A scientist’s position within the ranking is determined by their D-index (Discipline H-index), a refined metric that focuses exclusively on papers and citation data pertinent to the examined discipline—Plant Science and Agronomy in this case. This targeted approach ensures a precise evaluation of scholarly impact within the relevant field, rather than a broad assessment across all research areas.
Scope of Research and Eligibility Criteria
The ranking was developed after examining 279,971 scientist profiles identified from a broad spectrum of bibliometric data sources spanning all research disciplines. Specifically, a subset of 2,000+ scientists associated with Plant Science and Agronomy was evaluated for inclusion.
To qualify for this ranking, a scientist must have a D-index of at least 30, thereby ensuring a high standard of academic influence within Plant Science and Agronomy. Moreover, a majority of the scientist’s tier publications needed to be clearly affiliated with this discipline. Beyond bibliometric criteria, a researcher’s awards and notable achievements in the domain of Plant Science and Agronomy were also taken into careful consideration during the evaluation process.
In establishing thresholds for eligibility, the D-index cutoff was set in increments of 10 relative to the total number of scholars estimated in each discipline, while ensuring inclusion of the top 1% of scholars leading in their fields. Additionally, eligibility required a close relationship between general H-index and D-index values, with a maximum proximity difference of 30% to guarantee the relevance of discipline-specific impact.
Additional Verification Practices
The team responsible for this ranking recognizes that raw bibliometric data alone cannot serve as an absolute measure of scholarly output. Accordingly, all scientist profiles were manually verified by cross-referencing publications against a wide range of trusted and authoritative sources to ensure accuracy and authenticity.
Although not directly contributing to the ranking position, the number of papers published in esteemed journals and conference proceedings serves as a valuable secondary indicator of a researcher’s contribution and visibility within Plant Science and Agronomy.
The ranking positions are primarily established based on each scientist’s D-index derived from data provided by OpenAlex and CrossRef, which are among the most prominent and widely recognized bibliometric databases accessible to the research community today.
For detailed insights into the methodology adopted in compiling this ranking, readers are encouraged to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission Behind the Ranking
At Research.com, our mission is to inspire researchers, academic institutions, companies, and policymakers around the world to analyze where leading experts are advancing knowledge. This ranking provides a transparent and systematic way for the global scientific community to identify and connect with top scholars in specific areas of study such as Plant Science and Agronomy, within countries like Peru, and across diverse research organizations.
By highlighting the achievements and impact of leading scientists, we aim to facilitate collaboration, resource allocation, and informed decision-making at multiple levels in the scientific ecosystem. The meticulous and rigorous process behind this ranking exemplifies our commitment to delivering credible and meaningful insights to all stakeholders committed to advancing science.
