A scientist’s position within this ranking is exclusively based on their D-index (Discipline H-index), a refined metric that considers only publications and citations relevant to the specific discipline under review—in this case, Business and Management. This discipline-focused approach ensures the evaluation accurately reflects a researcher’s impact within their primary area of expertise.
Scope of Research and Inclusion Criteria
The ranking was developed by examining 279,971 scientist profiles identified from a variety of bibliometric data sources, spanning all disciplines. From this extensive data pool, 40 scientists in the Business and Management domain were specifically evaluated.
To qualify for inclusion in the ranking, a researcher was required to have a D-index of at least 30, with a majority of their tier publications firmly anchored in Business and Management. Additionally, awards and achievements within the discipline were considered to further validate each scientist’s standing.
The D-index threshold is adjusted in increments of 10, based on the estimated total number of scholars in each discipline; this approach ensures inclusion of the top 1% of leading researchers while maintaining discipline-specific rigor. To verify the relevance of research focus, a proximity requirement was applied whereby the difference between a scientist’s general H-index and their D-index must be 30% or less, ensuring consistent impact across their overall and discipline-specific body of work.
Verification and Validation Practices
Recognizing that raw bibliometric data can never serve as an absolute measure of scholarly output, the Research.com team undertook meticulous manual verification of all scientist profiles. This verification involved cross-correlating data against publications indexed in an extensive array of trustworthy sources to confirm the accuracy and relevance of each profile.
Although not directly factored into the ranking position, the quantity of papers published in prominent journals and conference proceedings is highlighted as a valuable secondary signal, reflecting substantive contributions to research within the specific scientific field.
Ultimately, the position of each scientist in the ranking is established through their D-index as derived from data harvested from OpenAlex and CrossRef. To explore the methodology in further detail, we encourage readers to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Vision
Research.com is committed to motivating researchers, companies, and policymakers worldwide to investigate emerging frontiers of expertise and innovation. Our mission is to provide the global scientific community with a reliable and transparent means to identify and connect with leading experts across specific domains, countries, and research institutions.
We believe that illuminating the contributions of top scientists facilitates collaboration, drives knowledge advancement, and informs strategic decision-making in academia, industry, and government.
