Harold L. James

2.0k total citations · 1 hit paper
31 papers, 1.2k citations indexed

About

Harold L. James is a scholar working on Geophysics, Artificial Intelligence and Atmospheric Science. According to data from OpenAlex, Harold L. James has authored 31 papers receiving a total of 1.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 14 papers in Geophysics, 12 papers in Artificial Intelligence and 11 papers in Atmospheric Science. Recurrent topics in Harold L. James's work include Geological and Geochemical Analysis (14 papers), Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping (12 papers) and Geology and Paleoclimatology Research (11 papers). Harold L. James is often cited by papers focused on Geological and Geochemical Analysis (14 papers), Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping (12 papers) and Geology and Paleoclimatology Research (11 papers). Harold L. James collaborates with scholars based in United States and Australia. Harold L. James's co-authors include Paul Sims, K.A. Plumb, C. E. Hedge, G. L. Davis, L. T. Aldrich, F. J. Pettijohn and Carl E. Dutton and has published in prestigious journals such as Earth-Science Reviews, Geological Society of America Bulletin and Journal of Petrology.

In The Last Decade

Harold L. James

27 papers receiving 964 citations

Hit Papers

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What are hit papers?

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. Sedimentary facies of iron-formation
    1954 479 citations Harold L. James Economic Geology profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Harold L. James United States 17 768 540 421 374 211 31 1.2k
Eric R. Force United States 15 697 0.9× 479 0.9× 360 0.9× 450 1.2× 346 1.6× 55 1.3k
Michael M. Kimberley United States 16 470 0.6× 430 0.8× 185 0.4× 384 1.0× 237 1.1× 28 980
José Honnorez France 20 1.3k 1.7× 342 0.6× 229 0.5× 245 0.7× 298 1.4× 29 1.6k
Raymond E. Smith Australia 18 943 1.2× 355 0.7× 673 1.6× 188 0.5× 192 0.9× 38 1.3k
W. E. L. Minter South Africa 15 838 1.1× 414 0.8× 565 1.3× 344 0.9× 274 1.3× 29 1.4k
Bruce R. Lipin United States 13 946 1.2× 583 1.1× 367 0.9× 141 0.4× 168 0.8× 24 1.3k
Peter C. van de Kamp United States 16 564 0.7× 366 0.7× 273 0.6× 159 0.4× 180 0.9× 25 902
Donald C. Noble United States 27 1.6k 2.1× 182 0.3× 860 2.0× 132 0.4× 424 2.0× 94 2.0k
Franklyn B. Van Houten United States 19 707 0.9× 380 0.7× 168 0.4× 501 1.3× 389 1.8× 48 1.4k
N. Blum Germany 15 780 1.0× 338 0.6× 220 0.5× 136 0.4× 222 1.1× 20 1.0k

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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James, Harold L.. (1990). Precambrian geology and bedded iron deposits of the southwestern Ruby Range, Montana. OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information). 1495. 3 indexed citations
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Plumb, K.A. & Harold L. James. (1986). Subdivision of precambrian time: recommendations and suggestions by the subcommission on precambrian stratigraphy. Precambrian Research. 32(1). 65–92. 48 indexed citations
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James, Harold L.. (1986). Evolution of Archean Supracrustal Sequences. Precambrian Research. 33(4). 341–342. 56 indexed citations
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James, Harold L.. (1983). Precambrian subcommission meets in Tanta, Egypt. Precambrian Research. 20(1). 1–2. 5 indexed citations
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James, Harold L.. (1981). Reflections on problems of time subdivision and correlation. Precambrian Research. 15(3-4). 191–198. 5 indexed citations
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James, Harold L.. (1978). Subdivision of the Precambrian — A brief review and a report on recent decisions by the subcommission on Precambrian Stratigraphy. Precambrian Research. 7(3). 193–204. 21 indexed citations
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James, Harold L.. (1977). Dynamics of sedimentation and geomorphic history of Chaco Canyon National Monument, New Mexico. 4 indexed citations
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James, Harold L.. (1974). Genesis of Precambrian Iron and Manganese Deposits. Earth-Science Reviews. 10(2). 157–158. 23 indexed citations
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James, Harold L. & Paul Sims. (1973). Precambrian iron-formations of the world; introduction. Economic Geology. 68(7). 913–914. 26 indexed citations
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James, Harold L., et al.. (1973). Precambrian Iron-Formations of the United States. Economic Geology. 68(7). 934–959. 36 indexed citations
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James, Harold L.. (1972). Subdivision of Precambrian: REPLY. AAPG Bulletin. 56. 1 indexed citations
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James, Harold L., et al.. (1969). Map showing lithology of Precambrian rocks in the Christensen Ranch and adjacent quadrangles, Madison and Beaverhead Counties, Montana. Antarctica A Keystone in a Changing World. 1 indexed citations
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James, Harold L., et al.. (1968). Geology and ore deposits of the Iron River-Crystal Falls district, Iron County, Michigan. USGS professional paper. 27 indexed citations
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Aldrich, L. T., G. L. Davis, & Harold L. James. (1965). Ages of Minerals from Metamorphic and Igneous Rocks near Iron Mountain, Michigan. Journal of Petrology. 6(3). 445–472. 35 indexed citations
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James, Harold L.. (1958). Stratigraphy of pre-Keweenawan rocks in parts of northern Michigan. USGS professional paper. 26 indexed citations
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James, Harold L.. (1955). ZONES OF REGIONAL METAMORPHISM IN THE PRECAMBRIAN OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN. Geological Society of America Bulletin. 66(12). 1455–1455. 107 indexed citations
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James, Harold L.. (1952). The Northampton Sand Ironstone: Stratigraphy, Structure, and Reserves. S. E. Holling-Worth , J. H. Taylor. The Journal of Geology. 60(5). 508–509. 17 indexed citations
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James, Harold L.. (1951). IRON FORMATION AND ASSOCIATED ROCKS IN THE IRON RIVER DISTRICT, MICHIGAN. Geological Society of America Bulletin. 62(3). 251–251. 18 indexed citations
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James, Harold L.. (1951). Étude pêtrographique des minérais de fer oolithiques du dogger des Alpes Suisses. L. Deverin. The Journal of Geology. 59(1). 88–89. 8 indexed citations
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James, Harold L.. (1951). Petrology of the Northampton Sand Ironstone Formation. J. H. Taylor. The Journal of Geology. 59(1). 88–88. 38 indexed citations

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