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.
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This map shows the geographic impact of Barbara Comber's research. It shows the number of citations coming from papers published by authors working in each country. You can also color the map by specialization and compare the number of citations received by Barbara Comber with the expected number of citations based on a country's size and research output (numbers larger than one mean the country cites Barbara Comber more than expected).
This network shows the impact of papers produced by Barbara Comber. Nodes represent research fields, and links connect fields that are likely to share authors. Colored nodes show fields that tend to cite the papers produced by Barbara Comber. The network helps show where Barbara Comber may publish in the future.
Co-authorship network of co-authors of Barbara Comber
This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Barbara Comber.
A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Barbara Comber 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
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the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.
Mills, Kathy A., et al.. (2013). Sensing place: Embodiment, sensoriality, kinesis, and children behind the camera. Research Bank (Australian Catholic University). 12(2). 11–27.19 indexed citations
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Comber, Barbara, et al.. (2011). Education policy mediation: Principals' work with mandated literacy assessment.15 indexed citations
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Hattam, Robert, Marie Brennan, J Barnett, et al.. (2010). 2009 futureSACE School to Work Innovation Program: Literacy & Numeracy Project Final Report. Victoria University Research Repository (Victoria University).2 indexed citations
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Comber, Barbara, et al.. (2008). A National English Curriculum for All Australian Youth: Making It Work for Teachers and Students Everywhere. English in Australia. 43(3). 21–27.1 indexed citations
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Nixon, Helen, et al.. (2007). River Literacies: Researching in Contradictory Spaces of Cross-Disciplinarity and Normativity.. English Teaching-practice and Critique. 6(3). 92–111.1 indexed citations
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Boyer, Ivan, et al.. (2004). Reciprocal mentoring across generations: Sustaining professional development for English teachers. Deakin Research Online (Deakin University). 3(2). 139–150.12 indexed citations
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Comber, Barbara. (2004). Three little boys and their literacy trajectories. The Australian Journal of Language and Literacy. 27(2). 114.7 indexed citations
Thomson, Pat & Barbara Comber. (2003). DEFICIENT "DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS" OR MEDIA-SAVVY MEANING MAKERS? ENGAGING NEW METAPHORS FOR REDESIGNING CLASSROOMS AND PEDAGOGIES.. McGill Journal of Education / Revue des sciences de l'éducation de McGill. 38(2). 305–328.10 indexed citations
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Comber, Barbara, et al.. (2002). Literacy after the early years: A longitudinal study. The Australian Journal of Language and Literacy. 25(2). 9.19 indexed citations
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Nixon, Helen & Barbara Comber. (2001). Film and Video Bridge Popular and Classroom Cultures.. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy. 44(5).5 indexed citations
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Comber, Barbara & Helen Nixon. (2001). The Harry Potter Phenomenon.. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy. 44(8).1 indexed citations
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Comber, Barbara & Helen Nixon. (2000). Books for Adolescents: Young Adult Fiction in Australia: Part 1.. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy. 44(2).1 indexed citations
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Luke, Allan, Jennifer O’Brien, & Barbara Comber. (1994). Making community texts objects of study. The Australian Journal of Language and Literacy. 17(2). 139.33 indexed citations
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