A scientist’s position within this ranking is determined by their D-index (Discipline H-index), a refined metric that calculates impact strictly within the examined discipline. This approach ensures that only papers and citation counts relevant to Business and Management contribute to the evaluation, enabling a precise measure of scholarly influence specific to this area of study.
Scope of Research and Eligibility Criteria
The ranking process began with an extensive examination of 279,971 scientist profiles aggregated from a wide array of bibliometric data sources, covering all scientific disciplines. From this broad dataset, 28 scientists were identified specifically within the domain of Business and Management.
To qualify for inclusion in the ranking, a researcher’s D-index had to meet a minimum threshold of 30, reflecting substantial scholarly contribution within the discipline. Additionally, a majority of the researcher’s tier publications were required to be rooted in Business and Management, ensuring disciplinary relevance and focus. Awards and recognized achievements within the field also played a role in the comprehensive evaluation process.
The D-index threshold is dynamically set in increments of 10, corresponding to the total estimated number of scholars within each discipline. This thresholding mechanism guarantees that approximately the top 1% of leading scholars are incorporated into the ranking. To further maintain rigor and relevance, the proximity between a scientist’s overall H-index and their D-index was required to be 30% or less, demonstrating a consistent research focus within the discipline.
Additional Verification Practices
Recognizing that raw bibliometric data alone cannot serve as an absolute measure of scholarly output, the Research.com team engaged in meticulous manual verification of all scientist profiles included in the ranking. Each profile was cross-correlated with publications indexed across a broad spectrum of trustworthy sources to ensure accuracy and authenticity.
While the number of papers published in prominent journals and conference proceedings is not itself a factor influencing ranking position, it remains a valuable secondary signal indicative of a researcher’s active contribution to knowledge advancement within the specific area of Business and Management.
Ultimately, a scientist’s position is established based on their validated D-index, utilizing data aggregated principally from OpenAlex and CrossRef. These platforms represent the most reliable and authoritative bibliometric databases currently available.
For a comprehensive overview of the ranking methodology, readers are encouraged to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Purpose
Research.com’s overarching mission in compiling this ranking is to inspire researchers, companies, and policymakers globally to examine emerging trends tied to leading experts and their innovative trajectories. By providing a transparent and robust framework for identifying the foremost specialists within Business and Management in India, the ranking facilitates enhanced recognition and dialogue within the scientific community.
This initiative also aims to serve academic institutions and research organizations by delivering clear and credible insights into who the current thought leaders are, enabling strategic collaborations and informed decision-making based on authoritative scientific excellence.
