Théodore Trefon

668 total citations
39 papers, 304 citations indexed

About

Théodore Trefon is a scholar working on Sociology and Political Science, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics and Political Science and International Relations. According to data from OpenAlex, Théodore Trefon has authored 39 papers receiving a total of 304 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 19 papers in Sociology and Political Science, 12 papers in Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics and 6 papers in Political Science and International Relations. Recurrent topics in Théodore Trefon's work include Agriculture and Rural Development Research (12 papers), African Studies and Ethnography (8 papers) and French Urban and Social Studies (6 papers). Théodore Trefon is often cited by papers focused on Agriculture and Rural Development Research (12 papers), African Studies and Ethnography (8 papers) and French Urban and Social Studies (6 papers). Théodore Trefon collaborates with scholars based in Belgium, Netherlands and France. Théodore Trefon's co-authors include Koen Vlassenroot, Caroline Michellier, François Kervyn, Patrick Pigeon, Olivier Dewitte, Éléonore Wolff, Pierre Petit, Musée royal de l'Afrique centrale, Marie-Soleil Frère and Matthieu Kervyn and has published in prestigious journals such as International Review of Administrative Sciences, Review of African Political Economy and International Journal of Disaster Risk Science.

In The Last Decade

Théodore Trefon

35 papers receiving 238 citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Théodore Trefon Belgium 10 154 52 44 34 34 39 304
Matthew I. Mitchell Canada 9 173 1.1× 83 1.6× 22 0.5× 16 0.5× 20 0.6× 29 332
Michael Painter United States 10 85 0.6× 45 0.9× 80 1.8× 11 0.3× 29 0.9× 22 265
Martin Doevenspeck Germany 10 225 1.5× 97 1.9× 64 1.5× 32 0.9× 29 0.9× 32 374
Steve Tonah Germany 10 163 1.1× 28 0.5× 27 0.6× 43 1.3× 32 0.9× 35 331
Randi Kaarhus Norway 11 51 0.3× 30 0.6× 42 1.0× 25 0.7× 18 0.5× 23 269
Dave Warren United States 4 83 0.5× 36 0.7× 56 1.3× 21 0.6× 33 1.0× 11 361
Hervé Théry France 9 109 0.7× 39 0.8× 78 1.8× 45 1.3× 10 0.3× 136 380
Pierre‐Yves Le Meur France 12 298 1.9× 91 1.8× 25 0.6× 85 2.5× 75 2.2× 58 472
Estienne Rodary France 10 122 0.8× 26 0.5× 79 1.8× 37 1.1× 14 0.4× 34 259
Brad D. Jokisch United States 11 243 1.6× 51 1.0× 137 3.1× 21 0.6× 40 1.2× 18 547

Countries citing papers authored by Théodore Trefon

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Fields of papers citing papers by Théodore Trefon

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Théodore Trefon

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
1.
Trefon, Théodore. (2023). Bushmeat. Oxford University Press eBooks. 9 indexed citations
2.
Michellier, Caroline, et al.. (2020). The Challenging Place of Natural Hazards in Disaster Risk Reduction Conceptual Models: Insights from Central Africa and the European Alps. International Journal of Disaster Risk Science. 11(3). 316–332. 19 indexed citations
3.
Vanmaercke, Matthias, Fils Makanzu Imwangana, Olivier Dewitte, et al.. (2018). Prevention and Mitigation of Urban Gullies: Lessons learned from Failures and Successes. Lirias (KU Leuven). 1 indexed citations
4.
Trefon, Théodore. (2016). Congo's environmental paradox potential and predation in a land of plenty. 12 indexed citations
5.
Trefon, Théodore. (2016). Congo's Environmental Paradox. Zed Books. 12 indexed citations
6.
Kervyn, François, et al.. (2013). Geo-risk in Central Africa: integrating multi-hazards and vulnerability to support risk management. Dépôt institutionnel de l'Université libre de Bruxelles (Université Libre de Bruxelles). 15. 13223. 3 indexed citations
7.
Vlassenroot, Koen, et al.. (2012). Conflict, state failure and urban transformation in the Eastern Congolese periphery. The case of Goma. AVRUG-bulletin/Afrika Focus. 25(1). 80–82. 2 indexed citations
8.
Trefon, Théodore. (2011). Urban-Rural Straddling Conceptualizing the Peri-urban in Central Africa. Journal of Developing Societies. 27(3-4). 421–443. 10 indexed citations
9.
Trefon, Théodore. (2010). Forest governance in Congo: Corruption rules?. BIBSYS Brage (BIBSYS (Norway)). 3 indexed citations
10.
Trefon, Théodore, et al.. (2010). L'économie politique de la filière du charbon de bois à Kinshasa et à Lubumbashi Appui stratégique à la politique de reconstruction post-conflit en R.D.C.. 4 indexed citations
11.
Frère, Marie-Soleil & Théodore Trefon. (2009). Appui au secteur des médias: quel bilan pour quel avenir ?. Dépôt institutionnel de l'Université libre de Bruxelles (Université Libre de Bruxelles). 191–210. 1 indexed citations
12.
Trefon, Théodore, et al.. (2007). La Gestion des Ressources Naturelles dans les Zones Périurbaines d’Afrique Centrale : une approche privilégiant les parties prenantes. Cadernos de Estudos Africanos. 101–126. 1 indexed citations
13.
Trefon, Théodore, et al.. (2007). Espaces périurbains d’Afrique centrale et gouvernance environnementale. Dépôt institutionnel de l'Université libre de Bruxelles (Université Libre de Bruxelles). 2 indexed citations
14.
Petit, Pierre & Théodore Trefon. (2006). Introduction (au dossier Expériences de recherche en RDC. méthodes et contextes). Dépôt institutionnel de l'Université libre de Bruxelles (Université Libre de Bruxelles). 54. 9–24. 1 indexed citations
15.
Trefon, Théodore. (2006). Industrial logging in the Congo: Is a stakeholder approach possible?. South African Journal of International Affairs. 13(2). 101–114. 5 indexed citations
16.
Trefon, Théodore. (2004). Reinventing Order in the Congo: How People Respond to State Failure in Kinshasa. Dépôt institutionnel de l'Université libre de Bruxelles (Université Libre de Bruxelles). 54 indexed citations
17.
Wolff, Éléonore, et al.. (2003). Mutations socio-économiques et évolution des pratiques agricoles dans les espaces autour des villes moyennes en Afrique subsaharienne: le cas gabonais. 176–192. 2 indexed citations
18.
Trefon, Théodore. (2002). Changing Patterns of Solidarity in Kinshasa. Cadernos de Estudos Africanos. 93–109. 1 indexed citations
19.
Trefon, Théodore. (2000). Population et pauvreté à Kinshasa. Afrique contemporaine. 82–89. 5 indexed citations
20.
Trefon, Théodore. (1999). Libreville et son appétence opiniâtre de forêt. Afrique contemporaine. 39–54. 4 indexed citations

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