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Ran Hu

Social Sciences · The Ohio State University

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Mid career · publishing since 2009
Sex work and related issuesHIV/AIDS Research and InterventionsHIV, Drug Use, Sexual RiskInternational Relations and Foreign PolicyIntimate Partner and Family Violence

Publications

11

Citations

27

Est. group size

—

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

18

Publishing since 2009

Research summary
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Ran Hu's research examines the health and social experiences of marginalized populations, particularly sex workers and migrants, focusing on issues like contraceptive access, intimate partner violence, and digital advocacy. Their work also extends to international political topics, such as China's Belt and Road Initiative and port investments. This research combines public health, social work, and political sociology perspectives using qualitative and cohort-based methods.

Sex work and reproductive healthMigration and im/migration statusIntimate partner and domestic violenceDigital technology and advocacyInternational political economy (China's global infrastructure)

Publication activity was absent for most of the last decade but has grown sharply since 2023, with the highest output appearing in 2025-2026.

Generated by claude-sonnet-5 from public bibliographic data · Jul 20, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 1.8/year recently
1718192021222023: 1 publication232024: 1 publication242025: 2 publications252026: 5 publications526
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • Figshare×3
  • International Political Sociology×1
  • Territory Politics Governance×1
  • Reproductive Health×1
  • Open MIND×1
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Last updated Jul 19, 2026.

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