A scientist’s position within the ranking is determined based on their D-index (Discipline H-index). This metric is specifically designed to reflect a researcher’s impact within a given discipline by including only papers and citation metrics pertinent to the focused field, in this case, Economics and Finance. The D-index thereby allows a more precise evaluation of scholarly influence directly related to the examined discipline.
Scope of Research and Qualification Criteria
The ranking’s scope encompasses a broad examination of 279,971 scientist profiles identified from a variety of bibliometric data sources across all academic disciplines. Within this extensive dataset, 21 scientists specializing in Economics and Finance in Malaysia were carefully analyzed.
- To qualify for inclusion in the ranking, a scientist must have a D-index of at least 30.
- A majority of tier publications must be dedicated to the field of Economics and Finance, ensuring that the researcher’s core expertise aligns with the discipline.
- A scientist’s awards and noteworthy achievements in the Economics and Finance domain were also considered as supplementary factors.
The threshold for the D-index is established as increments of 10, adjusted according to the estimated total number of scholars within each discipline. This approach ensures that the top 1% of leading experts in Economics and Finance are incorporated in the list. Additionally, there is a rigorous proximity criterion ensuring that the difference between a scientist’s general H-index and their discipline-specific D-index remains within 30% or less, maintaining consistency between overall and field-specific scholarly performance.
Additional Verification Practices
Recognizing the inherent limitations of raw bibliometric data as an absolute measure of scholarly output, the Research.com team has undertaken extensive manual verification of all scientist profiles. Each profile was cross-correlated against publications verified by a wide range of trustworthy sources to ensure accuracy and authenticity.
While not directly influencing a researcher’s ranking position, the number of papers published in prominent journals and conference proceedings also represents an important secondary indicator of a scientist’s contribution to research within their specific area of expertise.
The position in the ranking ultimately relies on each researcher’s D-index, calculated using data from OpenAlex and CrossRef — the two most prominent and well-regarded bibliometric databases available to the global research community. For those interested in a deeper understanding of the methodologies employed in the ranking’s compilation, further details can be found on our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Vision
At Research.com, our mission is to inspire researchers, companies, and policymakers worldwide to explore the trajectories of leading experts. We aim to provide the scientific community with transparent and reliable access to knowledge about who the top scholars are in specific fields, countries, and research institutions.
Through careful and meticulous work in data collection, analysis, and verification, our rankings serve as a trusted resource that highlights excellence and fosters informed collaboration and decision-making within the academic and research ecosystems.
