A scientist’s position within this ranking is determined by their D-index (Discipline H-index), a refined metric that accounts exclusively for publications and citations within the examined discipline—Economics and Finance in this case. This focused approach allows for a more precise evaluation of a researcher’s scholarly impact within their specialized field.
Scope of Research and Eligibility Criteria
This ranking encompasses an extensive evaluation of 279,971 scientist profiles identified from a variety of bibliometric data sources representing all academic disciplines. Specifically, 4,000 scientists within the field of Economics and Finance were examined for inclusion.
To qualify for inclusion in the ranking, a researcher was required to have a D-index of at least 30, signifying a significant level of academic influence within Economics and Finance. Additionally, the majority of the researcher’s tier publications had to pertain to the Economics and Finance domain. Consideration was also given to the scientist’s awards and notable achievements within this discipline, providing a holistic view of their leadership and contributions.
The threshold for the D-index is dynamically set in increments of 10 based on the total number of scholars estimated within each discipline. This adaptive thresholding ensures that the ranking consistently captures roughly the top 1% of leading scholars across all examined fields. Furthermore, there is a stringent requirement that the proximity between a scientist’s overall H-index and their discipline-specific D-index be no greater than 30%, thus ensuring alignment between their general academic impact and their influence within Economics and Finance.
Additional Verification and Validation Practices
The team behind this ranking recognizes that raw bibliometric data alone cannot serve as an absolute measure of a scholar’s output or impact. To address this, all scientist profiles were meticulously and manually verified. The profiles were cross-checked against publications in a broad array of reputable sources to confirm accuracy and authenticity.
While the quantity of papers published in prominent journals and conference proceedings is not directly factored into the ranking calculation, it is acknowledged as a valuable secondary signal reflecting a scientist’s contribution and visibility within their specific research community.
The ranking positions are principally determined using each researcher’s D-index, calculated from data harvested from OpenAlex and CrossRef—two of the most prominent and widely utilized bibliometric databases accessible to the global research community. For researchers and institutions interested in a deeper understanding of the methodology employed, detailed information is available on our methodology page.
Research.com’s Vision and Purpose
Through the development of these rankings, Research.com aims to motivate researchers, corporations, and policymakers worldwide to explore the trajectories of leading experts. Our mission is to provide a transparent and authoritative resource that enables the entire scientific community to identify who the foremost specialists are in specific fields of study, across different countries, and within research institutions.
By highlighting top scientists in Economics and Finance, this ranking promotes recognition, collaboration, and informed decision-making to foster further advancements in the discipline. The careful and meticulous work invested in creating this ranking reflects our commitment to supporting the global scientific ecosystem with credible and actionable insights.
