Robert J. Koestler

1.7k total citations · 1 hit paper
72 papers, 1.1k citations indexed

About

Robert J. Koestler is a scholar working on Archeology, Conservation and Earth-Surface Processes. According to data from OpenAlex, Robert J. Koestler has authored 72 papers receiving a total of 1.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 31 papers in Archeology, 25 papers in Conservation and 24 papers in Earth-Surface Processes. Recurrent topics in Robert J. Koestler's work include Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis (26 papers), Building materials and conservation (24 papers) and Conservation Techniques and Studies (24 papers). Robert J. Koestler is often cited by papers focused on Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis (26 papers), Building materials and conservation (24 papers) and Conservation Techniques and Studies (24 papers). Robert J. Koestler collaborates with scholars based in United States, Slovenia and Austria. Robert J. Koestler's co-authors include N. Indictor, A. Elena Charola, Thomas Warscheid, Yoko Katayama, Ji-Dong Gu, Xiaobo Liu, Robert A. Blanchette, Giulia Caneva, Pamela Hatchfield and Mark T. Wypyski and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature Sustainability, International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation and Archaeometry.

In The Last Decade

Robert J. Koestler

67 papers receiving 977 citations

Hit Papers

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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.

Microbial deterioration and sustainable conservation of stone monuments and buildings

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Peers

Robert J. Koestler

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Piero Tiano Italy

Th. Warscheid Germany

Wanfu Wang China

Maria Filomena Macedo Portugal

Michele Derrick United States

Patricia Sanmartín Spain

Claudia Pelosi Italy

Faisl Bousta France

Mary-Lou E. Florian Canada

Yvonne Shashoua Denmark

Piero Tiano Italy

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381 ×0.7

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230 ×1.8

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57 ×0.6

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Countries citing papers authored by Robert J. Koestler

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Citations

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Fields of papers citing papers by Robert J. Koestler

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Robert J. Koestler

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All Works

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20 of 20 papers shown

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DePriest, Paula T., et al.. (2019). The Mechanics of Art Materials and Its Future in Heritage Science. Ministry of Culture Research Portal. 3 indexed citations

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Weaver, Jamie L., Carolyn I. Pearce, Rolf Sjöblom, et al.. (2018). Pre‐Viking Swedish hillfort glass: A prospective long‐term alteration analogue for vitrified nuclear waste. International Journal of Applied Glass Science. 9(4). 540–554. 9 indexed citations

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Koestler, Robert J. & Ornella Salvadori. (2018). Methods of evaluating biocides for the conservation of porous building materials. Smithsonian Digital Repository (Smithsonian Institution). 3 indexed citations

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Madden, Odile, et al.. (2017). The Age of Plastic: Ingenuity and Responsibility, Proceeding of the 2012 MCI Symposium. Durham Research Online (Durham University). iv–181. 6 indexed citations

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Charola, A. Elena, et al.. (2014). Unexpected-Earthquake 2011: Lessons to Be Learned. Figshare. 1–105. 1 indexed citations

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Solazzo, Caroline, Susan Heald, Mary W. Ballard, et al.. (2011). Proteomics and Coast Salish blankets: a tale of shaggy dogs?. Antiquity. 85(330). 1418–1432. 33 indexed citations

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Koestler, Robert J., et al.. (2004). Visual Assessment of Biocide Effects on Japanese Paint Materials. DSpace Repository (Smithsonian). 1 indexed citations

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Koestler, Robert J., et al.. (2002). Biodeterioration of Stone in Tropical Environments: An Overview. Journal of the American Institute for Conservation. 41(1). 98–98. 22 indexed citations

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Lee, John J., et al.. (1997). Assessing biodeterioration in wood using ATP photometry: Part II. Calculating a conversion factor for Phanerochaete chrysosporium using ATP and adenylate Energy Charge. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation. 39(2-3). 159–164. 5 indexed citations

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Blanchette, Robert A., et al.. (1994). Assessment of Deterioration in Archaeological Wood from Ancient Egypt. Journal of the American Institute for Conservation. 33(1). 55–55. 13 indexed citations

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Koestler, Robert J. & Thomas F. Mathews. (1994). Application of anoxic treatment for insect control in manuscripts of the library of Megisti Laura, Mount Athos, Greece. DSpace Repository (Smithsonian). 1 indexed citations

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Koestler, Robert J., Peter Brimblecombe, Dario Camuffo, et al.. (1994). Dahlem Workshop on Durability and Change:Science, Responsibility, and Cost of Sustaining Cultural Heritage (1992: Berlin, Germany). Group report How Do External Environmental Factors Accelerate Change? Ed. W.E.Krumbein et al. 1 indexed citations

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Koestler, Robert J., et al.. (1992). Examination of Metal Threads From Some Xv/Xvi Century Italian Textiles by Scanning Electron Microscopy-Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometry. MRS Proceedings. 267. 7 indexed citations

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Wheeler, George, et al.. (1990). Toward a Better Understanding of B72 Acrylic Resin/Methyltrimethoxysilane Stone Consolidants. MRS Proceedings. 185. 7 indexed citations

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White, S. M., et al.. (1990). Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometry of Gold-Silver-Copper Standards for Comparison with Historic Gold Objects. MRS Proceedings. 185. 3 indexed citations

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Hatchfield, Pamela & Robert J. Koestler. (1987). Scanning electron microscopic examination of archaeological wood microstructure altered by consolidation treatments. Scanning microscopy. 1(3). 1059–1069. 9 indexed citations

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Indictor, N. & Robert J. Koestler. (1986). The Identification and Characterization of Metal Wrappings in Historic Textiles Using Microscopy and Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometry: Problems Associated with Identification and Characterization. Digital Commons - USU (Utah State University). 1986(2). 17. 7 indexed citations

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Indictor, N., et al.. (1985). The Detection of Mordants by Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometry: Part I. Dyed Woolen Textile Fibers. Journal of the American Institute for Conservation. 24(2). 104–109. 12 indexed citations

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Koestler, Robert J., et al.. (1985). The Detection of Metallic Mordants by Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometry: Part II. Historical Silk Textiles. Journal of the American Institute for Conservation. 24(2). 110–110. 3 indexed citations

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Koestler, Robert J., et al.. (1985). The Detection of Metallic Mordants by Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometry: Part II. Historical Silk Textiles. Journal of the American Institute for Conservation. 24(2). 110–115. 5 indexed citations

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