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The AD Scientific Index (Alper-Doger Scientific Index) provides the most comprehensive analysis across 13 main fields and 211 sub-branches at global, national, and regional levels. These analyses are based on indicators such as the H-index, i10-index, and citation count, including their values from the last 5 years. As of Jan 06, 2026, the rankings are determined according to the Total H Index. BETA VERSION: The subject field rankings for the world, regions, countries, and universities are currently in their Beta phase. This is due to the exclusion of (0) scientists categorized under ‘Others’, whose profiles have yet to be determined, edited, or classified. As updates are made to these fields, the rankings will be adjusted accordingly. Note: Please keep this in mind while reviewing the rankings. For further details, explore our [University Subject Rankings].
* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
260,753
World Rank
1,255
Country Rank
259
University
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
292,481
World Rank
1,430
Country Rank
144
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
327,608
World Rank
1,623
Country Rank
160
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
410,228
World Rank
2,137
Country Rank
59
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
Business & Management / Communications and Media Studies
media | freedom of expression | journalism | interne
media | freedom of expression | journalism | interne
H-Index Metrics
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H-Index24
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i10 Index52
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Citation Counts2,357
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
437,763
World Rank
2,331
Country Rank
161
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
Business & Management / Communications and Media Studies
media policy | journalism | human rights | freedom of expressio
media policy | journalism | human rights | freedom of expressio
H-Index Metrics
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H-Index23
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i10 Index43
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Citation Counts1,576
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
440,101
World Rank
2,345
Country Rank
255
University
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6
Business & Management / Communications and Media Studies
Ion beam analysis | surfaces | ion beam modification of materials | diamon
Ion beam analysis | surfaces | ion beam modification of materials | diamon
H-Index Metrics
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H-Index23
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i10 Index56
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Citation Counts2,244
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
445,506
World Rank
2,366
Country Rank
111
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
Business & Management / Communications and Media Studies
Journalism | Indigenous/Minority Language Media | Development Communication | Media/Cultural Studies | New Medi
Journalism | Indigenous/Minority Language Media | Development Communication | Media/Cultural Studies | New Medi
H-Index Metrics
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H-Index22
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i10 Index74
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Citation Counts2,085
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
472,983
World Rank
2,517
Country Rank
297
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
477,008
World Rank
2,545
Country Rank
253
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
585,322
World Rank
3,172
Country Rank
325
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
Business & Management / Communications and Media Studies
communication | science | environment | consumptio
communication | science | environment | consumptio
H-Index Metrics
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H-Index18
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i10 Index26
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Citation Counts1,228
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
590,878
World Rank
3,212
Country Rank
509
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
Business & Management / Communications and Media Studies
Media policy | political communication | journalism and transitio
Media policy | political communication | journalism and transitio
H-Index Metrics
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H-Index18
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i10 Index25
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Citation Counts928
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
649,041
World Rank
3,590
Country Rank
259
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
Business & Management / Communications and Media Studies
digital media | digital rights | big data and surveillance practice
digital media | digital rights | big data and surveillance practice
H-Index Metrics
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H-Index16
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i10 Index24
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Citation Counts738
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
649,043
World Rank
3,591
Country Rank
194
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
Business & Management / Communications and Media Studies
Corporate Communication | Public Relations | Corporate Social Responsibility | Media Studies | SME
Corporate Communication | Public Relations | Corporate Social Responsibility | Media Studies | SME
H-Index Metrics
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H-Index16
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i10 Index24
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Citation Counts737
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
649,368
World Rank
3,595
Country Rank
55
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
Business & Management / Communications and Media Studies
Digital Politics | Journalism | Social Data | African Politics | Protest Culture
Digital Politics | Journalism | Social Data | African Politics | Protest Culture
H-Index Metrics
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H-Index16
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i10 Index23
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Citation Counts900
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
733,686
World Rank
4,140
Country Rank
109
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
Business & Management / Communications and Media Studies
Digital inequalities | disability | mobile communication | African language
Digital inequalities | disability | mobile communication | African language
H-Index Metrics
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H-Index15
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i10 Index21
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Citation Counts915
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
776,697
World Rank
4,407
Country Rank
45
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
Business & Management / Communications and Media Studies
Media Studies | Journalism | Political Communication | Cultural Studies | Popular Cultur
Media Studies | Journalism | Political Communication | Cultural Studies | Popular Cultur
H-Index Metrics
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H-Index14
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i10 Index22
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Citation Counts727
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
807,357
World Rank
4,647
Country Rank
682
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
Business & Management / Communications and Media Studies
children and youth | digital sociology | decolonial media studies | GenAI | journalism culture
children and youth | digital sociology | decolonial media studies | GenAI | journalism culture
H-Index Metrics
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H-Index13
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i10 Index20
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Citation Counts670
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
837,359
World Rank
4,866
Country Rank
706
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
Business & Management / Communications and Media Studies
hip-hop | copyright law | political economy of media | race & representation | gender politic
hip-hop | copyright law | political economy of media | race & representation | gender politic
H-Index Metrics
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H-Index13
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i10 Index20
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Citation Counts757
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
869,691
World Rank
5,081
Country Rank
39
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
Business & Management / Communications and Media Studies
Medial Microbiology | Antimicrobial Resistance | CRE | Healthcare Associated Infection
Medial Microbiology | Antimicrobial Resistance | CRE | Healthcare Associated Infection
H-Index Metrics
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H-Index12
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i10 Index12
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Citation Counts540
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
872,040
World Rank
5,106
Country Rank
500
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
Business & Management / Communications and Media Studies
media policy | new media technologies | social media | democracy | broadcastin
media policy | new media technologies | social media | democracy | broadcastin
H-Index Metrics
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H-Index12
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i10 Index17
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Citation Counts588
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
910,245
World Rank
5,406
Country Rank
602
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
Business & Management / Communications and Media Studies
liaison interpreting | simultaneous interpreting | corpus-based translation and interpreting studies | multilingualism and nation-
liaison interpreting | simultaneous interpreting | corpus-based translation and interpreting studies | multilingualism and nation-
H-Index Metrics
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H-Index12
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i10 Index13
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Citation Counts631
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
935,366
World Rank
5,586
Country Rank
433
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
Business & Management / Communications and Media Studies
Journalism Studies | Digital Activism | Journalism Safet
Journalism Studies | Digital Activism | Journalism Safet
H-Index Metrics
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H-Index11
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i10 Index12
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Citation Counts315
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
975,292
World Rank
5,923
Country Rank
655
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
977,593
World Rank
5,944
Country Rank
797
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
24
Business & Management / Communications and Media Studies
Youth and mass media | news media | political communicatio
Youth and mass media | news media | political communicatio
H-Index Metrics
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H-Index11
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i10 Index13
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Citation Counts373
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
983,803
World Rank
5,987
Country Rank
482
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
Business & Management / Communications and Media Studies
Cultural and Media Studies | Critical and Decolonial Theory | African Cinemas | African Literatur
Cultural and Media Studies | Critical and Decolonial Theory | African Cinemas | African Literatur
H-Index Metrics
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H-Index11
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i10 Index11
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Citation Counts322
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