A scientist’s position within the ranking is determined by their D-index (Discipline H-index), a metric designed to isolate and evaluate scholarly impact exclusively within a specific discipline. This approach ensures that only papers and citation metrics directly relevant to Plant Science and Agronomy contribute to the final ranking.
Scope of Research and Inclusion Criteria
The ranking is based on an extensive evaluation of 279,971 scientist profiles drawn from a wide range of bibliometric databases spanning all disciplines. From this comprehensive dataset, 1 scientist specializing in Plant Science and Agronomy was identified and rigorously assessed for inclusion.
To qualify for this discipline-specific ranking, a scientist’s D-index must be at least 30, complemented by a majority of their tier publications being directly related to Plant Science and Agronomy. Alongside bibliometric criteria, notable awards and achievements pertinent to the field were also considered as part of the evaluation.
The D-index threshold for top researcher consideration is calibrated in increments of 10, reflecting the estimated total number of scholars within each discipline. This methodology ensures that at least the top 1% of leading scholars are incorporated into the ranking. Additionally, to maintain disciplinary relevance and precision, a proximity criterion mandates that the difference between a scientist’s general H-index and their corresponding D-index remains 30% or less.
Verification Practices
Recognizing that raw bibliometric data alone cannot fully capture the breadth and nuance of scholarly contributions, the Research.com team undertakes rigorous manual verification of all scientist profiles. Each profile is systematically cross-correlated against publications indexed in a broad array of trustworthy and authoritative sources to ensure accuracy and validity.
While not directly affecting a scientist’s ranking position, the number of papers published in prominent journals and conference proceedings serves as a valuable secondary indicator of their contribution to the field. Rankings are ultimately based on the D-index as calculated from data acquired through OpenAlex and CrossRef, the two leading databases of their kind accessible to the global research community.
For full transparency regarding the methodology and further details, readers are encouraged to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Agenda
At Research.com, our mission is to motivate researchers, organizations, and policymakers worldwide to monitor the trajectories of leading experts in their fields. We strive to provide the global scientific community with a clear, data-driven way to identify and celebrate the foremost scholars in specific disciplines, across countries, and within individual research institutions.
By offering meticulous, transparent, and credible rankings such as the Best Plant Science and Agronomy Scientists in Jordan, we aim to foster collaboration, recognition, and informed decision-making that will accelerate innovation and scientific progress across disciplines and borders.
