A researcher's position within the ranking is determined by their Discipline H-index (D-index), a refined metric that accounts exclusively for papers and citations relevant to the specific discipline—in this case, Plant Science and Agronomy. This approach allows the ranking to reflect subject-specific research influence rather than general academic productivity.
Scope of Research and Ranking Eligibility
The ranking evaluates 279,971 scientist profiles aggregated from various bibliometric sources spanning all disciplines worldwide, including 3 recognized scientists specifically categorized under Plant Science and Agronomy. To qualify for inclusion, a scientist's D-index must meet a minimum threshold of 30, ensuring substantial discipline-specific scholarly impact. Furthermore, a majority of the scientist’s tier publications must be firmly situated within Plant Science and Agronomy, underscoring expertise and active contribution in this field.
Alongside bibliometric criteria, scientists’ awards and achievements in Plant Science and Agronomy were also considered to provide a more comprehensive appraisal of their scholarly standing.
The D-index threshold for considering top researchers is set in increments of 10, calibrated according to the estimated total number of scholars in each discipline. This methodology ensures the incorporation of the top 1% of leading scholars and maintains standardized rigor across fields. Additionally, a proximity criterion is imposed whereby there must be no more than a 30% difference between a scientist's general H-index and their discipline-specific D-index, ensuring consistency between overall and discipline-focused performance.
Verification and Methodological Rigor
The researchers responsible for compiling this ranking fully acknowledge that raw bibliometric data alone cannot serve as an absolute tool for evaluating scholarly output. Therefore, all scientist profiles were meticulously and manually verified with cross-correlation against a broad spectrum of trustworthy publication databases and academic sources. This rigorous validation ensures the highest quality of data integrity and credibility.
Although not used directly to determine ranking positions, the quantity of papers published in prominent journals and conference proceedings is recognized as an important secondary indicator of a scientist’s contributions to Plant Science and Agronomy.
The ranking position is ultimately established based on each researcher's D-index compiled from the authoritative bibliometric databases OpenAlex and CrossRef, which are widely recognized within the academic community for their reliability and comprehensive coverage.
For a deeper understanding of the ranking’s methodological framework, procedures, and criteria, we encourage interested readers to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Vision
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By facilitating greater visibility of domain experts in Plant Science and Agronomy in Luxembourg and beyond, we aim to foster collaboration, inform strategic academic and scientific investments, and elevate the standards of research excellence worldwide.
