emerging topics and research gaps in conservation science.

    Martin J. Westgate;Philip S. Barton;Jennifer C. Pierson;David B. Lindenmayer

  • A new framework for selecting environmental surrogates

    David Lindenmayer;Jennifer Pierson;Philip Barton;Maria Beger

  • Two roles for ecological surrogacy: Indicator surrogates and management surrogates

    Malcolm Hunter;Martin Westgate;Philip Barton;Aram Calhoun

  • Experimental reduction of native vertebrate grazing and addition of logs benefit beetle diversity at multiple scales

    Philip S. Barton;Philip S. Barton;Adrian D. Manning;Heloise Gibb;Jeff T. Wood

  • Morphological traits as predictors of diet and microhabitat use in a diverse beetle assemblage

    Philip S. Barton;Philip S. Barton;Heloise Gibb;Adrian D. Manning;David B. Lindenmayer

  • Carrion decomposition causes large and lasting effects on soil amino acid and peptide flux

    Bennett C.T. Macdonald;Mark Farrell;Seija Tuomi;Phil S. Barton

  • Conserving ground-dwelling beetles in an endangered woodland community: Multi-scale habitat effects on assemblage diversity

    Philip S. Barton;Philip S. Barton;Adrian D. Manning;Heloise Gibb;David B. Lindenmayer

  • Towards Quantifying Carrion Biomass in Ecosystems.

    Philip S. Barton;Maldwyn J. Evans;Claire N. Foster;Jennifer L. Pechal

  • An empirical assessment and comparison of species-based and habitat-based surrogates: a case study of forest vertebrates and large old trees.

    David B. Lindenmayer;Philip S. Barton;Peter W. Lane;Martin J. Westgate

  • Species Traits Predict Assemblage Dynamics at Ephemeral Resource Patches Created by Carrion

    Philip S. Barton;Saul A. Cunningham;Ben C. T. Macdonald;Sue McIntyre

  • Integrating theory into disturbance interaction experiments to better inform ecosystem management

    Claire N. Foster;Chloe F. Sato;David B. Lindenmayer;David B. Lindenmayer;Philip S. Barton

Frequent Co-Authors

David B. Lindenmayer
David B. Lindenmayer Australian National University
Saul A. Cunningham
Saul A. Cunningham Australian National University
Don A. Driscoll
Don A. Driscoll Deakin University
Adrian D. Manning
Adrian D. Manning Australian National University
Sue McIntyre
Sue McIntyre Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Mason Crane
Mason Crane Australian National University
Heloise Gibb
Heloise Gibb La Trobe University
Wade Blanchard
Wade Blanchard Australian National University
Damian Michael
Damian Michael Australian National University
Ayesha I. T. Tulloch
Ayesha I. T. Tulloch University of Sydney

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