Data Sources and Compilation Methodology
The 4th edition of the Research.com Best Ecology and Evolution Scientists in Montenegro Ranking is based on robust bibliometric data aggregated from leading databases, primarily OpenAlex and CrossRef, alongside multiple other reliable data sources. The data necessary for calculating citation-based metrics central to this ranking were meticulously collected on 2024-11-27.
Scientists’ positions in the ranking are determined by their D-index (Discipline H-index), a metric that solely accounts for publications and citations in the designated discipline—Ecology and Evolution in this case—ensuring that the ranking reflects discipline-specific academic impact.
Scope and Criteria of the Ranking
For the current edition, a comprehensive evaluation was performed on a total of 279,971 scientist profiles sourced from a variety of bibliometric datasets, spanning all scientific disciplines. Within the field of Ecology and Evolution, 1 scientist from Montenegro met the rigorous selection criteria and is represented in the ranking.
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Eligibility required a minimum D-index of 30, with the majority of a researcher's highest tier publications falling within Ecology and Evolution.
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In addition to bibliometric measures, notable achievements and awards within the discipline were also considered.
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The D-index threshold for inclusion is dynamically set as a multiple of 10, based on the estimated number of active scholars within a discipline, ensuring the representation of the top 1% of leading scientists.
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To maintain discipline specificity, only researchers whose general H-index is within 30% of their D-index are considered.
Verification and Validation Practices
Recognizing the limitations of relying solely on raw bibliometric data, the Research.com team undertook a rigorous manual verification of all scientist profiles included in the ranking. Each researcher’s publication record was cross-referenced across a range of trusted sources to ensure accuracy and validity.
While not factored into ranking positions, the number of publications in prominent journals and major conference proceedings serves as a valuable supplementary signal of a scientist’s impact and ongoing contribution to the field.
Ultimately, the positioning in the Research.com ranking is based on a scientist's D-index as extracted from OpenAlex and CrossRef, databases widely acknowledged as standard-bearers for comprehensive, discipline-specific bibliometric data in the global academic community.
To learn more about the comprehensive procedure and detailed parameters used in constructing the ranking, please visit our methodology page.
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