Arnold D.M. Kester

17.2k total citations · 2 hit papers
171 papers, 12.7k citations indexed

About

Arnold D.M. Kester is a scholar working on Surgery, Physiology and Epidemiology. According to data from OpenAlex, Arnold D.M. Kester has authored 171 papers receiving a total of 12.7k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 36 papers in Surgery, 35 papers in Physiology and 28 papers in Epidemiology. Recurrent topics in Arnold D.M. Kester's work include Fatty Acid Research and Health (19 papers), Birth, Development, and Health (11 papers) and Peripheral Artery Disease Management (10 papers). Arnold D.M. Kester is often cited by papers focused on Fatty Acid Research and Health (19 papers), Birth, Development, and Health (11 papers) and Peripheral Artery Disease Management (10 papers). Arnold D.M. Kester collaborates with scholars based in Netherlands, Belgium and United States. Arnold D.M. Kester's co-authors include J. André Knottnerus, Ronald P. Mensink, Mira Katan, Peter L. Zock, M.C.T.F.M. de Krom, Frank Spaans, Johan W.S. Vlaeyen, Rob Smeets, Gerard Hornstra and P. Knipschild and has published in prestigious journals such as New England Journal of Medicine, The Lancet and Journal of the American Statistical Association.

In The Last Decade

Arnold D.M. Kester

167 papers receiving 12.0k citations

Hit Papers

Effects of dietary fatty acids and carbohydrates on the r... 1995 2026 2005 2015 2003 1995 500 1000 1.5k 2.0k
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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. Effects of dietary fatty acids and carbohydrates on the ratio of serum total to HDL cholesterol and on serum lipids and apolipoproteins: a meta-analysis of 60 controlled trials
    2003 2.0k citations Arnold D.M. Kester et al. profile →
  2. Small cysteine-rich antifungal proteins from radish: their role in host defense.
    1995 528 citations Arnold D.M. Kester et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Arnold D.M. Kester Netherlands 57 3.0k 2.3k 2.1k 2.1k 1.4k 171 12.7k
Edward J. Roccella United States 27 3.1k 1.0× 2.3k 1.0× 4.0k 1.9× 3.0k 1.5× 860 0.6× 66 24.3k
Nawab Qizilbash United Kingdom 21 2.9k 1.0× 2.5k 1.1× 3.4k 1.6× 2.3k 1.1× 878 0.6× 68 17.4k
Joseph L. Izzo United States 43 2.2k 0.7× 1.8k 0.8× 2.1k 1.0× 2.0k 1.0× 843 0.6× 186 18.2k
Ronald J. Prineas United States 77 3.0k 1.0× 2.3k 1.0× 4.4k 2.0× 1.5k 0.7× 592 0.4× 321 22.5k
P C Elwood United Kingdom 55 2.2k 0.7× 1.9k 0.8× 2.6k 1.2× 2.8k 1.4× 839 0.6× 273 13.9k
Bonita Falkner United States 50 2.7k 0.9× 2.4k 1.1× 3.4k 1.6× 2.3k 1.1× 569 0.4× 233 18.2k
Pierre Ducimetière France 79 3.0k 1.0× 3.1k 1.4× 3.4k 1.6× 1.9k 0.9× 714 0.5× 377 24.1k
Henry R. Black United States 61 3.6k 1.2× 2.6k 1.2× 3.3k 1.6× 3.2k 1.6× 1.6k 1.1× 260 30.1k
Antti Reunanen Finland 76 3.2k 1.1× 2.3k 1.0× 2.7k 1.3× 2.6k 1.3× 731 0.5× 251 20.6k
Guy De Backer Belgium 64 7.5k 2.5× 2.2k 1.0× 2.7k 1.3× 1.4k 0.7× 886 0.6× 304 24.3k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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All Works

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Stoffers, Jelle, Olaf H. Klungel, C.P. van Schayck, et al.. (2009). The contribution of six polymorphisms to cardiovascular risk in a Dutch high-risk primary care population: the HIPPOCRATES project. Journal of Human Hypertension. 23(10). 659–667. 8 indexed citations
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Kester, Arnold D.M., et al.. (2009). Associations between term birth dimensions and prenatal exposure to essential and trans fatty acids. Early Human Development. 85(8). 525–530. 19 indexed citations
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Smeets, Rob, Tineke van Geel, Arnold D.M. Kester, & J. André Knottnerus. (2006). Physical capacity tasks in chronic low back pain: What is the contributing role of cardiovascular capacity, pain and psychological factors?. Disability and Rehabilitation. 29(7). 577–586. 41 indexed citations
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Mesters, Ilse, et al.. (2006). The Success of an Educational Program to Promote Exclusive Breastfeeding for 6 Months in Families with a History of Asthma: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Pediatric Asthma Allergy & Immunology. 19(4). 214–222. 24 indexed citations
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Jong, Nynke de, Arnold D.M. Kester, Harry C. Schouten, Huda Huijer Abu‐Saad, & Annemie Courtens. (2006). Course of Fatigue Between Two Cycles of Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer Patients. Cancer Nursing. 29(6). 467–477. 30 indexed citations
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Smeets, Rob, Johan W.S. Vlaeyen, Arnold D.M. Kester, & J. André Knottnerus. (2006). Reduction of Pain Catastrophizing Mediates the Outcome of Both Physical and Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment in Chronic Low Back Pain. Journal of Pain. 7(4). 261–271. 486 indexed citations
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Akker, Marjan van den, et al.. (2005). Increased mortality in partners of female myocardial infarction patients. Family Practice. 22(6). 583–584. 1 indexed citations
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Bakker, Esther, Arnold D.M. Kester, J.S.H. Vles, et al.. (2003). Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids at birth and cognitive function at 7 y of age. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 57(1). 89–95. 90 indexed citations
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Mil, Edgar van, Klaas R. Westerterp, Willem‐Jan M. Gerver, et al.. (2001). Body composition in Prader-Willi syndrome compared with nonsyndromal obesity: Relationship to physical activity and growth hormone function. The Journal of Pediatrics. 139(5). 708–714. 48 indexed citations
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Rietjens, Gerard, H. Kuipers, Arnold D.M. Kester, & H. A. Keizer. (2001). Validation of a Computerized Metabolic Measurement System (Oxycon-Pro®) During Low and High Intensity Exercise1. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 22(4). 291–294. 95 indexed citations
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Visser, Pieter Jelle, F.R.J. Verhey, Rudolf Ponds, Arnold D.M. Kester, & J. Jolles. (2000). Distinction between preclinical dementia and depression.. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 15. 15–15. 8 indexed citations
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Vroomen, Patrick C., M.C.T.F.M. de Krom, Jan T. Wilmink, Arnold D.M. Kester, & J. André Knottnerus. (1999). Lack of Effectiveness of Bed Rest for Sciatica. New England Journal of Medicine. 340(6). 418–423. 153 indexed citations
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Stoffers, Jelle, Arnold D.M. Kester, Victor Kaiser, et al.. (1996). The diagnostic value of the measurement of the ankle-brachial systolic pressure index in primary health care. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. 49(12). 1401–1405. 104 indexed citations
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Winkens, Ron, P. Pop, Richard Grol, et al.. (1995). Randomised controlled trial of routine individual feedback to improve rationality and reduce numbers of test requests. The Lancet. 345(8948). 498–502. 60 indexed citations
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Janknegt, R.A., et al.. (1993). Value of Immunohistochemical Laminin Staining in Transitional Cell Carcinoma of Human Bladder. Urologia Internationalis. 50(3). 133–140. 16 indexed citations
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Hidding, Alita, et al.. (1992). Fake good test-taking attitude in ankylosing-spondylitis. Arthritis & Rheumatism. 35(9). 2 indexed citations
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Krom, M.C.T.F.M. de, Arnold D.M. Kester, P. Knipschild, & Frank Spaans. (1990). RISK FACTORS FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME. American Journal of Epidemiology. 132(6). 1102–1110. 236 indexed citations
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Jong, Dirk de, et al.. (1987). The value of 99m Tc macroaggregated albumin lung perfusion scanning in the prediction of postpneumonectomy function and pulmonary artery pressure. Scandinavian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 21(1). 82–85. 6 indexed citations

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