Xinli Zhang

1.2k total citations · 1 hit paper
52 papers, 725 citations indexed

About

Xinli Zhang is a scholar working on Management Science and Operations Research, Information Systems and Developmental and Educational Psychology. According to data from OpenAlex, Xinli Zhang has authored 52 papers receiving a total of 725 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 8 papers in Management Science and Operations Research, 7 papers in Information Systems and 7 papers in Developmental and Educational Psychology. Recurrent topics in Xinli Zhang's work include Teaching and Learning Programming (5 papers), Sustainable Building Design and Assessment (4 papers) and Multi-Criteria Decision Making (4 papers). Xinli Zhang is often cited by papers focused on Teaching and Learning Programming (5 papers), Sustainable Building Design and Assessment (4 papers) and Multi-Criteria Decision Making (4 papers). Xinli Zhang collaborates with scholars based in China, Taiwan and United States. Xinli Zhang's co-authors include Lailin Hu, Yuchen Chen, Youmei Wang, Li Luo, Xuedong Liang, Ting Zhu, Yingkang Shi, Huchang Liao, Gwo‐Jen Hwang and Quan Jin and has published in prestigious journals such as Scientific Reports, Radiology and Journal of Materials Chemistry A.

In The Last Decade

Xinli Zhang

43 papers receiving 681 citations

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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.

The metaverse in education: Definition, framework, features, potential applications, challenges, and future research topics

2022 282 citations Xinli Zhang, Yuchen Chen et al. Frontiers in Psychology profile →

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

Name	h						Papers	Cites
Xinli Zhang China	12	154	144	81	72	65	52	725
Chen Kim Lim Malaysia	15	70 0.5×	142 1.0×	41 0.5×	139 1.9×	27 0.4×	49	957
Jannicke Baalsrud Hauge Germany	15	115 0.7×	105 0.7×	32 0.4×	85 1.2×	20 0.3×	81	902
Aimee van Wynsberghe Netherlands	21	83 0.5×	84 0.6×	45 0.6×	314 4.4×	42 0.6×	43	1.6k
Valeria Herskovic Chile	16	213 1.4×	125 0.9×	46 0.6×	66 0.9×	27 0.4×	77	901
Muhammad Mujtaba Asad Pakistan	17	78 0.5×	139 1.0×	33 0.4×	67 0.9×	26 0.4×	81	910
Simone Borsci United Kingdom	21	267 1.7×	88 0.6×	23 0.3×	183 2.5×	49 0.8×	56	1.3k
Lesley Strawderman United States	19	120 0.8×	35 0.2×	58 0.7×	49 0.7×	26 0.4×	88	1.8k
Amir Talaei‐Khoei Australia	15	79 0.5×	92 0.6×	139 1.7×	140 1.9×	22 0.3×	66	1.0k
Mohit Tyagi India	18	66 0.4×	59 0.4×	108 1.3×	26 0.4×	58 0.9×	71	996
Kian Lam Tan Malaysia	13	74 0.5×	118 0.8×	25 0.3×	56 0.8×	14 0.2×	44	682

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Chen, Yuchen, Xinli Zhang, Yun‐Fang Tu, Gwo‐Jen Hwang, & Lailin Hu. (2025). Conceptions of image-generative AI-supported instruction of preservice teachers with different levels of learning attitude: a drawing and epistemic network analysis. Journal of Research on Technology in Education. 1–25.

Zhang, Xinli, Yuchen Chen, Lailin Hu, Gwo‐Jen Hwang, & Yun‐Fang Tu. (2025). Developing preschool children’s computational thinking and executive functions: unplugged vs. robot programming activities. International Journal of STEM Education. 12(1). 2 indexed citations

Chen, Yuchen, Xinli Zhang, Lailin Hu, et al.. (2025). Incremental project-based robot programming: Effects on young children's computational thinking, executive function, and learning behavioral patterns. Computers & Education. 241. 105471–105471.

Zhang, Xinli, Yuchen Chen, Lailin Hu, et al.. (2024). A metaphor-based robot programming approach to facilitating young children’s computational thinking and positive learning behaviors. Computers & Education. 215. 105039–105039. 8 indexed citations

Zhang, Xinli, Yuchen Chen, Lailin Hu, et al.. (2024). Promoting conceptual changes of artificial intelligence with technology-facilitated situational exploration and alternative thinking: a dual-situated learning model-based two-tier test approach. Interactive Learning Environments. 33(1). 837–862. 5 indexed citations

Zhang, Xinli, Yuchen Chen, Danqing Li, et al.. (2023). Engaging Young Students in Effective Robotics Education: An Embodied Learning-Based Computer Programming Approach. Journal of Educational Computing Research. 62(2). 312–338. 16 indexed citations

Qin, Mengting, Xiaoming Liu, Lan Zhang, et al.. (2023). Decreased GABA levels of the anterior and posterior cingulate cortex are associated with executive dysfunction in mild cognitive impairment. Frontiers in Neuroscience. 17. 1220122–1220122. 14 indexed citations

Gong, Shoutao, Han Long, Xinli Zhang, et al.. (2023). Adjusting the perfluorinated side chain length in dual-grafted anion exchange membranes for high performance fuel cells. Journal of Materials Chemistry A. 12(7). 4184–4194. 32 indexed citations

Liu, Xiao, Weifan Liu, Yuxi Jia, et al.. (2022). An integrative non-invasive malignant brain tumors classification and Ki-67 labeling index prediction pipeline with radiomics approach. European Journal of Radiology. 158. 110639–110639. 11 indexed citations

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Zhang, Xinli, Yuchen Chen, Lailin Hu, & Youmei Wang. (2022). The metaverse in education: Definition, framework, features, potential applications, challenges, and future research topics. Frontiers in Psychology. 13. 1016300–1016300. 282 indexed citations breakdown →

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Zhang, Xinli, et al.. (2020). ENERGY-SAVING BUILDING PROGRAM EVALUATION WITH AN INTEGRATED METHOD UNDER LINGUISTIC ENVIRONMENT. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management. 26(5). 447–458. 10 indexed citations

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Zhang, Xinli, et al.. (2019). The state-of-the-art of green building research (2010-2019): A bibliometric review. IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science. 376(1). 12025–12025. 2 indexed citations

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Zhang, Xinli. (2012). Discussion on Technique and Method of Low Level UAV Image Processing. Geomatics & Spatial Information Technology. 1 indexed citations

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Zhang, Mengxiang, Yan‐Fang Zhu, & Xinli Zhang. (2012). An evaluation method study on the sustainable competitiveness for construction corporations. 1826–1831. 2 indexed citations

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Zhang, Xinli. (2011). Discovering Fuzzy Community Structure Using Local Network Topology Information. Dianzi Ke-ji Daxue xuebao. 2 indexed citations

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Zhang, Xinli, et al.. (2010). Projection Pursuit Dynamic Cluster Model and its Application to Water Resources Carrying Capacity Evaluation. Journal of Water Resource and Protection. 2(5). 449–454. 6 indexed citations

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Yang, Xianyan, Xin Gao, Zhao Li, et al.. (2010). Preparation and characterization of trace elements‐multidoped injectable biomimetic materials for minimally invasive treatment of osteoporotic bone trauma. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A. 95A(4). 1170–1181. 22 indexed citations

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Zhang, Xinli. (2007). The Design of Incentive Contracts about Syndication in Venture Capital. Zhongguo guanli kexue.

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Zhang, Xinli. (2004). An Improved Method of Interactive Multi-objective Decision-making Based on Objective Satisfaction Degree. Systems Engineering. 2 indexed citations

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Zhang, Xinli. (2002). Application of Projection Pursuit in Environmental Impact Assessment of Project Management. Systems Engineering - Theory & Practice. 1 indexed citations

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