Data Sources Utilized for the Ranking
The 5th edition of the Research.com Best Engineering and Technology Scientists in Bosnia And Herzegovina Ranking draws primarily from comprehensive bibliometric data sourced from OpenAlex and CrossRef, supplemented by multiple other reputable data repositories. The citation-based metrics that form the foundation of this ranking were meticulously compiled as of January 12, 2026. The core metric used to determine a scientist’s position within the ranking is the D-index (Discipline H-index), which is a specialized measure that accounts only for publications and citations relevant to the examined discipline of Engineering and Technology, thereby providing a focused and discipline-specific evaluation of scholarly impact.
Scope of Research and Qualification Criteria
The ranking process involved a detailed examination of 279,971 scientist profiles drawn from an extensive array of bibliometric data sources covering all fields of scientific research. From this wide spectrum, 1,234 scientists centered specifically on Engineering and Technology disciplines were identified and evaluated.
To qualify for inclusion in this ranking, a researcher was required to have a minimum D-index of 30, ensuring a robust level of disciplinary impact. Additionally, the majority of a qualifying scientist’s tier publications needed to be situated within the field of Engineering and Technology, reinforcing the discipline-specific focus of the ranking. Recognition of awards and notable achievements in Engineering and Technology also influenced consideration.
The threshold for the D-index was adjusted upward in increments of 10 relative to the estimated total number of scholars in each discipline. This adaptive thresholding aimed to guarantee that the list encompasses the top 1% of leading scholars in Engineering and Technology. Furthermore, to maintain coherence between general scholarly influence and disciplinary focus, a maximum proximity of 30% was required between a scientist’s overall H-index and their D-index.
Additional Verification Practices
Recognizing that raw bibliometric data alone cannot serve as an absolute measure of scholarly contribution, extensive manual verification procedures were implemented. All scientist profiles were cross-checked against publications listed in a broad range of trustworthy and authoritative sources to confirm accuracy and authenticity.
While the number of publications in leading journals and conference proceedings was not directly factored into the final ranking position, it remains an important secondary indicator of a scientist’s contribution to research in Engineering and Technology.
The ranking position itself is derived using each researcher’s D-index calculated from data aggregated chiefly from OpenAlex and CrossRef—two of the most prominent and respected bibliometric databases accessible to the global research community.
For those interested in a comprehensive understanding of the methodology employed, we encourage you to review the details available on our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission Behind the Ranking
At Research.com, our mission is to inspire researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, and academic institutions worldwide to closely monitor the trajectories of leading experts within their fields. This ranking serves as a transparent and credible platform for the global scientific community to identify and recognize the foremost experts in specific areas of study, across various countries, and within prestigious research institutions. By doing so, we aim to foster collaboration, intelligence sharing, and better-informed decision-making at all levels of science and technology development.
