Central to the ranking methodology is the use of the D-index (Discipline H-index), a refined metric that isolates a researcher's impact within a specific discipline—in this case, Business and Management. Unlike a general H-index, the D-index exclusively considers publications and citations pertinent to the examined field, thereby providing a discipline-focused evaluation of a scientist's scholarly influence.
Scope of Research and Qualification Criteria
In this edition, an expansive set of 279,971 scientist profiles identified across numerous bibliometric datasets was analyzed, encompassing all academic disciplines. Within this large cohort, 95 scientists specializing specifically in Business and Management were evaluated. To qualify for inclusion in the ranking, a scientist's D-index had to meet a minimum threshold of 30, and the majority of their tier publications were required to fall within the Business and Management domain.
Further qualifications incorporated recognition of scientists’ awards and achievements in the field, providing an additional dimension to assess prominence and contribution beyond citation metrics alone. The D-index thresholds are tailored adaptively—set as increments of 10 aligned with the estimated discipline population—to ensure comprehensive inclusion of the top 1% of leading scholars. Moreover, to maintain disciplinary focus and consistency, a scientist’s general H-index and D-index exhibit a proximity differential of no more than 30%.
Verification and Methodological Rigor
Recognizing that raw bibliometric data alone cannot definitively capture the multifaceted contributions of scholars, the ranking process incorporates stringent manual verification practices. Each scientist’s profile was meticulously cross-correlated against publications indexed in a wide and trustworthy selection of sources, thereby enhancing the reliability and accuracy of the compiled data.
It is important to note that while the count of papers published in prestigious journals and conference proceedings does not directly affect the ranking position, it provides a valuable secondary indicator of a researcher’s impact within Business and Management. The core ranking position is ultimately determined through the D-index derived from OpenAlex and CrossRef, the most authoritative and widely acknowledged bibliometric platforms accessible within the research community.
For a detailed account of the comprehensive methodology employed in this ranking effort, readers are encouraged to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Vision and Mission
At Research.com, our mission extends beyond enumeration. We strive to inspire researchers, academic institutions, companies, and policymakers globally to understand the trajectories of leading scientific experts. By providing transparent and rigorously validated rankings, we offer the entire scientific community a trusted resource to identify top-tier specialists within particular disciplines, geographic regions, or research institutions.
Through this initiative, we aim to foster collaboration, guide resource allocation, and ultimately accelerate the advancement of knowledge by shining a spotlight on those driving progress in their fields. The meticulous care and attention devoted to the creation of this ranking reflect our commitment to credible, meaningful, and actionable insights in the global scientific landscape.
