Bibliometric data used for citation-based metrics were collected on January 12, 2026. The ranking of each scientist is determined by their Discipline H-index, or D-index, a refined metric that considers only publications and citations within the specific discipline under examination—in this case, Business and Management. This ensures that a researcher’s position in the ranking reflects their impact and influence specifically within their field.
Scope of Research and Eligibility Criteria
A total of 279,971 scientist profiles across all disciplines were examined from a variety of bibliometric data sources. Within this broad examination, 12 scientists were identified and evaluated specifically in the field of Business and Management.
To qualify for the Business and Management ranking, a scientist’s D-index must meet a minimum threshold of 30, with a majority of their tier publications concentrated in the Business and Management domain. Additionally, nominees’ awards and achievements in the field play a substantive role in their consideration.
The D-index threshold is calibrated in increments of 10 based on the estimated total number of researchers within each discipline, ensuring that this ranking consistently includes the top 1% of leading scholars. A key criterion is that the difference between a scientist’s general H-index and their D-index should not exceed 30%, thereby ensuring the selected researchers demonstrate focused expertise within Business and Management.
Verification and Methodological Rigor
The researchers orchestrating this ranking acknowledge that raw bibliometric data alone cannot serve as an absolute measure of scholarly output and impact. Consequently, all scientist profiles included in the ranking were meticulously manually verified. They were cross-correlated against publications listed in a wide range of trustworthy academic sources to validate authenticity and accuracy.
While the quantity of publications in prominent journals and conference proceedings does not directly influence a researcher's position in the ranking, it is considered a valuable secondary signal of a scientist’s contribution to their specialized area of research.
The ranking position itself is established using the D-index metric, derived from information gathered via OpenAlex and CrossRef, two of the most prominent and authoritative bibliometric databases accessible to the research community.
For a detailed understanding of the metrics, data sources, and verification practices involved, readers are encouraged to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Vision
The creation of this ranking reflects Research.com’s ongoing mission to motivate researchers, companies, and policymakers worldwide to observe and understand the trajectories of leading experts. By providing a transparent mechanism to identify who the foremost scientists are within specific disciplines, countries, or institutions, Research.com fosters stronger connections within the global scientific community.
Through rigorous, transparent, and methodologically sound evaluations, this ranking aims to support academic institutions and research stakeholders in recognizing excellence, encouraging collaboration, and guiding strategic decision-making to advance the field of Business and Management.
