A scientist’s placement in this ranking is determined by their Discipline H-index (D-index), a refined metric accounting exclusively for publications and citations within the specified discipline—in this case, Immunology. The D-index thus presents a focused and discipline-specific measure of research influence, ensuring that the ranking accurately reflects contributions pertinent to the field.
Scope and Inclusion Criteria
The scope of this ranking encompasses a comprehensive pool of 187,135 scientist profiles identified through a variety of bibliometric sources across all disciplines, with three individuals specifically recognized in the Immunology domain within Saudi Arabia. To qualify for inclusion in the ranking, a scientist must have a D-index of at least 40, ensuring a baseline of academic excellence.
Moreover, the majority of a qualifying scientist’s tier publications must be directly aligned with Immunology. Consideration was also given to the scientist’s awards and achievements relevant to the discipline, further supporting the quality and influence of their contributions.
Thresholds for the D-index are scaled in increments of 10 relative to the estimated total number of scholars within each discipline. This approach guarantees that the top 1% of leading scholars are reflected in the rankings. Additionally, a proximity criterion was applied, requiring that there be no more than a 30% difference between a scientist’s overall H-index and their D-index, ensuring that their disciplinary impact is genuinely representative and not an anomaly of wider academic influence.
Verification and Validation Practices
Understanding that raw bibliometric data cannot serve as an absolute measure of scholarly output, the Research.com team undertook meticulous manual verification of all scientist profiles included in the ranking. Each profile was cross-checked against publication records from a broad array of reputable sources to corroborate accuracy and authenticity.
While the quantity of publications in prestigious journals and major conference proceedings does not directly affect position in the ranking, it serves as a valuable secondary indicator of a scientist’s contribution to Immunology research.
The final positions in the ranking are derived exclusively from the D-index values, calculated based on data from OpenAlex and CrossRef. These databases are the gold standard in bibliometric analytics, lending credibility and transparency to the ranking process.
For a detailed overview of the methodology and processes utilized in compiling this ranking, interested parties are encouraged to visit our methodology page.
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