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within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research
topics.
Primate brain size is predicted by diet but not sociality
2017281 citationsScott A. Williams et al.Nature Ecology & Evolutionprofile →
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This map shows the geographic impact of Scott A. Williams's research. It shows the number of citations coming from papers published by authors working in each country. You can also color the map by specialization and compare the number of citations received by Scott A. Williams with the expected number of citations based on a country's size and research output (numbers larger than one mean the country cites Scott A. Williams more than expected).
Fields of papers citing papers by Scott A. Williams
This network shows the impact of papers produced by Scott A. Williams. Nodes represent research fields, and links connect fields that are likely to share authors. Colored nodes show fields that tend to cite the papers produced by Scott A. Williams. The network helps show where Scott A. Williams may publish in the future.
Co-authorship network of co-authors of Scott A. Williams
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Williams, Scott A., Thomas C. Prang, Marc R. Meyer, et al.. (2021). New fossils of Australopithecus sediba reveal a nearly complete lower back. Library Open Repository (Universidad Complutense Madrid).4 indexed citations
Meyer, Marc R. & Scott A. Williams. (2017). How did early hominins hold their heads? New evidence on head posture from the australopith cervical spine.2 indexed citations
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Williams, Scott A., et al.. (2017). A new reconstruction of the Sts 14 pelvis supports a human-like birth mechanism in Australopithecus africanus.1 indexed citations
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Bastir, Markus, Daniel García‐Martínez, Scott A. Williams, et al.. (2017). Geometric morphometrics of hominoid thoraces and its bearing for reconstructing the ribcage of H. naledi.1 indexed citations
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Williams, Scott A. & David Pilbeam. (2017). Total numbers of vertebrae clarify the ancestral vertebral formula of African apes and humans.1 indexed citations
VanSickle, Caroline, Zachary Cofran, Daniel García‐Martínez, et al.. (2016). Primitive pelvic features in a new species of Homo.1 indexed citations
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Williams, Scott A., Daniel García‐Martínez, Marc R. Meyer, et al.. (2016). The axial skeleton and scaling of the trunk in Homo naledi.1 indexed citations
Williams, Scott A., et al.. (1993). Supporting academic success for student-athletes.
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