On March 28, 2023, Elsevier unveiled the much-anticipated 2022 "Highly Cited Chinese Researchers" list, sending ripples of recognition through the academic community. In a grand total of 5216 stellar minds acknowledged from China, spanning 504 institutions and enterprises, Professor Hua Guowei and Associate Professor Xia Meimei from the School of Economics and Management at Beijing Jiaotong University emerged as two distinguished scholars on this illustrious roster. Notably, Associate Professor Xia Meimei achieved the remarkable feat of being selected for seven consecutive years from 2016 to 2022.

Xia Meimei, a luminary in the realm of Transportation Engineering, dons the title of Associate Professor at the School of Economics and Management at Beijing Jiaotong University. Her academic pursuits revolve around decision-making theory, a domain where she has demonstrated exceptional prowess. A leader of a National Natural Science Foundation of China project and a recipient of the accolade of IEEE Senior Member in 2017, Xia Meimei has left an indelible mark with over thirty published academic papers. Her consistent presence in the Global List of Highly Cited Scientists and the Chinese List of Highly Cited Scholars from 2016 to 2022 attests to her enduring influence.

Meanwhile, Hua Guowei, a luminary in the field of Transportation Engineering, holds the prestigious position of Professor at the School of Economics and Management at Beijing Jiaotong University and serves as the Executive Dean of the National Institute of Economic Security. His expertise lies in logistics and supply chain management, areas where he has made significant contributions. A visiting scholar at the University of California, Berkeley, and a visiting professor at the School of Business at the University of Macau, Hua Guowei's influence extends globally. With over 50 SCI/SSCI and EI papers to his name, his editorial roles in over 10 international journals further underline his eminence. He has led and participated in over 60 projects, including those funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Ministry of Education, showcasing his multifaceted contributions to academia.

The 2022 "Highly Cited Chinese Researchers" list, leveraging the authoritative Scopus citation and index database, was meticulously crafted using an analytical method developed by Shanghai Soft Science Education Information Consulting Co., Ltd. Now in its ninth edition, the list's release has become a highly anticipated event, capturing the attention of media outlets and scholars worldwide.

For the first time, the list's data extraction relied on the updated first-level discipline classification mapping of the Ministry of Education of Elsevier, covering a comprehensive 111 disciplines. This refined mapping not only provides a more intuitive view of Chinese scholars' subject attribution and performance but also aligns with China's discipline settings, offering a nuanced depiction of the academic research landscape. The result is an effective tool for sorting, analyzing, and researching the citation performance of scholars, offering a panoramic view of outstanding scholars in specific fields to the broader academic community.