Navigating Software Engineering: A Scientific Index of Leading Researchers

Abstract

In the rapidly developing realm of Software Engineering, the identification and recognition of pioneering researchers play a crucial role in fostering innovation, collaboration, and knowledge dissemination. This research paper introduces a novel approach to address the challenge of pinpointing influential experts within this dynamic field. Drawing inspiration from the concept of scientific indices, we present a comprehensive researcher index meticulously crafted to quantify the impact and influence of Software Engineering researchers. By employing a refined methodology that amalgamates citation metrics, publication records, and expert affiliations, this index establishes a navigational framework for researchers, practitioners, and students. The target researcher index website is "Adscientific index," a platform designed to collect researcher data from different countries, ensuring a global perspective. We explore the construction of this scientific index, detailing the metrics employed and the algorithms devised for ranking. The implications of this index are vast, offering a structured platform for collaboration, research focus alignment, and community engagement. As the Software Engineering discipline advances, this index serves as a foundation for recognizing the luminaries who illuminate the path forward, empowering all stakeholders to navigate the field with clarity and purpose. This research proposed researcher index combines established citation metrics, publication records, and expert affiliations to holistically evaluate a researcher's contributions, providing a data-driven perspective on their influence.