Data Sources and Bibliometric Collection
The 5th edition of the Research.com Best Economics and Finance Scientists in Iraq Ranking was developed using comprehensive bibliometric data primarily sourced from OpenAlex and CrossRef, alongside multiple other reputable databases. This extensive data collection was conducted on January 12, 2026, ensuring the most current citation-based metrics were utilized. The ranking methodology centers on the D-index (Discipline H-index), a refined metric that evaluates a scientist’s scholarly impact specifically within the Economics and Finance discipline by including only relevant papers and citation data.
Scope of Research and Ranking Criteria
The scope of this ranking encompasses a broad examination of 279,971 scientist profiles derived from a variety of bibliometric data sources across all academic disciplines. Within this comprehensive dataset, 1,194 scientists specializing in Economics and Finance were identified and evaluated. To qualify for inclusion in the ranking, a scientist’s D-index had to meet a minimum threshold of 30, with the majority of their tier publications concentrated in Economics and Finance. Additionally, notable awards and achievements in the field were considered as supplementary indicators.
The D-index thresholds are calibrated in increments of 10 according to the estimated total number of scholars within each discipline, thereby ensuring that the top 1% of leading scientists are represented in the ranking. Furthermore, to confirm disciplinary relevance and focus, the proximity between a scientist’s general H-index and their D-index was restricted to 30% or less, promoting a balanced reflection of overall and discipline-specific impact.
Verification and Methodological Rigor
At Research.com, we recognize that raw bibliometric data alone cannot fully capture the qualitative impact of researchers’ contributions. Therefore, all scientist profiles included in the ranking underwent meticulous manual verification and were cross-correlated against publications from a wide array of trustworthy and credible sources.
While the number of publications in prominent journals and conference proceedings is not factored directly into the ranking position, it remains an important complementary signal of a scientist’s influence and dedication to advancing research within their specific area.
The final position in the ranking is established exclusively through each researcher’s D-index, calculated based on verified information from OpenAlex and CrossRef—two of the most distinguished and widely recognized bibliometric databases accessible to the global research community. For further details on our comprehensive approach, please visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Vision
Our mission at Research.com is to inspire researchers, academic institutions, industry leaders, and policymakers worldwide to explore and understand the evolving trajectories of top experts in various fields. By illuminating who the leading scientists are in specific disciplines, countries, and institutions, we aim to foster greater connectivity and collaboration within the global scientific community.
This ranking represents the culmination of rigorous, transparent, and carefully curated efforts to present an authoritative resource that highlights excellence in Economics and Finance research in Iraq. Through this work, we support the advancement of knowledge and informed decision-making across academia, industry, and government sectors.
