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Social Sciences Highly Cited Researchers 17 Scientists Citation Rankings - 2026
See how widely and consistently research is cited with real-time citation rankings.
Covering 2.6 million scientists, this list evaluates both total and last 5 years’ citation counts to measure scientific influence and highlight Highly Cited Researchers.
Built on transparency, it also addresses unethical practices and encourages reporting of violations. Compare results across 13 fields and 221 disciplines.
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
178,261
World Rank
248
Country Rank
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations
Business and Management | Cross-cultural Management | Human Resource Management | Cultural Intelligence | Mindfulnes
Business and Management | Cross-cultural Management | Human Resource Management | Cultural Intelligence | Mindfulnes
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Total6,634
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Last 5 Years5,642
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Last 5 Years / Total0.850
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
606,402
World Rank
1,516
Country Rank
9
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
Social Sciences / Tourism & Hospitality
Wellness Tourism | Spiritual Retreat | Yoga Tourism | Healthy Food Tourism | Adventure for wellnes
Wellness Tourism | Spiritual Retreat | Yoga Tourism | Healthy Food Tourism | Adventure for wellnes
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Total1,452
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Last 5 Years1,121
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Last 5 Years / Total0.772
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
839,525
World Rank
2,481
Country Rank
14
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
Social Sciences / Transportation Science & Technology
Transportation Planning | Logistics | Network Analysis | Simulatio
Transportation Planning | Logistics | Network Analysis | Simulatio
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Total768
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Last 5 Years497
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Last 5 Years / Total0.647
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,138,282
World Rank
4,041
Country Rank
35
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
Social Sciences / Linguistics and Literature
English Language Teaching and Learning | Learning Motivation | Learning Strategies | English for Specific Purposes | Critical Issues in English Language Teachin
English Language Teaching and Learning | Learning Motivation | Learning Strategies | English for Specific Purposes | Critical Issues in English Language Teachin
Citation Metrics
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Total377
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Last 5 Years237
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Last 5 Years / Total0.629
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,217,692
World Rank
4,717
Country Rank
40
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
Citation Metrics
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Total317
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Last 5 Years184
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Last 5 Years / Total0.580
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,400,697
World Rank
6,428
Country Rank
55
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
Social Sciences / Psychology
Psychological Testing | Career counseling | Career Development Counselin
Psychological Testing | Career counseling | Career Development Counselin
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Total220
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Last 5 Years209
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Last 5 Years / Total0.950
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,466,798
World Rank
7,050
Country Rank
61
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
Social Sciences / Linguistics and Literature
Applied Linguistics | Sociolinguistics | Economics of Language | Language Support Program/Professiona
Applied Linguistics | Sociolinguistics | Economics of Language | Language Support Program/Professiona
Citation Metrics
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Total195
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Last 5 Years102
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Last 5 Years / Total0.523
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,522,706
World Rank
7,619
Country Rank
68
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
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Total176
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Last 5 Years89
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Last 5 Years / Total0.506
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,623,195
World Rank
8,566
Country Rank
76
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
Social Sciences / Linguistics and Literature
Discourse Analysis & CDA | Translation Studies | Rhetorical (Genre) Analysis | Pragmatics | Linguistic
Discourse Analysis & CDA | Translation Studies | Rhetorical (Genre) Analysis | Pragmatics | Linguistic
Citation Metrics
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Total146
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Last 5 Years38
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Last 5 Years / Total0.260
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,678,967
World Rank
9,122
Country Rank
81
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
Social Sciences / Tourism & Hospitality
Cross-cultural Management | Tourism and Hospitality Human Capital Competency | Community-Based and Creative Tourism | Sustainable
Cross-cultural Management | Tourism and Hospitality Human Capital Competency | Community-Based and Creative Tourism | Sustainable
Citation Metrics
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Total131
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Last 5 Years107
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Last 5 Years / Total0.817
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,719,257
World Rank
9,546
Country Rank
83
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
Social Sciences / Tourism & Hospitality
Tourism and Hospitality Management | Community-Based Tourism | Tourism Impacts | Tourism Product Development | Tourism Marketing and Value Proposition
Tourism and Hospitality Management | Community-Based Tourism | Tourism Impacts | Tourism Product Development | Tourism Marketing and Value Proposition
Citation Metrics
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Total121
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Last 5 Years111
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Last 5 Years / Total0.917
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,893,627
World Rank
11,366
Country Rank
95
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
Citation Metrics
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Total85
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Last 5 Years36
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Last 5 Years / Total0.424
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
2,004,697
World Rank
12,594
Country Rank
106
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
2,128,577
World Rank
13,978
Country Rank
119
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
Citation Metrics
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Total47
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Last 5 Years43
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Last 5 Years / Total0.915
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
2,542,585
World Rank
19,059
Country Rank
158
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
2,588,806
World Rank
19,628
Country Rank
165
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations
political science | strategy | development stud
political science | strategy | development stud
Citation Metrics
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Total3
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Last 5 Years1
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Last 5 Years / Total0.333
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
2,611,611
World Rank
19,919
Country Rank
167
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
Social Sciences / Linguistics and Literature
academic literacy | language and social issues | writing across the curriculum | learning desig
academic literacy | language and social issues | writing across the curriculum | learning desig
Citation Metrics
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Total1
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Last 5 Years1
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Last 5 Years / Total1.000
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