The bibliometric data utilized for constructing the citation-based metrics were collected on January 12, 2026. This ensures the most recent and up-to-date snapshot reflecting each scientist’s scholarly impact.
A researcher’s position in the ranking is determined by their D-index (Discipline H-index), a refined metric that counts only the publications and citations relevant to the specific discipline under examination. This focus allows for an accurate and discipline-sensitive assessment of scholarly influence within Economics and Finance.
Scope and Selection Criteria
The ranking evaluation commenced with an extensive examination of 279,971 scientist profiles curated from a variety of bibliometric data sources encompassing all research disciplines. From this broad pool, 419 researchers with a primary focus in Economics and Finance were identified and assessed.
- To qualify for inclusion in this ranking, a scientist’s D-index had to be at least 30.
- Additionally, a majority of their tier-ranked publications were required to be within the field of Economics and Finance.
- Awards and notable achievements specific to Economics and Finance further informed the evaluation process, providing a qualitative dimension to the ranking criteria.
The threshold for the D-index is dynamically set in increments of 10, based on the estimated total number of scholars in each discipline. This scaling is designed to capture the top 1% of leading experts, ensuring the ranking highlights a truly elite cohort of researchers. Furthermore, to ascertain disciplinary consistency, only scientists whose general H-index and D-index differ by 30% or less were considered, reinforcing the focus on discipline-specific impact.
Verification and Methodological Rigor
Recognizing that raw bibliometric data alone cannot fully represent a scholar’s contributions, all scientist profiles included in the ranking underwent meticulous manual verification. This process involved cross-correlation against publications indexed in an array of trustworthy sources to confirm accuracy and validity.
While the number of papers published in prestigious journals and conference proceedings does not directly influence ranking positions, it is highlighted as a valuable secondary indicator of a researcher’s impact and contributions within Economics and Finance.
The ranking positions are ultimately established using researchers’ D-indices derived from the data gathered from OpenAlex and CrossRef — two of the most prominent, internationally recognized bibliometric databases available to the research community.
For complete details on the methodology and data processing techniques applied, readers are encouraged to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Vision
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Through this initiative, we seek to contribute to a more connected and informed scientific community, promoting collaboration and excellence in academic research worldwide.
