Data Sources and Citation Metrics
The 5th edition of the Research.com Best Immunology Scientists in Israel Ranking is based primarily on bibliometric data aggregated from OpenAlex and CrossRef, alongside a suite of additional reputable data sources. To ensure the robustness and currency of the ranking, all citation-based metrics were compiled on January 12, 2026. The fundamental metric determining a scientist's position in this ranking is the D-index (Discipline H-index), which is a specialized adaptation of the traditional H-index. The D-index exclusively encompasses publications and citation metrics that pertain to the evaluated discipline, in this case, Immunology, providing a more precise reflection of impact within the specific field.
Scope of Research and Eligibility Criteria
The ranking process involved the comprehensive examination of 187,135 scientist profiles drawn from multiple bibliometric databases, representing all scientific disciplines. Specifically for Immunology, 34 scientists were identified and considered for inclusion. To qualify for this ranking, a candidate must have a D-index of at least 40, with the majority of their tier publications clearly focused on Immunology. In addition to bibliometric thresholds, recognition of a scientist’s awards and achievements within Immunology was taken into account as a qualitative factor.
The D-index qualifying threshold is dynamically adjusted in increments of 10 based on the estimated total number of scholars within each discipline. This method guarantees inclusion of the top 1% of leading researchers, ensuring that only those with exceptional scholarly output are recognized. Furthermore, a stringent proximity criterion was applied, requiring that the difference between a scientist’s general H-index and their D-index does not exceed 30%, reinforcing the relevance of their impact specifically within Immunology.
Verification and Validation Practices
The team behind this ranking fully acknowledges that raw bibliometric data serve as a foundational but not definitive tool for evaluating scholarly output. Therefore, each scientist profile was subjected to thorough manual verification and cross-referenced against publications catalogued in a broad array of trustworthy academic sources. Although not directly influencing the ranking position, the number of papers published in prestigious journals and conference proceedings was also recorded, serving as a valuable secondary indicator of a scientist’s contribution to their field.
Research.com’s position assignment relies on the verified D-index data drawn principally from OpenAlex and CrossRef, two of the most prominent and widely utilized bibliometric repositories available to the global research community. For further detail on the methodology applied in creating the ranking, readers are encouraged to consult our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Vision
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