A scientist’s position within the ranking is determined based on their Discipline H-index—referred to as the D-index—which specifically accounts for a researcher's papers and citations strictly within the examined discipline of Economics and Finance. This metric allows for a precise evaluation of scholarly impact in the relevant field, rather than a generalized measure across all disciplines.
Scope of Research and Ranking Criteria
The ranking encompasses a broad overview of scientific talent, initially examining 279,971 scientist profiles identified from a diverse set of bibliometric sources across all disciplines. Within this expansive pool, 11 scientists specializing in Economics and Finance were focused upon for the construction of this particular ranking.
To qualify for inclusion, a scientist’s D-index must be at least 30, signifying a high level of scholarly influence within the Economics and Finance domain. Moreover, a majority of their tier publications must be directly attributable to Economics and Finance. Beyond bibliometric impact, consideration was also given to each candidate’s awards and notable achievements within the field, further substantiating their leadership and contributions.
The threshold for identifying top researchers is adjusted in increments of 10 relative to the total number of scholars estimated for each discipline, guaranteeing that the top 1% of leading experts are captured in the list. Additionally, there is a rigorously applied constraint that the proximity between a scientist’s general H-index and their D-index should not exceed 30%, ensuring disciplinary relevance and mitigating dilution from unrelated fields.
Verification and Reliability Assurance
Recognizing that raw bibliometric data alone cannot serve as an absolute measure of a scholar’s complete research output and impact, the team behind this ranking has incorporated robust verification procedures. Each scientist profile was manually reviewed and cross-validated against publications indexed in a wide array of trustworthy scholarly databases and sources.
While a researcher’s position in the ranking hinges on their D-index as obtained from OpenAlex and CrossRef, the number of publications in prominent journals and esteemed conference proceedings also provides an important secondary indication of research contributions in a specific scientific area, though this factor does not directly influence ranking placement.
The reliance on OpenAlex and CrossRef is due to their status as the most prominent and widely adopted bibliometric repositories available to the research community, thus ensuring that the ranking is grounded in authoritative and verifiable data.
For further details regarding the comprehensive methodological framework applied to compile this ranking, interested readers are encouraged to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Vision
At Research.com, our mission is to inspire researchers, corporations, and policymakers globally to closely monitor the trajectory and impact of leading experts. We strive to provide the scientific community with transparent, accessible insights into who the foremost specialists are within specific areas of study, across different countries, and within research institutions.
By meticulously aggregating, validating, and presenting these rankings, we aim to advance knowledge dissemination, foster collaborations, and elevate the global recognition of excellence in research. The careful and detailed work invested in the creation of this ranking reflects our commitment to credibility, accuracy, and meaningful scholarly assessment.
