The bibliometric data utilized to devise the citation-based metrics were collected on January 12, 2026. A scientist’s position within the ranking is determined by the D-index (Discipline H-index), a refined variant of the traditional H-index. The D-index specifically includes only those papers and corresponding citation metrics attributable to the scientist’s examined discipline, thereby providing a targeted measure of scientific impact within Business and Management.
Scope of Research and Inclusion Criteria
The scope of this ranking encompasses an extensive examination of 279,971 scientist profiles identified across numerous bibliometric data sources and covering all scientific disciplines. From this broad pool, 26 scientists specializing in Business and Management were shortlisted based on stringent criteria.
- To qualify for inclusion, a scientist’s D-index needed to be at least 30.
- The majority of their tier publications had to be concentrated within the field of Business and Management.
- A scientist’s professional awards and achievements relevant to Business and Management were also considered in the evaluation process.
The threshold D-index value for top researcher consideration is dynamically set in increments of 10, reflecting the estimated population size of scholars within each discipline. This calibration ensures that the ranking inclusively represents the top 1% of leading scholars. Moreover, to affirm disciplinary focus, the proximity between a scientist’s general H-index and their D-index is required to be 30% or less, further verifying their specialization in Business and Management.
Verification and Validation Practices
The researchers who develop this ranking recognize that raw bibliometric data alone cannot serve as an absolute measure of scholarly output. Consequently, all scientist profiles included are manually verified and corroborated against a broad spectrum of trustworthy publications and sources. This rigor ensures accurate attribution and integrity of the ranking.
While not directly influencing the ranking position, the number of papers published in prominent journals and conference proceedings acts as a valuable secondary indicator of a scientist’s contribution to their specific research domain.
Positions in the ranking are established using each researcher’s D-index, calculated from data sourced principally from OpenAlex and CrossRef—two of the most prominent and respected bibliometric databases accessible to the global research community.
For a detailed understanding of the methodology applied in this ranking, we encourage scholars and institutional representatives to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Vision
Research.com’s overarching mission with the creation of this ranking is to inspire researchers, companies, and policymakers worldwide to engage with and critically assess the trajectories of leading experts. It offers a transparent and reliable means for the entire scientific community to identify and acknowledge the foremost specialists in specific areas of study, across countries, and within research institutions.
Through meticulous data collection, verification, and analysis, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of research excellence and to empower informed decision-making for academia and beyond.
