Debra Komar

1.1k total citations
28 papers, 713 citations indexed

About

Debra Komar is a scholar working on Archeology, Genetics and Insect Science. According to data from OpenAlex, Debra Komar has authored 28 papers receiving a total of 713 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 14 papers in Archeology, 11 papers in Genetics and 10 papers in Insect Science. Recurrent topics in Debra Komar's work include Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies (13 papers), Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies (10 papers) and Forensic and Genetic Research (8 papers). Debra Komar is often cited by papers focused on Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies (13 papers), Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies (10 papers) and Forensic and Genetic Research (8 papers). Debra Komar collaborates with scholars based in United States, Canada and United Kingdom. Debra Komar's co-authors include Jane E. Buikstra, Sarah Lathrop, Owen Beattie, Summer Decker, G Dowling and Bryan J. Marsh and has published in prestigious journals such as American Journal of Physical Anthropology, Current Anthropology and Forensic Science International.

In The Last Decade

Debra Komar

28 papers receiving 645 citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Debra Komar United States 13 486 300 181 129 42 28 713
Debora Mazzarelli Italy 18 577 1.2× 306 1.0× 142 0.8× 197 1.5× 38 0.9× 69 852
Alison Galloway United States 13 530 1.1× 265 0.9× 295 1.6× 91 0.7× 77 1.8× 33 885
William D. Haglund United States 14 298 0.6× 194 0.6× 152 0.8× 71 0.6× 38 0.9× 26 521
M. Katherine Spradley United States 14 821 1.7× 502 1.7× 87 0.5× 229 1.8× 61 1.5× 23 956
Davide Porta Italy 18 364 0.7× 158 0.5× 124 0.7× 193 1.5× 20 0.5× 40 619
Tracy L. Rogers Canada 16 757 1.6× 293 1.0× 109 0.6× 189 1.5× 51 1.2× 31 939
Angi M. Christensen United States 18 667 1.4× 289 1.0× 76 0.4× 292 2.3× 32 0.8× 52 964
Lee Meadows Jantz United States 17 810 1.7× 485 1.6× 253 1.4× 149 1.2× 97 2.3× 31 1.3k
Dawnie Wolfe Steadman United States 20 737 1.5× 544 1.8× 339 1.9× 147 1.1× 110 2.6× 72 1.2k
G. J. R. Maat Netherlands 24 699 1.4× 218 0.7× 44 0.2× 131 1.0× 70 1.7× 55 1.1k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Debra Komar

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Debra Komar

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Komar, Debra, et al.. (2021). A comparison of the international protocols for the forensic assessment of conflict‐related sexual violence victims. Journal of Forensic Sciences. 66(4). 1520–1523. 4 indexed citations
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Komar, Debra, et al.. (2020). Addressing the Lack of Forensic Scientific Evidence and Expertise in the “Trigger Mechanisms” of Genocide Investigations. Forensic Science International. 317. 110499–110499. 2 indexed citations
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Komar, Debra & Sarah Lathrop. (2011). Patterns of Trauma in Conflict Victims from Timor Leste. Journal of Forensic Sciences. 57(1). 3–5. 3 indexed citations
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Komar, Debra, et al.. (2011). The Use of a 3‐D Laser Scanner to Document Ephemeral Evidence at Crime Scenes and Postmortem Examinations. Journal of Forensic Sciences. 57(1). 188–191. 38 indexed citations
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Komar, Debra, et al.. (2009). Forensic Anthropology: Contemporary Theory and Practice. 149 indexed citations
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Komar, Debra, et al.. (2008). Kumho,Daubert, and the Nature of Scientific Inquiry: Implications for Forensic Anthropology*. Journal of Forensic Sciences. 53(4). 771–776. 83 indexed citations
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Komar, Debra, et al.. (2008). Manufactured populations: What do contemporary reference skeletal collections represent? A comparative study using the Maxwell Museum documented collection. American Journal of Physical Anthropology. 137(2). 224–233. 82 indexed citations
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Komar, Debra & Sarah Lathrop. (2008). The Use of Material Culture to Establish the Ethnic Identity of Victims in Genocide Investigations: A Validation Study from the American Southwest*. Journal of Forensic Sciences. 53(5). 1035–1039. 8 indexed citations
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Komar, Debra. (2008). Is victim identity in genocide a question of science or law? The scientific perspective, with special reference to Darfur. Science & Justice. 48(3). 146–152. 4 indexed citations
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Komar, Debra & Sarah Lathrop. (2008). Tattoo Types and Frequencies in New Mexican White Hispanics and White Non-Hispanics. American Journal of Forensic Medicine & Pathology. 29(4). 285–289. 19 indexed citations
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Komar, Debra, et al.. (2008). Proposed Classes of Morphological Autopsy Findings for Decomposed and Skeletal Remains in Mass Death Investigations. American Journal of Forensic Medicine & Pathology. 29(4). 290–294. 2 indexed citations
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Komar, Debra. (2008). Patterns of Mortuary Practice Associated with Genocide. Current Anthropology. 49(1). 123–133. 23 indexed citations
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Komar, Debra. (2007). Variables Influencing Victim Selection in Genocide. Journal of Forensic Sciences. 53(1). 172–177. 8 indexed citations
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Komar, Debra, et al.. (2007). Percentage of Body Recovered and Its Effect on Identification Rates and Cause and Manner of Death Determination*. Journal of Forensic Sciences. 52(3). 528–531. 18 indexed citations
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Komar, Debra. (2007). Forensic anthropology. 4 indexed citations
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Komar, Debra & Sarah Lathrop. (2006). Frequencies of Morphological Characteristics in Two Contemporary Forensic Collections: Implications for Identification*. Journal of Forensic Sciences. 51(5). 974–978. 31 indexed citations
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Komar, Debra. (2005). Skeletal Attributions of Race: Methods for Forensic Anthropology. George W. Gill , Stanley Rhine. Journal of Anthropological Research. 61(2). 252–253. 3 indexed citations
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Komar, Debra. (2003). Lessons from Srebrenica: The Contributions and Limitations of Physical Anthropology in Identifying Victims of War Crimes. Journal of Forensic Sciences. 48(4). 1–4. 50 indexed citations
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Komar, Debra. (1996). Identifying Racial Affinities in Skeletal Remains: Utilizing Infracranial Non-Metric Traits and the Rubison Procedure to Determine Racial Identity. Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal. 29(3). 155–164. 2 indexed citations

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