A. Blackwell

1.9k total citations · 1 hit paper
37 papers, 1.5k citations indexed

About

A. Blackwell is a scholar working on Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Plant Science and Agronomy and Crop Science. According to data from OpenAlex, A. Blackwell has authored 37 papers receiving a total of 1.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 20 papers in Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, 19 papers in Plant Science and 9 papers in Agronomy and Crop Science. Recurrent topics in A. Blackwell's work include Vector-Borne Animal Diseases (20 papers), Insect Pest Control Strategies (14 papers) and Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology (9 papers). A. Blackwell is often cited by papers focused on Vector-Borne Animal Diseases (20 papers), Insect Pest Control Strategies (14 papers) and Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology (9 papers). A. Blackwell collaborates with scholars based in United Kingdom, United States and Sweden. A. Blackwell's co-authors include A. J. Mordue, W. Mordue, Scott N. Johnson, L. J. Wadhams, Bill S. Hansson, M. R. Young, John A. Pickett, Larissa Collins, Jennifer Foley and Dafydd Evans and has published in prestigious journals such as Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences, Journal of Insect Physiology and Journal of Medical Entomology.

In The Last Decade

A. Blackwell

37 papers receiving 1.3k citations

Hit Papers

Azadirachtin: an update 1993 2026 2004 2015 1993 200 400 600
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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Azadirachtin: an update
    1993 639 citations A. J. Mordue, A. Blackwell profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
A. Blackwell United Kingdom 20 952 669 451 275 246 37 1.5k
D. R. Barnard United States 18 437 0.5× 419 0.6× 142 0.3× 81 0.3× 242 1.0× 34 1.0k
Thierry Baldet France 29 949 1.0× 317 0.5× 231 0.5× 720 2.6× 116 0.5× 50 2.3k
Henrik Skovgård Denmark 20 343 0.4× 715 1.1× 227 0.5× 128 0.5× 189 0.8× 53 1.2k
Lígia Miranda Ferreira Borges Brazil 24 653 0.7× 834 1.2× 289 0.6× 104 0.4× 308 1.3× 80 1.4k
Dana Nayduch United States 22 183 0.2× 801 1.2× 288 0.6× 145 0.5× 207 0.8× 52 1.2k
Miguel Ángel Alonso-Díaz Mexico 25 700 0.7× 644 1.0× 192 0.4× 176 0.6× 98 0.4× 86 1.7k
Sidney E. Kunz United States 19 438 0.5× 1.1k 1.7× 342 0.8× 245 0.9× 113 0.5× 74 1.4k
K. R. Gale Australia 25 1.6k 1.7× 115 0.2× 269 0.6× 346 1.3× 181 0.7× 46 2.1k
Kayvan Etebari Australia 21 589 0.6× 1.0k 1.5× 104 0.2× 640 2.3× 205 0.8× 77 1.6k
W. J. Gladney United States 16 553 0.6× 717 1.1× 243 0.5× 89 0.3× 163 0.7× 39 1.1k

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Fields of papers citing papers by A. Blackwell

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of A. Blackwell

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of A. Blackwell. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of A. Blackwell based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with A. Blackwell. A. Blackwell is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Mack, Kenneth J., et al.. (2015). Identification and disruption of bacteria associated with sheep scab mites-novel means of control?. Experimental Parasitology. 157. 110–116. 3 indexed citations
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Searle, Kate R., A. Blackwell, D. S. Falconer, et al.. (2012). Identifying environmental drivers of insect phenology across space and time:Culicoidesin Scotland as a case study. Bulletin of Entomological Research. 103(2). 155–170. 29 indexed citations
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Purse, Bethan V., D. S. Falconer, Martin J. P. Sullivan, et al.. (2011). Impacts of climate, host and landscape factors on Culicoides species in Scotland. Medical and Veterinary Entomology. 26(2). 168–177. 59 indexed citations
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Wakefield, M., et al.. (2007). Sexual dimorphism in the distribution and biometrics of the palpal sensilla of Coccinella septempunctata and a description of a new sensillum.. Acta Entomologica Sinica. 50(7). 667–674. 4 indexed citations
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Marriott, C. A., et al.. (2004). Efficacy of the Entomopathogenic Fungus, Culicinomyces clavisporus against Larvae of the Biting Midge, Culicoides nubeculosus (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae). Biocontrol Science and Technology. 14(4). 397–401. 12 indexed citations
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Kline, Daniel L., et al.. (2004). Culicoides midge trap enhancement with animal odour baits in Scotland. Medical and Veterinary Entomology. 18(4). 336–342. 38 indexed citations
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Blackwell, A., et al.. (2004). Toward development of neem‐based repellents against the Scottish Highland biting midge Culicoides impunctatus. Medical and Veterinary Entomology. 18(4). 449–452. 11 indexed citations
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Foley, Jennifer, Dafydd Evans, & A. Blackwell. (2004). Partial caries removal and cariostatic materials in carious primary molar teeth: a randomised controlled clinical trial. BDJ. 197(11). 697–701. 43 indexed citations
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Collins, Larissa & A. Blackwell. (2002). Olfactory Cues for Oviposition Behavior inToxorhynchites moctezumaandToxorhynchites amboinensis(Diptera: Culicidae). Journal of Medical Entomology. 39(1). 121–126. 14 indexed citations
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Blackwell, A.. (2001). Recent advances on the ecology and behaviour of Culicoides spp. in Scotland and the prospects for control.. 71(11). 8 indexed citations
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Foley, Jennifer, Dafydd Evans, & A. Blackwell. (2001). Restoration of primary teeth: a study of copper phosphate cement.. PubMed. 59(1). 45–8. 2 indexed citations
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Lebowitz, M D, et al.. (2000). Indoor and Outdoor PM10 and Associated Metals and Pesticides in Arizona. Inhalation Toxicology. 12(sup1). 139–144. 3 indexed citations
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Blackwell, A. & Scott N. Johnson. (2000). Electrophysiological investigation of larval water and potential oviposition chemo-attractants for Anopheles gambiae s.s.. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology. 94(4). 389–398. 67 indexed citations
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Blackwell, A., P. S. Mellor, & W. Mordue. (1996). Methods for Enhancing the Blood Feeding Response of Field-Collected Culicoides impunctatus (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae). Journal of Medical Entomology. 33(3). 504–506. 3 indexed citations
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Blackwell, A., A. J. Mordue, & W. Mordue. (1994). Identification of bloodmeals of the Scottish biting midge, Culicoides impunctatus, by indirect enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Medical and Veterinary Entomology. 8(1). 20–24. 62 indexed citations
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Blackwell, A., P. S. Mellor, & W. Mordue. (1994). Laboratory Feeding of Culicoides impunctatus (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) through Natural and Artificial Membranes. Journal of Medical Entomology. 31(2). 302–305. 17 indexed citations
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Blackwell, A., Chris Dyer, A. J. Mordue Luntz, L. J. Wadhams, & W. Mordue. (1994). Field and laboratory evidence for a volatile pheromone produced by parous females of the Scottish biting midge, Culicoides impunctatus. Physiological Entomology. 19(4). 251–257. 28 indexed citations
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Blackwell, A., A. J. Mordue, M. R. Young, & W. Mordue. (1992). Bivoltinism, survival rates and reproductive characteristics of the Scottish biting midge, Culicoides impunctatus (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) in Scotland. Bulletin of Entomological Research. 82(3). 299–306. 39 indexed citations

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