A researcher’s position in this ranking is determined by their D-index (Discipline H-index), a refined bibliometric metric that calculates the H-index exclusively based on papers and citations within the researcher’s examined discipline—in this case, Economics and Finance. This approach ensures that the ranking reflects a focused assessment of contributions relevant to the discipline rather than the researcher’s overall output across multiple fields.
Scope and Qualification Criteria
The ranking’s scope covers a comprehensive examination of 279,971 scientist profiles identified from a variety of bibliometric databases across all academic disciplines. Among these, exactly 1 scientist specializes in Economics and Finance who met the stringent qualification criteria set forth for inclusion.
To qualify for this ranking, a scientist’s D-index must be at least 30, with the majority of their tier publications concentrated within the Economics and Finance domain. In addition, awards and professional achievements specifically related to Economics and Finance were considered as important supplementary factors in the evaluation process.
The threshold for the D-index is dynamically set in increments of 10 according to the estimated population size of scholars within each discipline. This mechanism guarantees inclusion of the top 1% of leading scholars, ensuring that the ranking comprehensively represents the highest echelon of expertise within Economics and Finance. Additionally, to maintain disciplinary consistency and relevance, a proximity criterion is applied requiring that the difference between a scientist’s overall H-index and their discipline-specific D-index does not exceed 30%.
Verification and Ranking Methodology
The researchers behind this ranking recognize that raw bibliometric data alone can never serve as an absolute measure of a scholar’s full academic impact. Accordingly, all scientist profiles underwent meticulous manual verification and were cross-correlated with publications listed in a wide spectrum of trusted sources to validate accuracy and authenticity.
While the number of publications in prominent journals and leading conference proceedings does not directly influence the position in the ranking, it remains a valuable secondary indicator of a scientist’s scholarly contributions and reputation within their specific research area.
The final ranking position is determined solely based on each researcher’s D-index, as calculated from the latest data available in OpenAlex and CrossRef—the most renowned and widely adopted bibliometric databases accessible to the global research community.
For a comprehensive understanding of the methodology employed in this ranking, readers are encouraged to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Purpose
Research.com is driven by a clear and purposeful agenda: to motivate researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers worldwide to explore and understand the trajectories of leading experts. By providing transparent, rigorously curated rankings, we aim to facilitate the scientific community’s ability to recognize who the foremost experts are within specific fields, countries, and research institutions.
This initiative supports informed decision-making, fosters collaboration, and promotes excellence in scientific research by highlighting top scholars and their scholarly impact in Economics and Finance in the Philippines. The ranking reflects Research.com’s commitment to meticulous data analysis, credibility, and fostering a global culture of academic excellence and recognition.
