A researcher’s position in the ranking is determined by their D-index (Discipline H-index), a specialized metric that considers only publications and citations within the examined discipline. This approach ensures that the ranking fairly represents expertise and impact specifically within Economics and Finance, rather than a scientist’s overall academic output.
Scope of Research and Ranking Criteria
The ranking is based on an extensive analysis of a total of 279,971 scientist profiles identified through a variety of bibliometric databases across all disciplines. Within the field of Economics and Finance, 16 leading scientists were carefully examined.
To qualify for inclusion in this ranking, scientists were required to have a minimum D-index of 30, with the majority of their tier publications concentrated in Economics and Finance. Additionally, consideration was given to their recognized awards and achievements within the discipline. The D-index threshold for identifying top researchers is dynamically set in increments of 10, adjusted according to the estimated total number of scholars within each discipline. This methodology ensures that the top 1% of leading experts are represented.
Moreover, the methodology mandates a proximity threshold whereby the difference between a scientist’s overall H-index and their discipline-specific D-index should be 30% or less. This criterion ensures consistency between a scientist’s general influence and their specialized contributions to Economics and Finance.
Verification and Validation Practices
The research team behind this ranking acknowledges that raw bibliometric data, while invaluable, should never serve as an absolute measure of scholarly productivity or impact. Consequently, all scientist profiles were manually verified and rigorously cross-correlated against publications indexed in a broad array of trustworthy sources. This process minimizes errors and enhances the authenticity of the ranking.
While not directly influencing the final ranking positions, the number of papers published by a scientist in prominent journals and conference proceedings was also examined as a valuable secondary indicator of their contributions and standing in the Economics and Finance community.
Ultimately, the ranking positions are established using each researcher’s D-index as compiled from OpenAlex and CrossRef, the most prominent bibliometric repositories accessible today. For a detailed explanation of the full methodology employed, interested readers are encouraged to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Vision
At Research.com, our mission is to empower researchers, companies, and policymakers worldwide by illuminating where leading experts are making impactful strides. By providing a transparent and meticulously crafted ranking of top scientists, we aim to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration within the scientific community.
This ranking offers a reliable resource for academic institutions, funding agencies, and other stakeholders to identify leading experts across disciplines, countries, and research organizations. Through this initiative, Research.com seeks to foster a deeper understanding of scientific leadership and promote excellence in research globally.
