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Social Sciences Highly Cited Researchers 139 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
16,903
World Rank
677
Country Rank
31
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
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Total40,628
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Last 5 Years18,719
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Last 5 Years / Total0.461
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
20,179
World Rank
810
Country Rank
36
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
Citation Metrics
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Total36,196
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Last 5 Years17,794
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Last 5 Years / Total0.492
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
27,228
World Rank
1,093
Country Rank
52
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
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Total29,775
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Last 5 Years6,173
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Last 5 Years / Total0.207
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
36,365
World Rank
1,508
Country Rank
71
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
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Total24,412
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Last 5 Years10,999
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Last 5 Years / Total0.451
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
76,610
World Rank
3,297
Country Rank
149
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
Citation Metrics
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Total14,010
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Last 5 Years8,447
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Last 5 Years / Total0.603
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
92,008
World Rank
4,003
Country Rank
172
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
Social Sciences / Psychology
language processing | cognitive development | semantic processing | figurative languag
language processing | cognitive development | semantic processing | figurative languag
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Total12,058
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Last 5 Years6,078
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Last 5 Years / Total0.504
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
111,377
World Rank
4,858
Country Rank
222
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
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Total10,237
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Last 5 Years6,773
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Last 5 Years / Total0.662
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
128,422
World Rank
5,552
Country Rank
248
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
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Total9,021
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Last 5 Years7,418
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Last 5 Years / Total0.822
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
136,660
World Rank
5,883
Country Rank
265
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
Social Sciences / Linguistics and Literature
Language policy | language ideologies | English as a global languag
Language policy | language ideologies | English as a global languag
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Total8,540
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Last 5 Years3,054
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Last 5 Years / Total0.358
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
141,828
World Rank
6,089
Country Rank
276
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations
Political parties | gender and politics | Canadian politic
Political parties | gender and politics | Canadian politic
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Total8,252
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Last 5 Years2,132
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Last 5 Years / Total0.258
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
144,555
World Rank
6,206
Country Rank
282
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
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Total8,106
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Last 5 Years5,595
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Last 5 Years / Total0.690
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
161,025
World Rank
6,897
Country Rank
313
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
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Total7,320
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Last 5 Years7,070
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Last 5 Years / Total0.966
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
167,250
World Rank
7,159
Country Rank
323
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
Citation Metrics
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Total7,056
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Last 5 Years6,940
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Last 5 Years / Total0.984
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
191,458
World Rank
8,068
Country Rank
358
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
Citation Metrics
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Total6,180
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Last 5 Years2,780
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Last 5 Years / Total0.450
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
211,738
World Rank
8,902
Country Rank
400
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
Social Sciences / Psychology
Recruiting | Personnel Selection | Person-Organization Fit | Organizational Cultur
Recruiting | Personnel Selection | Person-Organization Fit | Organizational Cultur
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Total5,575
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Last 5 Years2,218
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Last 5 Years / Total0.398
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
213,649
World Rank
8,988
Country Rank
408
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
Social Sciences / Psychology
Internal Attention | Mind Wandering | Electrophysiology | Neuropsycholog
Internal Attention | Mind Wandering | Electrophysiology | Neuropsycholog
Citation Metrics
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Total5,522
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Last 5 Years3,897
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Last 5 Years / Total0.706
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
236,746
World Rank
9,882
Country Rank
448
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
Social Sciences / Sociology
Sociology | Aging | Mental Health | Social Psychology | Quantitative Method
Sociology | Aging | Mental Health | Social Psychology | Quantitative Method
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Total4,961
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Last 5 Years3,163
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Last 5 Years / Total0.638
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
254,403
World Rank
10,542
Country Rank
466
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
Social Sciences / Psychology
Teen dating violence | healthy relationships | suicide prevention | school mental healt
Teen dating violence | healthy relationships | suicide prevention | school mental healt
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Total4,592
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Last 5 Years3,187
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Last 5 Years / Total0.694
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
265,189
World Rank
10,943
Country Rank
483
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations
Gender | political representation | parliaments | cabinet
Gender | political representation | parliaments | cabinet
Citation Metrics
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Total4,388
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Last 5 Years2,091
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Last 5 Years / Total0.477
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
265,645
World Rank
10,961
Country Rank
484
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
Social Sciences / Psychology
interpersonal relationships | the dark side of relationships | forgiveness | revenge | unforgivenes
interpersonal relationships | the dark side of relationships | forgiveness | revenge | unforgivenes
Citation Metrics
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Total4,380
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Last 5 Years1,426
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Last 5 Years / Total0.326
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
276,889
World Rank
11,386
Country Rank
503
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
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Total4,182
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Last 5 Years3,177
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Last 5 Years / Total0.760
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
281,290
World Rank
11,533
Country Rank
514
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
Citation Metrics
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Total4,107
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Last 5 Years1,935
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Last 5 Years / Total0.471
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
293,719
World Rank
11,977
Country Rank
534
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
Social Sciences / Psychology
Career development | vocational psychology | counsellor education | clinical supervisio
Career development | vocational psychology | counsellor education | clinical supervisio
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Total3,909
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Last 5 Years1,980
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Last 5 Years / Total0.507
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
311,022
World Rank
12,578
Country Rank
565
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
24
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Total3,657
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Last 5 Years1,321
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Last 5 Years / Total0.361
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
312,575
World Rank
12,651
Country Rank
569
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
Citation Metrics
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Total3,636
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Last 5 Years1,340
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Last 5 Years / Total0.369
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