A scientist’s placement within the ranking is determined using the Discipline H-index, or D-index, which is a refined metric considering only the papers and citations relevant to the specific discipline under examination. This approach provides a targeted and discipline-focused measure of research impact, ensuring that the ranking accurately represents expertise and influence within Business and Management.
Scope and Criteria of the Ranking
The ranking examines a total of 279,971 scientist profiles identified across a broad spectrum of bibliometric sources covering all academic disciplines. Within this extensive data set, 8 scientists specializing in Business and Management were specifically evaluated for inclusion in the current ranking iteration.
To qualify for the Business and Management ranking, a researcher must meet a minimum D-index threshold of 30. Additionally, the majority of a qualifying scientist’s tier publications must pertain directly to Business and Management. Beyond bibliometric measures, notable awards and achievements in the field are also considered to ensure holistic recognition of scholarly excellence.
The threshold for D-index consideration is set in increments of 10 relative to the estimated total number of active scholars per discipline. This tiered approach guarantees inclusion of the top 1% of leading researchers in each area, preserving statistical rigor and domain relevance. Furthermore, qualifying scientists typically maintain a proximity of 30% or less between their overall H-index and their discipline-specific D-index, ensuring focused scholarly contributions.
Verification and Validation Practices
Understanding the inherent limitations of raw bibliometric data as an absolute evaluative tool, the Research.com team undertakes meticulous manual verification of all scientist profiles. Each profile is cross-referenced against a wide array of trustworthy publication sources to authenticate authorship, discipline alignment, and impact measures.
While the count of publications in prominent journals and conference proceedings does not directly influence a researcher’s position within the ranking, it serves as a valuable secondary signal indicating the quality and significance of their research contributions within Business and Management.
Ultimately, the ranking positions are established based on researchers’ D-index values derived from the vetted data gathered through OpenAlex and CrossRef—two of the most trusted bibliometric databases available in the research ecosystem today. For an in-depth explanation of the ranking methodology, please visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Vision
At Research.com, our mission is to motivate researchers, corporations, and policymakers globally to closely observe the trajectories of leading experts. We strive to provide the scientific community with transparent, data-driven insights that identify top talent across specific domains, countries, and research institutions.
By facilitating access to curated rankings such as this one for Business and Management scientists in Iran, we aim to foster collaboration, recognition, and strategic decision-making that advances scientific progress and innovation worldwide.
