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Highly Cited Researchers 242 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
28,558
World Rank
2,535
Country Rank
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
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Total28,839
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Last 5 Years23,020
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Last 5 Years / Total0.798
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
43,281
World Rank
3,815
Country Rank
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
Medical and Health Sciences / Sports Medicine
Young Athletes | Youth Sports | Long-term Athlete Development | Pediatric Exercise Science | Pediatri
Young Athletes | Youth Sports | Long-term Athlete Development | Pediatric Exercise Science | Pediatri
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Total21,565
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Last 5 Years6,511
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Last 5 Years / Total0.302
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
53,487
World Rank
4,633
Country Rank
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
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Total18,462
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Last 5 Years6,470
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Last 5 Years / Total0.350
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
57,698
World Rank
4,985
Country Rank
4
University
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4
Engineering & Technology / Civil Engineering
Construction Economics | Construction Management | Construction Procurement | Construction Risk Managemen
Construction Economics | Construction Management | Construction Procurement | Construction Risk Managemen
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Total17,432
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Last 5 Years5,826
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Last 5 Years / Total0.334
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
69,528
World Rank
5,993
Country Rank
5
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
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Total15,130
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Last 5 Years6,714
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Last 5 Years / Total0.444
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
84,838
World Rank
7,186
Country Rank
6
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
Others
Rugby | Strength and Conditioning | Talent Identification and Development | Coaching | Sport Performanc
Rugby | Strength and Conditioning | Talent Identification and Development | Coaching | Sport Performanc
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Total12,895
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Last 5 Years9,875
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Last 5 Years / Total0.766
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
92,411
World Rank
7,736
Country Rank
7
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
Education / Physical Education and Sport Science
Injury Prevention | Sports Performance | Head Injury Prevention | Concussion | Rugb
Injury Prevention | Sports Performance | Head Injury Prevention | Concussion | Rugb
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Total12,008
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Last 5 Years10,328
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Last 5 Years / Total0.860
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
127,783
World Rank
10,366
Country Rank
8
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
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Total9,059
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Last 5 Years4,280
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Last 5 Years / Total0.472
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
130,663
World Rank
10,569
Country Rank
9
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
Engineering & Technology / Civil Engineering
Construction Waste Management | IT in Construction | Sustainable Construction | BIM | Digital Constructio
Construction Waste Management | IT in Construction | Sustainable Construction | BIM | Digital Constructio
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Total8,885
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Last 5 Years7,665
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Last 5 Years / Total0.863
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
142,146
World Rank
11,352
Country Rank
10
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
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Total8,235
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Last 5 Years5,894
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Last 5 Years / Total0.716
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
159,580
World Rank
12,540
Country Rank
11
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
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Total7,386
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Last 5 Years3,742
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Last 5 Years / Total0.507
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
164,559
World Rank
12,866
Country Rank
12
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
Medical and Health Sciences / Physiology
Bio-engineering | Airborne infection | Neurovascular | Machine Learning | Energy engineerin
Bio-engineering | Airborne infection | Neurovascular | Machine Learning | Energy engineerin
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Total7,166
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Last 5 Years3,160
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Last 5 Years / Total0.441
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
181,302
World Rank
13,960
Country Rank
13
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
Business & Management / Communications and Media Studies
public relations | strategic communication | corporate responsibility | obesity | competenc
public relations | strategic communication | corporate responsibility | obesity | competenc
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Total6,525
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Last 5 Years3,319
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Last 5 Years / Total0.509
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
185,415
World Rank
14,256
Country Rank
14
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
Citation Metrics
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Total6,383
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Last 5 Years2,578
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Last 5 Years / Total0.404
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
192,494
World Rank
14,733
Country Rank
15
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
Citation Metrics
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Total6,149
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Last 5 Years2,303
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Last 5 Years / Total0.375
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
194,828
World Rank
14,886
Country Rank
16
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
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Total6,073
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Last 5 Years2,802
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Last 5 Years / Total0.461
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
195,099
World Rank
14,907
Country Rank
17
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
Education / Physical Education and Sport Science
Sports and Exercise Physiology | Clinical Exercise | Muscle Metabolism | Inflammatio
Sports and Exercise Physiology | Clinical Exercise | Muscle Metabolism | Inflammatio
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Total6,065
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Last 5 Years2,015
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Last 5 Years / Total0.332
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
216,917
World Rank
16,381
Country Rank
18
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
Citation Metrics
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Total5,437
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Last 5 Years4,055
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Last 5 Years / Total0.746
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
227,390
World Rank
17,046
Country Rank
19
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
Architecture and Design / Urban Planning
Urban Heat Islands | Outdoor thermal comfort | Energy efficiency | Urban climate | Microclimat
Urban Heat Islands | Outdoor thermal comfort | Energy efficiency | Urban climate | Microclimat
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Total5,176
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Last 5 Years3,801
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Last 5 Years / Total0.734
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
240,350
World Rank
17,889
Country Rank
20
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
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Total4,881
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Last 5 Years2,474
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Last 5 Years / Total0.507
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
249,580
World Rank
18,502
Country Rank
21
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
Engineering & Technology / Civil Engineering
construction management | innovation | procurement | project managemen
construction management | innovation | procurement | project managemen
Citation Metrics
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Total4,688
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Last 5 Years1,789
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Last 5 Years / Total0.382
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
265,766
World Rank
19,494
Country Rank
22
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
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Total4,377
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Last 5 Years2,473
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Last 5 Years / Total0.565
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
283,154
World Rank
20,526
Country Rank
23
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
Social Sciences / Sociology
gender | inequalities | physical education | feminist theories | youth spor
gender | inequalities | physical education | feminist theories | youth spor
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Total4,076
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Last 5 Years1,522
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Last 5 Years / Total0.373
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
293,554
World Rank
21,171
Country Rank
24
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
24
Citation Metrics
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Total3,911
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Last 5 Years2,619
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Last 5 Years / Total0.670
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
297,998
World Rank
21,430
Country Rank
25
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
Economics & Econometrics / Accounting & Finance
SME finance | Bank Lending and Informal Finance | Financial Inclusion | Financial Literac
SME finance | Bank Lending and Informal Finance | Financial Inclusion | Financial Literac
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Total3,842
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Last 5 Years2,990
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Last 5 Years / Total0.778
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