A scientist’s position within the ranking is determined by their D-index (Discipline H-index), a refined citation metric that exclusively incorporates papers and citations relevant to the examined discipline, which in this edition is Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. This approach allows for a focused and accurate assessment of contributions strictly within the relevant scientific field.
Scope and Criteria of the Ranking
The scope of this ranking is the field of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering within Indonesia. The starting point involved examining 279,971 scientist profiles identified through diverse bibliometric data sources covering all disciplines. Out of these, 3 highly qualified scientists specifically within Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering were identified as eligible candidates.
To qualify for inclusion in the ranking, a scientist’s D-index must meet a minimum threshold of 30. Additionally, the majority of the researcher’s tier publications must be within the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering discipline, demonstrating both focus and expertise in the field. Awards and notable achievements in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering also contribute as qualitative factors in the evaluation process.
The D-index threshold for top researchers is set incrementally by 10 points relative to the estimated total number of scholars in each discipline, thereby ensuring that the top 1% of leading scholars are represented on the list. Further, a proximity of 30% or less between a scientist’s general H-index and their discipline-specific D-index is required, ensuring consistency and relevance of overall scholarly impact within the discipline.
Additional Verification Practices
Recognizing that raw bibliometric data alone can never serve as an absolute indicator of a scholar’s output or impact, all scientist profiles included in the ranking undergo meticulous manual verification. Each profile is cross-validated against publications indexed in a broad array of trustworthy and authoritative sources. This rigorous approach enhances the credibility and accuracy of the ranking.
While not a direct factor influencing ranking position, the quantity of papers published in prominent journals and conference proceedings is treated as a valuable secondary indication of a scientist’s contributions to research in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The primary determinant for rank placement remains the D-index, as calculated based on data from OpenAlex and CrossRef—two of the most prominent and widely accepted bibliometric databases available to the global research community.
For detailed information about the comprehensive methodology applied in constructing this ranking, readers are encouraged to visit our methodology page.
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