The bibliometric data used to compute the citation-based metrics were collected on January 12, 2026, ensuring the information is up-to-date and reflective of recent scholarly contributions. A scientist’s position in the ranking is determined by their D-index (Discipline H-index), a specialized metric that accounts exclusively for papers and citations within the scope of the examined discipline, thereby offering a focused and relevant measure of research impact within Animal Science and Veterinary fields.
Scope and Inclusion Criteria
This ranking involved a comprehensive examination of 279,971 scientist profiles identified from a wide range of bibliometric databases across all scientific disciplines, with a focused assessment of 172 scientists specifically within Animal Science and Veterinary. To qualify for inclusion in the ranking, a scientist’s D-index must be at least 20, signifying a significant level of disciplinary impact.
Additionally, a majority of a qualifying scientist’s tier publications were required to be directly related to Animal Science and Veterinary. Award recognitions and achievements specifically within the field were also considered to reflect the quality and contribution of the researchers.
The threshold for the D-index is incrementally adjusted by 10-point intervals according to the estimated total number of scholars within each discipline, while ensuring that the top 1% of leading scientists are incorporated into the list. A further requirement is that the difference between a scientist’s general H-index and their D-index does not exceed 30%, ensuring strong alignment between their overall and discipline-specific impact.
Verification and Validation Processes
Understanding the inherent limitations of raw bibliometric data as an absolute evaluation tool, our team conducted meticulous manual verification of all scientist profiles included in the ranking. Each profile was cross-correlated against an extensive range of trustworthy sources to confirm the accuracy of publication records and citation data.
While not a direct factor influencing ranking position, the number of publications in prominent journals and conference proceedings was also reviewed as a valuable secondary indicator of a researcher’s contribution to Animal Science and Veterinary.
The final positions in the ranking are established strictly based on the D-index, derived from data sourced from OpenAlex and CrossRef—two of the most prominent and well-regarded bibliometric databases available to the global research community.
For a detailed description of the methodology underpinning this ranking, please visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Vision
At Research.com, our mission is to inspire and guide researchers, corporations, and policymakers worldwide to better understand the directions and trends of leading experts across various scientific domains. This ranking serves as a transparent and credible resource for the global scientific community to identify and acknowledge outstanding expertise in targeted fields such as Animal Science and Veterinary, whether at the national, institutional, or discipline-specific level.
Through careful, data-driven, and rigorous analysis, we aim to foster collaboration, innovation, and informed decision-making among stakeholders engaged in advancing scientific research and its applications.
