Data Sources for the Ranking
The 5th edition of the Research.com Best Economics and Finance Scientists in Bangladesh Ranking draws upon comprehensive bibliometric data primarily sourced from OpenAlex and CrossRef, supplemented by multiple other authoritative data repositories. This multi-source approach ensures a robust foundation for assessing scholarly impact in the field. All citation-based metrics utilized in the assembly of this ranking were collected on January 12, 2026, providing a current and accurate snapshot of research contributions. A scientist’s position within the ranking is determined by their D-index (Discipline H-index), which exclusively considers publications and citation metrics relevant to the specific discipline under review—in this case, Economics and Finance.
Scope of Research Considered
The ranking methodology examined a total of 279,971 scientist profiles identified across a broad spectrum of bibliometric databases encompassing all academic disciplines, of which 2,000 scientists specializing in Economics and Finance were carefully analyzed. To qualify for inclusion, a researcher must have achieved a D-index of at least 30. Additionally, the majority of their tier publications must pertain directly to Economics and Finance, ensuring a strong disciplinary focus. Consideration was also given to scientists’ notable awards and achievements within the field, further enriching the evaluation criteria.
The D-index threshold for recognizing leading researchers is systematically adjusted in increments of 10, tailored to the estimated total number of scholars within each discipline. This dynamic thresholding process guarantees incorporation of the top 1% of scholars in the respective field. Furthermore, to maintain discipline specificity, a proximity criterion was applied whereby the difference between a scientist’s general H-index and their D-index must not exceed 30%.
Additional Verification Practices
The research team acknowledges that raw bibliometric data alone cannot definitively measure scholarly output or impact. Accordingly, every scientist profile included in the ranking was manually verified and cross-correlated against publications indexed in a wide array of reputable sources to validate accuracy and relevance. Although the quantity of papers published in prominent journals and conference proceedings does not directly influence ranking positions, it serves as a valuable secondary indicator of a scientist’s research contributions within Economics and Finance.
The primary metric—D-index—is computed using data extracted from OpenAlex and CrossRef, two of the most prominent and widely respected bibliometric databases available to the global research community. This careful curation process underscores the ranking’s credibility and rigor. For detailed information about the underlying methodology, we invite readers to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission Behind the Ranking
At Research.com, our mission is to inspire researchers, academic institutions, policymakers, and companies worldwide to explore and understand the trajectories of leading experts in various fields. By providing transparent and meticulously curated rankings, we offer the scientific community a valuable resource for identifying top researchers in specialized areas of study—whether at the country level, within academic institutions, or across disciplines.
Through the creation of this ranking, we aim to foster recognition of exemplary scholarship in Economics and Finance in Bangladesh, thereby promoting academic excellence and facilitating informed decision-making across the scientific ecosystem.
