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D-Index
116
Citations
48388
World Ranking
4357
National Ranking
2378

Overview

Robert L. Kane was affiliated with the University of Minnesota in the United States. Their research spanned several intersecting fields, primarily within physics and astronomy, with a notable focus on philosophy.

Their scientific contributions were associated with main fields of study including Physics and Astronomy. Subfields of their research comprised Astronomy and Astrophysics, Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering, Atmospheric Science, and Instrumentation.

Their work addressed a variety of topics in the scientific community, including:

  • Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies
  • Astro and Planetary Science
  • Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies
  • Photocathodes and Microchannel Plates
  • Atmospheric Ozone and Climate
  • Astronomy and Astrophysical Research
  • Medieval and Classical Philosophy

Kane's publication record featured papers across multiple specialized venues. Frequent publication outlets included:

  • Journal of Clinical Ultrasound
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)
  • The Astronomical Journal
  • The Harvard Review of Philosophy
  • arXiv (Cornell University)

Among recent works, notable papers included:

  • "Making Sense of a Free Will that is Incompatible with Determinism: A Fourth Way Forward," 2021, published in DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)
  • "Free Will, Complexity, Dynamical Systems, and All That Jazz," 2023, published in The Harvard Review of Philosophy

While some papers in the dataset were authored by others, Kane frequently collaborated with several coauthors, including Kevin France, Brian Fleming, Arika Egan, Jean-Michel Désert, and L. Fossati. Each of these collaborators appeared multiple times in Kane's publication network.

The scope and multidisciplinary nature of Kane's academic work bridged natural sciences and philosophy, reflecting a broad interest in both theoretical and applied aspects of these domains.

Best Publications

  • Fecal incontinence quality of life scale: Quality of life instrument for patients with fecal incontinence

    Todd H. Rockwood;James M. Church;James W. Fleshman;Robert L. Kane

  • The association of registered nurse staffing levels and patient outcomes: systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Robert L Kane;Tatyana A. Shamliyan;Christine A Mueller;Sue Duval

  • Primary care outcomes in patients treated by nurse practitioners or physicians: a randomized trial.

    Mary O. Mundinger;Robert L. Kane;Elizabeth R. Lenz;Annette M. Totten

  • Effectiveness of a geriatric evaluation unit. A randomized clinical trial.

    L Z Rubenstein;K R Josephson;G D Wieland;P A English

  • Patient and surgeon ranking of the severity of symptoms associated with fecal incontinence: the fecal incontinence severity index.

    Todd H. Rockwood;James M. Church;James W. Fleshman;Robert L. Kane

  • Controlled Physical Activity Trials in Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

    Kathryn H. Schmitz;Jeremy Holtzman;Kerry S. Courneya;Louise C. Mâsse

  • Cognitive impairment in hemodialysis patients is common.

    Anne M Murray;David Tupper;David Tupper;D. S. Knopman;D. T. Gilbertson

  • Methodology for measuring health-state preferences—II: Scaling methods

    Debra G. Froberg;Robert L. Kane

  • Ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast: a systematic review of incidence, treatment, and outcomes.

    Beth A. Virnig;Todd M. Tuttle;Tatyana Shamliyan;Robert L. Kane

  • Nurse staffing and quality of patient care.

    Robert L Kane;Tatyana Shamliyan;Christine A Mueller;Sue Duval

  • The relationship of patient satisfaction with care and clinical outcomes.

    Robert L. Kane;Matthew Maciejewski;Michael Finch

  • Quality of Life Measures for Nursing Home Residents

    Rosalie A. Kane;Kristen C. Kling;Boris Bershadsky;Robert L. Kane

  • Chronic conditions that lead to functional limitation in the elderly.

    Chad Boult;Robert L. Kane;Thomas A. Louis;Lisa Boult

  • Neuropsychological Outcomes of Army Personnel Following Deployment to the Iraq War

    Jennifer J. Vasterling;Susan P. Proctor;Paul Amoroso;Robert Kane

  • Assessing the Elderly: A Practical Guide to Measurement

    Gloria D. Heinemann;Rosalie A. Kane;Robert L. Kane

  • Urinary incontinence in elderly nursing home patients.

    Joseph G. Ouslander;Joseph G. Ouslander;Robert L. Kane;Itamar B. Abrass;Itamar B. Abrass

  • Is early natural menopause a biologic marker of health and aging

    D. A. Snowdon;Robert L Kane;W. L. Beeson;G. L. Burke

  • Integration of Mental Health/Substance Abuse and Primary Care

    Mary Butler;Robert L Kane;Donna McAlpine;Roger G Kathol

  • The effect of Evercare on hospital use.

    Robert L. Kane;Gail Keckhafer;Shannon Flood;Boris Bershadsky

  • Primary Care Outcomes in Patients Treated by Nurse Practitioners or Physicians

    Mary O. Mundinger;Robert L. Kane;Elizabeth R. Lenz;Annette M. Totten

Frequent Co-Authors

Timothy J Wilt
Timothy J Wilt University of Minnesota
Joseph E. Gaugler
Joseph E. Gaugler University of Minnesota
Howard A Fink
Howard A Fink University of Minnesota
Karen M. Kuntz
Karen M. Kuntz University of Minnesota
Kristine E. Ensrud
Kristine E. Ensrud University of Minnesota
John A. Nyman
John A. Nyman University of Minnesota
Laurence Z. Rubenstein
Laurence Z. Rubenstein University of Oklahoma
Qingyue Meng
Qingyue Meng Peking University
Smita Bhatia
Smita Bhatia University of Alabama at Birmingham
Melanie M. Wall
Melanie M. Wall Columbia University

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