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University of Ghana researchers rank in global top 2% of scientists
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Four distinguished academics from the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) have been named among the world’s top 2% of scientists in the latest global rankings. The 2026 Stanford University-Elsevier ranking, released on October 7, recognizes the significant research impact and citation metrics of these scholars within the fields of Economics and Business. This achievement underscores the growing international influence of Ghanaian academic research and the high standards of scholarship maintained at the nation’s premier university.
Leading the group is Professor Joshua Yindenaba Abor, who holds a global rank of 24,350th and is positioned 119th within his specific subfield with a composite citation score of 3.19. He is joined by Dr Emmanuel Joel Aikins Abakah, who ranks 65,025th globally and 266th in his subfield. Professor Godfred Alufar Bokpin also secured a spot in the prestigious list, ranking 74,673rd globally, while Professor Robert Ebo Hinson achieved a subfield ranking of 485th out of 15,920 researchers worldwide.
The Stanford-Elsevier ranking is based on data from Scopus, the world’s largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature. It utilizes complex citation metrics to assess the long-term impact of a scientist's work rather than just the volume of papers published. By placing four of its faculty members in this elite bracket, the University of Ghana Business School demonstrates its commitment to high-quality, globally relevant research that contributes to the advancement of knowledge in the economic and business sectors.
This recognition comes at a time when Ghanaian higher education institutions are increasingly focused on improving their research output and international standing. The inclusion of these four scholars serves as a benchmark for academic excellence within the University of Ghana and provides inspiration for younger researchers across the continent. Their success highlights the importance of citation impact as a critical measure of academic contribution and research visibility on the global stage.
