Michelle Cocks

2.4k total citations
43 papers, 1.6k citations indexed

About

Michelle Cocks is a scholar working on Plant Science, Global and Planetary Change and Forestry. According to data from OpenAlex, Michelle Cocks has authored 43 papers receiving a total of 1.6k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 15 papers in Plant Science, 15 papers in Global and Planetary Change and 8 papers in Forestry. Recurrent topics in Michelle Cocks's work include Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management (12 papers), Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies (11 papers) and African Botany and Ecology Studies (8 papers). Michelle Cocks is often cited by papers focused on Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management (12 papers), Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies (11 papers) and African Botany and Ecology Studies (8 papers). Michelle Cocks collaborates with scholars based in South Africa, United Kingdom and Sweden. Michelle Cocks's co-authors include A. P. Dold, Susanne Vetter, K.F. Wiersum, Charlie M. Shackleton, Valerie Møller, Robert J. McKenzie, F. Paumgarten, R.A. Lubke, Maria Tengö and Juliana Merçon and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Social Science & Medicine and Landscape and Urban Planning.

In The Last Decade

Michelle Cocks

41 papers receiving 1.4k citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Michelle Cocks South Africa 23 637 472 206 186 174 43 1.6k
Yildiz Aumeeruddy‐Thomas France 18 454 0.7× 389 0.8× 127 0.6× 190 1.0× 96 0.6× 43 1.3k
John Richard Stepp United States 28 1.0k 1.6× 387 0.8× 174 0.8× 383 2.1× 170 1.0× 82 2.6k
Jan Salick United States 23 552 0.9× 466 1.0× 110 0.5× 307 1.7× 324 1.9× 40 1.9k
Rajindra K. Puri United Kingdom 18 425 0.7× 266 0.6× 142 0.7× 212 1.1× 178 1.0× 34 1.1k
Christian R. Vogl Austria 31 1.6k 2.6× 437 0.9× 289 1.4× 289 1.6× 223 1.3× 100 3.1k
Evert Thomas Peru 23 755 1.2× 394 0.8× 220 1.1× 253 1.4× 51 0.3× 69 1.7k
Heather McMillen United States 13 323 0.5× 314 0.7× 87 0.4× 157 0.8× 220 1.3× 23 1.1k
Mariève Pouliot Denmark 20 219 0.3× 459 1.0× 200 1.0× 155 0.8× 151 0.9× 38 1.2k
P. B. Eyzaguirre Italy 23 1.3k 2.0× 384 0.8× 317 1.5× 264 1.4× 70 0.4× 60 2.4k
Robert A. Voeks United States 21 1.0k 1.6× 246 0.5× 289 1.4× 232 1.2× 73 0.4× 47 1.9k

Countries citing papers authored by Michelle Cocks

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Fields of papers citing papers by Michelle Cocks

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Michelle Cocks

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All Works

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Masterson, Vanessa A, Susanne Vetter, Tomas Chaigneau, et al.. (2019). Revisiting the relationships between human well-being and ecosystems in dynamic social-ecological systems: Implications for stewardship and development. Global Sustainability. 2. 31 indexed citations
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Cocks, Michelle, Susanne Vetter, & K.F. Wiersum. (2017). From universal to local: perspectives on cultural landscape heritage in South Africa. International Journal of Heritage Studies. 24(1). 35–52. 37 indexed citations
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Cocks, Michelle, et al.. (2016). Ways of Belonging: Meanings of “Nature” AMong Xhosa-Speaking Township Residents In South Africa. Journal of Ethnobiology. 36(4). 820–841. 39 indexed citations
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Cocks, Michelle, et al.. (2014). Reappraising the Concept of Biocultural Diversity: a Perspective from South Africa. Human Ecology. 42(5). 727–737. 53 indexed citations
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Cocks, Michelle, Robert J. McKenzie, & Susanne Vetter. (2012). 'God is my forest' - Xhosa cultural values provide untapped opportunities for conservation : research article. South African Journal of Science. 108. 1–8. 12 indexed citations
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Cocks, Michelle, et al.. (2012). ‘God is my forest’ – Xhosa cultural values provide untapped opportunities for conservation. South African Journal of Science. 108(5/6). 56 indexed citations
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Cocks, Michelle, et al.. (2012). Inkcubeko Nendalo: A Bio-cultural Diversity Schools Education Project in South Africa and its Implications for Inclusive Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) Sustainability. Journal of Education for Sustainable Development. 6(2). 241–252. 7 indexed citations
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McKenzie, Robert J. & Michelle Cocks. (2012). Voices from the Forest: Celebrating Nature and Culture in Xhosaland. 22 indexed citations
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Cocks, Michelle, et al.. (2010). Born- frees and worn trees: home grown medicinal plants and poverty. 251–269. 1 indexed citations
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Southall, Roger, et al.. (2009). Book reviews. Journal of Contemporary African Studies. 27(4). 547–563. 1 indexed citations
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McKenzie, Robert J. & Michelle Cocks. (2005). Imbhola yesiXhosa : traditional Xhosa cosmetics : feature. 91(3). 123–125. 3 indexed citations
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Cocks, Michelle, Robert J. McKenzie, & K.F. Wiersum. (2003). The cost of culture. The role of natural resources in maintaining Xhosa customs in the Eastern Cape. Socio-Environmental Systems Modeling. 4. 146–149. 3 indexed citations
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Cocks, Michelle & K.F. Wiersum. (2003). THE SIGNIFICANCE OF PLANT DIVERSITY TO RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE OF SOUTH AFRICA. Forests Trees and Livelihoods. 13(1). 39–58. 86 indexed citations
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Dold, A. P. & Michelle Cocks. (2002). The trade in medicinal plants in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. South African Journal of Science. 98. 589–597. 223 indexed citations
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Cocks, Michelle & Valerie Møller. (2002). Use of indigenous and indigenised medicines to enhance personal well-being: a South African case study. Social Science & Medicine. 54(3). 387–397. 84 indexed citations
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Cocks, Michelle & A. P. Dold. (2002). The informal trade of Cassipourea flanaganii as a cosmetic in South Africa. 412–427. 13 indexed citations
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Dold, A. P. & Michelle Cocks. (2001). Traditional veterinary medicine in the Alice district of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa : research in action. South African Journal of Science. 97. 375–379. 66 indexed citations
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Cocks, Michelle, A. P. Dold, & Isla Grundy. (2001). Challenges Facing a Community Structure to Implement CBNRM in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 19 indexed citations
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Dold, A. P. & Michelle Cocks. (2000). The medicinal use of some weeds, problem and alien plants in the Grahamstown and Peddie districts of the Eastern Cape, South Africa. South African Journal of Science. 96. 467–473. 41 indexed citations
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Cocks, Michelle & A. P. Dold. (2000). The role of ‘African Chemists’ in the health care system of the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. Social Science & Medicine. 51(10). 1505–1515. 56 indexed citations

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