A scientist’s position in the ranking is determined by the D-index (Discipline H-index), a refined citation metric that accounts exclusively for publications and citation counts within the examined discipline—in this case, Economics and Finance. This targeted approach ensures that a researcher’s influence is accurately measured within their specialized field.
Scope of Research and Inclusion Criteria
The ranking was compiled from an initial pool of 279,971 scientist profiles identified across a broad range of bibliometric data sources spanning all disciplines. Within this extensive dataset, 16 scientists specializing specifically in Economics and Finance were analyzed in detail.
To qualify for inclusion in the ranking, researchers were required to have a D-index of at least 30, underscoring a significant level of scholarly impact within their discipline. Additionally, a majority of their tier publications needed to be situated within Economics and Finance. Recognized awards and notable achievements in the field were also considered to further validate prominence and contribution.
The D-index threshold for selecting top researchers is calibrated as increments of 10, adjusted according to the estimated total number of scholars within each discipline. This methodology guarantees inclusion of the top 1% of leading scholars, ensuring that the list reflects true academic excellence. Furthermore, to maintain relevance and specificity, only those scientists exhibiting a proximity of 30% or less difference between their general H-index and their D-index were considered, indicating focused expertise in the discipline.
Additional Verification Practices
Recognizing that raw bibliometric data cannot serve as an absolute measure of scholarly output, the ranking team carried out meticulous manual verification of all scientist profiles. Each profile was cross-correlated against publications found in a wide array of trusted sources to authenticate the data’s accuracy and relevance.
While the number of papers published in prominent journals and conference proceedings is not directly factored into the placement within the Research.com ranking, it constitutes a valuable secondary signal reflecting a scientist’s active contribution to research within their specific scientific domain.
The final ranking positions are established using the D-index metric, derived from information gathered primarily from OpenAlex and CrossRef—among the most prominent and well-regarded bibliometric databases accessible to the global research community.
For detailed information about the methodology employed, readers are encouraged to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Agenda
The creation of this ranking supports Research.com’s mission to motivate researchers, companies, and policymakers worldwide to critically examine the trajectories and contributions of leading experts. By making this information widely accessible, we aim to provide the entire scientific community with a clear understanding of who the foremost experts are within particular areas of study, across countries, and even within specific research institutions.
This ranking reflects careful, data-driven, and methodical efforts to ensure credibility and reliability, empowering stakeholders across academia and related sectors with actionable intelligence about excellence in Economics and Finance research in Greece.
