All bibliometric data used to calculate citation-based metrics for this ranking were collected on January 12, 2026. Each scientist’s position within the ranking is determined by their Discipline H-index, or D-index, which specifically includes only those papers and citations relevant to the field of Psychology. This discipline-focused metric ensures that the ranking accurately reflects contributions within the examined specialty rather than general citation impact.
Scope of Research and Qualification Criteria
The ranking process involved an extensive review of the profiles of 279,971 scientists identified across numerous bibliometric data sources encompassing all scientific disciplines. Within these, two scientists specifically affiliated with Psychology were analyzed in detail.
To qualify for inclusion in the Best Psychology Scientists in Serbia list, a researcher must meet several stringent criteria:
- A minimum D-index of 30, indicating a significant impact within the Psychology discipline.
- The majority of their tier publications must be focused on Psychology, ensuring subject-matter specialization.
- Recognition of the scientist’s awards and achievements relevant to Psychology also contributes to qualification considerations.
The threshold D-index for inclusion is set in increments of 10 based on the estimated total population of scholars within each discipline, guaranteeing that the top 1% of leading researchers are represented. Furthermore, the ranking requires that the disparity between a scientist’s general H-index and their Psychology-specific D-index not exceed 30%, thereby emphasizing alignment between overall influence and disciplinary expertise.
Additional Verification Practices
The Research.com team acknowledges that raw bibliometric data, while essential, cannot serve as an absolute measure of scholarly output or impact. Therefore, each scientist’s profile was manually verified and rigorously cross-checked against publication records available from a wide range of reputable and trustworthy sources.
Although the number of papers published in prominent journals and conference proceedings is not directly factored into the researcher’s position in the ranking, it serves as a valuable secondary indicator of a scientist’s contribution within their field. The ranking primarily relies on each researcher’s D-index, calculated from data sourced from OpenAlex and CrossRef, which are recognized as the most prominent and reliable bibliometric databases accessible to the global research community.
For detailed information regarding the methodology and underlying processes used to create this ranking, readers are encouraged to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Agenda and Mission
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Through rigorous, methodical work and a commitment to data integrity, Research.com aims to support informed decision-making that advances science, innovation, and collaboration on a global scale.
