The ranking includes researchers who fall within the top 2% percentile or above, based on their c-score (with and without self-citations). This c-score is calculated using standardized data on citations, h-index, and other bibliometric indicators derived from Scopus data provided by Elsevier.

Researchers are classified into 22 scientific fields and 174 sub-fields, allowing for a comprehensive representation of various disciplines. This classification is based on the Stanford University and Elsevier data used for the ranking.

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