An institution’s position within the ranking is determined by the aggregate of D-indexes (Discipline H-index) attributed to all ranking scholars primarily affiliated with the institution and publishing predominantly in Animal Science and Veterinary. Notably, the D-index encompasses only publications and related citation data within the examined discipline, ensuring a highly focused metric that accurately reflects scholarly impact in this specific area.
Scope and Methodology of the Ranking
The scope of the analysis behind this ranking is both extensive and rigorously defined. In total, 279,971 scientist profiles were identified and shortlisted using a variety of bibliometric data sources. Out of these, 43,427 scientists specializing in Animal Science and Veterinary were thoroughly analyzed. For a scientist to qualify for the ranking, their D-index must be at least 20, and the majority of their top-tier publications must reside within Animal Science and Veterinary.
To maintain relevance and comparability across disciplines, the D-index threshold for recognizing top researchers increases by increments of 10, guided by the total number of scholars estimated for each disciplinary area, while ensuring that the leading 1% of scholars are always included. Additionally, there must be no more than a 30% disparity between a scientist’s overall H-index and their discipline-specific D-index, to confirm their primary research engagement in Animal Science and Veterinary. Furthermore, the evaluation process also takes into consideration notable awards and achievements in the field.
Additional Verification Practices
Research.com recognizes the inherent limitations of raw bibliometric data and does not consider it an absolute tool for scholarly evaluation. Consequently, every scientist profile included in the ranking underwent manual verification and was cross-referenced against a comprehensive scope of reputable publication sources. Although the volume of papers published in highly-ranked journals and reputable conference proceedings is not a formal ranking metric, it does provide a meaningful secondary indication of a scholar’s research impact within a discipline.
The ranking methodology is anchored in the H-index, as recorded in OpenAlex and CrossRef, consolidating the most reliable and up-to-date information available to the research community. For more detailed insights into the methodology and data validation processes, we encourage interested readers to visit our methodology page.
The Research.com Mission
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Summary of Key Results
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Top Institutions in India (by number of leading scientists):
- West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences (1 scientist)
- University of Hyderabad (1 scientist)
- Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (1 scientist)
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Most prominent global institutions represented by leading scientists in Animal Science and Veterinary:
- Texas A&M University
- University of Florida
- Cornell University
- University of British Columbia
- Wageningen University & Research
- University of Castilla-La Mancha
- University College Dublin
- Pennsylvania State University
- University of Calgary
- University of Tennessee at Knoxville
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Best scientists in Animal Science and Veterinary (worldwide):
- Professor Guoyao Wu, Texas A&M University – D-index 151
- Fuller W. Bazer, Texas A&M University – D-index 137
- William W. Thatcher, University of Florida – D-index 124
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University and Scholar Metrics:
- The average total D-index for the top 5% universities is 1,099, compared to 167 for all 460 institutions ranked.
- The average number of published articles in Animal Science and Veterinary by scientists from the top 5% universities is 5,119, as opposed to 750 for all 460 institutions.
- The average citation count for researchers from the top 1% universities stands at 279,971, versus 28,618 for all 460 universities assessed.
This meticulous, data-driven approach ensures the credibility and relevance of the Research.com Best Animal Science and Veterinary Universities in India Ranking, providing the academic community with an invaluable benchmark for individual and institutional achievement within the field.
