Academic institutions’ positions in this ranking are determined by the aggregate D-indexes (Discipline H-index) of all ranked scholars whose primary area of publication is Neuroscience and who are affiliated with the respective institutions. The D-index is a discipline-specific adaptation of the traditional H-index, taking into account only publications and citation data relevant to Neuroscience, which ensures focused and accurate representation of scholarly impact in this field.
Scope of Research and Ranking Criteria
This ranking is based on an extensive evaluation of 279,971 scientist profiles identified across multiple bibliometric sources. Within the specific domain of Neuroscience, 30,400 scientists were rigorously analyzed. Each researcher had to meet a qualifying D-index threshold of 30, with the majority of their tier publications situated within Neuroscience. Additionally, scientists’ awards and prominent achievements in Neuroscience were considered as part of the evaluation.
To ensure highly-selective representation, the D-index threshold for top researchers is set in increments of 10 based on the total estimated number of scholars in each discipline, thus maintaining inclusion of the top 1% of leading scholars. Moreover, there is a stringent requirement that the deviation between a scientist’s general H-index and D-index must not exceed 30%, ensuring the discipline specificity of their impact. Notably, awards and achievements continue to be additional, qualitative factors in the assessment process.
Verification and Validation Practices
At Research.com, we recognize that raw data, although foundational, must be supplemented by careful expert validation to accurately evaluate scholarly contributions. Every scientist profile included in the ranking underwent manual verification and cross-referencing with publications from a wide array of trusted sources, ensuring depth, accuracy, and credibility.
While the number of papers published in renowned journals and conferences does not directly affect a researcher's standing in our ranking, it provides valuable context for understanding their scientific contributions and impact. The final ranking position employs each scholar’s H-index as calculated from the rigorous datasets provided by OpenAlex and CrossRef, ensuring that our metrics are based on the most reliable and up-to-date information available internationally.
For a detailed explanation of the methodology underpinning this ranking, please visit our methodology page.
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Key Findings from the 2024 Neuroscience Universities Ranking in Israel
- Top three Israeli institutions by number of leading Neuroscience scientists:
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem: 24 scientists
- Weizmann Institute of Science: 14 scientists
- Tel Aviv University: 12 scientists
- World-leading universities represented by the most prominent Neuroscience scholars:
- University of Pennsylvania
- University College London
- University of Cambridge
- Rockefeller University
- Washington University in St. Louis
- Columbia University
- University of Gothenburg
- McGill University
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Top three Neuroscience scholars globally:
- Professor Solomon H. Snyder (Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine): D-index of 283
- John Q. Trojanowski (University of Pennsylvania): D-index of 281
- Karl J. Friston (University College London): D-index of 275
- Average metrics for top-performing institutions:
- The average aggregate D-index for the top 5% of universities: 4,336 (compared to 569 for all 787 ranked institutions)
- The average number of published Neuroscience articles among top 5% scholars: 14,668 (compared to 2,043 for all universities)
- The average number of citations for researchers in the top 1% universities: 2,279,971 (compared to 279,971 for all universities)
This 4th edition of the ranking represents a meticulous synthesis of quantitative analysis and expert validation, offering the research community a clear and transparent view of institutional performance in Neuroscience. We extend our congratulations to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Weizmann Institute of Science, and Tel Aviv University for their leadership in advancing the frontiers of Neuroscience in Israel.
