Paul R. Epstein

13.8k total citations · 4 hit papers
65 papers, 8.9k citations indexed

About

Paul R. Epstein is a scholar working on Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis, Global and Planetary Change and Infectious Diseases. According to data from OpenAlex, Paul R. Epstein has authored 65 papers receiving a total of 8.9k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 21 papers in Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis, 12 papers in Global and Planetary Change and 8 papers in Infectious Diseases. Recurrent topics in Paul R. Epstein's work include Climate Change and Health Impacts (16 papers), Viral Infections and Vectors (8 papers) and Air Quality and Health Impacts (7 papers). Paul R. Epstein is often cited by papers focused on Climate Change and Health Impacts (16 papers), Viral Infections and Vectors (8 papers) and Air Quality and Health Impacts (7 papers). Paul R. Epstein collaborates with scholars based in United States, Australia and United Kingdom. Paul R. Epstein's co-authors include Pamela K. Anderson, Nikkita Patel, Francisco J. Morales, Peter Daszak, Andrew A. Cunningham, Erin K. Lipp, Eric Chivian, Xi Yang, Cynthia Rosenzweig and Ana Iglesias and has published in prestigious journals such as Science, New England Journal of Medicine and The Lancet.

In The Last Decade

Paul R. Epstein

62 papers receiving 8.1k citations

Hit Papers

Novel ecosystems: theoretical and management aspects of t... 1999 2026 2008 2017 2006 1999 2004 2001 400 800 1.2k
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. Novel ecosystems: theoretical and management aspects of the new ecological world order
    2006 1.4k citations Richard J. Hobbs, Salvatore Aricò et al. Global Ecology and Biogeography profile →
  2. Emerging Marine Diseases--Climate Links and Anthropogenic Factors
    1999 1.4k citations Paul R. Epstein, Erin K. Lipp et al. profile →
  3. Emerging infectious diseases of plants: pathogen pollution, climate change and agrotechnology drivers
    2004 1.1k citations Paul R. Epstein et al. profile →
  4. Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events; Implications for Food Production, Plant Diseases, and Pests
    2001 727 citations Paul R. Epstein et al. profile →

Peers

Paul R. Epstein
Franz Rubel Austria
Philip M. Dixon United States
Brendan J. M. Bohannan United States
Roger Bivand Norway
Jessica L. Green United States
Piran C. L. White United Kingdom
Jean Thioulouse France
Michael R. Gillings Australia
Robert R. Dunn United States
M. Kottek Austria
Franz Rubel Austria
Paul R. Epstein
Citations per year, relative to Paul R. Epstein Paul R. Epstein (= 1×) peers Franz Rubel

Countries citing papers authored by Paul R. Epstein

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Citations

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Fields of papers citing papers by Paul R. Epstein

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Paul R. Epstein

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Paul R. Epstein. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Paul R. Epstein 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 Paul R. Epstein. Paul R. Epstein is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Epstein, Paul R., Jonathan J. Buonocore, Michael Hendryx, et al.. (2011). Full cost accounting for the life cycle of coal. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. 1219(1). 73–98. 233 indexed citations
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Ziska, Lewis H., Paul R. Epstein, & William H. Schlesinger. (2008). Rising CO 2 , Climate Change, and Public Health: Exploring the Links to Plant Biology. Environmental Health Perspectives. 117(2). 155–158. 60 indexed citations
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Rogers, Christine A., Peter M. Wayne, Eric A. Macklin, et al.. (2006). Interaction of the Onset of Spring and Elevated Atmospheric CO 2 on Ragweed ( Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.) Pollen Production. Environmental Health Perspectives. 114(6). 865–869. 200 indexed citations
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Hobbs, Richard J., Salvatore Aricò, James Aronson, et al.. (2006). Novel ecosystems: theoretical and management aspects of the new ecological world order. Global Ecology and Biogeography. 15(1). 1–7. 1417 indexed citations breakdown →
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Epstein, Paul R.. (2005). Climate change and human health: risks and responses. Bulletin of the World Health Organization. 83(5). 396–397. 62 indexed citations
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Epstein, Paul R. & Christine A. Rogers. (2004). Inside the Greenhouse: The impacts of CO2 and climate change on public health in the inner city. ScholarWorks@UMassAmherst (University of Massachusetts Amherst). 8 indexed citations
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Watson, Robert T., Anthony J. McMichael, Ann G. Carmichael, et al.. (2002). Environmental Change, Climate and Health. Cambridge University Press eBooks. 21 indexed citations
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Wayne, Peter M., et al.. (2002). Production of allergenic pollen by ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.) is increased in CO2-enriched atmospheres. Annals of Allergy Asthma & Immunology. 88(3). 279–282. 259 indexed citations
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Levin, Ronnie, Paul R. Epstein, Tim Ford, et al.. (2002). U.S. drinking water challenges in the twenty-first century.. Environmental Health Perspectives. 110(suppl 1). 43–52. 145 indexed citations
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Epstein, Paul R.. (2001). Climate change and emerging infectious diseases. Microbes and Infection. 3(9). 747–754. 287 indexed citations
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Henrickson, Sarah E., T Wong, Paul Allen, Tim Ford, & Paul R. Epstein. (2001). Marine swimming-related illness: implications for monitoring and environmental policy.. Environmental Health Perspectives. 109(7). 645–650. 53 indexed citations
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Rose, Joan B., Paul R. Epstein, Erin K. Lipp, et al.. (2001). Climate variability and change in the United States: potential impacts on water- and foodborne diseases caused by microbiologic agents.. Environmental Health Perspectives. 109(suppl 2). 211–221. 275 indexed citations
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Epstein, Paul R.. (2000). Is Global Warming Harmful to Health?. Scientific American. 283(2). 50–57. 158 indexed citations
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Epstein, Paul R.. (1997). Human Rights and Natural Laws. Health and Human Rights. 2(2). 1–1. 1 indexed citations
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Epstein, Paul R.. (1995). Emerging diseases and ecosystem instability: new threats to public health.. American Journal of Public Health. 85(2). 168–172. 105 indexed citations
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Ascherio, Alberto, Robin Biellik, Adrienne Epstein, et al.. (1995). Deaths and injuries caused by land mines in Mozambique. The Lancet. 346(8977). 721–724. 66 indexed citations
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Levins, Richard, et al.. (1994). The Emergence of New Diseases. American Scientist. 82(1). 52–60. 106 indexed citations
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Epstein, Paul R.. (1994). Framework for an Integrated Assessment of Health, Climate Change, and Ecosystem Vulnerability. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. 740(1). 423–435. 13 indexed citations
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Epstein, Paul R.. (1993). Algal blooms in the spread and persistence of cholera. Biosystems. 31(2-3). 209–221. 97 indexed citations
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Epstein, Paul R.. (1992). Commentary: Pestilence and Poverty—Historical Transitions and the Great Pandemics. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 8(4). 263–265. 7 indexed citations

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