A scientist's position in the ranking is determined by their D-index (Discipline H-index), a metric that focuses exclusively on papers and citations within the specific discipline under examination—in this case, Genetics. The D-index provides a discipline-focused evaluation of research impact, reflecting the relevance and influence of a scientist’s output within the Genetics domain rather than across their entire publication record.
Scope of Research and Inclusion Criteria
For this edition, profiles of 187,823 scientists identified from a broad spectrum of bibliometric data sources across all disciplines were initially examined. Among them, 1 scientist specializing specifically in Genetics within Lebanon met the criteria for inclusion.
To qualify for the Genetics ranking, a scientist must have a D-index of at least 40. Additionally, the majority of their tier publications needed to be in the field of Genetics, ensuring disciplinary relevance. Consideration was also given to scientists’ awards and other notable achievements within Genetics, further affirming their expertise and standing in the discipline.
The threshold for the D-index is dynamically set as increments of 10, calibrated to reflect the estimated population size of scholars within each discipline. This approach guarantees that the top 1% of leading experts are included in the ranking. Furthermore, candidates were required to have a proximity of 30% or less between their general H-index and their D-index, which ensures a consistent level of discipline-specific impact relative to their overall scholarly influence.
Verification and Quality Assurance Practices
While bibliometric data provide a critical quantitative foundation, the Research.com team recognizes that raw metrics alone are insufficient to fully assess a scholar’s research contribution. To address this, all scientist profiles in the ranking were manually verified and cross-correlated against publications indexed in a diverse array of trusted sources. This meticulous vetting process helps safeguard the accuracy and integrity of the ranking.
Though not directly influencing the positional ranking, the quantity of papers published in prominent journals and conference proceedings serves as an important secondary indicator of a scientist’s scholarly contribution to Genetics research. This contextual factor adds depth to the understanding of individual researchers’ outputs.
Positions in the ranking are ultimately established using each scientist’s D-index based on data from OpenAlex and CrossRef—the most prominent and trusted bibliometric databases available to the global research community.
For detailed information on the methodology employed in creating this ranking, please consult our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Vision
The primary mission behind assembling this ranking is to motivate researchers, academic institutions, corporations, and policymakers worldwide to observe and understand the trajectories of leading experts. By providing a transparent and rigorous means to identify top researchers in specific fields, countries, and institutions, Research.com aims to foster collaboration, inform strategic decisions, and celebrate academic excellence.
Through this ranking, the broader scientific community gains accessible insights into who the foremost experts are in Genetics within Lebanon, promoting recognition and encouraging the advancement of research and innovation in this vital discipline.
