A scientist's position in the ranking is determined by their D-index (Discipline H-index), which is a refined measure that exclusively considers publications and citation metrics corresponding to the specific discipline under examination—in this case, Economics and Finance. This approach ensures that the ranking reflects discipline-relevant research impact rather than broad or unrelated citation activity.
Scope of Research and Eligibility Criteria
The ranking methodology involved an initial assessment of 279,971 scientist profiles identified through a diverse array of bibliometric databases covering all academic disciplines. Within this set, 1 scientist was specifically identified and evaluated within the field of Economics and Finance in Fiji.
To qualify for inclusion in the ranking, a scientist's D-index had to be at least 30, ensuring the list highlights researchers with a substantial and impactful publication record within the discipline. Furthermore, a majority of the researcher’s top-tier publications were required to be situated in Economics and Finance, emphasizing the specialization and relevance of their work. Awards and notable achievements within Economics and Finance were also considered as supplementary indicators of scholarly distinction.
The D-index threshold for consideration is set in increments of 10 and calibrated according to the estimated total number of scholars within each discipline. This method guarantees that the top 1% of leading experts are systematically incorporated into the ranking. Additionally, to maintain disciplinary relevance, only profiles exhibiting a proximity of 30% or less between their general H-index and their D-index were considered, ensuring a strong alignment between overall productivity and discipline-specific impact.
Verification Practices and Transparency
We recognize that raw bibliometric data alone cannot provide a definitive evaluation of scholarly output. Accordingly, all scientist profiles included in this ranking underwent meticulous manual verification. This process involved cross-correlating publication records against a wide range of trustworthy, independent sources to ensure accuracy and authenticity.
While the number of papers published in prestigious journals and conference proceedings does not directly influence the ranking position, it remains an important secondary signal of a scientist’s contribution and stature within the discipline.
The ranking positions are established based on each researcher’s D-index, derived from data gathered through OpenAlex and CrossRef, two of the most prominent and respected bibliometric databases accessible to the global research community. For a detailed overview of the methodology and its underpinning principles, we encourage readers to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Vision
Our mission at Research.com is to inspire researchers, enterprises, and policy makers worldwide to monitor and understand the trajectories of leading experts in various disciplines. By providing transparent and rigorously curated rankings, we offer the entire scientific community a reliable resource to identify top-tier specialists at the country level, across fields of study, or within specific research institutions.
Through this initiative, we aim to foster greater awareness of scientific leadership, facilitate collaboration, and ultimately contribute to the advancement of knowledge on a global scale.
