A scientist's position within the ranking is determined by their D-index (Discipline H-index), a refinement of the traditional H-index which includes only the publications and citations specifically within the examined discipline. This focused approach allows for a more accurate assessment of productivity and impact within the field of Business and Management.
Scope of Research and Qualification Criteria
The ranking is based on an extensive examination of 279,971 scientist profiles compiled from diverse bibliometric data sources covering all scientific disciplines. Within the specific domain of Business and Management, 1,000 scientists were identified and analyzed for this edition.
To qualify for inclusion, a scientist must have a D-index of at least 30. Additionally, a majority of the scientist’s tier publications—that is, their most impactful and influential works—must be concentrated in the area of Business and Management. Beyond publication metrics, scientists’ recognized awards and professional achievements within the field also factored into consideration.
The D-index threshold is calibrated in increments of 10, reflecting the estimated total number of scholars per discipline, to ensure consistency across fields while guaranteeing inclusion of the top 1% of leading scholars. Moreover, a proximity criterion requires that the difference between a scientist’s overall general H-index and their discipline-specific D-index does not exceed 30% to confirm the relevance of their contributions within Business and Management.
Verification and Validation Practices
The Research.com team acknowledges that raw bibliometric data alone cannot fully capture the quality and breadth of a scholar’s contributions. As such, all scientist profiles used in this ranking were manually verified by experts and cross-referenced against publications from a broad spectrum of trustworthy and authoritative sources. This rigorous validation process serves to minimize errors and ensure the highest standards of accuracy.
While not directly influencing a researcher's numerical rank, the number of papers published in prominent journals and conference proceedings serves as a valuable secondary indicator of a scientist’s influence and sustained contribution within Business and Management research communities.
The ranking positions are primarily established using each researcher’s D-index derived from OpenAlex and CrossRef data, recognized as the most prominent and well-curated bibliometric databases accessible to the research community globally.
For an in-depth explanation of the methodology and data processing steps employed, readers are encouraged to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission Behind the Ranking
Research.com is committed to fostering transparency and motivation within the scientific ecosystem by providing a precise and authoritative platform that identifies leading experts across disciplines, countries, and institutions. Our mission is to enable researchers, academic institutions, companies, and policymakers worldwide to monitor the trajectories of top scientists and make informed decisions about collaboration, recruitment, and investment in research.
By unveiling these rankings, we offer the entire scientific community a reliable means to recognize excellence and drive forward innovation through better awareness of who the foremost contributors are in specific areas of study. This endeavor embodies our dedication to promoting impactful research and evidence-based evaluation throughout academia and beyond.
