The position of each scientist within the ranking is determined by their D-index (Discipline H-index). This metric is a refined variant of the traditional H-index, exclusively incorporating papers and citation metrics within the examined discipline—Business and Management in this case—thereby reflecting specialization and impact in that specific scholarly domain.
Scope of Research and Ranking Criteria
The ranking methodology began with a comprehensive examination of 279,971 scientist profiles sourced from multiple bibliometric data providers across all scientific disciplines. Specifically, 179 scientists identified within the field of Business and Management were analyzed against rigorous inclusion standards to ensure the integrity and relevance of the ranking.
To qualify for inclusion, a scientist’s D-index needed to reach a minimum threshold of 30, and a majority of their tier publications had to be substantively within Business and Management. Additionally, consideration was given to the scientist's awards and achievements relevant to the discipline, reinforcing the qualitative assessment of scholarly excellence.
The D-index threshold is dynamically calibrated in increments of 10 depending on the estimated total number of scholars within each discipline, ensuring consistent rigor across fields while also guaranteeing the inclusion of the top 1% of leading scholars. Furthermore, to confirm disciplinary focus, the proximity between a scientist’s overall H-index and their D-index must be 30% or less, indicating a substantive concentration of their research contributions within Business and Management.
Verification and Quality Assurance
Recognizing that raw bibliometric data alone cannot comprehensively evaluate scholarly output, the Research.com team has incorporated meticulous manual verification practices. Every scientist profile included in the ranking was carefully reviewed and cross-correlated against publications listed in a wide range of authoritative and trustworthy sources. This step ensures the accuracy and validity of the bibliometric information associated with each researcher.
While the number of papers published in prominent journals and respected conference proceedings does not directly influence a researcher's position in the ranking, it remains a valuable secondary indicator of scholarly contribution within a specific scientific area.
The final ranking position is derived strictly from the validated D-index values, which are calculated based on data obtained from OpenAlex and CrossRef — databases that are considered benchmarks within the global research community.
For a detailed explanation of the methodology applied in the construction of this ranking, we invite you to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Vision
Research.com is dedicated to motivating researchers, companies, and policymakers worldwide to gain deeper insights into the trajectories of leading experts. Beyond simply listing rankings, our mission is to provide the broader scientific community with transparent, trustworthy, and data-driven insights into who the leading researchers are in specific domains, across countries, and within academic institutions.
By doing so, we aim to foster a more connected and informed global research environment where excellence is recognized and can inspire further innovation and collaboration.
