Elaine Thornton

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Researcher

University of Arkansas

Also affiliated: North Carolina State University (2020); Australian College of Physical Education (1983); Fayetteville State University (2020); Mitchell Institute (2017); Sterling College - Kansas (2012); Texas A&M University (2009–2017)

Faculty Researcher

6 h-index 92 pubs 106 cited

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OverviewAI-generated summary

Elaine Thornton's research focuses on higher education, particularly first-year programs and student success. Her work also examines the role of academic libraries in supporting educational initiatives and the management and leadership aspects within these contexts.

Thornton has published on topics such as Open Educational Resources (OER) and their relationship with libraries, as well as the use of group messaging to foster peer support among doctoral students. She has also contributed to discussions around Open Education Week, highlighting resources and initiatives in this area.

With an h-index of 6 and 92 total publications, Thornton has a notable output in her fields. Her collaborations include shared publications with researchers at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, such as Robin Rose Freeman, Susan Bradley Pospisil, Brendan Csaposs, and Kathleen Dorn. She also leads a research group, indicating ongoing collaborative work and mentorship.

Metrics

h-index: 6
Publications: 92
Citations: 106

Selected Publications

Using Group Messaging to Facilitate Peer Support Among Early Doctoral Students: A Thematic Analysis of One Cohort’s Text Messages (2022)

Adult Learning 2 citations DOI OpenAlex

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