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Highly Cited Researchers 18 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
875,141
World Rank
953
Country Rank
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
Business & Management / Entrepreneurship
entrepreneurship | social innovations | startup entrepreneurship | design thinking | business ethic
entrepreneurship | social innovations | startup entrepreneurship | design thinking | business ethic
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Total699
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Last 5 Years359
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Last 5 Years / Total0.514
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
915,947
World Rank
1,052
Country Rank
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
Engineering & Technology / Computer Science
software/requirements engineering | information/cyber security | e-health | HC
software/requirements engineering | information/cyber security | e-health | HC
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Total629
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Last 5 Years445
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Last 5 Years / Total0.707
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,055,314
World Rank
1,555
Country Rank
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
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Total455
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Last 5 Years165
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Last 5 Years / Total0.363
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,060,872
World Rank
1,577
Country Rank
4
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
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Total449
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Last 5 Years275
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Last 5 Years / Total0.612
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,375,308
World Rank
2,718
Country Rank
5
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
Social Sciences / Social Science
integrated communications | propaganda | guerrilla communication | sustainable development | ecofeminis
integrated communications | propaganda | guerrilla communication | sustainable development | ecofeminis
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Total231
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Last 5 Years197
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Last 5 Years / Total0.853
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,452,938
World Rank
2,952
Country Rank
6
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
Social Sciences / Tourism & Hospitality
service design | user experience | hospitality | information technology | knowledge managemen
service design | user experience | hospitality | information technology | knowledge managemen
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Total200
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Last 5 Years107
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Last 5 Years / Total0.535
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,467,255
World Rank
2,999
Country Rank
7
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
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Total195
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Last 5 Years32
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Last 5 Years / Total0.164
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,648,291
World Rank
3,503
Country Rank
8
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
Business & Management / Communications and Media Studies
Communication | Political Communication | Political Branding | Image Creatin
Communication | Political Communication | Political Branding | Image Creatin
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Total139
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Last 5 Years96
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Last 5 Years / Total0.691
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,648,730
World Rank
3,506
Country Rank
9
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
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Total139
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Last 5 Years77
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Last 5 Years / Total0.554
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,690,692
World Rank
3,614
Country Rank
10
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
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Total128
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Last 5 Years112
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Last 5 Years / Total0.875
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,970,414
World Rank
4,156
Country Rank
11
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
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Total71
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Last 5 Years69
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Last 5 Years / Total0.972
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
2,145,792
World Rank
4,426
Country Rank
12
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
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Total45
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Last 5 Years24
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Last 5 Years / Total0.533
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
2,199,932
World Rank
4,489
Country Rank
13
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
Social Sciences / Library and Information Science
library and information science | ICT in education | multimedia | language | communicatio
library and information science | ICT in education | multimedia | language | communicatio
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Total38
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Last 5 Years21
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Last 5 Years / Total0.553
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
2,398,300
World Rank
4,772
Country Rank
14
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
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Total17
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Last 5 Years13
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Last 5 Years / Total0.765
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
2,507,155
World Rank
4,913
Country Rank
15
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
2,509,989
World Rank
4,921
Country Rank
16
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
Business & Management / Marketing
film and media production | social sciences | economics | marketin
film and media production | social sciences | economics | marketin
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Total8
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Last 5 Years5
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Last 5 Years / Total0.625
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
2,541,853
World Rank
4,953
Country Rank
17
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
2,575,040
World Rank
4,991
Country Rank
18
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
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