Karen M. Conrad

2.7k total citations · 1 hit paper
60 papers, 2.1k citations indexed

About

Karen M. Conrad is a scholar working on Pharmacology, Social Psychology and General Health Professions. According to data from OpenAlex, Karen M. Conrad has authored 60 papers receiving a total of 2.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 19 papers in Pharmacology, 14 papers in Social Psychology and 12 papers in General Health Professions. Recurrent topics in Karen M. Conrad's work include Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation (17 papers), Occupational Health and Safety Research (12 papers) and Workplace Health and Well-being (10 papers). Karen M. Conrad is often cited by papers focused on Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation (17 papers), Occupational Health and Safety Research (12 papers) and Workplace Health and Well-being (10 papers). Karen M. Conrad collaborates with scholars based in United States, Japan and Russia. Karen M. Conrad's co-authors include Brian R. Flay, David Hill, Paul A. Reichelt, Steven A. Lavender, Kendon J. Conrad, Surrey M. Walton, Sylvia E. Furner, Jessica Gacki‐Smith, Everett V. Smith and Anthony F. Fucaloro and has published in prestigious journals such as The Journal of Organic Chemistry, Tetrahedron and Psychological Assessment.

In The Last Decade

Karen M. Conrad

59 papers receiving 1.9k citations

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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.

Why children start smoking cigarettes: predictors of onset

1992 738 citations Karen M. Conrad, Brian R. Flay et al. British Journal of Addiction profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
Karen M. Conrad United States	23	609	438	388	356	321	60	2.1k
Esther Moe United States	28	320 0.5×	530 1.2×	126 0.3×	196 0.6×	376 1.2×	54	1.8k
Gunnar Ahlborg Sweden	30	321 0.5×	337 0.8×	212 0.5×	189 0.5×	1.3k 4.0×	75	3.1k
Lorraine Smith Australia	36	1.1k 1.8×	641 1.5×	339 0.9×	65 0.2×	1000 3.1×	141	3.8k
Adam R. Hafdahl United States	19	776 1.3×	398 0.9×	101 0.3×	67 0.2×	645 2.0×	33	2.3k
Steven G. Aldana United States	27	438 0.7×	484 1.1×	231 0.6×	82 0.2×	1.3k 4.1×	56	2.2k
Eunice Park‐Lee United States	21	1.6k 2.6×	761 1.7×	120 0.3×	79 0.2×	532 1.7×	36	2.8k
Kenneth R. Pelletier United States	29	304 0.5×	419 1.0×	540 1.4×	89 0.3×	1.9k 5.8×	64	3.9k
Dee W. Edington United States	40	686 1.1×	645 1.5×	691 1.8×	116 0.3×	3.2k 10.0×	115	4.9k
Gregory G. Homish United States	36	771 1.3×	772 1.8×	172 0.4×	82 0.2×	841 2.6×	151	3.7k
Robert M. Weiler United States	20	257 0.4×	355 0.8×	239 0.6×	27 0.1×	399 1.2×	62	1.4k

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Conrad, Kendon J., et al.. (2018). Abuser Risk Measure: Reports by Alleged Victims to Adult Protective Services. The Gerontologist. 59(5). e403–e414. 4 indexed citations

Conrad, Karen M., Karen M. Conrad, Kendon J. Conrad, et al.. (2015). Validation of the Full and Short-Form Self-Help Involvement Scale Against the Rasch Measurement Model. Evaluation Review. 39(4). 395–427. 8 indexed citations

Lavender, Steven A., et al.. (2015). Evaluating the physical demands when using sled-type stair descent devices to evacuate mobility-limited occupants from high-rise buildings. Applied Ergonomics. 50. 87–97. 11 indexed citations

Lavender, Steven A., et al.. (2014). Evaluating the physical demands on firefighters using track-type stair descent devices to evacuate mobility-limited occupants from high-rise buildings. Applied Ergonomics. 46. 96–106. 21 indexed citations

Conrad, Kendon J., Karen M. Conrad, Barth Riley, et al.. (2012). Dimensionality, hierarchical structure, age generalizability, and criterion validity of the GAIN's Behavioral Complexity Scale.. Psychological Assessment. 24(4). 913–924. 19 indexed citations

Conrad, Kendon J., Kendon J. Conrad, Barth Riley, et al.. (2010). Validation of the Crime and Violence Scale (CVS) Against the Rasch Measurement Model Including Differences by Gender, Race, and Age. Evaluation Review. 34(2). 83–115. 31 indexed citations

Lee, Hyeonkyeong, JoEllen Wilbur, Karen M. Conrad, & Arlene Michaels Miller. (2006). Risk Factors Associated with Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Female Flight Attendants. AAOHN Journal. 54(4). 154–164. 7 indexed citations

Fucaloro, Anthony F., et al.. (2006). Partial Molar Volumes and Refractions of Aqueous Solutions of Fructose, Glucose, Mannose, and Sucrose at 15.00, 20.00, and 25.00 °C. Journal of Solution Chemistry. 36(1). 61–80. 67 indexed citations

Lavender, Steven A., et al.. (2006). Designing ergonomic interventions for EMS workers, Part I: Transporting patients down the stairs. Applied Ergonomics. 38(1). 71–81. 35 indexed citations

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Lavender, Steven A., et al.. (2006). Designing ergonomic interventions for emergency medical services workers—part III: Bed to stairchair transfers. Applied Ergonomics. 38(5). 581–589. 29 indexed citations

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Conrad, Karen M., Yi Hsiao, & Ross A. Miller. (2005). A practical one-pot process for α-amino aryl ketone synthesis. Tetrahedron Letters. 46(49). 8587–8589. 19 indexed citations

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Corley, Edward G., et al.. (2004). Direct Synthesis of 4-Arylpiperidines via Palladium/Copper(I)-Cocatalyzed Negishi Coupling of a 4-Piperidylzinc Iodide with Aromatic Halides and Triflates. The Journal of Organic Chemistry. 69(15). 5120–5123. 45 indexed citations

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Blue, Carolyn L., David R. Black, Karen M. Conrad, & Kimberlee A. Gretebeck. (2003). Beliefs of Blue-collar Workers: Stage of Readiness for Exercise. American Journal of Health Behavior. 27(4). 408–420. 5 indexed citations

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Lavender, Steven A., et al.. (2000). Biomechanical analyses of paramedics simulating frequently performed strenuous work tasks. Applied Ergonomics. 31(2). 167–177. 81 indexed citations

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Chen, Edwin H., et al.. (1997). Reliability of Three Lumbar Sagittal Motion Measurement Methods. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 39(3). 217–223. 27 indexed citations

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Conrad, Karen M., et al.. (1996). The worksite environment as a cue to smoking reduction. Research in Nursing & Health. 19(1). 21–31. 22 indexed citations

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Blue, Carolyn L. & Karen M. Conrad. (1995). Adherence to Worksite Exercise Programs. AAOHN Journal. 43(2). 76–86. 10 indexed citations

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Conrad, Karen M., Brian R. Flay, & David Hill. (1992). Why children start smoking cigarettes: predictors of onset. British Journal of Addiction. 87(12). 1711–1724. 738 indexed citations breakdown →

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Conrad, Karen M., et al.. (1990). Effect of Worksite Health Promotion Programs on Employee Absenteeism. AAOHN Journal. 38(12). 573–580. 19 indexed citations

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Conrad, Karen M., Kendon J. Conrad, & Jane E. Parker. (1985). Job Satisfaction Among Occupational Health Nurses. Journal of Community Health Nursing. 2(3). 161–173. 36 indexed citations

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