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AsiaSocial Sciences / Higher Education Studies Highly Cited Researchers 220 Scientists Citation Rankings - 2025

Discover the world’s highly cited researchers through the AD Scientific Index 2025 Citation Rankings.
These rankings evaluate scientists based on their total and recent citation counts, capturing the breadth and real-time currency of academic recognition. Citation data reveals how widely a scholar’s work is referenced, applied, and extended across diverse disciplines. The rankings are routinely updated to reflect ongoing citation growth, while eliminating distortions from excessive co-authorship and institutional inflation. Premium tools provide access to detailed citation dynamics, unethical citation behavior detection, and field-normalized benchmarking.

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Total 220 scientists
* Total Citation Rankings

Rankings

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2,406,050
World Rank
Kazakhstan
4,416
Country Rank
Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University Logo
4
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
201
Azat Kaimoldiyev|Азат Қаймолдиев, Азат Каймолдиев
Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Social Sciences / Higher Education Studies
Migration | education | leadership | higher education | Kazakhsta

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    12
  • Last 6 Years
    12
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    1.000
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Rankings

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2,411,007
World Rank
China
100,409
Country Rank
China Foreign Affairs University Logo
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
202
Shiyang Liu 刘诗扬
China Foreign Affairs University Beijing, China
Social Sciences / Higher Education Studies
translation studies | second language adquisition | TIC in higher education | intercultural studie

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    12
  • Last 6 Years
    11
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.917
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* Total Citation Rankings

Rankings

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2,417,754
World Rank
India
146,890
Country Rank
PG Government College for Girls Sector 42 Logo
8
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
203
Ms Nidhi Gupta
PG Government College for Girls Sector 42 Chandigarh, India
Social Sciences / Higher Education Studies
Cloud Computing | e-Learning | Higher Educatio

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    11
  • Last 6 Years
    11
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    1.000
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Rankings

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2,425,734
World Rank
Brunei Darussalam
682
Country Rank
University Islam Sultan Sharif Ali Logo
63
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
204
Liza Azahari
University Islam Sultan Sharif Ali Gadong, Brunei Darussalam
Social Sciences / Higher Education Studies
Islamic management | leadership and development | higher education | teaching and learnin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    11
  • Last 6 Years
    10
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.909
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* Total Citation Rankings

Rankings

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2,434,649
World Rank
Kazakhstan
4,608
Country Rank
Nazarbayev University Logo
799
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
205
Sholpan Tazabek
Nazarbayev University Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
Social Sciences / Higher Education Studies
internationalization of higher educatio

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    10
  • Last 6 Years
    10
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    1.000
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Rankings

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2,434,649
World Rank
Oman
2,275
Country Rank
Shinas College of Technology Logo
17
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
206
Saif Al Weshahi
Shinas College of Technology Shinas, Oman
Social Sciences / Higher Education Studies
Higher Educatio

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    10
  • Last 6 Years
    10
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    1.000
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Rankings

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2,448,197
World Rank
Philippines
11,034
Country Rank
Rizal Technological University Logo
33
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
207
Irene C. Gumiran
Rizal Technological University Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Social Sciences / Higher Education Studies
Education | Educational Management | Social Science

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    9
  • Last 6 Years
    9
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    1.000
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Rankings

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2,462,362
World Rank
Philippines
11,231
Country Rank
National University Philippines Logo
55
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
208
Glendora Tiu
National University Philippines Manila, Philippines
Social Sciences / Higher Education Studies
willingness to communicate (WTC) internationalisation of higher education (IHE) | art appreciation | society and cultur

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    9
  • Last 6 Years
    2
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.222
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* Total Citation Rankings

Rankings

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2,463,236
World Rank
Kazakhstan
4,809
Country Rank
Buketov Karaganda State University Logo
70
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
209
Talgat Zhussipbek
Buketov Karaganda State University Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Social Sciences / Higher Education Studies
Secondary/Higher education | Inclusive education | Gender in Education

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    8
  • Last 6 Years
    8
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    1.000
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Rankings

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2,463,236
World Rank
Philippines
11,238
Country Rank
De La Salle University Dasmarinas Logo
39
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
210
Edwin F. Lineses
De La Salle University Dasmarinas Ladislao Diwa Hall, Philippines
Social Sciences / Higher Education Studies
Social Sciences | Virtual Learning | Anthropology and Sociology | Educatio

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    8
  • Last 6 Years
    8
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    1.000
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* Total Citation Rankings

Rankings

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2,471,818
World Rank
Brunei Darussalam
707
Country Rank
Universiti Teknologi Brunei Logo
123
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
211
Khairunnisa Nabilah Ruslan
Universiti Teknologi Brunei Gadong, Brunei Darussalam
Social Sciences / Higher Education Studies
Higher Education Research | Sustainable Engineerin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    8
  • Last 6 Years
    7
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.875
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Rankings

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2,516,535
World Rank
South Korea
40,789
Country Rank
Pusan National University Logo
591
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
212
Youn, Heejung
Pusan National University Busan, South Korea
Social Sciences / Higher Education Studies
Lifelong Education | Higher Education | Financial Education | Educ-Tec

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    5
  • Last 6 Years
    5
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    1.000
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Rankings

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2,533,923
World Rank
Philippines
12,250
Country Rank
Mindanao State University-Sulu Logo
24
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
213
Yasser - Asil D. Samsal Jr
Mindanao State University-Sulu Sulu, Philippines
Social Sciences / Higher Education Studies
Education | Social Studie

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    4
  • Last 6 Years
    4
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    1.000
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Rankings

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2,566,226
World Rank
Maldives
89
Country Rank
Maldives National University Logo
37
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
214
Fathimath Shakeela
Maldives National University Malé, Maldives
Social Sciences / Higher Education Studies
higher educatio

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    3
  • Last 6 Years
    2
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.667
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Rankings

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2,573,994
World Rank
Japan
39,896
Country Rank
International Christian University Logo
58
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
215
Bhuwan Shankar Bhatta
International Christian University Mitaka, Japan
Social Sciences / Higher Education Studies
Inclusion and diversity in higher educatio

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    2
  • Last 6 Years
    2
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    1.000
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Rankings

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2,573,994
World Rank
Philippines
12,859
Country Rank
Mindanao State University-Sulu Logo
29
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
216
Rolly Bangue Tolentino
Mindanao State University-Sulu Sulu, Philippines
Social Sciences / Higher Education Studies
Social Sciences | Educatio

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    2
  • Last 6 Years
    2
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    1.000
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Rankings

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2,594,208
World Rank
India
162,879
Country Rank
Sangameshwar College Solapur Logo
16
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
217
Dhanappa M Metri
Sangameshwar College Solapur Solapur, India
Social Sciences / Higher Education Studies
Higher education and English language teachin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    2
  • Last 6 Years
    0
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.000
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Rankings

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2,597,770
World Rank
Philippines
13,203
Country Rank
Mindanao State University-Sulu Logo
33
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
218
Abdulla Ibno Mohammad
Mindanao State University-Sulu Sulu, Philippines
Social Sciences / Higher Education Studies
Social Science

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1
  • Last 6 Years
    1
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    1.000
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Rankings

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2,597,770
World Rank
Philippines
13,203
Country Rank
Mindanao State University-Sulu Logo
33
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
219
Nuryneil Mutlah Joe
Mindanao State University-Sulu Sulu, Philippines
Social Sciences / Higher Education Studies
Social Science | Educatio

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1
  • Last 6 Years
    1
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    1.000
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Rankings

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2,615,065
World Rank
Kazakhstan
6,278
Country Rank
Nazarbayev University Logo
982
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
220
Serik Ivatov
Nazarbayev University Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
Social Sciences / Higher Education Studies
higher education | policy implementation | university governanc

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1
  • Last 6 Years
    0
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.000
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