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Highly Cited Researchers 131 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
20,229
World Rank
25
Country Rank
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
Agriculture & Forestry / Agriculture
agroecología | apicultura | biodiversidad | ecología económica | polinizació
agroecología | apicultura | biodiversidad | ecología económica | polinizació
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Total36,148
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Last 5 Years28,006
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Last 5 Years / Total0.775
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
287,020
World Rank
806
Country Rank
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
Agriculture & Forestry / Forestry
stand dynamics | disturbance ecology | climate-plant relationships | silviculture | agroecolog
stand dynamics | disturbance ecology | climate-plant relationships | silviculture | agroecolog
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Total4,014
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Last 5 Years3,581
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Last 5 Years / Total0.892
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
362,764
World Rank
1,149
Country Rank
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
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Total3,038
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Last 5 Years795
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Last 5 Years / Total0.262
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
387,338
World Rank
1,257
Country Rank
4
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
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Total2,798
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Last 5 Years1,028
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Last 5 Years / Total0.367
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
411,795
World Rank
1,375
Country Rank
5
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
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Total2,581
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Last 5 Years1,420
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Last 5 Years / Total0.550
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
463,813
World Rank
1,656
Country Rank
6
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
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Total2,193
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Last 5 Years789
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Last 5 Years / Total0.360
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
468,960
World Rank
1,678
Country Rank
7
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
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Total2,159
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Last 5 Years1,160
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Last 5 Years / Total0.537
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
497,565
World Rank
1,839
Country Rank
8
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
Engineering & Technology / Earth Sciences
Andean Tectonics | Patagonia | fold and thrust belt | foreland basin | rift basi
Andean Tectonics | Patagonia | fold and thrust belt | foreland basin | rift basi
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Total1,983
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Last 5 Years1,052
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Last 5 Years / Total0.531
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
517,126
World Rank
1,966
Country Rank
9
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
Natural Sciences / Chemical Sciences
Enseñanza de la Quimica. Sciences education. Chemistry education. Investigación en Didáctica de las Ciencias
Enseñanza de la Quimica. Sciences education. Chemistry education. Investigación en Didáctica de las Ciencias
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Total1,873
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Last 5 Years860
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Last 5 Years / Total0.459
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
525,434
World Rank
2,014
Country Rank
10
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
Engineering & Technology / Computer Science
datamining | artificial intelligence | software engeneering | expert syste
datamining | artificial intelligence | software engeneering | expert syste
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Total1,828
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Last 5 Years290
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Last 5 Years / Total0.159
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
640,508
World Rank
2,719
Country Rank
11
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations
Political Science | Political Theory | Latin American Politics | Populis
Political Science | Political Theory | Latin American Politics | Populis
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Total1,321
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Last 5 Years856
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Last 5 Years / Total0.648
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
674,641
World Rank
2,913
Country Rank
12
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
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Total1,203
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Last 5 Years946
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Last 5 Years / Total0.786
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
695,241
World Rank
3,038
Country Rank
13
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
high energy astrophysics | Supernova Remnants | Star forming region
high energy astrophysics | Supernova Remnants | Star forming region
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Total1,138
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Last 5 Years302
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Last 5 Years / Total0.265
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
695,566
World Rank
3,039
Country Rank
14
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
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Total1,137
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Last 5 Years420
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Last 5 Years / Total0.369
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
734,897
World Rank
3,291
Country Rank
15
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Grazing | Vegetation ecology | semiarid lands | desertificatio
Grazing | Vegetation ecology | semiarid lands | desertificatio
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Total1,021
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Last 5 Years871
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Last 5 Years / Total0.853
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
780,280
World Rank
3,554
Country Rank
16
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
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Total903
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Last 5 Years411
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Last 5 Years / Total0.455
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
840,483
World Rank
3,929
Country Rank
17
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
Social Sciences / Anthropology
antropología | etnografía del estado | seguridad | defensa y organismos de inteligenci
antropología | etnografía del estado | seguridad | defensa y organismos de inteligenci
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Total766
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Last 5 Years539
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Last 5 Years / Total0.704
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
858,677
World Rank
4,019
Country Rank
18
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
Law / Law and Legal Studies
Sociología Jurídica | Sociología de la Familia | Memoria e identidad | Derechos Humanos | Derecho Crític
Sociología Jurídica | Sociología de la Familia | Memoria e identidad | Derechos Humanos | Derecho Crític
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Total730
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Last 5 Years372
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Last 5 Years / Total0.510
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
861,314
World Rank
4,033
Country Rank
19
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
Social Sciences / Archeology
Archaeology | Patagonia | Human Paleoecology | Zooarchaeology | Socioecological nich
Archaeology | Patagonia | Human Paleoecology | Zooarchaeology | Socioecological nich
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Total725
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Last 5 Years283
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Last 5 Years / Total0.390
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
930,049
World Rank
4,418
Country Rank
20
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
Education / Education (Other, All)
Formación Docente | Enseñanza del lenguaje | Evaluación | Lingüístic
Formación Docente | Enseñanza del lenguaje | Evaluación | Lingüístic
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Total608
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Last 5 Years202
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Last 5 Years / Total0.332
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
931,432
World Rank
4,429
Country Rank
21
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
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Total606
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Last 5 Years168
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Last 5 Years / Total0.277
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
940,333
World Rank
4,483
Country Rank
22
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
Social Sciences / Sociology
Sociología de la Ciencia | Transferencia Tecnológica | Divulgación científic
Sociología de la Ciencia | Transferencia Tecnológica | Divulgación científic
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Total593
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Last 5 Years325
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Last 5 Years / Total0.548
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
940,897
World Rank
4,487
Country Rank
23
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
Citation Metrics
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Total592
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Last 5 Years407
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Last 5 Years / Total0.688
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
942,811
World Rank
4,498
Country Rank
24
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
24
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Ecología de sistemas áridos | Producción de semillas y polinizació
Ecología de sistemas áridos | Producción de semillas y polinizació
Citation Metrics
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Total589
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Last 5 Years545
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Last 5 Years / Total0.925
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
969,497
World Rank
4,612
Country Rank
25
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
Citation Metrics
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Total553
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Last 5 Years547
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Last 5 Years / Total0.989
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