A scientist’s position within this ranking is determined by their Discipline H-index, or D-index. The D-index exclusively considers publications and citation metrics within the examined discipline—Economics and Finance in this case—thereby providing a more accurate reflection of an individual’s impact and contribution within the specific field.
Scope and Criteria of the Ranking
The scope of this ranking was established by examining a total of 279,971 scientist profiles extracted from a wide spectrum of bibliometric databases spanning all academic disciplines. Within this extensive dataset, 1,000 scientists specifically associated with Economics and Finance were identified and analyzed.
To qualify for inclusion in the ranking, a researcher’s D-index had to meet a minimum threshold of 30. Additionally, the majority of the scientist’s tier publications were required to be squarely within the realm of Economics and Finance. Consideration was also given to scientists’ awards and significant achievements within the discipline to ensure a holistic assessment of their scholarly contributions.
The D-index threshold for recognizing top researchers is set dynamically in increments of 10, relative to the estimated total number of scholars within each discipline. This approach guarantees the inclusion of the top 1% of leading experts while maintaining a proximity of 30% or less between a scientist’s overall H-index and their D-index, thus ensuring consistency in measuring disciplinary impact.
Verification and Quality Assurance
Understanding that raw bibliometric data alone cannot fully encapsulate the scholarly output and influence of researchers, the team behind this ranking executed rigorous manual verification of all scientist profiles. Each profile was cross-referenced against publications listed in a broad array of trustworthy sources to authenticate data accuracy and completeness.
While the number of publications in prominent journals and conference proceedings does not directly affect the ranking position, it serves as a valuable secondary indicator of a scientist’s contribution to their field of study. The ranking itself is strictly based on each researcher’s D-index, leveraging data extracted from OpenAlex and CrossRef, two of the most reputable and accessible bibliometric databases utilized by the global research community.
For an in-depth understanding of the methodology applied in constructing this ranking, readers are encouraged to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Vision
Research.com’s mission with this ranking is to inspire researchers, corporations, and policymakers around the world to gain insight into where the leading experts in Economics and Finance are advancing their work. Furthermore, our goal is to provide the global scientific community with a transparent, reliable means of identifying top specialists in particular fields, within specific countries, and across research institutions.
This ranking is a product of meticulous, data-driven initiative aimed at fostering scholarly recognition and encouraging informed decision-making in academia, industry, and governance. By elevating the visibility of distinguished economists and finance scientists in Palestine, we seek to contribute to the growth of the regional and global research landscape.
