All citation-based metrics that underpin the ranking were carefully collected and aggregated as of January 12, 2026. The ranking methodology focuses specifically on metrics tailored to the discipline of Business and Management by employing the D-index (Discipline H-index), a refined bibliometric indicator that includes only publications and associated citations strictly within the examined field. This discipline-specific approach facilitates a more precise evaluation of researchers’ contributions in Business and Management, segregating these from their overall research profiles.
Scope of Research and Inclusion Criteria
This ranking examines an extensive dataset comprising 279,971 scientist profiles identified across all disciplines from diverse bibliometric sources, with a specialized focus on 1,467 scientists from the Business and Management sphere. To qualify for inclusion in the ranking, a researcher must have achieved a minimum D-index of 30. Furthermore, a majority of their tier publications must be situated within the Business and Management domain, ensuring that their primary research contributions align with the discipline.
In addition to bibliometric performance, qualitative assessments of a scientist’s awards and professional achievements within Business and Management were factored into the evaluation process. The D-index threshold is calibrated to the estimated total number of scholars in each discipline, employing increments of 10 to maintain rigor, while simultaneously guaranteeing the inclusion of the top 1% of leading scholars. To ensure discipline-focused accuracy, it was also required that the proximity between a researcher’s overall H-index and their D-index does not exceed 30%, thereby affirming the relevance of their impact to the specific field.
Additional Verification Practices
Recognizing that raw bibliometric data alone is insufficient to fully capture the scientific contribution of individual scholars, extensive manual verification procedures were implemented. Each scientist profile was meticulously reviewed and cross-correlated against a diverse array of trusted academic publications and authoritative sources, reinforcing the integrity and validity of the ranking.
While publication volume in high-impact journals and top-tier conference proceedings did not directly influence the D-index-based positioning, it remains an important secondary indicator of a researcher’s influence and productivity within Business and Management. The ranking’s reliance on OpenAlex and CrossRef ensures the use of robust, transparent, and widely recognized databases, refining the focus specifically through the D-index metric.
For a thorough exposition of the methodologies employed in this ranking, readers are encouraged to consult our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Vision Behind the Ranking
At Research.com, our mission centers on inspiring researchers, organizations, and policymakers globally to gain transparent insights into the trajectories and leadership within various scientific fields. By illuminating who the leading experts are in particular areas of study, across different countries, and within research institutions, we aim to foster collaboration, recognition, and informed decision-making.
This ranking serves as a vital tool for the scientific community to identify and engage with top-tier talent in Business and Management, promoting excellence and advancing the collective knowledge base. The creation of this ranking reflects our commitment to meticulous research, data integrity, and an unwavering dedication to supporting the academic ecosystem.
