Ben Smith

Biographic Data

ID5731884
NAMEBen Smith
GIVEN NAMESBen
FAMILY NAMESmith
SIGNATUREBEN SMITH
AFFILIATIONSPotsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, 14473 Potsdam, Germany.
ORCID0000-0002-9233-1389
VERIFIEDNo
TOTAL WORKS12
TOTAL CITATIONS1
WORKS AS AUTHOR12
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR1966
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2023
H-INDEX1

  • Using pupils’ grade obtained in national examinations as an outcome measure in evaluations

    Ben Smith, Stephen P Morris et al.ARTICLEResearch Papers in Education2023References: 22

    It is not uncommon for randomised trials in education to have the performance of sample members in national examinations as their primary outcome. In many cases, examination results are available as summary measures only. Taking the example of GCSE examination results in England, this paper shows that using summary measures of an underlying score or mark, such as exam grade, complicates the design of trials and can lead to underpowered studies. S…

  • How the Covid-19 pandemic is focusing attention on loneliness and social isolation

    Open AccessBen J Smith, Ben Smith et al.ARTICLEPublic Health Research & Practice2020

    The effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic upon human health, economic activity and social engagement have been swift and far reaching. Emerging evidence shows that the pandemic has had dramatic mental health impacts, bringing about increased anxiety and greater social isolation due to the physical distancing policies introduced to control the disease. In this context, it is possible to more deeply appreciate the health conse…

  • Television food advertising to children

    Open AccessBridget Kelly, Ben J Smith et al.ARTICLEPublic Health Nutrition2007

    Objective To describe the pattern and prevalence of food and drink advertisements to children on commercial television in Sydney, Australia, and compare these with advertising regulations set out in the Children's Television Standards and results from a similar study in 2002. Design Data were collected by recording television from 06.00 hours until 23.00 hours on all three commercial channels from Sunday 14 May 2006 to Saturday 20 May 2006 (357 h…

  • Ecosystem Service Supply and Vulnerability to Global Change in Europe

    Open AccessDagmar Schröter, Wolfgang Cramer et al.ARTICLEScience2005

    Global change will alter the supply of ecosystem services that are vital for human well-being. To investigate ecosystem service supply during the 21st century, we used a range of ecosystem models and scenarios of climate and land-use change to conduct a Europe-wide assessment. Large changes in climate and land use typically resulted in large changes in ecosystem service supply. Some of these trends may be positive (for example, increases in fores…

  • Public memory and active recall in two holocaust films

    Ben SmithARTICLEImmigrants & Minorities2002References: 2

    (2002). Public memory and active recall in two holocaust films: Partisans of Vilna (1986) and come and see (1985). Immigrants & Minorities: Vol. 21, Representing the Holocaust, pp. 89-107

  • Empowering Places

    Hall, Simon Hall et al.ARTICLEGoodwin Series2000

    Simon Hall, Ben Smith, Empowering Places: Rock Shelters and Ritual Control in Farmer-Forager Interactions in the Northern Province, Goodwin Series, Vol. 8, African Naissance: The Limpopo Valley 1000 Years Ago (Dec., 2000), pp. 30-46

  • Susanna Rowson

    James W Vining, Brady O Smith et al.ARTICLEThe Social Studies1998

    Additional informationNotes on contributorsBen A. SmithJAMES W. VINING is a senior professor of geography at Western Illinois University, where he teaches earth science, the conservation of natural resources, and world political geography. BEN A. SMITH is an associate professor at Kansas State University, the coordinator of the Kansas Geographic Alliance, and the editor of Geographic Insights and the Journal of Social Studies Research

  • Should Place Vocabulary Be Central to Primary Social Studies

    Brady O Smith, Ben A Smith et al.ARTICLEThe Social Studies1990

  • Social Studies according to Peter Parley

    Jesse Palmer, J Jesse Palmer et al.ARTICLEThe Social Studies1988References: 2

  • Regional Specialisation and Trade in the United Kingdom

    Open AccessBrady O Smith, Ben SmithARTICLEScottish Journal of Political…1975Cited by: 1References: 5

  • Cost-Benefit Analysis and Compensation Criteria

    Brady O Smith, Ben Smith et al.ARTICLEThe Economic Journal1975

    Journal Article Cost-Benefit Analysis and Compensation Criteria: A Note Get access Ben Smith, Ben Smith University of Strathclyde Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Frank H. Stephen Frank H. Stephen University of Strathclyde Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The Economic Journal, Volume 85, Issue 340, 1 December 1975, Pages 902–905, https://doi.org/10.2307/2230635 Publis…

  • Traditional imagery of charity in "Piers Plowman"

    Ben Smith, Ben H SmithBOOKTraditional Imagery of Charity in…1966