Creators Caution Against Treating 'Top 2% Scientists' Database as Measure of Excellence

While Indian scientists continue to make vital research contributions, creators of the widely cited 'top 2% scientists' database have cautioned against using it as conclusive proof of research excellence.

The database relies entirely on unverified Scopus publication and citation counts without assessing research originality.

Limitations in the database include potential author profile inaccuracies, disciplinary misclassifications, and the omission of research published in regional languages.