A scientist’s position within the ranking is determined by their D-index (Discipline H-index), a refined metric that focuses exclusively on papers and citations pertinent to the examined discipline, in this case, Economics and Finance. This targeted approach ensures a discipline-specific evaluation reflecting research impact within the particular scholarly community.
Scope of Research and Eligibility Criteria
The ranking analysis commenced by examining a total of 279,971 scientist profiles retrieved from a variety of bibliometric data sources across all scientific disciplines. Specifically for Economics and Finance, 1,000 scientists were identified and evaluated in detail. To qualify for inclusion in the ranking, a scientist must demonstrate a D-index of at least 30, with the majority of their tier publications centered within the Economics and Finance domain.
In addition to bibliometric performance, scientists’ awards and recognized achievements within the field of Economics and Finance were factored into the assessment process to enrich the evaluation of scholarly contribution. The D-index threshold for recognizing top researchers is dynamically adjusted in increments of 10 relative to the estimated total number of scholars per discipline. This system guarantees that the top 1% of leading scholars are encompassed within the ranking.
Moreover, a critical quality control measure ensures that the discrepancy between a scientist’s general H-index and their discipline-specific D-index does not exceed 30%. This proximity constraint assures that a researcher’s overall productivity and influence correspond closely with their impact within the Economics and Finance discipline.
Additional Verification Practices
The Research.com team acknowledges that raw bibliometric data alone cannot comprehensively evaluate the multifaceted output of scholars. Consequently, all scientist profiles included in the ranking underwent rigorous manual verification and were cross-correlated against publications listed in an extensive range of trustworthy and authoritative sources.
While the number of papers published in prominent journals and conference proceedings does not directly influence a researcher’s position in the ranking, this metric remains a valuable secondary signal of a scientist's sustained contribution and engagement within the field.
The ranking position is established primarily using each researcher’s D-index, derived from meticulously gathered information from OpenAlex and CrossRef—two of the most prominent and widely recognized bibliometric databases accessible to the international research community.
For a comprehensive understanding of the methodologies applied in the creation of this ranking, we encourage readers to consult our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Agenda
At Research.com, our mission is to inspire researchers, corporations, and policymakers worldwide to closely examine emerging trends and directions pursued by leading experts. We strive to provide an accessible platform through which the global scientific community can identify and engage with top scholars in specific disciplines, countries, and research institutions.
This ranking is the result of careful, meticulous work designed to bolster transparency and recognition within the academic landscape, promoting collaboration and excellence in Economics and Finance research in Indonesia and beyond.
