A scientist’s position within this ranking is determined by their D-index (Discipline H-index), a refined metric that exclusively considers publications and citation metrics within the examined discipline of Economics and Finance. This approach enables a nuanced evaluation of scholarly impact that is sensitive to disciplinary boundaries.
Scope of Research and Qualification Criteria
The ranking examines 279,971 scientist profiles sourced from a variety of bibliometric databases across all academic disciplines, narrowing down to 22 prominent scientists specifically in the field of Economics and Finance. To qualify for inclusion in this ranking, a scientist must meet the minimum D-index threshold of 30. Additionally, a majority of their tier publications must be rooted firmly within the Economics and Finance disciplines. Consideration is also given to the scientist’s awards and achievements in these fields to further underscore their eminence.
The D-index threshold employed to identify top researchers is adjusted in increments of 10 in accordance with the total estimated number of scholars within each discipline. This calibration guarantees that the top 1% of leading scholars are incorporated into the ranking list. Furthermore, to maintain disciplinary consistency, there is an expectation that the disparity between a researcher’s general H-index and their D-index does not exceed 30%, ensuring the D-index effectively represents focused scholarly influence.
Verification and Validation Practices
Recognizing that raw bibliometric data alone is insufficient to fully capture a researcher’s scholarly output, the team behind this ranking implements rigorous manual verification procedures. Each scientist’s profile is meticulously cross-correlated against publications verified in a broad spectrum of trustworthy sources, providing an additional layer of validation.
While the number of papers published in prominent journals and conference proceedings does not directly influence a researcher’s rank, it serves as a valuable secondary indicator of their contributions within the Economics and Finance fields.
The final ranking positions are established based on the D-index determined through data from OpenAlex and CrossRef, the foremost bibliometric databases known for their comprehensive and reliable data coverage. To explore the detailed methodology underlying this ranking, we invite readers to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Vision
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Through this initiative, we aspire to foster informed collaborations, strategic investments, and evidence-based policy decisions that collectively advance the frontiers of scientific knowledge.
