Derek Ford

15.6k total citations · 7 hit papers
173 papers, 10.7k citations indexed

About

Derek Ford is a scholar working on Atmospheric Science, Earth-Surface Processes and Geochemistry and Petrology. According to data from OpenAlex, Derek Ford has authored 173 papers receiving a total of 10.7k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 101 papers in Atmospheric Science, 95 papers in Earth-Surface Processes and 33 papers in Geochemistry and Petrology. Recurrent topics in Derek Ford's work include Geology and Paleoclimatology Research (91 papers), Karst Systems and Hydrogeology (84 papers) and Groundwater and Isotope Geochemistry (32 papers). Derek Ford is often cited by papers focused on Geology and Paleoclimatology Research (91 papers), Karst Systems and Hydrogeology (84 papers) and Groundwater and Isotope Geochemistry (32 papers). Derek Ford collaborates with scholars based in Canada, United States and United Kingdom. Derek Ford's co-authors include Paul W. Williams, Melissa T. Merrick, Henry P. Schwarcz, Katie A. Ports, Angie S. Guinn, Russell S. Harmon, Joanne Klevens, Marilyn Metzler, Andrew Grogan‐Kaylor and Tracie O. Afifi and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature, Science and SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología.

In The Last Decade

Derek Ford

170 papers receiving 10.0k citations

Hit Papers

Karst Hydrogeology and Geomorphology 1989 2026 2001 2013 2007 2018 1989 2017 2014 500 1000 1.5k

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Derek Ford Canada 44 4.2k 3.5k 3.0k 1.6k 1.4k 173 10.7k
Thomas J. Crowley United States 76 1.5k 0.3× 10.4k 2.9× 2.8k 0.9× 348 0.2× 147 0.1× 283 19.8k
Christopher Jackson United Kingdom 53 4.3k 1.0× 2.1k 0.6× 834 0.3× 291 0.2× 434 0.3× 306 11.9k
Andrew J. Weaver Canada 62 839 0.2× 9.2k 2.6× 907 0.3× 127 0.1× 467 0.3× 303 17.1k
Michael I. Bird Australia 74 1.2k 0.3× 5.5k 1.5× 57 0.0× 1.4k 0.9× 766 0.6× 352 18.4k
John M. Wallace United States 96 471 0.1× 35.5k 10.0× 993 0.3× 129 0.1× 872 0.6× 324 49.6k
Jim Best United Kingdom 64 6.9k 1.6× 3.1k 0.9× 84 0.0× 194 0.1× 822 0.6× 288 15.1k
Clark M. Johnson United States 68 366 0.1× 3.0k 0.8× 322 0.1× 7.1k 4.3× 577 0.4× 209 15.5k
Clive Oppenheimer United Kingdom 65 467 0.1× 7.0k 2.0× 116 0.0× 618 0.4× 897 0.7× 348 14.5k
John Boyle United Kingdom 37 478 0.1× 1.6k 0.5× 408 0.1× 391 0.2× 91 0.1× 149 5.1k
D. Fowler United Kingdom 71 401 0.1× 7.3k 2.1× 296 0.1× 665 0.4× 2.0k 1.5× 359 18.3k

Countries citing papers authored by Derek Ford

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Fields of papers citing papers by Derek Ford

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Derek Ford

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Derek Ford. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Derek Ford 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 Derek Ford. Derek Ford 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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Beilman, David W., et al.. (2023). Kill dates from re-exposed black mosses constrain past glacier advances in the northern Antarctic Peninsula. Geology. 51(3). 257–261. 5 indexed citations
2.
Behzad, Hamid M., Derek Ford, Yunpeng Nie, et al.. (2023). Illuminating the complexity of hydrogeological regimes in fault-influenced, anticlinal karst aquifers: Insights into the recharge patterns in tectonically complex karst catchments. Journal of Hydrology. 626. 130247–130247. 9 indexed citations
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Merrick, Melissa T., Derek Ford, Katie A. Ports, & Angie S. Guinn. (2018). Prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences From the 2011-2014 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System in 23 States. JAMA Pediatrics. 172(11). 1038–1038. 800 indexed citations breakdown →
4.
Sheats, Kameron J., Shalon M. Irving, Thomas R. Simon, et al.. (2018). Violence-Related Disparities Experienced by Black Youth and Young Adults: Opportunities for Prevention. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 55(4). 462–469. 143 indexed citations
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Merrick, Melissa T., Katie A. Ports, Derek Ford, et al.. (2017). Unpacking the impact of adverse childhood experiences on adult mental health. Child Abuse & Neglect. 69. 10–19. 545 indexed citations breakdown →
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Barile, John P., Willi Horner‐Johnson, Gloria L. Krahn, et al.. (2016). Measurement characteristics for two health-related quality of life measures in older adults: The SF-36 and the CDC Healthy Days items. Disability and health journal. 9(4). 567–574. 39 indexed citations
7.
Ford, Derek. (2010). Dynamics of the karst system; a review of some recent work in North America. Annales de la Société géologique de Belgique. 1 indexed citations
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Ford, Derek & Lars‐Erik Gadde. (2008). Distribution Research and the Industrial Network Approach.. Chalmers Publication Library (Chalmers University of Technology). 18 indexed citations
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Beynen, Philip E. van, Henry P. Schwarcz, & Derek Ford. (2004). Holocene Climatic Variation Recorded in a Speleothem from McFail’s Cave, New York. Journal of Cave and Karst Studies. 66(1). 20. 10 indexed citations
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Ford, Derek. (2003). Ranges (amplitudes) of isotopic ratios in speleothems, with particular reference to samples from the centre of North America. Acta Geologica Polonica. 52(1). 31–34. 1 indexed citations
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McCann, S. B. & Derek Ford. (1996). Geomorphology sans frontières. John Wiley & Sons eBooks. 35 indexed citations
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Ford, Derek, et al.. (1992). High resolution speleothem records of Quaternary solar activity climate and variations. Geological Society of America, Abstracts with Programs; (United States). 1 indexed citations
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Straus, Lawrence Guy, et al.. (1992). Early farming in the Algarve (Southern Portugal): a preliminary view from two cave excavations near Faro. LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas). 32. 9 indexed citations
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Ford, Derek, et al.. (1983). The Physiography and Speleogenesis of Castleguard Cave, Columbia Icefields, Alberta, Canada. Arctic and Alpine Research. 15(4). 437–450. 23 indexed citations
15.
Ford, Derek, et al.. (1983). Clastic Sediments in Castleguard Cave, Columbia Icefields, Alberta, Canada. Arctic and Alpine Research. 15(4). 451–461. 4 indexed citations
16.
Ford, Derek. (1983). The Physiography of the Castleguard Karst and Columbia Icefields Area, Alberta, Canada. Arctic and Alpine Research. 15(4). 427–436. 5 indexed citations
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Gascoyne, M., Alan Latham, Russell S. Harmon, & Derek Ford. (1983). The Antiquity of Castleguard Cave, Columbia Icefields, Alberta, Canada. Arctic and Alpine Research. 15(4). 463–470. 6 indexed citations
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Ford, Derek, et al.. (1978). The development of limestone cave systems in the dimensions of length and depth. Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences. 15(11). 1783–1798. 149 indexed citations
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Ford, Derek, Russell S. Harmon, Henry P. Schwarcz, T. M. L. Wigley, & Peter R. Thompson. (1976). Geo-Hydrologic and Thermometric Observations in the Vicinity of the Columbia Icefield, Alberta and British Columbia, Canada. Journal of Glaciology. 16(74). 219–230. 17 indexed citations
20.
Drake, John J. & Derek Ford. (1970). Distorted ice stalactites as indicators of glacier movement. Journal of Glaciology. 9(56). 286–287. 4 indexed citations

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