A scientist's position within the ranking is determined using their D-index (Discipline H-index), a metric that focuses exclusively on research outputs and citation counts within the specific discipline of Animal Science and Veterinary. This approach ensures a precise evaluation of scholarly impact that is strictly relevant to the examined field.
Scope and Criteria of the Ranking
The ranking methodology involved an extensive review of 279,971 scientist profiles across all scientific disciplines derived from an array of bibliometric data sources. Within this vast pool, 1 scientist specializing in Animal Science and Veterinary research in Trinidad and Tobago was identified for consideration in this edition.
To qualify for inclusion, a scientist was required to have a minimum D-index of 20, with the majority of their tier publications situated within the Animal Science and Veterinary discipline. In addition to bibliometric thresholds, the scientist’s documented awards and recognized achievements in the field were factored into the evaluation process.
The minimum D-index threshold for examining top researchers in each discipline is incrementally adjusted by 10 points depending on the estimated total number of scholars active within that field. This calibration ensures that the ranking consistently encompasses the top 1% of leading experts. Furthermore, a proximity criterion was applied wherein the difference between a researcher’s overall H-index and their disciplinary D-index does not exceed 30%, reinforcing focused disciplinary excellence.
Verification and Methodological Rigour
We recognize that raw bibliometric data alone cannot serve as an absolute measure of scholarly contribution and impact. Therefore, every scientist profile considered in the ranking was manually verified and cross-correlated against publications listed in an extensive range of trustworthy academic sources. This careful validation process fortifies the accuracy and reliability of the rankings.
Although the number of papers published in leading journals and conference proceedings does not directly influence the ranking position, it is regarded as a valuable secondary indicator of a scientist’s contribution and visibility within their specific research area.
The final ranking positions were established based on each researcher’s D-index, calculated from the data gathered via OpenAlex and CrossRef. These sources provide a robust foundation for disciplinary impact assessment due to their wide coverage and consistent updating.
For further details on the methodological framework behind this ranking, please refer to our methodology page.
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