Kenneth J. Novak

1.8k total citations
30 papers, 1.3k citations indexed

About

Kenneth J. Novak is a scholar working on Sociology and Political Science, Political Science and International Relations and Health. According to data from OpenAlex, Kenneth J. Novak has authored 30 papers receiving a total of 1.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 29 papers in Sociology and Political Science, 19 papers in Political Science and International Relations and 7 papers in Health. Recurrent topics in Kenneth J. Novak's work include Crime Patterns and Interventions (29 papers), Policing Practices and Perceptions (19 papers) and Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis (9 papers). Kenneth J. Novak is often cited by papers focused on Crime Patterns and Interventions (29 papers), Policing Practices and Perceptions (19 papers) and Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis (9 papers). Kenneth J. Novak collaborates with scholars based in United States and Slovenia. Kenneth J. Novak's co-authors include James Frank, Brad W. Smith, Robin S. Engel, Leanne Fiftal Alarid, Wayne L. Lucas, Mitchell B. Chamlin, Robert A. Brown, Roy R. Roberg, Gary W. Cordner and Andrew M. Fox and has published in prestigious journals such as Violence and Victims, Journal of Criminal Justice and Crime & Delinquency.

In The Last Decade

Kenneth J. Novak

30 papers receiving 1.2k citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Kenneth J. Novak United States 19 1.2k 856 371 116 105 30 1.3k
Elise Sargeant Australia 20 1.3k 1.1× 1.0k 1.2× 263 0.7× 166 1.4× 141 1.3× 52 1.5k
Jeff Rojek United States 21 1.2k 1.1× 1.2k 1.4× 392 1.1× 169 1.5× 70 0.7× 47 1.6k
Kim Michelle Lersch United States 20 728 0.6× 539 0.6× 239 0.6× 101 0.9× 65 0.6× 45 945
James J. Fyfe United States 17 1.1k 0.9× 859 1.0× 688 1.9× 109 0.9× 55 0.5× 30 1.3k
Tammy Rinehart Kochel United States 15 969 0.8× 784 0.9× 238 0.6× 88 0.8× 74 0.7× 35 1.1k
Emma Antrobus Australia 15 990 0.9× 889 1.0× 150 0.4× 165 1.4× 99 0.9× 39 1.3k
Craig D. Uchida United States 15 899 0.8× 445 0.5× 311 0.8× 50 0.4× 120 1.1× 38 1.1k
Devon Johnson United States 18 1.4k 1.2× 876 1.0× 209 0.6× 177 1.5× 52 0.5× 29 1.5k
Ling Ren United States 18 800 0.7× 568 0.7× 172 0.5× 83 0.7× 85 0.8× 50 944
Kyle McLean United States 17 900 0.8× 870 1.0× 290 0.8× 182 1.6× 86 0.8× 35 1.3k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Kenneth J. Novak

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Kenneth J. Novak

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Fox, Andrew M., et al.. (2021). Predicting Violent Victimization Using Social Network Analysis From Police Data. Violence and Victims. 36(3). 436–454. 3 indexed citations
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Fox, Andrew M. & Kenneth J. Novak. (2018). Collaborating to Reduce Violence: The Impact of Focused Deterrence in Kansas City. Police Quarterly. 21(3). 283–308. 17 indexed citations
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Novak, Kenneth J., et al.. (2016). The efficacy of foot patrol in violent places. Journal of Experimental Criminology. 12(3). 465–475. 30 indexed citations
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Novak, Kenneth J., et al.. (2011). The Decision to Search. Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice. 28(2). 146–165. 23 indexed citations
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Novak, Kenneth J., Robert A. Brown, & James Frank. (2011). Women on patrol: an analysis of differences in officer arrest behavior. Policing An International Journal. 34(4). 566–587. 36 indexed citations
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Novak, Kenneth J., et al.. (2010). Assessing the relationship between individual characteristics, neighborhood context, and fear of crime. Journal of Criminal Justice. 38(4). 819–826. 208 indexed citations
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Brown, Robert A., Kenneth J. Novak, & James Frank. (2009). Identifying variation in police officer behavior between juveniles and adults. Journal of Criminal Justice. 37(2). 200–208. 50 indexed citations
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Novak, Kenneth J. & Mitchell B. Chamlin. (2008). Racial Threat, Suspicion, and Police Behavior. Crime & Delinquency. 58(2). 275–300. 98 indexed citations
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Alarid, Leanne Fiftal & Kenneth J. Novak. (2008). Citizens' Views on Using Alternate Reporting Methods in Policing. Criminal Justice Policy Review. 19(1). 25–39. 7 indexed citations
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Smith, Brad W., Kenneth J. Novak, James Frank, & Christopher T. Lowenkamp. (2005). Explaining Police Officer Discretionary Activity. Criminal Justice Review. 30(3). 325–346. 29 indexed citations
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Novak, Kenneth J. & Robin S. Engel. (2005). Disentangling the influence of suspects' demeanor and mental disorder on arrest. Policing An International Journal. 28(3). 493–512. 70 indexed citations
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Frank, James, Brad W. Smith, & Kenneth J. Novak. (2005). Exploring the Basis of Citizens’ Attitudes Toward the Police. Police Quarterly. 8(2). 206–228. 167 indexed citations
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Novak, Kenneth J.. (2004). Disparity and Racial Profiling in Traffic Enforcement. Police Quarterly. 7(1). 65–96. 109 indexed citations
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Holsinger, Alexander M. & Kenneth J. Novak. (2004). Felons in Possession: Examining the Impact of a Public Service Advertising Campaign and Sentence Enhancements. 6(2). 25–44. 3 indexed citations
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Novak, Kenneth J., Brad W. Smith, & James Frank. (2003). Strange bedfellows: civil liability and aggressive policing. Policing An International Journal. 26(2). 352–368. 20 indexed citations
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Novak, Kenneth J., Leanne Fiftal Alarid, & Wayne L. Lucas. (2002). Exploring officers' acceptance of community policing: Implications for policy implementation. Journal of Criminal Justice. 31(1). 57–71. 46 indexed citations
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Smith, Brad W., Kenneth J. Novak, James Frank, & Lawrence F. Travis. (2000). Multijurisdictional drug task forces. Journal of Criminal Justice. 28(6). 543–556. 22 indexed citations
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Jefferis, Eric, James Frank, Brad W. Smith, Kenneth J. Novak, & Lawrence F. Travis. (1998). An Examination of the Productivity and Perceived Effectiveness of Drug Task Forces. Police Quarterly. 1(3). 85–107. 19 indexed citations
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Smith, Brad W., Kenneth J. Novak, & David Hurley. (1997). NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME PREVENTION: THE INFLUENCES OF COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH. Journal of Crime and Justice. 20(2). 69–86. 6 indexed citations
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Novak, Kenneth J., et al.. (1993). Police and Society. 108 indexed citations

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