Data Sources and Citation Metrics
The 5th edition of the Research.com Best Animal Science and Veterinary Scientists in Saudi Arabia Ranking is founded primarily on comprehensive bibliometric data sourced from leading repositories such as OpenAlex and CrossRef, alongside multiple other trusted data sources. The citation-based metrics used to devise this ranking were collected as of January 12, 2026, ensuring the inclusion of the most recent and relevant scientific outputs. A scientist’s position within this ranking is determined by their D-index (Discipline H-index), a robust metric that exclusively incorporates papers and citation data pertinent to the specific discipline under evaluation. This approach guarantees a focused and accurate reflection of research impact within the field of Animal Science and Veterinary.
Scope of Research and Inclusion Criteria
The ranking encompasses an extensive examination of 279,971 scientist profiles across all disciplines, with particular attention to 3,000 scientists specializing in Animal Science and Veterinary. To qualify for inclusion in the ranking, a scientist must have a D-index of at least 20, with the majority of their tier publications contributing directly to Animal Science and Veterinary research. In addition to citation metrics, a researcher’s awards and notable achievements within the discipline are carefully considered to complement the bibliometric evaluation.
The threshold for the D-index is calibrated in increments of 10, relative to the estimated total number of scholars in each discipline, ensuring a proportionate reflection of research excellence. This method guarantees that the top 1% of leading scholars in Animal Science and Veterinary are captured in the ranking. Furthermore, rigorous criteria require that the proximity between a scientist’s general H-index and their D-index remains within 30%, reinforcing the discipline-specific relevance of the ranking metric.
Verification and Quality Assurance
At Research.com, we recognize that raw bibliometric data serve as an essential but not absolute measure of scholarly productivity and impact. Accordingly, all included scientist profiles underwent meticulous manual verification and were cross-correlated against publications documented in a broad spectrum of trusted academic sources. While the number of papers published in prominent journals and conference proceedings does not directly affect a researcher’s position in this ranking, it is acknowledged as a valuable secondary indicator of scholarly contribution in the specific research domain.
The ranking is finalized based on each researcher’s D-index calculated using extensively validated data extracted from OpenAlex and CrossRef—two of the most prominent and rigorously curated bibliometric databases accessible to the research community today. For an in-depth explanation of the methodology behind this ranking, interested readers are encouraged to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Vision and Purpose
Research.com is committed to motivating researchers, companies, and policymakers worldwide to identify where pioneering scientific inquiry is advancing. By providing a transparent and rigorously validated ranking of leading experts, we aim to foster awareness and facilitate networking within the global scientific community. Our rankings serve as a trusted resource for academic institutions, research organizations, and governmental bodies to recognize, support, and engage with top-tier scientists in specific fields of study, within countries, or at individual research institutions. This initiative reflects our broader mission to promote excellence and collaboration in science for the advancement of knowledge worldwide.
