The National H-index Ranking is one of the many rankings that exist in the world and evaluate the activities of scientists, universities, research institutions, etc. Today, we will look at the methodology used to form the ranking and the importance of the NHR ranking for scientists.
National H-index Ranking
The National H-index Ranking (NHR) is an international independent non-profit evaluation system used to measure the scientific performance of researchers, research teams, universities, academic institutions and research centres in certain countries. The assessment is based on the consolidated Hirsch index, which is a recognised and reliable indicator of scientific activity. The project is being implemented by a group of scientists from the USA, the UK, Ukraine, the Netherlands and Turkey.
Currently, the National H-index Ranking is calculated for the following countries: Albania, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, and Ukraine.
The national H-index Ranking is updated twice a year – in May and November – to ensure that the needs of research institutions are fully taken into account. More frequent updates of this ranking are planned in the future.
Types of National H-index Ranking
- Ranking of organisations in Scopus
- Ranking of organisations in Web of Science
- Ranking of organisations in Google Scholar
- TOP 1000 scientists in Scopus
- TOP 1000 scientists in Google Scholar
Main indicators of the National H-index Ranking
| h-index (Scopus) | Calculated as the overall Hirsch index of a scientific institution based on information published in the Scopus database |
| h-index (Web of Science) | The total Hirsch index of an academic institution in Web of Science. |
| h-index (Google Scholar) | The Hirsch index of an organisation in Google Scholar. |
| National h-index | The average value of H-indices according to Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar. This indicator is used to assess the place of the institution in the ranking |
Calculation of the National H-index Ranking
The National H-index ranking is calculated on the basis of the Hirsch index, which is calculated from three sources: Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar.
The H-index value for Google Scholar is divided by two. This is due to the fact that due to the accessibility of the Google Scholar platform, the h-index on it is usually higher than that of Scopus and Web of Science.
This decision was made by the authors of the ranking due to a less strict approach to data selection in Google Scholar, where duplicate publications in different languages and different levels of scientific significance of publications are possible. Dividing the Google Scholar H-index into two allows to reduce the impact of these factors, which contributes to the accuracy, transparency and reliability of the calculations.
Getting into the Kazakh National H-index Ranking is important for researchers for several reasons:
- Increased credibility. This ranking is an important indicator of scientific productivity, which increases the credibility of a scientist, his or her team and organisation.
- Attracting grants. High positions in the ranking increase the chances of obtaining funding for research, as grantors often use this ranking to make decisions.
- Stimulating the development of science. The ranking motivates scientists to publish high-quality papers in peer-reviewed journals, which contributes to the development of the scientific environment.
- Access to the international level. Scientists who are included in the national ranking have a better chance of being recognised internationally, which opens up opportunities for further career and cooperation.
- The path to international recognition. Achieving high results in the national ranking can help to get into international rankings, such as SCImago, Times Higher Education, and attract the attention of the international scientific community.
This is not only a way to improve your scientific reputation, but also an opportunity for further development and recognition in the global context.
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