The positioning of each scientist within the ranking is determined by their individual H-index, a widely recognized metric that reflects both the productivity and citation impact of a researcher’s publications.
Scope of Research and Selection Criteria
This ranking investigates a comprehensive set of 279,971 scientist profiles identified across a broad spectrum of bibliometric data repositories. The included profiles span all major scientific disciplines, ensuring that the ranking reflects a holistic view of female academic leadership in China.
Qualifying thresholds for the H-index were set specifically for each research discipline, typically ranging between 30 and 40, to account for field-specific publishing and citation norms. Alongside these quantitative criteria, scientists’ awards and notable achievements within their respective fields were also factored into the evaluation. Ultimately, only the top 1,000 female scientists with the highest H-indexes were selected for inclusion in this prestigious ranking.
Additional Verification Practices
The team behind this ranking recognizes that raw bibliometric data alone cannot fully capture the multidimensional contributions of individual scholars. To enhance the reliability of the ranking, all scientist profiles underwent meticulous manual verification processes. This included cross-referencing publications with a broad array of reputable academic journals and conference proceedings.
While the number of papers published in prominent outlets is not a direct input for the ranking position, it serves as a valuable secondary indicator of a researcher’s influence and productivity within a given scientific area.
It is important to emphasize that the ranking order is exclusively determined by each researcher’s H-index derived from data aggregated through OpenAlex and CrossRef, recognized as the most extensive and authoritative bibliometric databases accessible to the academic community.
For a comprehensive understanding of the methodology and verification protocols, readers are encouraged to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Vision and Commitment
At Research.com, we acknowledge that scientific research continues to be a field where male professionals are disproportionately represented. We strongly believe that female researchers deserve equitable opportunities to gain visibility and recognition for their academic contributions.
Through this ranking, our mission is to inspire current female scholars, encourage women considering research careers, and inform decision-makers worldwide about the achievements of women in science. We hope to foster greater inclusivity and to contribute meaningfully towards providing more equitable opportunities for women within the global scientific community.
