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Highly Cited Researchers 360 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

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7
World Rank
1
Country Rank
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
Social Sciences / Psychology
psychology | social psychology | clinical psychology | education | positive psycholog

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    720,304
  • Last 5 Years
    338,844
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.470
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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502
World Rank
12
Country Rank
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
Medical and Health Sciences / Epidemiology and Public Health
physical activity | exercise | built environment | physical education | walkabilit

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    265,811
  • Last 5 Years
    79,561
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.299
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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939
World Rank
23
Country Rank
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
Education / Educational Psychology
methodological/substantive synergy - self-concept - evaluation of teaching - peer review

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    207,337
  • Last 5 Years
    68,990
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.333
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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1,522
World Rank
51
Country Rank
4
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
Others
Physical Activity | Environment | Health | Walkabilit

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    161,110
  • Last 5 Years
    134,212
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.833
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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7,858
World Rank
304
Country Rank
5
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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8,086
World Rank
311
Country Rank
6
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    64,149
  • Last 5 Years
    34,346
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.535
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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8,196
World Rank
319
Country Rank
7
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
Others
motivation | emotion | engagement | self-determination theor

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    63,622
  • Last 5 Years
    34,358
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.540
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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10,080
World Rank
385
Country Rank
8
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
Others
Muscle metabolism | carbohydrate | fat | protein | chronic disease

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    55,852
  • Last 5 Years
    20,860
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.373
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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18,236
World Rank
766
Country Rank
9
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
Social Sciences / Psychology
Nonattachment | Process-Based Therapy | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy | Positive Psycholog

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    38,587
  • Last 5 Years
    18,546
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.481
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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26,834
World Rank
1,169
Country Rank
10
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    29,972
  • Last 5 Years
    13,908
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.464
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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31,425
World Rank
1,377
Country Rank
11
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
Social Sciences / Psychology
Developmental Psychology | Longitudinal Analysis | Educational Psycholog

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    26,952
  • Last 5 Years
    20,771
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.771
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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33,742
World Rank
1,473
Country Rank
12
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    25,657
  • Last 5 Years
    16,761
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.653
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Rankings

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36,935
World Rank
1,631
Country Rank
13
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
Social Sciences / Psychology
Behaviour Change | Motivation | Physical Activity | Health | Educatio

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    24,071
  • Last 5 Years
    17,053
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.708
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Rankings

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49,905
World Rank
2,228
Country Rank
14
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
Social Sciences / Psychology
Developmental psychology | Motor development | Developmental Coordination Disorder | Cognitive Control | Motor control and learnin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    19,387
  • Last 5 Years
    8,250
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.426
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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54,085
World Rank
2,425
Country Rank
15
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    18,254
  • Last 5 Years
    6,506
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.356
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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61,636
World Rank
2,770
Country Rank
16
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    16,550
  • Last 5 Years
    3,123
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.189
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Rankings

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61,897
World Rank
2,777
Country Rank
17
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
Others
High Performance Sport | Exercise Science | Altitude | Demands of Competitio

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    16,491
  • Last 5 Years
    7,180
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.435
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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65,138
World Rank
2,937
Country Rank
18
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
Social Sciences / Psychology
Clinical Psychology | Eating Disorders | Applied Statistics | Cognitive Behavioural Therapy | Health Psycholog

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    15,877
  • Last 5 Years
    11,147
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.702
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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67,449
World Rank
3,062
Country Rank
19
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
Economics & Econometrics / Economics
vitamin D | osteoporosis | fractures | health economics | nutritio

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    15,460
  • Last 5 Years
    5,839
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.378
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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77,166
World Rank
3,510
Country Rank
20
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
20

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    13,888
  • Last 5 Years
    5,577
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.402
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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79,212
World Rank
3,626
Country Rank
21
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
Others
Neighbourhood environment | physical activity | older adult

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    13,598
  • Last 5 Years
    10,192
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.750
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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81,239
World Rank
3,729
Country Rank
22
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
Education / Education (Other, All)
learning sciences | adult learning | digital learning environments | threshold concepts | teacher educatio

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    13,330
  • Last 5 Years
    3,102
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.233
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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81,770
World Rank
3,763
Country Rank
23
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
Education / Educational Psychology
educational psychology | self-concept | motivation | cognition | instructio

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    13,260
  • Last 5 Years
    5,478
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.413
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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98,226
World Rank
4,521
Country Rank
24
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
24
Social Sciences / Psychology
Physical Activity | Healt

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    11,378
  • Last 5 Years
    9,821
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.863
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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102,647
World Rank
4,701
Country Rank
25
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
Social Sciences / Sociology
sociological theory | sociology of emotions | political sociology | economic sociology | Chin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    10,956
  • Last 5 Years
    3,490
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.319
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