Data Sources and Citation Metrics
The 5th edition of the Research.com Best Animal Science and Veterinary Scientists in Taiwan Ranking is primarily based on comprehensive bibliometric data sourced from OpenAlex and CrossRef, supplemented by multiple additional reputable data sources. These databases provide extensive citation information essential for the robust assessment of research impact. The bibliometric data used to derive the citation-based metrics for this ranking were collected on January 12, 2026. A researcher’s position in the ranking is determined by their Discipline H-index, or D-index, which uniquely focuses on papers and citation metrics strictly within the examined discipline, ensuring that the ranking accurately reflects a scholar’s influence in Animal Science and Veterinary fields.
Scope of Research and Qualification Criteria
To establish the ranking, a total of 279,971 scientist profiles from diverse bibliometric repositories across all disciplines were initially examined, with a focused subset of 3,000 scientists identified specifically within Animal Science and Veterinary. To qualify for inclusion, a scientist must have achieved a minimum D-index of 20, coupled with a majority of their tier publications residing within the Animal Science and Veterinary domain. Additionally, scientists’ awards and notable achievements within this discipline were considered as supplementary criteria.
The D-index threshold for top researchers is strategically calibrated in increments of 10 based on the estimated total number of scholars per discipline, ensuring that the top 1% of leading experts are consistently represented. Furthermore, to maintain disciplinary relevance, a candidate’s general H-index and D-index must not differ by more than 30%, preserving alignment between overall and discipline-specific research strength.
Verification and Validation Practices
The Research.com team recognizes that raw bibliometric data alone cannot serve as a definitive measure of scholarly output. Accordingly, all scientist profiles were meticulously manually verified and cross-correlated against publications indexed in a wide array of trustworthy academic sources. This ensures high integrity and accuracy of the ranking.
While not a direct factor influencing ranking position, the volume of publications in prominent journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings serves as a valuable secondary indicator of a scientist’s contribution and standing within their field. The ranking position itself is established exclusively using the D-index derived from data aggregated by OpenAlex and CrossRef, two of the most prominent and reputable bibliometric databases accessible to the global research community. For detailed information on the methodology employed, readers are encouraged to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Vision
Research.com’s mission is to empower researchers, corporate entities, and policymakers worldwide by providing an authoritative resource to identify where leading experts are focusing their efforts. By illuminating the profiles of top scholars in specific disciplines, countries, and even research institutions, Research.com facilitates greater connectivity and collaboration within the scientific community. This ranking seeks not only to recognize excellence in Animal Science and Veterinary research but also to promote transparency, inspire innovation, and inform strategic decision-making across academia and industry alike.
