Highly Cited Researchers

World Highly Cited Researchers Citation Rankings 2025

The Citation Rankings (Highly Cited Researchers 2025) spotlight the world’s most cited and influential researchers, spanning 197 scientific disciplines, including specialized areas such as Art and Humanities Citation Rankings and Social Sciences and Humanities Citation Rankings. These rankings are an invaluable resource for understanding global academic impact across diverse fields.

Offered exclusively by AD Scientific Index, this ranking service adopts a unique methodology that excludes data from CERN and other statistical sources, ensuring a fairer assessment of research impact. This approach is particularly significant for disciplines like social sciences and humanities, where citation patterns differ markedly from those in fields with multi-author collaborations or CERN affiliations. By mitigating the disproportionate influence of these factors, the AD Scientific Index provides a more balanced and accurate representation of scholarly contributions.

Key Features of the Rankings

• Comprehensive Scope: Covers 197 main and sub-disciplines, offering an in-depth view of citation impact across diverse academic areas.
• Balanced Methodology: Excludes data sources that favor certain research groups, ensuring equitable recognition of contributions across fields.
• Ethics and Transparency: Highlights rule violations and unethical practices, promoting integrity within the academic community.

Why Citation Rankings Matter

Citation rankings serve not only as a measure of academic influence but also as a tool for identifying trends, uncovering ethical violations, and fostering a culture of transparency in research. For example, citation analysis can reveal issues such as citation cartels, honorary authorships, and other unethical behaviors, contributing to the betterment of global academic standards.

Explore More Citation Insights

For those seeking a deeper dive into citation metrics, the AD Scientific Index offers additional analyses, including:

• Scientists Last 6 Years Citation Index: Focused on recent academic influence and impact.
• Universities Total Citations Rankings 2025: A comprehensive ranking of institutions based on their total citation counts.
• Universities Last 6 Years Citations Rankings 2025: Highlighting institutional performance over the past six years.

Conclusion

The World Highly Cited Researchers Citation Rankings 2025 is a pioneering effort by AD Scientific Index to present a fair, balanced, and insightful view of academic influence across the globe. By addressing methodological biases and fostering ethical practices, these rankings contribute to a more transparent and equitable academic landscape.

For detailed analyses and rankings, visit AD Scientific Index.