Data Sources and Citation Metrics
The 5th edition of the Research.com Best Business and Management Scientists in Turkey Ranking is primarily grounded in authoritative bibliometric data sourced from OpenAlex and CrossRef, complemented by multiple other reputable data providers. The citation-based metrics used to devise the ranking were meticulously collected on January 12, 2026, ensuring the most current and comprehensive dataset available. Each scientist's position within this ranking is determined exclusively by their D-index (Discipline H-index), a specialized metric that accounts solely for publications and citation activity within the specific discipline under examination — in this case, Business and Management.
Scope of Research and Qualification Criteria
The ranking examined a broad spectrum of scientist profiles, drawing from a total of 279,971 individuals identified across various bibliometric databases spanning all disciplines. Within the focused discipline of Business and Management, 10 scientists were specifically analyzed. To qualify for inclusion in the ranking, each candidate’s D-index needed to be at least 30, with a majority of their tier publications concentrated in the Business and Management field. Additionally, scientists’ awards and notable achievements within the discipline were factored into consideration.
The D-index threshold was dynamically set in increments of 10, calibrated according to the estimated total number of scholars within each discipline. This approach guarantees the inclusion of the top 1% of leading researchers relevant to the field. To maintain disciplinary specificity, candidates were also required to demonstrate a proximity of 30% or less between their general H-index and their D-index, ensuring that their research output is genuinely focused on Business and Management.
Verification Practices and Methodological Rigor
The Research.com team acknowledges that raw bibliometric data alone does not provide an absolute measure of a scholar's output or impact. Accordingly, every scientist profile included in the ranking underwent a thorough manual verification process. Profiles were cross-correlated against publications listed in a wide array of trustworthy and specialized sources to ensure accuracy and relevance.
While not directly influencing the ranking position, additional indications such as the number of papers published in recognized journals and prestigious conference proceedings serve as valuable secondary signals reflecting a scientist’s contribution to their specific discipline.
The final positioning in the ranking is exclusively established by considering each researcher’s validated D-index, based on information curated from OpenAlex and CrossRef — widely recognized as the most prominent and reliable bibliometric databases accessible to the research community. For a detailed overview of the methodology employed, we encourage readers to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Vision
The impetus behind the creation of this ranking lies in Research.com's commitment to motivate researchers, companies, and policy-makers worldwide to gain strategic insights into the trajectories of leading experts. Our mission is to provide the entire scientific community with transparent, meticulously curated information that highlights who the foremost authorities are within specific areas of study, across countries, and within various research institutions. Through this, we aim to foster collaboration, informed decision-making, and the advancement of science globally.
