Alan M. Beck

6.0k total citations · 1 hit paper
92 papers, 4.0k citations indexed

About

Alan M. Beck is a scholar working on Genetics, Social Psychology and Small Animals. According to data from OpenAlex, Alan M. Beck has authored 92 papers receiving a total of 4.0k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 62 papers in Genetics, 20 papers in Social Psychology and 13 papers in Small Animals. Recurrent topics in Alan M. Beck's work include Human-Animal Interaction Studies (58 papers), Geographies of human-animal interactions (12 papers) and Animal and Plant Science Education (12 papers). Alan M. Beck is often cited by papers focused on Human-Animal Interaction Studies (58 papers), Geographies of human-animal interactions (12 papers) and Animal and Plant Science Education (12 papers). Alan M. Beck collaborates with scholars based in United States, United Kingdom and Australia. Alan M. Beck's co-authors include Aaron Honori Katcher, Lawrence T. Glickman, Gary J. Patronek, Nancy E. Edwards, George P. McCabe, Gail F. Melson, Peter H. Kahn, Batya Friedman, Larry T. Glickman and Marguerite E. O’Haire and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Contemporary Sociology A Journal of Reviews and PLoS ONE.

In The Last Decade

Alan M. Beck

85 papers receiving 3.6k citations

Hit Papers

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
Alan M. Beck United States	34	2.8k	951	834	719	539	92	4.0k
Lynette A. Hart United States	37	2.3k 0.8×	814 0.9×	1.1k 1.4×	531 0.7×	360 0.7×	142	4.1k
Pauleen C. Bennett Australia	39	3.5k 1.2×	1.0k 1.1×	1.5k 1.8×	869 1.2×	716 1.3×	181	4.8k
Deborah L. Wells United Kingdom	39	2.8k 1.0×	1.1k 1.2×	1.8k 2.1×	488 0.7×	293 0.5×	109	4.9k
John W.S. Bradshaw United Kingdom	39	3.1k 1.1×	931 1.0×	1.8k 2.1×	427 0.6×	426 0.8×	109	4.1k
Grahame J. Coleman Australia	49	3.5k 1.2×	827 0.9×	3.6k 4.3×	441 0.6×	349 0.6×	180	7.4k
Nancy R. Gee United States	32	2.0k 0.7×	781 0.8×	478 0.6×	329 0.5×	153 0.3×	92	2.8k
Benjamin L. Hart United States	51	3.0k 1.0×	2.4k 2.5×	2.0k 2.4×	225 0.3×	362 0.7×	191	9.3k
Gary J. Patronek United States	32	2.2k 0.8×	204 0.2×	1.1k 1.3×	528 0.7×	650 1.2×	62	2.9k
Lori R. Kogan United States	30	1.7k 0.6×	503 0.5×	639 0.8×	280 0.4×	221 0.4×	164	3.2k
Daniel S. Mills United Kingdom	48	5.4k 1.9×	1.6k 1.7×	3.2k 3.9×	563 0.8×	532 1.0×	280	7.5k

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Hennelly, Sarah E., et al.. (2023). Evaluation of an Artificial Intelligence Enhanced Application for Student Wellbeing: Pilot Randomised Trial of the Mind Tutor. International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology. 9(1). 435–454. 5 indexed citations

Kmetiuk, Louise Bach, Paulo César Maiorka, Alan M. Beck, & Alexander Welker Biondo. (2023). “Dying alone and being eaten”: dog scavenging on the remains of an elderly animal hoarder-a case report. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 10. 1161935–1161935. 3 indexed citations

Beck, Alan M., et al.. (2022). Human-animal interaction interdisciplinary centers and institutes: International growth (2016–2021). SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología.

O’Haire, Marguerite E. & Alan M. Beck. (2018). Human-Animal Interaction Interdisciplinary Centers and Institutes: A Decade of Progress. 1 indexed citations

Beck, Alan M., Sandra Barker, Nancy R. Gee, James A. Griffin, & Rebecca A. Johnson. (2018). The Background to Human-Animal Interaction (HAI) Research. 5 indexed citations

Beck, Alan M., et al.. (2016). Preparedness of small animal veterinary practices to communicate with Spanish-speaking pet owners with limited proficiency in English. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 248(6). 690–699. 4 indexed citations

Edwards, Nancy E., et al.. (2016). Incorporating Pets into Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation. Rehabilitation Nursing. 41(6). 336–341. 13 indexed citations

O’Haire, Marguerite E., Samantha J. McKenzie, Alan M. Beck, & Virginia Slaughter. (2015). Animals may act as social buffers: Skin conductance arousal in children with autism spectrum disorder in a social context. Developmental Psychobiology. 57(5). 584–595. 76 indexed citations

O’Haire, Marguerite E., Samantha J. McKenzie, Alan M. Beck, & Virginia Slaughter. (2013). Social Behaviors Increase in Children with Autism in the Presence of Animals Compared to Toys. PLoS ONE. 8(2). e57010–e57010. 102 indexed citations

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Edwards, Nancy E. & Alan M. Beck. (2012). The Influence of Aquariums on Weight in Individuals With Dementia. Alzheimer Disease & Associated Disorders. 27(4). 379–383. 31 indexed citations

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Beck, Alan M. & François Martin. (2008). Current Human–Animal Bond Course Offerings in Veterinary Schools. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education. 35(4). 483–486. 7 indexed citations

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Beck, Alan M., et al.. (2001). The Educational Benefits of a Ten-Week Home-Based Wild Bird Feeding Program for Children. Anthrozoös. 14(1). 19–28. 21 indexed citations

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Heath, Sebastian E., Philip H. Kass, Alan M. Beck, & Larry T. Glickman. (2001). Human and Pet-related Risk Factors for Household Evacuation Failure During a Natural Disaster. American Journal of Epidemiology. 153(7). 659–665. 149 indexed citations

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Patronek, Gary J., Alan M. Beck, & Lawrence T. Glickman. (1997). Dynamics of dog and cat populations in a community. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 210(5). 637–642. 68 indexed citations

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Weeks, Jane C. & Alan M. Beck. (1996). Equine agitation behaviors.. Equine practice. 18(6). 23–24. 22 indexed citations

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Beck, Alan M. & Aaron Honori Katcher. (1996). Between pets and people : the importance of animal companionship. Purdue University Press eBooks. 206 indexed citations

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Patronek, Gary J., et al.. (1996). Risk factors for relinquishment of cats to an animal shelter. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 209(3). 582–588. 144 indexed citations

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Patronek, Gary J., et al.. (1996). Risk factors for relinquishment of dogs to an animal shelter. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 209(3). 572–581. 386 indexed citations

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Beck, Alan M., et al.. (1996). Health Enhancement and Companion Animal Ownership. Annual Review of Public Health. 17(1). 247–257. 143 indexed citations

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Beck, Alan M.. (1979). The impact of the Canine Clean-up Law.. Environment Science and Policy for Sustainable Development. 21(8). 28–31. 1 indexed citations

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