2013-02-19 14:32:47 -

New list of researchers with the most highly cited designations to be published
in April 2013

PHILADELPHIA,  February 19, 2013 - The IP & Science business of Thomson Reuters,
the world's leading provider of intelligent information for businesses and
professionals, today announced revisions to its Highly Cited Researchers (HCR)
methodology to refine its processes for identifying the world's most highly-
cited authors and institutions.  Thomson Reuters gathered industry input and
updated its methodology while the release of any new designations were frozen,
to ensure the greatest level of accuracy in its list. The next announcement of
the most esteemed researchers will be published in April 2013, and will be
included as one of the indicators used for Shanghai Jiao Tong University's 2013
Academic Ranking of World Universities.

"Being identified by Thomson Reuters   as one of the world's most highly cited
researchers has long been a coveted designation for those who receive it," said
Gordon Macomber, managing director, Thomson Reuters Scientific & Scholarly
Research. "We take the development of this list very seriously, which is why we
had a temporary hiatus of its publication in order to engage with the community
to define a methodology that is robust and transparent. I'm pleased to announce
that we will once again be issuing the list of the world's most highly cited
researchers this year, and that it will be used in the 2013 Academic Ranking of
World Universities by our valued partner Shanghai Jiao Tong University."

An HCR designation opens new opportunities for those who hold it.
Authors/Researchers are immediately identified as being among the world's best
in their field, as are the institutions which employ them. This, in turn,
impacts the recruitment and enrollment of faculty and students, respectively.

The updated Thomson Reuters methodology begins first with an analysis of the
most highly cited papers, and is followed by a review of those individuals who
have authored or co-authored the greatest number of these documents.  The
analysis now covers a 10-year moving window, with citations counted over an
additional year, so every paper is available for citation for at least 12
months. Articles and reviews from the Web of Science(SM) are the primary
documents analyzed. Once someone is recognized as being highly cited by Thomson
Reuters, he/she will retain that designation through the future, regardless of
changes to citation influence in future years.

"It is an honor to work with Thomson Reuters and make use of its carefully
processed list of the world's most highly cited researchers," said Dr. Ying
Cheng, executive director, Center for World-Class Universities at Shanghai Jiao
Tong University. "We take great pride in our Academic Ranking of World
Universities and the value it provides the market. Partnering with Thomson
Reuters to ensure the highest quality data is a key feature of our ranking."

Authors/Researchers may review and update their information for consideration in
the 2013 most highly cited list by March 31, 2013.

For more information on Thomson Reuters enhanced Highly Cited Researchers
methodology:  www.highlycited.com/methodology/.

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