A scientist’s position within the ranking is determined by their D-index (Discipline H-index), a refined metric that considers only the publications and citations relevant to the examined discipline—in this case, Computer Science—ensuring the evaluation accurately reflects discipline-specific impact.
Scope of Research and Inclusion Criteria
Our analysis examined 279,971 scientist profiles aggregated from diverse bibliometric data sources spanning all scientific disciplines. Of these, 10 scientists identified with Computer Science in Jordan qualified for detailed assessment. To be considered for inclusion in the Computer Science ranking, a researcher’s D-index had to meet or exceed a threshold of 30, reflecting a significant scholarly impact within this field. Furthermore, a majority of their tier publications needed to be in Computer Science, ensuring disciplinary relevance. Notably, scientists’ notable awards and achievements in the Computer Science domain were also incorporated as qualitative factors.
The D-index threshold is dynamically adjusted in increments of 10 relative to the estimated total number of scholars in each discipline, guaranteeing that the top 1% of leading researchers are consistently represented across fields. Additionally, there is a requirement that the difference between a scientist’s general H-index and their D-index remains within 30%, maintaining alignment between their overall research output and their discipline-specific contributions.
Verification and Methodological Rigor
The Research.com team acknowledges that raw bibliometric data alone cannot provide a definitive evaluation of scholarly output. Consequently, all scientist profiles included in the ranking underwent manual verification. This process involved rigorous cross-correlation of publication records with a wide range of trustworthy external sources, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the data underpinning each profile.
While a researcher’s quantity of published papers in prominent journals and respected conference proceedings does not directly influence their position in the ranking, it serves as an important secondary indicator of their research contribution within Computer Science.
The ranking positions are established based on each researcher’s D-index calculated from data primarily extracted from OpenAlex and CrossRef, which are recognized worldwide for their comprehensive and authoritative bibliometric coverage.
For detailed information on the ranking methodology and evaluation criteria, please refer to our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Vision
At Research.com, our mission is to inspire researchers, corporate entities, and policymakers globally to gain insight into the trajectory of leading scientific experts. By providing transparent and meticulously curated rankings, we aim to facilitate the scientific community’s understanding of who the foremost experts are in specific disciplines, within various countries, and across academic and research institutions.
This endeavor empowers stakeholders to recognize excellence, foster collaborations, and strategically invest in areas of scientific advancement, ultimately supporting the growth and dissemination of knowledge worldwide.
