Data Sources and Citation Metrics
The 5th edition of the Research.com Best Animal Science and Veterinary Scientists in Greece Ranking is primarily based on comprehensive bibliometric data aggregated from leading open scholarly databases, including OpenAlex and CrossRef, complemented by multiple other reputable sources. These platforms provide extensive metadata, citation networks, and publication records essential for the accurate assessment of research impact.
All bibliometric data utilized to compute citation-based metrics for this ranking were collected on January 12, 2026. A scientist’s position within the ranking is determined by their Discipline H-index (D-index), a variant of the traditional H-index that considers only those papers and citations related specifically to the examined discipline. This approach ensures that the ranking reflects scholarly influence strictly within the field of Animal Science and Veterinary research.
Scope of Research and Inclusion Criteria
A total of 279,971 scientist profiles, identified from diverse bibliometric data sources and covering all academic disciplines, were examined, with a dedicated focus on 9 scientists specialized in Animal Science and Veterinary sciences in Greece. To qualify for inclusion in this ranking, a scientist's D-index must be at least 20, with the majority of their top-tier publications being categorized within the Animal Science and Veterinary domain.
In addition to bibliometric qualifications, scientists’ awards and recognized achievements specific to Animal Science and Veterinary fields were factored into the evaluation process. The D-index threshold for selecting top researchers varies in increments of 10 depending on the total number of scholars estimated within each discipline, ensuring that the top 1% of leading scholars are included. Furthermore, to maintain disciplinary relevance and consistency, candidates must exhibit a proximity of 30% or less between their general H-index and their D-index.
Verification Practices and Methodology Transparency
Recognizing that raw bibliometric data alone cannot serve as an absolute measure of scientific output, the Research.com team implemented rigorous manual verification of all scientist profiles. Each profile was cross-correlated against publications and records in a wide range of trustworthy sources to ensure accuracy and legitimacy.
While a researcher’s number of publications in prominent journals and conference proceedings does not directly influence their ranking position, it remains a valuable secondary indicator of scholarly contribution in the Animal Science and Veterinary domain.
The ranking positions are established strictly through the D-index values derived from data collected via OpenAlex and CrossRef — two of the most prominent and widely trusted bibliometric databases accessible to the global research community.
For a deeper understanding of the methodologies employed in this ranking, we encourage readers to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission Behind the Ranking
Research.com is committed to fostering a transparent and well-informed scientific ecosystem by motivating researchers, companies, and policymakers worldwide to explore the trajectories of leading experts within distinct disciplines. Our rankings provide a robust framework for the global scientific community to recognize who the foremost experts are—not only by area of study but also geographically, across different countries and research institutions.
This initiative is driven by meticulous work, careful validation, and adherence to best practices in bibliometric analysis to ensure that the rankings serve as a credible and valuable resource for academics, institutional representatives, and other stakeholders aiming to understand and engage with frontier science and innovation.
