A scientist’s position in this ranking is determined by their D-index (Discipline H-index), a refined metric that includes only papers and citation counts directly relevant to the examined discipline. This approach ensures that the ranking reflects a researcher’s impact and productivity specifically within Economics and Finance rather than their overall scholarly output.
Scope of Research and Eligibility Criteria
In total, 279,971 scientist profiles were examined across all disciplines from diverse bibliometric data sources. Within this broad dataset, 19 scientists specializing in Economics and Finance were identified and evaluated in detail for this edition of the ranking.
To qualify for inclusion, a scientist’s D-index had to be at least 30, with a majority of their top-tier publications belonging to the Economics and Finance domain. Additionally, recognized awards and notable achievements within the field were taken into consideration to further validate the candidates’ contributions. The threshold for the D-index is adjusted in increments of 10 according to the estimated total number of researchers in each discipline, thereby ensuring that the top 1% of leading scholars are represented in the ranking. Furthermore, to maintain disciplinary focus, the proximity between a scientist’s general H-index and their D-index must not exceed 30%.
Verification Practices and Methodology
The researchers behind this ranking recognize that raw bibliometric data alone cannot fully capture the quality and significance of scholarly output. Accordingly, all scientist profiles underwent a rigorous manual verification process. Profiles were cross-correlated against publications from a broad range of trustworthy sources to confirm accuracy and prevent misattribution.
While not a factor directly contributing to the ranking position, the number of papers published in prominent journals and conference proceedings was also examined as an important secondary signal of a researcher’s influence and activity within the discipline.
The final ranking position is based on each researcher’s D-index as calculated from data aggregated via OpenAlex and CrossRef. These platforms stand as the most prominent and well-known bibliometric databases of their type accessible to the research community globally.
For detailed information on the methodology and metrics employed in constructing this ranking, interested readers are encouraged to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Vision
Research.com is committed to fostering a deeper understanding of research excellence worldwide. Our mission is to motivate researchers, companies, and policymakers to closely examine the trajectories of leading experts across disciplines, countries, and institutions. By providing transparent, meticulously curated rankings, we aim to offer the scientific community a reliable means to identify and engage with the foremost scholars in specific areas of study, thereby enabling informed decision-making and collaboration.
This ranking embodies the rigorous and deliberate effort put forth by Research.com to deliver credible, actionable insights that highlight the advancing frontiers of Economics and Finance research in New Zealand.
