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Avenue Ibn Batouta, B.P 703, 10106 Rabat, Morocco
P.O. Box AH 854, Achimota, Accra, Ghana
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Other Names
المعهد العلمي بالرباط
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Region
Africa
Africa
Country
Morocco
Ghana
City
Rabat
Accra
City Population
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Founded
1920
2009
Source of Founding
Public
Private
Motto
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University Rankings
University Rankings
Institut Scientifique Rabat
in 18,683 public universities in World
in 1,258 public universities in Africa
in 40 public universities in Morocco
Kings University College
in 18,683 private universities in World
in 1,258 private universities in Africa
in 66 private universities in Ghana
H index (Total)
8,142
621
22
8,306
453
35
H index (Last 6 years)
14,080
914
34
18,603
1,244
66
i10 index (Total)
14,120
890
35
18,606
1,244
66
i10 index (Last 6 years)
14,018
911
34
18,577
1,243
66
Citations (Total)
16,416
1,089
38
18,606
1,244
66
Citations (Last 6 years)
14,215
915
33
18,606
1,244
66
University Rankings
Institut Scientifique Rabat
in 18,683 public universities in World
in 1,258 public universities in Africa
in 40 public universities in Morocco
H index (Total)
8,142
621
22
H index (Last 6 years)
14,080
914
34
i10 index (Total)
14,120
890
35
i10 index (Last 6 years)
14,018
911
34
Citations (Total)
16,416
1,089
38
Citations (Last 6 years)
14,215
915
33
University Rankings
Kings University College
in 18,683 private universities in World
in 1,258 private universities in Africa
in 66 private universities in Ghana
H index (Total)
8,306
453
35
H index (Last 6 years)
18,603
1,244
66
i10 index (Total)
18,606
1,244
66
i10 index (Last 6 years)
18,577
1,243
66
Citations (Total)
18,606
1,244
66
Citations (Last 6 years)
18,606
1,244
66
Institut Scientifique Rabat
Kings University College
Institut Scientifique Rabat
Kings University College
Institut Scientifique Rabat
Kings University College
Institut Scientifique Rabat
Kings University College
Institut Scientifique Rabat
Kings University College
Institut Scientifique Rabat
Kings University College
Ranking by Public and Private Universities
Rankings
Institut Scientifique Rabat
in 10,348 public universities in World
in 803 public universities in Africa
in 22 public universities in Morocco
Kings University College
in 8,335 private universities in World
in 455 private universities in Africa
in 35 private universities in Ghana
H index (Total)
8,142
621
22
8,306
453
35
H index (Last 6 years)
8,076
632
22
8,301
450
35
i10 index (Total)
8,144
620
22
8,301
450
35
i10 index (Last 6 years)
8,048
638
22
8,290
449
35
Citations (Total)
9,183
724
22
8,302
450
35
Citations (Last 6 years)
8,139
637
22
8,302
450
35
University Rankings
Institut Scientifique Rabat
in 10,348 public universities in World
in 803 public universities in Africa
in 22 public universities in Morocco
H index (Total)
8,142
621
22
H index (Last 6 years)
8,076
632
22
i10 index (Total)
8,144
620
22
i10 index (Last 6 years)
8,048
638
22
Citations (Total)
9,183
724
22
Citations (Last 6 years)
8,139
637
22
University Rankings
Kings University College
in 8,335 private universities in World
in 455 private universities in Africa
in 35 private universities in Ghana
H index (Total)
8,306
453
35
H index (Last 6 years)
8,301
450
35
i10 index (Total)
8,301
450
35
i10 index (Last 6 years)
8,290
449
35
Citations (Total)
8,302
450
35
Citations (Last 6 years)
8,302
450
35
Ranking Among All Institutions *
* (Universities, Institutes, Companies, Hospitals)
Institution Rankings
Institut Scientifique Rabat
in 24,484 institutions World
in 1,528 institutions Africa
in 54 institutions Morocco
Kings University College
in 24,484 institutions in World
in 1,528 institutions
in Africa
in 84 institutions
in Ghana
H index (Total)
19,097
1,080
46
24,426
1,512
84
University Rankings
Institut Scientifique Rabat
in 10,348 public universities in World
in 803 public universities in Africa
in 22 public universities in Morocco
H index (Total)
19,097
1,080
46
University Rankings
Kings University College
in 8,335 private universities in World
in 455 private universities in Africa
in 35 private universities in Ghana
H index (Total)
24,426
1,512
84
University Subject Rankings
(According to Total H Index, Number of Scientists in This Subject)
Institut Scientifique Rabat Engineering & Technology (1)
Subject Rankings
In World
In Africa
In Morocco
Institut Scientifique Rabat Engineering & Technology (1)
10,938
in 14,997
641
in 1,006
33
in 41
Kings University College Engineering & Technology (0)
Subject Rankings
In World
In Africa
In Ghana
Kings University College Engineering & Technology (0)
15,111
in 14,997
1,015
in 1,006
57
in 55
* These rankings indicate the position among the total number of
institutions in the respective region and subject.
Institut Scientifique Rabat Medical and Health Sciences (0)
Subject Rankings
In World
In Africa
In Morocco
Institut Scientifique Rabat Medical and Health Sciences (0)
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Kings University College Medical and Health Sciences (0)
Subject Rankings
In World
In Africa
In Ghana
Kings University College Medical and Health Sciences (0)
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-
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* These rankings indicate the position among the total number of
institutions in the respective region and subject.
Institut Scientifique Rabat Natural Sciences (0)
Subject Rankings
In World
In Africa
In Morocco
Institut Scientifique Rabat Natural Sciences (0)
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Kings University College Natural Sciences (0)
Subject Rankings
In World
In Africa
In Ghana
Kings University College Natural Sciences (0)
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-
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* These rankings indicate the position among the total number of
institutions in the respective region and subject.
Institut Scientifique Rabat Architecture and Design (0)
Subject Rankings
In World
In Africa
In Morocco
Institut Scientifique Rabat Architecture and Design (0)
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Kings University College Architecture and Design (0)
Subject Rankings
In World
In Africa
In Ghana
Kings University College Architecture and Design (0)
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* These rankings indicate the position among the total number of
institutions in the respective region and subject.
Institut Scientifique Rabat Agriculture & Forestry (0)
Subject Rankings
In World
In Africa
In Morocco
Institut Scientifique Rabat Agriculture & Forestry (0)
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Kings University College Agriculture & Forestry (0)
Subject Rankings
In World
In Africa
In Ghana
Kings University College Agriculture & Forestry (0)
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-
-
* These rankings indicate the position among the total number of
institutions in the respective region and subject.
Institut Scientifique Rabat Business & Management (0)
Subject Rankings
In World
In Africa
In Morocco
Institut Scientifique Rabat Business & Management (0)
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Kings University College Business & Management (0)
Subject Rankings
In World
In Africa
In Ghana
Kings University College Business & Management (0)
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* These rankings indicate the position among the total number of
institutions in the respective region and subject.
Institut Scientifique Rabat Economics & Econometrics (0)
Subject Rankings
In World
In Africa
In Morocco
Institut Scientifique Rabat Economics & Econometrics (0)
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Kings University College Economics & Econometrics (0)
Subject Rankings
In World
In Africa
In Ghana
Kings University College Economics & Econometrics (0)
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-
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* These rankings indicate the position among the total number of
institutions in the respective region and subject.
Institut Scientifique Rabat Education (0)
Subject Rankings
In World
In Africa
In Morocco
Institut Scientifique Rabat Education (0)
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Kings University College Education (0)
Subject Rankings
In World
In Africa
In Ghana
Kings University College Education (0)
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-
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* These rankings indicate the position among the total number of
institutions in the respective region and subject.
Institut Scientifique Rabat Social Sciences (0)
Subject Rankings
In World
In Africa
In Morocco
Institut Scientifique Rabat Social Sciences (0)
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Kings University College Social Sciences (0)
Subject Rankings
In World
In Africa
In Ghana
Kings University College Social Sciences (0)
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* These rankings indicate the position among the total number of
institutions in the respective region and subject.
Institut Scientifique Rabat History, Philosophy, Theology (0)
Subject Rankings
In World
In Africa
In Morocco
Institut Scientifique Rabat History, Philosophy, Theology (0)
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-
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Kings University College History, Philosophy, Theology (0)
Subject Rankings
In World
In Africa
In Ghana
Kings University College History, Philosophy, Theology (0)
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-
-
* These rankings indicate the position among the total number of
institutions in the respective region and subject.
Institut Scientifique Rabat Law (0)
Subject Rankings
In World
In Africa
In Morocco
Institut Scientifique Rabat Law (0)
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-
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Kings University College Law (0)
Subject Rankings
In World
In Africa
In Ghana
Kings University College Law (0)
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-
-
* These rankings indicate the position among the total number of
institutions in the respective region and subject.
Institut Scientifique Rabat Social Sciences and Humanities (0)
Subject Rankings
In World
In Africa
In Morocco
Institut Scientifique Rabat Social Sciences and Humanities (0)
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-
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Kings University College Social Sciences and Humanities (0)
Subject Rankings
In World
In Africa
In Ghana
Kings University College Social Sciences and Humanities (0)
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-
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* These rankings indicate the position among the total number of
institutions in the respective region and subject.
Institut Scientifique Rabat Art & Humanities (0)
Subject Rankings
In World
In Africa
In Morocco
Institut Scientifique Rabat Art & Humanities (0)
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Kings University College Art & Humanities (0)
Subject Rankings
In World
In Africa
In Ghana
Kings University College Art & Humanities (0)
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-
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* These rankings indicate the position among the total number of
institutions in the respective region and subject.
Institut Scientifique Rabat Others (0)
Subject Rankings
In World
In Africa
In Morocco
Institut Scientifique Rabat Others (0)
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Kings University College Others (0)
Subject Rankings
In World
In Africa
In Ghana
Kings University College Others (0)
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* These rankings indicate the position among the total number of
institutions in the respective region and subject.
Subject Rankings
Scientists
Institut Scientifique RabatIn World
In Africa
In Morocco
Scientists
Kings University CollegeIn World
In Africa
In Ghana
engineeringEngineering & Technology
1
10,938 (in 14,997)
641 (in 1,006)
33 (in 41)
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15,111 (in 14,997)
1,015 (in 1,006)
57 (in 55)
favoriteMedical and Health Sciences
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wb_sunnyNatural Sciences
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architectureArchitecture and Design
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ecoAgriculture & Forestry
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monetization_onBusiness & Management
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local_atmEconomics & Econometrics
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schoolEducation
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co_presentSocial Sciences
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auto_storiesHistory, Philosophy, Theology
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psychology_altLaw
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accessibility_newSocial Sciences and Humanities *
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brushArt & Humanities *
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more_horizOthers *
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* According to Total H Index. BETA VERSION. Subject field ranking in world, region, country and university is beta version since subject field 'others' (0) scientists profile whose branch cannot be determined, not yet edited or determined) is excluded, so the ranking will change as the others fields are edited. Please note that. These rankings reflect the presence of scientists in a given field, not whether the institution has a dedicated faculty for that subject. ** Social Sciences & Humanities Ranking: Business & Management, Economics & Econometrics, Education, History, Philosophy, Theology, Law and Social Sciences *** Art & Humanities Ranking: History, Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics and Literature, Archeology, Arts. **** Social Sciences Ranking: Anthropology, Archeology, Arts, Child Development, Demography, Higher Education Studies, Housing, Library and Information Science, Linguistics and Literature, Open and Distance Education, Political Science and International Relations, Psychology, Regional Studies, Social Policy, Social Science, Social Work, Sociology, Tourism & Hospitality, Transportation Science & Technology
Analysis of Scientists Based on Global and Subject-Specific Success Percentiles
* Percentile rankings represent the success rankings of the
total 2,626,068 scientists listed in
the AD Scientific Index and the scientists in the relevant field as a percentage.
Scientist Analysis
Institut Scientifique Rabat
Total
Subject
Engineering & Technology
Kings University College
Total
Subject
Engineering & Technology
Top 3% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 10% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 20% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 30% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 40% Scientists
1
1
0
0
Top 50% Scientists
1
1
0
0
Top 60% Scientists
1
1
0
0
Top 70% Scientists
1
1
0
0
Top 80% Scientists
1
1
0
0
Top 90% Scientists
1
1
0
0
Total number of scientists
1
1
1
0
Distribution of Scientists by Percentiles in Engineering & Technology
Institut Scientifique Rabat
Kings University College
Scientist Analysis
Institut Scientifique Rabat
Total
Subject
Medical and Health Sciences
Kings University College
Total
Subject
Medical and Health Sciences
Top 3% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 10% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 20% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 30% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 40% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 50% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 60% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 70% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 80% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 90% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Total number of scientists
1
0
1
0
Distribution of Scientists by Percentiles in Medical and Health Sciences
Institut Scientifique Rabat
Kings University College
Scientist Analysis
Institut Scientifique Rabat
Total
Subject
Natural Sciences
Kings University College
Total
Subject
Natural Sciences
Top 3% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 10% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 20% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 30% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 40% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 50% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 60% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 70% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 80% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 90% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Total number of scientists
1
0
1
0
Distribution of Scientists by Percentiles in Natural Sciences
Institut Scientifique Rabat
Kings University College
Scientist Analysis
Institut Scientifique Rabat
Total
Subject
Architecture and Design
Kings University College
Total
Subject
Architecture and Design
Top 3% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 10% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 20% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 30% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 40% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 50% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 60% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 70% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 80% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 90% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Total number of scientists
1
0
1
0
Distribution of Scientists by Percentiles in Architecture and Design
Institut Scientifique Rabat
Kings University College
Scientist Analysis
Institut Scientifique Rabat
Total
Subject
Agriculture & Forestry
Kings University College
Total
Subject
Agriculture & Forestry
Top 3% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 10% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 20% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 30% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 40% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 50% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 60% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 70% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 80% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 90% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Total number of scientists
1
0
1
0
Distribution of Scientists by Percentiles in Agriculture & Forestry
Institut Scientifique Rabat
Kings University College
Scientist Analysis
Institut Scientifique Rabat
Total
Subject
Business & Management
Kings University College
Total
Subject
Business & Management
Top 3% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 10% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 20% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 30% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 40% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 50% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 60% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 70% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 80% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 90% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Total number of scientists
1
0
1
0
Distribution of Scientists by Percentiles in Business & Management
Institut Scientifique Rabat
Kings University College
Scientist Analysis
Institut Scientifique Rabat
Total
Subject
Economics & Econometrics
Kings University College
Total
Subject
Economics & Econometrics
Top 3% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 10% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 20% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 30% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 40% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 50% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 60% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 70% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 80% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 90% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Total number of scientists
1
0
1
0
Distribution of Scientists by Percentiles in Economics & Econometrics
Institut Scientifique Rabat
Kings University College
Scientist Analysis
Institut Scientifique Rabat
Total
Subject
Education
Kings University College
Total
Subject
Education
Top 3% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 10% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 20% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 30% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 40% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 50% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 60% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 70% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 80% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 90% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Total number of scientists
1
0
1
0
Distribution of Scientists by Percentiles in Education
Institut Scientifique Rabat
Kings University College
Scientist Analysis
Institut Scientifique Rabat
Total
Subject
History, Philosophy, Theology
Kings University College
Total
Subject
History, Philosophy, Theology
Top 3% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 10% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 20% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 30% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 40% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 50% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 60% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 70% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 80% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 90% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Total number of scientists
1
0
1
0
Distribution of Scientists by Percentiles in History, Philosophy, Theology
Institut Scientifique Rabat
Kings University College
Scientist Analysis
Institut Scientifique Rabat
Total
Subject
Law
Kings University College
Total
Subject
Law
Top 3% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 10% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 20% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 30% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 40% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 50% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 60% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 70% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 80% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 90% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Total number of scientists
1
0
1
0
Distribution of Scientists by Percentiles in Law
Institut Scientifique Rabat
Kings University College
Scientist Analysis
Institut Scientifique Rabat
Total
Subject
Social Sciences and Humanities
Kings University College
Total
Subject
Social Sciences and Humanities
Top 3% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 10% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 20% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 30% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 40% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 50% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 60% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 70% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 80% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 90% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Total number of scientists
1
0
1
0
Distribution of Scientists by Percentiles in Social Sciences and Humanities
Institut Scientifique Rabat
Kings University College
Scientist Analysis
Institut Scientifique Rabat
Total
Subject
Art & Humanities
Kings University College
Total
Subject
Art & Humanities
Top 3% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 10% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 20% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 30% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 40% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 50% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 60% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 70% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 80% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 90% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Total number of scientists
1
0
1
0
Distribution of Scientists by Percentiles in Art & Humanities
Institut Scientifique Rabat
Kings University College
Scientist Analysis
Institut Scientifique Rabat
Total
Subject
Others
Kings University College
Total
Subject
Others
Top 3% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 10% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 20% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 30% Scientists
0
0
0
0
Top 40% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 50% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 60% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 70% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 80% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Top 90% Scientists
1
0
0
0
Total number of scientists
1
0
1
0
Distribution of Scientists by Percentiles in Others
Institut Scientifique Rabat
Kings University College
Scientist Analysis
Top 3%
Top 10%
Top 20%
Top 30%
Top 40%
Top 50%
Top 60%
Top 70%
Top 80%
Top 90%
Total
engineeringEngineering & Technology
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
favoriteMedical and Health Sciences
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
wb_sunnyNatural Sciences
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
architectureArchitecture and Design
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
ecoAgriculture & Forestry
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
monetization_onBusiness & Management
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
local_atmEconomics & Econometrics
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
schoolEducation
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
co_presentSocial Sciences
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
auto_storiesHistory, Philosophy, Theology
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
psychology_altLaw
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
accessibility_newSocial Sciences and Humanities *
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
brushArt & Humanities *
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
more_horizOthers *
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total Scientists
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
Distribution of Scientists by Percentiles in Social Sciences