Conservation papers
Pofolia’s corpus holds 69 papers from Conservation (2012–2023), each with a short summary. Below, the 20 most-cited, then the most recently added.
At a glance
- Most cited: Eliciting Expert Knowledge in Conservation Science (2012, 824 citations).
- The 20 papers listed have 8,920 citations between them.
- 11 of the 14 with a known journal quartile appeared in a Q1 journal.
- 10 have a free full text (open access).
- Most frequent journals: ANU Press eBooks, Art Therapy, Arts & Health.
- Published between 2012 and 2022.
Most cited
Ranked by citation count. Because citations accumulate over time, this list naturally leans towards work published a few years ago; for where the field is now, see “recently added”. How to read the signals
Eliciting Expert Knowledge in Conservation Science
Conservation Biology · 2012 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 414.78 · 824 citations
This paper outlines a structured five-step approach for eliciting expert knowledge in conservation science, emphasizing techniques to improve accuracy and capture uncertainty.
What is the evidence on the role of the arts in improving health and well-being?: A scoping review
Europe PMC (PubMed Central) · 2019 · FWCI 26.29 · 810 citations
A scoping review of over 3000 studies reveals a significant role for arts engagement in preventing illness, promoting health, and managing disease across all life stages.
Social prescribing: less rhetoric and more reality. A systematic review of the evidence
BMJ Open · 2017 · Q1 · FWCI 16.65 · 782 citations · Open access
A systematic review found that despite widespread adoption of social prescribing in the UK, current evidence is insufficient to judge its effectiveness or value due to poor study design and reporting.
Handbook of arts-based research
Visual Studies · 2020 · Q1 · 769 citations
This entry is a bibliographic record for the "Handbook of Arts-Based Research," edited by Patricia Leavy and published by Guilford Press in 2018.
Indigenous Data Sovereignty
ANU Press eBooks · 2016 · FWCI 25.28 · 610 citations · Open access
This book argues that Indigenous peoples possess inherent rights over data concerning them, their lifeways, and their lands, grounded in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Climate change impacts on cultural heritage: A literature review
Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews Climate Change · 2021 · Q1 · SJR 3.00 · FWCI 225.14 · 535 citations · Open access
This review synthesizes international research on how climate change stressors, from gradual temperature shifts to extreme events, are impacting tangible cultural heritage sites and collections.
Trusting records: is Blockchain technology the answer?
Records Management Journal · 2016 · Q2 · FWCI 450.53 · 493 citations
Blockchain technology can enhance information integrity for digital records in the present and near term, provided robust security and infrastructure management are in place.
Non-clinical community interventions: a systematised review of social prescribing schemes
Arts & Health · 2017 · Q1 · FWCI 133.89 · 414 citations · Open access
A review of UK social prescribing schemes found that non-clinical interventions like arts, education, and exercise can improve mental well-being, boost self-esteem, and reduce negative moods.
Archaeology and the Senses
Cambridge University Press eBooks · 2013 · FWCI 41.64 · 383 citations
This book argues that archaeology has historically neglected multi-sensory experiences, favoring vision and a Western hierarchy of senses, and proposes a 'sensorial archaeology' for a richer understanding of the past.
Global developments in social prescribing
BMJ Global Health · 2022 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 206.53 · 376 citations · Open access
Social prescribing, which connects individuals to non-clinical services for social needs, has gained international traction beyond its UK origins.
What approaches to social prescribing work, for whom, and in what circumstances? A realist review
Health & Social Care in the Community · 2019 · Q1 · FWCI 604.75 · 374 citations · Open access
A realist review identified 40 'if-then' statements on how social prescribing interventions work, detailing factors influencing patient enrollment, engagement, and adherence to non-medical health programs.
Doing Conversation, Discourse and Document Analysis
2018 · FWCI 99.37 · 368 citations
This abstract outlines a methodological approach to studying discourse, conversation, and documents, focusing on the practicalities of data generation and analysis.
Reduction of Cortisol Levels and Participants' Responses Following Art Making
Art Therapy · 2016 · Q2 · FWCI 86.62 · 324 citations · Open access
A 45-minute visual art-making session significantly lowered cortisol levels in 39 healthy adults, indicating a physiological stress reduction.
Digital memory and the archive
Choice Reviews Online · 2013 · 298 citations
This abstract outlines a book exploring media archaeology and its application to understanding digital memory and archives. It details the book's structure, covering theoretical methods, the transition to digital archives, and microtemporal media.
From Therapeutic Factors to Mechanisms of Change in the Creative Arts Therapies: A Scoping Review
Frontiers in Psychology · 2021 · Q1 · FWCI 118.54 · 290 citations
A scoping review of 67 studies proposes a framework of 19 domains of therapeutic factors in Creative Arts Therapies (CATs), identifying three unique to CATs: embodiment, concretization, and symbolism/metaphors.
Museums and art galleries as partners for public health interventions
Perspectives in Public Health · 2013 · Q2 · FWCI 117.82 · 257 citations
Museums and art galleries offer an underdeveloped yet promising venue for public health interventions and health promotion programs, leveraging their community role to improve well-being.
Supporting social prescribing in primary care by linking people to local assets: a realist review
BMC Medicine · 2020 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 141.78 · 256 citations · Open access
Social prescribing connector roles, particularly link workers, build social capital by connecting patients to local assets, empowering them to manage their well-being and reduce reliance on GPs.
Conservation in a Wicked Complex World; Challenges and Solutions
Conservation Letters · 2013 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 152.65 · 254 citations · Open access
Conservation efforts often struggle with "wicked problems" due to outdated institutional structures and tools. This paper proposes adopting practices from other disciplines to better address complexity.
Rogue Archives
The MIT Press eBooks · 2016 · FWCI 49.75 · 253 citations
Nonprofessional archivists, particularly media fans, are radically reshaping cultural preservation online by creating freely accessible digital archives of mass culture content.
Social prescribing: where is the evidence?
British Journal of General Practice · 2018 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 86.84 · 250 citations · Open access
Social prescribing, a popular approach for GPs to address social needs impacting health, lacks a robust evidence base due to diverse models and evaluation challenges.
Recently added
Establishing internationally accepted conceptual and operational definitions of social prescribing through expert consensus: a Delphi study
BMJ Open · 2023 · Q1 · FWCI 169.02 · 195 citations · Open access
An international Delphi study involving 48 experts from 26 countries established the first internationally accepted conceptual and operational definitions for social prescribing, forming the Common Understanding of Social Prescribing (CUSP) framework.
Global developments in social prescribing
BMJ Global Health · 2022 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 206.53 · 376 citations · Open access
Social prescribing, which connects individuals to non-clinical services for social needs, has gained international traction beyond its UK origins.
Art Therapy: A Complementary Treatment for Mental Disorders
Frontiers in Psychology · 2021 · Q1 · FWCI 77.28 · 170 citations · Open access
Art therapy, primarily using painting and drawing, shows positive outcomes in reducing mental symptoms for disorders including depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia.
Climate Change and Cultural Heritage: A Systematic Literature Review (2016–2020)
The Historic Environment Policy & Practice · 2021 · Q1 · FWCI 7.25 · 212 citations · Open access
A review of 165 publications (2016-2020) reveals the field of climate change and cultural heritage is growing but lacks international collaboration and focuses heavily on Europe and physical impacts, with less attention on intangible heritage or integration into mitigation/adaptation strategies.
From Therapeutic Factors to Mechanisms of Change in the Creative Arts Therapies: A Scoping Review
Frontiers in Psychology · 2021 · Q1 · FWCI 118.54 · 290 citations
A scoping review of 67 studies proposes a framework of 19 domains of therapeutic factors in Creative Arts Therapies (CATs), identifying three unique to CATs: embodiment, concretization, and symbolism/metaphors.
Climate change impacts on cultural heritage: A literature review
Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews Climate Change · 2021 · Q1 · SJR 3.00 · FWCI 225.14 · 535 citations · Open access
This review synthesizes international research on how climate change stressors, from gradual temperature shifts to extreme events, are impacting tangible cultural heritage sites and collections.
The Innovation Delusion: How Our Obsession with the New Has Disrupted the Work That Matters Most
The American Archivist · 2021 · Q2 · FWCI 99.11 · 143 citations · Open access
Historians Vinsel and Russell argue that the pervasive ideology of "innovation-speak," imported from Silicon Valley, devalues essential maintenance and care work, particularly in cultural institutions like archives.
Virtual Reality Therapy in Social Anxiety Disorder
Current Psychiatry Reports · 2020 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 63.56 · 147 citations · Open access
Virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET) shows promising results for social anxiety disorder (SAD), with no significant differences found compared to in vivo exposure when combined with cognitive interventions.
Journals in this field
The journals that publish most of this field’s papers. Quartile (Q1–Q4), SJR and h-index are from SCImago Journal Rank; “in this field” is how many of the journal’s pooled papers belong here. What is a Q1 journal? · What is the h-index?
| Journal | Quartile | SJR | h-index | In this field | Summaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perspectives in Public Health | Q2 | — | 65 | 5 | 5 |
| Frontiers in Psychology | Q1 | — | 241 | 4 | 35 |
| BMJ Open | Q1 | — | 196 | 4 | 11 |
| Art Therapy | Q2 | — | 49 | 3 | 3 |
| BMC Health Services Research | Q1 | 1.00 | 172 | 2 | 16 |
| Environmental Science and Technology | Q1 | 3.00 | 527 | 1 | 8 |
| Trauma, Violence, and Abuse | Q1 | 2.00 | 131 | 1 | 3 |
| BMC Medicine | Q1 | 2.00 | 214 | 1 | 15 |
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