Question 1

What is Widener University known for?

Accepted Answer

In research, Widener University stands highest in Social Sciences (#5,871 of 9,585 worldwide), Physical Sciences (#7,344 of 10,670 worldwide) and Health Sciences (#7,770 of 9,902 worldwide), 2022-now.

Question 2

How does Widener University rank in research?

Accepted Answer

Widener University ranks #7,477 of 22,385 institutions worldwide on research quality in 2022-now (#7,284 all time), and #1,005 of 3,332 in the United States.

Question 3

Who are the top researchers at Widener University?

Accepted Answer

Ranked on the quality score, Katia Ciampa, Hilary Barnes and Dipendu Saha lead among researchers whose main affiliation is Widener University.

Question 4

What are the most cited papers from Widener University?

Accepted Answer

The most cited paper from Widener University is "A Resource-Based Framework for Assessing the Strategic Advantages of Family Firms" (Timothy G. Habbershon, Mary L.K. Williams, 1999), with 2,181 citations. Next come "Managing Disruption Risks in Supply Chains" (2,092) and "Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites for Construction—State-of-the-Art Review" (1,814).

Question 5

Which research topics does Widener University publish most on?

Accepted Answer

By volume in 2022-now: Environmental law and policy, Nursing education and management, LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy and Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies.

Question 6

Which keywords describe research at Widener University?

Accepted Answer

By fractional works in 2022-now, weighted toward what it does more of than the world: Human Rights, Mental Health, Environmental Law, Global Governance, Psychological Impact, Indigenous Rights, Transnational Corporations and Job Satisfaction.

Question 7

Which fields of science does Widener University work in?

Accepted Answer

In 2022-now, 49% of research at Widener University is in Social Sciences, 25% in Physical Sciences. Its largest fields are Social Sciences (28%), Engineering (12%), Psychology (11%). It does 2.0× the world's share of Social Sciences.

Question 8

Is Widener University's research output growing?

Accepted Answer

Output in 2022-2025 was 7% lower than in 2018-2021.