A scientist’s position in this ranking is determined by their Discipline H-index (D-index), a refined citation metric that considers only those publications and citations relevant to the specific field of Animal Science and Veterinary. This disciplinary focus ensures an accurate reflection of scholarly impact within the defined area of study.
Scope and Inclusion Criteria
In developing this ranking, a total of 279,971 scientist profiles were reviewed, spanning all disciplines. Among those, 1,000 scientists specialized in Animal Science and Veterinary were examined in detail. To qualify for inclusion, researchers were required to have a minimum D-index of 20, with the majority of their tier publications clearly centered on Animal Science and Veterinary topics.
Besides bibliometric performance, additional consideration was given to scientists’ accolades and achievements specifically within the field. The D-index threshold for recognizing top researchers is dynamically adjusted in increments of 10 based on the estimated total number of scholars in each discipline. This approach ensures that approximately the top 1% of leading experts are represented in the ranking.
Furthermore, to maintain disciplinary specificity, researchers included in the ranking exhibit a close correspondence between their overall general H-index and their D-index, with a maximum allowed difference of 30% or less between these metrics.
Verification and Methodology
Recognizing that raw bibliometric data alone cannot comprehensively evaluate scholarly output, all scientist profiles were painstakingly verified by our research team. This involved manual cross-correlation of publication records against various trustworthy and independently validated sources to ensure accuracy and credibility.
While the number of papers published in prestigious journals and conference proceedings does not directly influence ranking positions, these publications nonetheless serve as a valuable secondary indicator of a researcher’s contributions to Animal Science and Veterinary science.
The ranking position for each researcher is ultimately established using their D-index, derived from the authoritative bibliometric databases OpenAlex and CrossRef, which are widely regarded as the most prominent and reliable sources available to the global research community.
For a detailed explanation of the methodology employed in creating this ranking, readers are encouraged to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission
Research.com’s mission underpinning this ranking is to motivate researchers, institutions, companies, and policymakers worldwide to actively engage with and understand the evolving directions of leading experts. By transparently identifying and showcasing who the foremost specialists are within specific disciplines, countries, or institutions, we foster greater visibility, collaboration, and informed decision-making within the scientific community.
Through meticulous data gathering, rigorous verification, and thoughtful curation, this ranking serves as a trusted resource to inform research priorities, recruitment, funding, and policy initiatives in Animal Science and Veterinary research in Russia and beyond.
