A scientist's position in the ranking is determined according to their D-index (Discipline H-index), a refined metric that exclusively incorporates papers and citation counts relevant to the examined discipline. This approach ensures that the ranking accurately reflects scholarly impact within the specific field of Economics and Finance, excluding contributions from unrelated disciplines.
Scope of Research and Ranking Criteria
The ranking assessment encompassed a broad initial evaluation of 279,971 scientist profiles identified from a diverse range of bibliometric sources across all academic disciplines. From this population, 1,000 scientists actively engaged in Economics and Finance were specifically examined for inclusion.
To qualify for placement in the ranking, each scientist needed to satisfy strict criteria:
- A minimum D-index of 30 within the Economics and Finance discipline.
- The majority of tier publications had to be categorically situated in the domain of Economics and Finance, ensuring disciplinary relevance.
- Consideration of scholarly awards and notable achievements in the field further bolstered qualifying profiles.
Furthermore, the D-index threshold was fine-tuned as an increment of 10 contingent upon the estimated total number of scholars active in each discipline, with the explicit intent to incorporate the top 1% of leading experts. It is also stipulated that the difference between a scientist's general H-index and their D-index should not exceed 30%, maintaining consistency between their overall and discipline-specific impact.
Additional Verification Practices
The Research.com team acknowledges the inherent limitations of relying solely on raw bibliometric data as an absolute measure of research output. Accordingly, all scientist profiles selected for the ranking underwent rigorous manual verification procedures. This included cross-correlation of publication records across a wide array of trusted and authoritative scholarly sources to validate accuracy and attribution.
While the quantity of publications in high-impact journals and prestigious conference proceedings does not directly influence a researcher’s position in the ranking, it serves as a valuable secondary indicator of their contributions within the respective scientific arena.
Ultimately, the ranking positions are established using each researcher’s discipline-specific D-index, which is derived from the bibliometric information gathered primarily via OpenAlex and CrossRef—two of the most prominent and reliable databases available to the scholarly community.
For a detailed explanation of the methodologies employed in constructing this ranking, we invite readers to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Agenda Behind the Ranking
The mission driving Research.com’s creation of this ranking is to inspire researchers, academic institutions, industry stakeholders, and policymakers worldwide to monitor the trajectories of leading experts. By providing an authoritative and transparent overview of top scholars in Economics and Finance across Croatia, our platform fosters greater visibility and recognition of excellence in research.
Moreover, this ranking offers the global scientific community an accessible means to identify and engage with pioneering experts within specific disciplines, countries, and research institutions. We believe that illuminating these leaders facilitates collaboration, innovation, and informed decision-making that collectively advance the frontiers of science.
