Lorestan University's International Scientific Brilliance: 10 Researchers Among World's Top Two Percent

In an international scientific achievement that demonstrates the impact and transnational capacity of Lorestan University, the names of 10 researchers from this university have been included in the latest list of the world's top 2% scientists (2025).

According to the Public Relations of Lorestan University, based on the report submitted by the Research and Technology Deputy of the university, in the latest version of the World's Top 2% Scientists list, 10 researchers from Lorestan University have been ranked among the world's top researchers based on the scientific and citation indicators for the year 2025.

This list, which is compiled based on data from the Scopus database and using the composite C-score index, is one of the most recognized systems for evaluating research impact internationally.

In this evaluation, in addition to the number of citations, the h-index, hm-index, pattern of scientific collaborations, and the author's position in articles are considered in calculating the impact of researchers.

Based on the 2025 data, the names of Lorestan University researchers on this list, in alphabetical order, are:

1_ Dr. Hamzeh Amiri (Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences).

2_ Dr. Mohsen Izadi (Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering).

3_ Dr. Hakimeh Teimouri Nia (Nanochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry).

4_ Dr. Ahmad Jahanbakhshi (Biosystems Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture).

5_ Dr. Amir Hamzeh Haghiabi (Water Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture).

6_ Dr. Saba Daliran (Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry).

7_ Dr. Masoud Alirezaei (Veterinary Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine).

8_ Dr. Ali Farmani (Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering).

9_ Dr. Rahim Maleknia (Forestry, Faculty of Natural Resources).

10_ Dr. Ya'qub Mansourpanah (Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry).

In the analysis of the indicators for this group, the average number of citations, excluding self-citations, for Lorestan University researchers has been reported as 377.5 citations.

This indicator reflects the extent to which researchers' scientific works are referenced by other researchers and, along with other indicators, is considered a component of research impact assessment.

Furthermore, the average h-index of Lorestan University researchers on this list is 10.

Another indicator presented in this evaluation is the hm-index, which moderates the effect of co-authorship in assessing research impact.

The average hm-index for Lorestan University researchers on the 2025 list is 38.5.

This indicator, along with the h-index and the number of citations, provides more precise information about researchers' impact in situations where articles have multiple authors.

One of the primary indicators in determining researchers' ranking on this list is the c-score, or composite index.

The c-score, by focusing on citation impact, considers not only the number of citations but also the co-authorship pattern and the researcher's position among the authors of the articles.

The average c-score, excluding self-citations, for Lorestan University researchers on the 2025 list has been reported as 574.2.

In another section of the information in this list, the extent of self-citation has also been considered.

Based on the data related to Lorestan University researchers, the average percentage of self-citation is 11.3 percent.

Presenting citation indicators with and without self-citations allows for consideration of the impact of citations outside of the researchers' own body of work.

In the calculation method of this database, "self-citation" is calculated based on the presence of at least one of the authors of the cited article among the authors of the citing article.

The list of the world's top 2% scientists is compiled based on Scopus data and using a composite index for ranking researchers.

According to the official explanations of the database, researchers are evaluated based on their c-score, and the criteria for inclusion on the list include being among the top 100,000 scientists based on this index or being in the top 2% of their respective scientific subfield.

In this evaluation, researchers are categorized into 20 scientific fields and 174 subfields, so that their scientific standing in their specialized area is also considered.

The presence of 10 researchers from Lorestan University on the 2025 list signifies the university's scientific and research capacity in producing impactful and internationally recognized research.

The significance of this presence becomes even more apparent when considering that this evaluation is based on standardized citation indicators and Scopus data, with the aim of measuring the impact of researchers in various scientific fields and subfields.

The inclusion of Lorestan University researchers on this list can also highlight Lorestan University's capacity for expanding international scientific collaborations, increasing research interactions, broadening scientific cooperation networks, and strengthening the university's position in the global arena of science and technology.

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_ Source of news text data: Research and Technology Deputy of Lorestan University.