Data Sources and Citation Metrics
The 5th edition of the Research.com Best Business and Management Scientists in Netherlands Ranking is primarily based on bibliometric data gathered from leading sources including OpenAlex and CrossRef, supplemented by multiple other trusted data repositories. The collection of citation-based metrics utilized to devise the ranking was conducted on January 12, 2026. A scientist’s position in the ranking is determined by their D-index (Discipline H-index), which uniquely focuses on the subset of their publications and citation impact strictly within the examined discipline of Business and Management, ensuring discipline-specific relevance and precision.
Scope of Research and Qualification Criteria
The ranking comprehensively examined a total of 279,971 scientist profiles identified across a broad variety of bibliometric data sources and disciplines. From these, 85 scientists specialized in Business and Management were specifically assessed. To qualify for inclusion in the ranking, a scientist’s D-index threshold had to be at least 30, and the majority of their tier publications needed to be situated within the area of Business and Management. In addition to bibliometric performance, consideration was given to scientists’ awards and achievements within the field.
The D-index threshold for the consideration of top researchers is incrementally set by 10-point intervals, based on the estimated total number of scholars in each discipline, with the explicit goal of incorporating the top 1% of leading scholars into the list. Furthermore, to ensure focus and consistency within the discipline, a scientist’s D-index must be close to their general H-index, with a maximum allowable proximity difference of 30% or less between these metrics.
Verification and Validation Practices
Recognizing that raw bibliometric data alone cannot serve as an absolute measure of a scientist’s contributions, the ranking process included thorough manual verification of all scientist profiles. These profiles were cross-correlated against publications indexed in a wide range of reputable and authoritative sources to safeguard accuracy and legitimacy.
While the number of papers published in prominent journals and conference proceedings does not directly influence a researcher’s ranking position, it provides a valuable secondary signal highlighting a scholar’s contribution to research within their specific discipline.
The final position within the ranking is strictly established using the D-index, generated from data sourced primarily from OpenAlex and CrossRef. These databases are recognized globally as two of the most prominent and reliable bibliometric resources accessible to the global research community. Readers interested in a more detailed explanation of the methodology are encouraged to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Vision
Our mission at Research.com is to inspire researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers worldwide to critically examine the directions in which leading experts are advancing their fields. By providing a transparent and meticulously constructed ranking, we offer the broader scientific community an invaluable resource to identify who the foremost experts are in specific disciplines, within countries, and across research institutions. This fosters clearer insight into centers of excellence and promotes academic collaboration and targeted investment in scientific advancement.
