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Highly Cited Researchers 245 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
62,504
World Rank
166
Country Rank
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
History, Philosophy, Theology / Theology
Digital ethics | Digital Islam | Islamic education | Learning Technology | Cyberlearnin
Digital ethics | Digital Islam | Islamic education | Learning Technology | Cyberlearnin
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Total16,409
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Last 5 Years12,431
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Last 5 Years / Total0.758
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
86,246
World Rank
257
Country Rank
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
Engineering & Technology / Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence | Fuzzy Decision-making | Decision Support Systems | Computational Intelligenc
Artificial Intelligence | Fuzzy Decision-making | Decision Support Systems | Computational Intelligenc
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Total12,721
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Last 5 Years12,189
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Last 5 Years / Total0.958
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
151,663
World Rank
601
Country Rank
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
Engineering & Technology / Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence | Data Science | Machine Learning | Predictive Analysis | MCD
Artificial Intelligence | Data Science | Machine Learning | Predictive Analysis | MCD
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Total7,756
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Last 5 Years7,672
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Last 5 Years / Total0.989
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
157,392
World Rank
641
Country Rank
4
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
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Total7,484
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Last 5 Years6,527
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Last 5 Years / Total0.872
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
190,505
World Rank
833
Country Rank
5
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
Engineering & Technology / Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Carbon related material | carbon nanotubes | graphen
Carbon related material | carbon nanotubes | graphen
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Total6,210
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Last 5 Years4,606
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Last 5 Years / Total0.742
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
192,752
World Rank
852
Country Rank
6
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
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Total6,140
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Last 5 Years4,128
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Last 5 Years / Total0.672
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
195,175
World Rank
868
Country Rank
7
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
Education / Education (Other, All)
Education Technology | Multimedia | Augmented Reality | Augmented Reality (AR) | Game-based learnin
Education Technology | Multimedia | Augmented Reality | Augmented Reality (AR) | Game-based learnin
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Total6,062
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Last 5 Years3,505
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Last 5 Years / Total0.578
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
219,061
World Rank
996
Country Rank
8
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
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Total5,381
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Last 5 Years3,752
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Last 5 Years / Total0.697
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
228,531
World Rank
1,063
Country Rank
9
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
Natural Sciences / Geography
Geography | Climate Change | Urban Climate | Urban heat Islands | Thermal Comfor
Geography | Climate Change | Urban Climate | Urban heat Islands | Thermal Comfor
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Total5,149
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Last 5 Years2,953
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Last 5 Years / Total0.574
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
245,273
World Rank
1,174
Country Rank
10
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
Engineering & Technology / Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Environmental Analytical Chemistry | Nanocomposite
Environmental Analytical Chemistry | Nanocomposite
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Total4,776
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Last 5 Years2,546
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Last 5 Years / Total0.533
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
257,048
World Rank
1,241
Country Rank
11
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
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Total4,541
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Last 5 Years2,337
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Last 5 Years / Total0.515
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
277,090
World Rank
1,386
Country Rank
12
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
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Total4,179
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Last 5 Years2,689
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Last 5 Years / Total0.643
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
283,561
World Rank
1,426
Country Rank
13
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
Others
Technology Acceptance | Educational Technology | Internet of Things (IoT) | Virtual Reality | Metaverse
Technology Acceptance | Educational Technology | Internet of Things (IoT) | Virtual Reality | Metaverse
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Total4,069
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Last 5 Years4,039
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Last 5 Years / Total0.993
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
320,760
World Rank
1,714
Country Rank
14
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
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Total3,527
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Last 5 Years3,312
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Last 5 Years / Total0.939
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
334,086
World Rank
1,836
Country Rank
15
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
Others
TVET | STEM Education | Construction Technology | Industrialised Building System | Technology Educatio
TVET | STEM Education | Construction Technology | Industrialised Building System | Technology Educatio
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Total3,359
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Last 5 Years2,370
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Last 5 Years / Total0.706
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
348,500
World Rank
1,943
Country Rank
16
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
Economics & Econometrics / Accounting & Finance
Engineering Management | Lean Six Sigma | Lean Healthcare | Lean Management | Balanced Scorecar
Engineering Management | Lean Six Sigma | Lean Healthcare | Lean Management | Balanced Scorecar
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Total3,190
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Last 5 Years1,947
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Last 5 Years / Total0.610
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
357,662
World Rank
2,031
Country Rank
17
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
Citation Metrics
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Total3,090
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Last 5 Years1,936
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Last 5 Years / Total0.627
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
376,066
World Rank
2,220
Country Rank
18
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
Citation Metrics
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Total2,903
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Last 5 Years2,384
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Last 5 Years / Total0.821
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
399,836
World Rank
2,413
Country Rank
19
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
Citation Metrics
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Total2,684
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Last 5 Years1,757
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Last 5 Years / Total0.655
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
405,944
World Rank
2,472
Country Rank
20
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
Citation Metrics
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Total2,630
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Last 5 Years1,537
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Last 5 Years / Total0.584
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
409,329
World Rank
2,498
Country Rank
21
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
Business & Management / Marketing
Social Media Marketing | Innovation | Artificial Intelligence | SMEs | Industry 4.0 and Sustainabilit
Social Media Marketing | Innovation | Artificial Intelligence | SMEs | Industry 4.0 and Sustainabilit
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Total2,601
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Last 5 Years1,979
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Last 5 Years / Total0.761
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
415,958
World Rank
2,565
Country Rank
22
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
Citation Metrics
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Total2,546
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Last 5 Years1,987
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Last 5 Years / Total0.780
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
422,711
World Rank
2,618
Country Rank
23
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
Citation Metrics
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Total2,492
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Last 5 Years1,558
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Last 5 Years / Total0.625
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
423,024
World Rank
2,624
Country Rank
24
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
24
Citation Metrics
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Total2,489
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Last 5 Years2,066
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Last 5 Years / Total0.830
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
426,598
World Rank
2,657
Country Rank
25
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
Education / Educational Technology
Digital Learning | Educational Technology | E-Learning | Blended Learnin
Digital Learning | Educational Technology | E-Learning | Blended Learnin
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Total2,461
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Last 5 Years1,667
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Last 5 Years / Total0.677
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