A scientist’s position within the ranking is determined by their D-index (Discipline H-index), a refined bibliometric indicator that considers only the publications and citation metrics relevant to the specific discipline under examination—in this case, Business and Management. This ensures that the evaluation is specifically aligned with disciplinary expertise rather than general scholarly output.
Scope of Research and Eligibility Criteria
The ranking's scope encompasses a thorough examination of 279,971 scientist profiles, identified through a variety of bibliometric databases spanning all academic disciplines. Within the Business and Management category specifically, 12 scientists were shortlisted based on rigorous criteria.
- To qualify for consideration, a scientist’s D-index had to be at least 30, reflecting a substantive and impactful research contribution within Business and Management.
- Additionally, a majority of the scientist’s tier publications needed to be directly related to the Business and Management field, ensuring domain relevance.
- Award recognitions and notable achievements related to Business and Management also factored into the qualification process, providing a holistic validation of scholarly impact.
The D-index threshold for identifying leading researchers is dynamically set in increments of 10, calibrated according to the estimated total number of scholars within each discipline. This methodology guarantees the inclusion of the top 1% of leading scholars. Moreover, to ensure disciplinary focus, there is a required proximity of 30% or less between a scientist’s general H-index and their D-index.
Verification Practices and Methodological Rigor
Recognizing that raw bibliometric data alone cannot fully encapsulate the quality or impact of scientific output, the researchers behind this ranking implemented additional verification protocols. Each individual scientist profile was manually verified and rigorously cross-correlated with publications indexed in a broad range of trustworthy scholarly sources.
While the number of papers published in prominent journals and conference proceedings does not directly influence a researcher’s position in the ranking, it remains a valuable secondary indicator of their contribution and influence within Business and Management research.
The ranking itself is established strictly through each researcher’s D-index derived from data obtained via OpenAlex and CrossRef, two of the most authoritative bibliometric databases available. We encourage readers seeking comprehensive details regarding the methodology and analytical framework to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Vision
At Research.com, our mission is to inspire researchers, academic institutions, policy makers, and industry leaders worldwide to identify and follow the trajectories of leading experts. We aim to provide the global scientific community with transparent, rigorous, and accessible information about who the foremost researchers are in specific areas of study, across different countries, and within varying research organizations. The creation of this ranking exemplifies our commitment to meticulous analysis and credible representation of scholarly excellence, helping to foster collaboration, recognition, and informed decision-making within the academic ecosystem.
