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.
The role of ecosystems in coastal protection: Adapting to climate change and coastal hazards
2013452 citationsMark Spalding, Susan Ruffo et al.Ocean & Coastal Managementprofile →
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This map shows the geographic impact of Imèn Meliane'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 Imèn Meliane with the expected number of citations based on a country's size and research output (numbers larger than one mean the country cites Imèn Meliane more than expected).
This network shows the impact of papers produced by Imèn Meliane. 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 Imèn Meliane. The network helps show where Imèn Meliane may publish in the future.
Co-authorship network of co-authors of Imèn Meliane
This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Imèn Meliane.
A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Imèn Meliane 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 Imèn Meliane. Imèn Meliane is excluded from
the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.
Wesenbeeck, Bregje K. van, et al.. (2017). Implementing nature based flood protection : principles and implementation guidance. 1–32.31 indexed citations
Spalding, Mark, Susan Ruffo, Carmen Lacambra, et al.. (2013). The role of ecosystems in coastal protection: Adapting to climate change and coastal hazards. Ocean & Coastal Management. 90. 50–57.452 indexed citations breakdown →
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Toropova, Caitlyn, Imèn Meliane, Dan Laffoley, Elizabeth Matthews, & Mark Spalding. (2010). Global ocean protection : present status and future possibilities. IUCN eBooks.119 indexed citations
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Gjerde, Kristina M., Jeff Ardron, Quentin Hanich, et al.. (2010). Modalities for advancing cross-sectoral cooperation in managing marine areas beyond national jurisdiction.2 indexed citations
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Toropova, Caitlyn, Richard Kenchington, Marjo Vierros, & Imèn Meliane. (2010). Benefits and challenges of MPA strategies. Research Online (University of Wollongong). 11.3 indexed citations
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Toropova, Caitlyn, Richard Kenchington, Marjo Vierros, et al.. (2010). Meeting global goals at regional scales and in the high seas. Research Online (University of Wollongong). 41.1 indexed citations
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Hale, Lynne Zeitlin, Imèn Meliane, Trevor Sandwith, et al.. (2009). Ecosystem-based adaptation in marine and coastal ecosystems.. 25(4). 21–28.34 indexed citations
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