Sources of Data and Citation-Based Metrics
The 4th edition of the Research.com Best Plant Science and Agronomy Scientists in Cote d'Ivoire Ranking was developed using a robust foundation of bibliometric data sources, with OpenAlex and CrossRef serving as the primary repositories for publications and citation information. In addition to these leading sources, multiple other reputable databases contributed to a comprehensive view of scholarly output and impact. The bibliometric data underlying the citation-based metrics used in this ranking were collected on 2024-11-27, ensuring the most up-to-date and accurate reflection of researchers’ achievements.
The central metric determining a scientist's position in the ranking is the D-index (Discipline H-index), which is calculated based exclusively on publications and citations pertinent to the specific discipline under examination—in this case, Plant Science and Agronomy.
Scope and Eligibility Criteria
To ensure true excellence and breadth, this ranking examined 279,971 scientist profiles identified across all disciplines from a range of bibliometric data sources. Within the discipline of Plant Science and Agronomy in Cote d'Ivoire, 1 scientist met the criteria for inclusion.
To be eligible for the ranking, researchers had to achieve a D-index of at least 30 and demonstrate that a majority of their high-impact publications were in Plant Science and Agronomy. Additionally, the analysis accounted for scientists’ awards and professional achievements specific to the field. The D-index threshold for recognizing leading researchers varies in increments of 10, reflecting the total number of scholars within each discipline, while ensuring representation of the top 1% of scholars. Furthermore, to maintain discipline-specific accuracy, a proximity of 30% or less was imposed between a scientist's general H-index and their D-index.
Verification Practices
Research.com acknowledges that raw bibliometric data alone should not constitute the sole basis for evaluating scholarly contributions. As such, every scientist profile considered in the ranking underwent manual verification and cross-correlation across a wide range of trusted publication sources.
Although it does not directly influence a researcher’s rank in this listing, the number of papers published in leading journals and conference proceedings is recognized as a valuable secondary indicator of impact within a discipline.
The final positions in the ranking are determined strictly based on each researcher's D-index, as consolidated from OpenAlex and CrossRef—the most distinguished and comprehensive bibliometric databases accessible to the research community. For more details regarding the data gathering and evaluation processes, we encourage you to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Agenda and Mission
The creation of the Research.com ranking is grounded in a clear mission: to inspire researchers, companies, and policy makers globally to assess the direction set by leading experts. Our goal is to offer the international scientific community a reputable reference for identifying distinguished scholars within specific fields, across regions, and within research institutions.
By providing transparent and reliable rankings, we aim to foster a culture of recognition for exceptional achievement in scientific research and to empower continued innovation and collaboration within the global research ecosystem.
