A scientist’s position in the ranking is determined by their D-index (Discipline H-index), a refined metric that considers only publications and citation metrics relevant to the examined discipline. This ensures that the ranking reflects research impact specifically within Business and Management, rather than more general citation measures.
Scope of the Research and Qualification Criteria
The ranking process examined 279,971 scientist profiles identified across a variety of comprehensive bibliometric data sources spanning all disciplines. From this extensive dataset, 1,439 scientists specifically from the Business and Management discipline were identified and analyzed in detail.
To qualify for inclusion in the ranking, a scientist’s D-index must be at least 30, and the majority of their tier publications must be in the field of Business and Management. In addition to bibliometric metrics, scientists’ awards and notable achievements within the field were also considered to provide a more holistic representation of scholarly excellence.
The D-index threshold is dynamically set in increments of 10, calibrated according to the estimated total number of scholars in each discipline. This adaptive thresholding guarantees that the top 1% of leading scholars are incorporated into the ranking. Furthermore, there is an imposed constraint that the difference between a scientist’s general H-index and their D-index should be no greater than 30%, ensuring alignment between their overall research output and discipline-specific impact.
Additional Verification Practices
The team responsible for compiling the ranking recognizes that raw bibliometric data alone cannot serve as an absolute tool to evaluate the full scope of scholarly contributions. To uphold the ranking’s accuracy and credibility, all scientist profiles were manually verified and cross-correlated against publications listed in a wide range of trustworthy academic sources.
While the number of papers published in prominent journals and conference proceedings is not a direct factor influencing the final ranking position, it serves as a valuable secondary indicator of a researcher’s contribution to their field. This nuanced approach ensures that the ranking reflects both quantitative impact and qualitative recognition within Business and Management research.
The researcher’s position in the ranking is ultimately established by their D-index, calculated using data gathered from OpenAlex and CrossRef. These platforms are selected for their comprehensiveness and reliability as bibliometric databases available to the scientific community.
For further details on the methodology applied in creating this ranking, please visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission Behind the Ranking
Research.com’s mission in creating this ranking is to motivate researchers, companies, and policymakers worldwide to monitor the trajectories of leading experts in various scientific domains. By providing a transparent and meticulously curated list of top scientists in specific areas, countries, and institutions, we aim to facilitate better recognition, collaboration, and strategic development within the global scientific community.
This ranking serves as a valuable tool to identify key thought leaders and innovators, thereby supporting informed decision-making in academic, corporate, and governmental arenas. The rigorous, careful work involved in assembling this ranking reflects our commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy, fairness, and scholarly integrity.
