A scientist's position in the ranking is determined by their D-index (Discipline H-index), a refined metric that focuses exclusively on a researcher’s scholarly output and citation impact within the examined discipline—in this case, Economics and Finance. This discipline-specific approach ensures that the ranking reflects meaningful contributions directly related to the field rather than general academic influence.
Scope of Research Considered
For this edition, a total of 279,971 scientist profiles spanning all scientific disciplines were analyzed from a broad array of bibliometric sources. Within this broad dataset, 5 scientists identified as active contributors specifically to Economics and Finance were examined in detail.
To qualify for inclusion in the ranking, researchers were required to meet a minimum D-index threshold of 30. Furthermore, the majority of their tier publications had to be focused on Economics and Finance. Awards and notable achievements in these fields were also factored into the evaluation, supporting a comprehensive assessment of scholarly excellence.
The D-index thresholds are dynamically set as increments of 10 based on the estimated total number of scholars in each discipline. This calibrated approach guarantees that the top 1% of leading experts are incorporated into the list, ensuring recognition of only the most impactful researchers. Additionally, a proximity criterion was enforced, requiring the difference between a scientist’s overall H-index and their D-index to be 30% or less, thereby emphasizing strong disciplinary focus.
Verification and Quality Assurance Practices
The team behind this ranking recognizes that raw bibliometric data, while invaluable, cannot serve as an absolute or sole measure of scholarly output or impact. In light of this, all scientist profiles included were manually verified. This involved cross-correlating publication records and citation metrics against a wide range of trustworthy academic sources to ensure authenticity and data integrity.
Although not directly affecting the ranking position, the number of papers published in prominent journals and conference proceedings was also reviewed. This secondary signal provides additional context and depth regarding a scientist’s contributions to Economics and Finance research.
Rank positioning is ultimately established based on each researcher’s D-index using data primarily drawn from OpenAlex and CrossRef. These platforms remain among the most prominent, well-established, and widely respected bibliometric databases accessible to the global research community.
For detailed information on the methodology employed, readers are encouraged to consult our methodology page.
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