A scientist’s position within the ranking is determined by their D-index (Discipline H-index), a refined bibliometric metric that specifically evaluates a researcher’s publications and citation impact within the examined discipline. This discipline-specific focus ensures that the ranking accurately reflects scholarly contributions relevant to Economics and Finance.
Scope of Research and Selection Criteria
In constructing this ranking, an extensive dataset comprising 279,971 scientist profiles drawn from diverse bibliometric sources across all academic disciplines was analyzed. From this broad dataset, 3,760 scientists specializing in Economics and Finance were identified and thoroughly evaluated.
To qualify for inclusion, a researcher’s D-index in Economics and Finance needed to meet a minimum threshold of 30, with the majority of their high-impact publications concentrated in this field. Additionally, consideration was given to scientists’ awards and notable achievements within Economics and Finance, further validating their standing in the community.
The D-index cutoff used to identify leading researchers is calibrated in increments of 10 relative to the estimated total number of scholars in each discipline, strategically designed to incorporate roughly the top 1% of experts. Importantly, the ranking maintains methodological rigor by ensuring the proximity between a scientist’s overall H-index and their D-index does not exceed 30%, supporting consistency in the measured scientific influence.
Verification and Methodological Rigor
The Research.com team acknowledges that raw bibliometric data alone cannot serve as an absolute measure of a scholar’s output or impact. Consequently, all scientist profiles included in the ranking were subjected to manual verification and cross-correlated against publications indexed in a broad array of trustworthy academic sources. This additional verification is integral to uphold reliability and precision in the ranking process.
While a researcher’s number of publications in prestigious journals and conference proceedings does not directly influence their ranking position, this metric remains a valuable secondary indicator of scientific contribution within a given area.
The final rankings are established based on the D-index computed from data sourced via OpenAlex and CrossRef—two of the most prominent and respected bibliometric repositories accessible to the academic community.
For comprehensive details on the ranking methodology, readers are encouraged to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Vision
At Research.com, our mission is to motivate researchers, companies, and policymakers worldwide to assess and understand the trajectories of leading experts in their respective fields. By providing a transparent and credible platform that identifies top scholars by discipline, country, and institution, we aim to foster informed collaborations, funding decisions, and policy developments.
Through meticulous data collection, rigorous validation, and transparent communication, the Research.com Best Scientists Rankings serve as a trusted resource for the entire scientific community, enabling greater visibility of outstanding contributions within Economics and Finance and beyond.
