A scientist’s placement in the ranking is determined by their Discipline H-index, or D-index, which is a refined metric that considers only those papers and corresponding citation counts relevant to the specific examined discipline—in this case, Genetics. This ensures that the ranking accurately reflects each researcher’s scientific contributions within the field.
Scope of Research and Qualification Criteria
The ranking survey evaluated an extensive pool of 187,823 scientist profiles identified from a diverse array of bibliometric sources across all scientific disciplines. Within the domain of Genetics specifically, 1,482 scientists were examined in detail.
To qualify for inclusion in the Genetics ranking, researchers were required to have a minimum D-index of 40. Additionally, a majority of their tier publications needed to be concentrated in the area of Genetics. Consideration was also given to scientists’ awards and achievements pertaining to the field. The threshold for the D-index to qualify top researchers is dynamically set in increments of 10, depending on the estimated total number of scholars per discipline, with the explicit aim of capturing the top 1% of leading experts in Genetics.
Furthermore, to ensure relevance and precision, a scientist’s general H-index and their D-index must be in close proximity, with a maximum allowable difference of 30% or less. This criterion helps guarantee that the ranking truly reflects expertise and impact within the Genetics discipline rather than general scholarly output.
Verification Practices and Methodological Rigor
The researchers responsible for this ranking recognize that raw bibliometric data alone cannot serve as an absolute tool to evaluate the scientific output of scholars. Accordingly, all scientist profiles included in the ranking were manually verified and cross-correlated against publications from a broad spectrum of trustworthy and authoritative sources.
Although not directly influencing the researchers’ ranking positions, the number of papers published in prominent journals and conference proceedings is regarded as an important secondary signal of a scientist’s contribution to the Genetics community.
Ultimately, the position assigned within the ranking is established through each researcher’s D-index, calculated using curated data from OpenAlex, CrossRef, and validated complementary sources. These databases represent the best available instruments for bibliometric analysis and lend significant credibility to the ranking process.
For further details on the comprehensive methodology applied in creating this ranking, please visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Vision Behind the Ranking
At Research.com, our mission is to inspire researchers, academic institutions, companies, and policymakers worldwide to closely examine the trajectories of leading experts. This ranking provides a transparent, data-driven means for the entire scientific community to identify and connect with top-tier specialists in Genetics—whether at the national level, across various countries, or within specific research organizations.
By highlighting the most impactful scientists in Genetics in Iran, this ranking not only acknowledges excellence but also promotes collaboration, innovation, and informed decision-making in science policy and research investment.
