World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Social Sciences and Humanities

D-Index
49
Citations
11082
World Ranking
2920
National Ranking
501

Sara Hennessy publication distribution in Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Sara Hennessy sits on this spectrum.

44–53 publications: 28 scientists 54–63 publications: 61 scientists 64–73 publications: 161 scientists 74–83 publications: 225 scientists 84–93 publications: 301 scientists 94–103 publications: 390 scientists 104–113 publications: 406 scientists 114–123 publications: 474 scientists 124–133 publications: 453 scientists 134–143 publications: 434 scientists 144–153 publications: 407 scientists 154–163 publications: 411 scientists 164–173 publications: 391 scientists 174–183 publications: 313 scientists 184–193 publications: 319 scientists 194–203 publications: 304 scientists 204–213 publications: 285 scientists 214–223 publications: 246 scientists 224–233 publications: 213 scientists 234–243 publications: 170 scientists 244–253 publications: 167 scientists 254–263 publications: 162 scientists 264–273 publications: 138 scientists 274–283 publications: 138 scientists 284–293 publications: 113 scientists 294–303 publications: 106 scientists 304–313 publications: 95 scientists 314–323 publications: 101 scientists 324–333 publications: 81 scientists 334–343 publications: 69 scientists 344–353 publications: 56 scientists 354–363 publications: 36 scientists 364–373 publications: 42 scientists 374–383 publications: 41 scientists 384–393 publications: 44 scientists 394–403 publications: 27 scientists 404–413 publications: 30 scientists 414–423 publications: 20 scientists 424–433 publications: 29 scientists 434–443 publications: 29 scientists 444–453 publications: 25 scientists 454–463 publications: 19 scientists 464–473 publications: 21 scientists 474–483 publications: 11 scientists 484–493 publications: 17 scientists 494–503 publications: 7 scientists 504–513 publications: 6 scientists 514–523 publications: 12 scientists 524–533 publications: 10 scientists 534–543 publications: 7 scientists 544–553 publications: 6 scientists 554–563 publications: 12 scientists 564–569 publications: 8 scientists 570+ publications: 100 scientists
44 publications 570+

This scientist: 151 publications — 42nd percentile

42% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 570 publications or more.

Sara Hennessy D-index placement in Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Social Sciences and Humanities scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Sara Hennessy sits on this spectrum.

30 D-Index: 177 scientists 31 D-Index: 210 scientists 32 D-Index: 222 scientists 33 D-Index: 188 scientists 34 D-Index: 181 scientists 35 D-Index: 243 scientists 36 D-Index: 261 scientists 37 D-Index: 272 scientists 38 D-Index: 278 scientists 39 D-Index: 300 scientists 40 D-Index: 297 scientists 41 D-Index: 308 scientists 42 D-Index: 313 scientists 43 D-Index: 300 scientists 44 D-Index: 269 scientists 45 D-Index: 260 scientists 46 D-Index: 228 scientists 47 D-Index: 251 scientists 48 D-Index: 203 scientists 49 D-Index: 186 scientists 50 D-Index: 187 scientists 51 D-Index: 166 scientists 52 D-Index: 138 scientists 53 D-Index: 141 scientists 54 D-Index: 131 scientists 55 D-Index: 137 scientists 56 D-Index: 109 scientists 57 D-Index: 129 scientists 58 D-Index: 95 scientists 59 D-Index: 105 scientists 60 D-Index: 106 scientists 61 D-Index: 86 scientists 62 D-Index: 94 scientists 63 D-Index: 77 scientists 64 D-Index: 79 scientists 65 D-Index: 59 scientists 66 D-Index: 68 scientists 67 D-Index: 51 scientists 68 D-Index: 49 scientists 69 D-Index: 40 scientists 70 D-Index: 43 scientists 71 D-Index: 40 scientists 72 D-Index: 50 scientists 73 D-Index: 46 scientists 74 D-Index: 43 scientists 75 D-Index: 45 scientists 76 D-Index: 45 scientists 77 D-Index: 30 scientists 78 D-Index: 25 scientists 79 D-Index: 31 scientists 80 D-Index: 29 scientists 81 D-Index: 18 scientists 82 D-Index: 21 scientists 83 D-Index: 26 scientists 84 D-Index: 15 scientists 85 D-Index: 15 scientists 86 D-Index: 19 scientists 87 D-Index: 19 scientists 88 D-Index: 12 scientists 89 D-Index: 7 scientists 90 D-Index: 19 scientists 91 D-Index: 20 scientists 92 D-Index: 13 scientists 93 D-Index: 9 scientists 94 D-Index: 13 scientists 95 D-Index: 8 scientists 96 D-Index: 7 scientists 97 D-Index: 6 scientists 98 D-Index: 6 scientists 99 D-Index: 6 scientists 100+ D-Index: 97 scientists
30 D-Index 100+

This scientist: 49 D-Index — 64th percentile

64% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 100 D-Index or more.

Overview

Sara Hennessy is affiliated with the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. Their research primarily spans the social sciences, with significant contributions to psychology. The main fields of study include social sciences and psychology, supported by a strong focus on education and developmental and educational psychology as notable subfields. Additional subfields cover information systems, computer science applications, and safety research.

Their work centers on several interconnected topics in education and technology integration. Key topics include:

  • Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
  • Parental Involvement in Education
  • Education and Critical Thinking Development
  • Education and Technology Integration
  • Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
  • Online and Blended Learning
  • E-Learning and Knowledge Management

Sara Hennessy has published extensively in a number of academic venues. Frequently appearing venues include:

  • British Journal of Educational Technology
  • Learning Culture and Social Interaction
  • Language and Education
  • Review of Education
  • Apollo (University of Cambridge)

Recent research papers by Hennessy cover themes related to education, teacher professional development, and classroom dialogue. Examples include:

  • "Technology Use for Teacher Professional Development in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A systematic review" (2022) in Computers and Education Open
  • "Coding classroom dialogue: Methodological considerations for researchers" (2020) in Learning Culture and Social Interaction
  • "An analysis of the forms of teacher-student dialogue that are most productive for learning" (2021) in Language and Education
  • "Supporting practitioner-led inquiry into classroom dialogue with a research-informed professional learning resource: A design-based approach" (2021) in Review of Education
  • "Problem Analysis and Focus of EdTech Hub's Work: Technology in Education in Low- and Middle-Income Countries" (2021) in Apollo (University of Cambridge)

In addition to journal articles, Hennessy has published a book titled Research Methods for Educational Dialogue (2020) with Bloomsbury Academic eBooks.

The scholar regularly collaborates with several coauthors, including:

  • Ruth Kershner
  • Rupert Wegerif
  • Ayesha Ahmed
  • Manolis Mavrikis
  • Louis Major

Best Publications

  • Teacher perspectives on integrating ICT into subject teaching: commitment, constraints, caution, and change

    Sara Hennessy;Kenneth Ruthven;Sue Brindley

  • Literature Review in Science Education and the Role of ICT: Promise, Problems and Future Directions

    Jonathon Osborne;Sara Hennessy

  • Tablet use in schools: a critical review of the evidence for learning outcomes

    B. Haβler;L. Major;S. Hennessy

  • Situated Cognition and Cognitive Apprenticeship: Implications for Classroom Learning

    Sara Hennessy

  • Teacher Factors Influencing Classroom Use of ICT in Sub-Saharan Africa

    Sara Hennessy;David Harrison;Leonard Wamakote

  • Teacher–Student Dialogue During Classroom Teaching: Does It Really Impact on Student Outcomes?

    Christine Howe;Sara Hennessy;Neil Mercer;Maria Vrikki

  • Developing a coding scheme for analysing classroom dialogue across educational contexts

    Sara Hennessy;Sylvia Rojas-Drummond;Rupert Higham;Ana María Márquez

  • The Potential for Collaborative Problem Solving in Design and Technology

    Sara Hennessy;Patricia Murphy

  • Pedagogical Approaches for Technology-Integrated Science Teaching

    Sara Hennessy;Jocelyn Wishart;Denise Whitelock;Rosemary Deaney

  • A practitioner model of the use of computer-based tools and resources to support mathematics teaching and learning

    Kenneth Ruthven;Sara Hennessy

  • Pedagogical strategies for using the interactive whiteboard to foster learner participation in school science

    Sara Hennessy;Rosemary Deaney;Kenneth Ruthven;Mark Winterbottom

  • Dialogue, Thinking Together and Digital Technology in the Classroom: Some Educational Implications of a Continuing Line of Inquiry

    Neil Mercer;Sara Hennessy;Paul Warwick

  • Technology Use for Teacher Professional Development in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review

    Unknown

  • Developing a typology of teacher beliefs and practices concerning classroom use of ICT

    Maria Mama;Sara Hennessy

  • Using interactive whiteboards to orchestrate classroom dialogue

    Neil Mercer;Sara Hennessy;Paul Warwick

  • Incorporating internet resources into classroom practice: pedagogical perspectives and strategies of secondary-school subject teachers

    Kenneth Ruthven;Sara Hennessy;Rosemary Deaney

  • Teacher representations of the successful use of computer-based tools and resources in secondary-school English, mathematics and science

    Kenneth Ruthven;Sara Hennessy;Sue Brindley

  • Developing the Use of Information and Communication Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning in East African Schools: Review of the Literature

    Sara Hennessy;Brown Onguko;David Harrison;Azra Naseem

  • Constructions of dynamic geometry: A study of the interpretative flexibility of educational software in classroom practice

    Kenneth Ruthven;Sara Hennessy;Rosemary Deaney

  • Situated expertise in integrating use of multimedia simulation into secondary science teaching

    Sara Hennessy;Rosemary Deaney;Kenneth Ruthven

  • Review of the Italian Strategy for Digital Schools

    Francesco Avvisati;Sara Hennessy;Robert B. Kozma;Stéphan Vincent-Lancrin

Frequent Co-Authors

Neil Mercer
Neil Mercer University of Cambridge
Eileen Scanlon
Eileen Scanlon The Open University
Claire O'Malley
Claire O'Malley Teesside University
Christine Howe
Christine Howe University of Cambridge

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

Exploring Social Sciences and Humanities opens up a variety of rewarding careers, many of which are now accessible through flexible online study options. Prospective students often look for affordable, reputable programs that fit their life circumstances and career goals.

For those interested in mental health, a psychology online degree offers foundational knowledge for careers in counseling, research, or organizational settings. Social work is another in-demand field, and students seeking accessible entry points can consider msw schools with flexible online programs, preparing graduates for diverse roles in community or clinical environments.

For advanced practice, a part time psyd lets working professionals gain clinical skills to become licensed psychologists, while maintaining work and family commitments. Those aiming for family therapy can benefit from mft online programs, which provide graduate-level training in marriage and family therapy in a condensed, online format.

These online pathways make it more convenient than ever to qualify for dynamic careers that make a real difference in society.

Best Scientists Citing Sara Hennessy

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles