A scientist’s position in the ranking is determined by their Discipline H-index (D-index), a specialized metric which considers only publications and citation counts within the examined discipline—Economics and Finance in this case. The D-index offers a focused reflection of a researcher's impact and productivity specific to their field, thereby enhancing the relevance and precision of the ranking outcomes.
Scope of Research and Eligibility Criteria
The ranking examined a total of 279,971 scientist profiles aggregated from a diverse array of bibliometric data sources covering all scientific disciplines, among which 3,000 scientists specialized in Economics and Finance were identified. To qualify for inclusion in the Economics and Finance list, researchers were required to have a minimum D-index of 30. Additionally, the majority of their tier publications had to be directly relevant to the Economics and Finance domain.
Beyond bibliometric indicators, scientists’ awards and professional achievements in Economics and Finance were also assessed to provide a more holistic evaluation of their standing in the field. The D-index threshold for consideration is systematically adjusted in increments of 10, proportional to the estimated population size of scholars within each discipline. This adaptive threshold guarantees inclusion of the top 1% of leading experts, ensuring that only highly impactful researchers are recognized.
Furthermore, qualifying researchers must demonstrate a proximity of 30% or less between their general H-index and their D-index. This criterion ensures that the scholar’s influence and productivity within their specific discipline closely align with their overall research profile, emphasizing dedicated expertise in Economics and Finance.
Additional Verification and Methodology Transparency
Recognizing the limitations of raw bibliometric data as a sole evaluative tool, the team behind this ranking undertook meticulous manual verification of all scientist profiles. Each profile was rigorously cross-referenced against publications indexed in a broad spectrum of trusted academic sources to validate authenticity and relevance.
While the number of papers published in prominent journals and prestigious conference proceedings does not directly influence the ranking position, such bibliographic signals serve as valuable secondary indicators of a scientist's contribution and recognition within the Economics and Finance research community.
Ultimately, researchers’ positions in the ranking are based exclusively on their D-index values derived from data consolidated primarily from OpenAlex and CrossRef—two of the most authoritative and widely utilized bibliometric databases accessible to the scientific community worldwide.
For detailed insights into the methodology, including data collection, processing, and evaluation protocols, interested readers are encouraged to consult our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Vision
At Research.com, our fundamental mission is to motivate and empower researchers, corporations, policymakers, and institutions globally to understand and track the trajectories of leading scientific experts. We aim to provide an accessible platform that highlights who the foremost authorities are across diverse fields of study, in different countries, and within various research institutions.
By publishing carefully curated and rigorously validated rankings such as this one, we seek to foster greater transparency, recognition, and collaboration in the scientific community, ultimately driving innovation and informed decision-making worldwide.
