Data Sources and Metrics
The 5th edition of the Research.com Best Economics and Finance Scientists in Lebanon Ranking is primarily based on comprehensive bibliometric data collected from reputable sources, including OpenAlex, CrossRef, and multiple other trusted data repositories. These platforms provide extensive, high-quality metadata on scholarly publications and citations, enabling robust citation-based metrics. The bibliometric data used to devise the citation-based metrics for this ranking were collected on January 12, 2026.
A scientist's position in this ranking is determined by their D-index (Discipline H-index), a refined bibliometric indicator that exclusively accounts for papers and citations within the examined discipline—in this case, Economics and Finance. This discipline-specific metric ensures that the ranking accurately reflects a researcher’s impact and contribution to their specialized field.
Scope of Research and Inclusion Criteria
The ranking comprehensively examined 279,971 scientist profiles identified through a variety of bibliometric data sources across all disciplines. Specifically, for the Economics and Finance domain, 2,000 scientists were scrutinized to determine their eligibility.
To qualify for inclusion in the ranking, a scientist had to meet several stringent criteria:
- A minimum D-index of 30 within the discipline of Economics and Finance.
- A majority of their tier publications must fall within the area of Economics and Finance, ensuring domain relevance.
- Recognized awards and notable achievements in the field served as supplementary factors in evaluating candidates.
The D-index threshold is strategically set with increments of 10, aligned with the estimated total number of scholars in each discipline. This calibration guarantees the inclusion of the top 1% of leading experts in Economics and Finance. Additionally, a proximity criterion is applied whereby the difference between a scientist’s general H-index and their D-index must be 30% or less, ensuring the discipline-specific index closely reflects their overall scholarly impact.
Verification and Validation Practices
The research team behind this ranking is acutely aware that raw bibliometric data alone can never serve as an absolute measure of a scholar’s output or influence. Consequently, each scientist profile was meticulously manually verified and cross-correlated against publications verified in a wide array of trustworthy sources to affirm accuracy and authenticity.
While the number of papers published in prominent journals and conference proceedings does not directly affect a researcher’s ranking position, it is recognized as a valuable secondary signal of research contribution and influence within the field.
Ultimately, the position in this ranking is established using each researcher’s D-index, calculated from validated data gathered predominantly from OpenAlex and CrossRef, which are widely acknowledged as the premier bibliometric databases accessible to the global research community.
For a detailed understanding of the methodology and validation processes involved, we encourage readers to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Commitment
Research.com is committed to motivating researchers, policymakers, corporate stakeholders, and academic institutions worldwide to gain insights into the trajectories of leading experts. This ranking aims to provide the entire scientific community with a transparent and credible way to recognize who the foremost authorities are in specific areas of study, within various countries, and at distinguished research institutions.
By carefully curating this ranking through meticulous data analysis, verification, and expert validation, we strive to build trust and credibility, supporting informed decision-making and fostering collaboration across the scientific ecosystem.
