An individual scientist’s position in the ranking is determined by their D-index (Discipline H-index), a specialized metric that accounts exclusively for publications and citations relevant to the examined discipline—in this case, Economics and Finance. This approach ensures that the ranking accurately captures a researcher’s impact within their specific field rather than across their general body of work.
Scope of Research and Eligibility Criteria
The ranking is derived from an extensive examination of 279,971 scientist profiles identified across a broad range of bibliometric data sources, covering all academic disciplines. From this exhaustive pool, 4,000 scientist profiles specifically associated with Economics and Finance were singled out for evaluation. To qualify for inclusion in this specialized ranking, a researcher’s D-index had to meet a minimum threshold of 30, and the majority of their high-impact (tier) publications needed to be concentrated within the field of Economics and Finance.
In addition to the D-index criteria, a scientist’s awards and notable achievements in Economics and Finance were also considered as part of the holistic evaluation process.
The threshold for the D-index is calibrated dynamically, increasing in increments of 10 relative to the total estimated population of scholars within each discipline. This adaptive threshold ensures inclusion of the top 1% of leading experts while maintaining rigorous standards. Furthermore, the methodology requires a proximity of no more than 30% between a scientist’s general H-index and their D-index, providing assurance that their disciplinary impact is consistent with their overall scholarly influence.
Additional Verification Practices
The Research.com team recognizes that raw bibliometric data alone cannot fully capture the nuanced contributions of individual scholars. Accordingly, every scientist profile included in the ranking underwent manual verification and cross-correlation against publications listed in a diverse array of trustworthy academic and professional sources.
While the number of publications in prominent journals and conference proceedings does not directly influence a researcher’s ranking position, it serves as a valuable secondary indicator of their scholarly contributions within Economics and Finance. The positional ranking is ultimately established based on the D-index computed from the data aggregated via OpenAlex and CrossRef.
We invite readers to explore a detailed explanation of the ranking methodology on our methodology page, which transparently details the systematic and meticulous processes that guide the creation of this ranking.
Research.com’s Commitment and Mission
Research.com is committed to fostering transparency and recognition within the global scientific community. Our mission is to motivate researchers, companies, and policymakers worldwide to observe trends in expert leadership and to provide an accessible platform for identifying leading experts in specific areas of study across countries and institutions.
Through rigorous data gathering, thoughtful analysis, and comprehensive verification processes, we strive to deliver a reliable and credible ranking that supports informed decision-making by academic institutions, funding bodies, and research stakeholders. This initiative aims to facilitate collaboration, highlight excellence, and inspire continued advancements in Economics and Finance research in Poland and beyond.
