A university's position in the ranking is determined by the sum of D-indexes (Discipline H-index) of all affiliated scholars whose main publication area is Business and Management. The D-index is a discipline-specific metric, incorporating only publications and citations relevant to the field of Business and Management. This approach ensures that the ranking accurately reflects institutions' research strengths within the discipline, discounting peripheral activities outside of the subject area.
Scope of Research
The scope of the ranking is notable for its breadth and depth. A total of 279,971 scientist profiles were identified and reviewed from an array of bibliometric data sources. Of these, 9,829 scientists actively publishing in Business and Management were thoroughly analysed. The D-index qualifying threshold for each scientist was set at 30, ensuring that only scholars with a significant contribution to the field were considered. Moreover, to maintain discipline specificity, a majority of their publications had to be in Business and Management.
Additional factors were taken into account, such as scientists’ awards and significant achievements within the discipline. The D-index threshold for recognizing top researchers followed an incremental approach—rising by 10 for disciplines with larger numbers of scholars—while guaranteeing inclusion of the top 1% of leading experts in each area. Furthermore, there had to be a proximity of 30% or less between a scientist’s general H-index and their D-index, thus confirming a scholar’s primary commitment to Business and Management research. Scientist’s accolades and contributions to their field also played a notable role in the evaluation process.
Verification and Quality Assurance
Recognizing that raw bibliometric data alone is insufficient for comprehensive evaluation, all scientist profiles were subjected to manual verification and their publication records were cross-validated against a range of authoritative scholarly sources. This rigorous process is a testament to the meticulous standards upheld in the creation of the ranking.
Although the number of papers published in top-tier journals and prestigious conference proceedings does not impact a researcher’s placement in the Research.com ranking, such outputs are acknowledged as valuable indicators of scholarly contribution to the discipline. Ranking positions are determined based on the H-index in the relevant field, employing data curated from OpenAlex and CrossRef—the leading bibliometric databases accessible to the research community. Readers seeking a detailed explanation of the ranking's methodology are encouraged to consult our methodology page for comprehensive information.
Research.com Agenda and Objectives
The central mission of Research.com is to motivate scientists, business professionals, and policymakers worldwide to engage with the evolving directions of leading experts in their fields. The ranking serves as a resource for the global research community, providing transparent and structured insights into the leaders of specific disciplines, within particular countries, and across academic institutions. By fostering such visibility, Research.com aims to enhance collaboration, identify centers of excellence, and support informed decision-making in academia and beyond.
Key Results: Turkey's Leading Business and Management Institutions
The 2024 ranking identifies the institutions in Turkey that stand out for their excellence in Business and Management. The top three institutions, distinguished by their number of leading scientists, are:
- Yıldız Technical University (2 scientists)
- Kadir Has University (1 scientist)
- Ibn Haldun University (1 scientist)
On the global stage, the most prominent scholars in Business and Management represent institutions such as Imperial College London, Indiana University, Texas A&M University, Penn State Harrisburg, University of Manchester, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, University of Canterbury, Northwestern University, and Florida State University.
Notably, Professor Mike Wright from Imperial College London leads the global ranking with a D-index of 155. David B. Audretsch from Indiana University follows in second place with a D-index of 150, while Michael A. Hitt from Texas A&M University holds the third position with a D-index of 141.
The average total D-index for institutions in the top 5% of the ranking is 726, compared to an average of 153 across all 680 universities included. In terms of research output, the average number of published articles in Business and Management by top 5% university-affiliated scientists is 2,307, versus an average of 518 across all participating institutions. Citation impact is similarly remarkable: the average number of citations by researchers at the top 1% universities is 279,971, compared to a 60,550 average for all universities in the ranking.
Through its rigorous, transparent, and carefully designed ranking process, Research.com continues to support the academic community in identifying, recognizing, and celebrating excellence in Business and Management scholarship.
