The ranking methodology pivots on the Discipline H-index (D-index), a refined metric that selectively incorporates only those publications and citation data relevant to the examined discipline—in this case, Business and Management. This approach ensures that a scientist’s position reflects their scholarly influence specifically within their focused domain of research.
Scope of Research and Qualification Criteria
To establish a meaningful and authoritative ranking, a total of 279,971 scientist profiles were analyzed from various bibliometric data sources spanning all scientific disciplines. Within the specific field of Business and Management, 1,324 scientist profiles were identified for closer examination.
Eligibility for inclusion in the ranking required a minimum D-index of 30. Furthermore, a majority of an individual’s tier publications had to be substantively related to Business and Management to ensure the relevance of their scholarly contributions. In addition to bibliometric metrics, evaluators also factored in a scientist’s awards and notable achievements within the field to provide a more holistic appraisal.
The D-index threshold for consideration is adaptively set as increments of 10, reflective of the estimated total number of scholars per discipline while rigorously guaranteeing that the top 1% of leading researchers are incorporated. Additionally, a proximity criterion of no more than 30% difference between a scientist’s general H-index and their D-index was enforced to maintain discipline-specific integrity in the ranking.
Verification Practices and Reliability Assurance
Recognizing that raw bibliometric data alone cannot comprehensively represent a scholar’s research impact, the Research.com team undertakes meticulous manual verification of all scientist profiles included in the ranking. This process involves cross-correlating publication records against a wide array of authoritative and trustworthy sources to ensure accuracy and to minimize errors stemming from data misattribution or incompleteness.
While the number of publications in prominent, peer-reviewed journals and reputed conference proceedings is not a direct factor in determining a researcher’s position in the ranking, it serves as a valuable secondary signal underscoring their substantive contribution to the field. The principal determinant remains the D-index as calculated using data from OpenAlex and CrossRef—two of the most prominent and trusted bibliometric databases available to the global research community.
For an in-depth understanding of the methodology and data processes involved in creating this ranking, readers are encouraged to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Vision
The creation of this ranking reflects Research.com’s overarching mission to motivate researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, and academic institutions worldwide to closely examine the trajectories of leading experts. By illuminating who the leading scientists are in specific disciplines, countries, and institutions, Research.com aims to facilitate knowledge exchange, foster collaboration, and inform evidence-based decision-making across the scientific ecosystem.
Through rigorous data analysis and verification, this ranking offers a trusted and transparent resource that supports the entire scientific community in recognizing and understanding excellence in Business and Management research within Bosnia And Herzegovina.
