Best Ecology and Evolution Scientists 2026 in Burkina Faso

The position of each scientist within the ranking is determined by their D-index (Discipline H-index). This metric refines the traditional H-index by isolating publications and citations specifically within the examined discipline of Ecology and Evolution, thereby offering a more precise assessment of disciplinary impact and productivity.

Scope of Research and Qualification Criteria

In developing the ranking, a total of 279,971 scientist profiles were scrutinized across all disciplines using diverse bibliometric data sources. From this extensive dataset, 1 scientist specializing in Ecology and Evolution in Burkina Faso was identified and evaluated in detail. To qualify for inclusion, a scientist was required to have a D-index of at least 30, ensuring a high standard of scholarly influence within Ecology and Evolution.

Additionally, the majority of an eligible scientist’s tier publications needed to be concentrated in Ecology and Evolution to warrant their inclusion, with awards and other scholarly achievements in this field also playing a contributory role in the evaluation process. The D-index threshold is carefully calibrated in increments of 10 relative to the total estimated population of scholars in each discipline, thereby guaranteeing that the top 1% of leading experts are captured in the ranking. Furthermore, to maintain consistency, the difference between a scientist’s general H-index and their D-index does not exceed 30%, ensuring the discipline-specific impact aligns closely with their overall scholarly output.

Verification and Quality Assurance

Recognizing the limitations of raw bibliometric data as an absolute measure of scholarly performance, the research team conducted manual verification of all scientist profiles. This process involved cross-correlating profile information against a wide array of trustworthy publication sources to confirm authorship and disciplinary relevance.

While the number of publications in prominent journals and conference proceedings does not directly affect a researcher’s position in the Research.com ranking, it is acknowledged as an important secondary indicator of a scientist’s contribution to their field.

The final ranking positions are established using each researcher’s D-index, with data sourced from OpenAlex and CrossRef—known for their rigorous indexing and wide adoption by the scholarly community. For detailed information about the methodology, we encourage readers to visit our methodology page.

Research.com’s Mission Behind the Ranking

At Research.com, our mission is to inspire researchers, organizations, and policymakers globally to gain deeper insights into the directions of leading experts. This ranking provides the scientific community with a transparent and reliable way to identify top researchers in specific disciplines, within countries, and across academic institutions. By highlighting the work of distinguished scientists in Ecology and Evolution in Burkina Faso, we aim to foster collaboration, recognition, and informed decision-making that advances scientific progress worldwide.