Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU) has contributed 153 publications to the Web of Science research landscape in 2024, particularly in plant sciences, environmental sciences, and multidisciplinary fields. With a predominant focus on agriculture and related sciences, SAU’s researchers have published extensively in top-tier journals, emphasizing sustainability, food security, and the environment. The university’s research output is largely centered on plant sciences, environmental sciences, and food science technology. Notably, a majority of their work is published as articles, with a strong representation in open-access formats, underscoring the university’s commitment to accessible research. SAU’s collaborations span across institutions in Bangladesh and internationally, with strong affiliations with Sylhet Agricultural University and Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, as well as global research partners from countries such as the UK, USA, and South Korea. Web of Science
The leading areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Major contributions in the field include (leading 25):
| Web of Science Categories | Record Count | % of 153 |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Sciences | 38 | 24.837% |
| Environmental Sciences | 23 | 15.033% |
| Multidisciplinary Sciences | 15 | 9.804% |
| Food Science Technology | 10 | 6.536% |
| Veterinary Sciences | 10 | 6.536% |
| Agronomy | 8 | 5.229% |
| Water Resources | 8 | 5.229% |
| Chemistry Applied | 7 | 4.575% |
| Marine Freshwater Biology | 7 | 4.575% |
| Public Environmental Occupational Health | 7 | 4.575% |
| Agriculture Multidisciplinary | 5 | 3.268% |
| Biochemistry Molecular Biology | 5 | 3.268% |
| Ecology | 5 | 3.268% |
| Energy Fuels | 5 | 3.268% |
| Engineering Chemical | 5 | 3.268% |
| Fisheries | 5 | 3.268% |
| Parasitology | 5 | 3.268% |
| Biotechnology Applied Microbiology | 4 | 2.614% |
| Chemistry Multidisciplinary | 4 | 2.614% |
| Meteorology Atmospheric Sciences | 4 | 2.614% |
| Soil Science | 4 | 2.614% |
| Chemistry Analytical | 3 | 1.961% |
| Engineering Environmental | 3 | 1.961% |
| Horticulture | 3 | 1.961% |
| Microbiology | 3 | 1.961% |
Leading authors graphic:
Types of published documents:
| Document Types | Record Count | % of 153 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 131 | 85.621% |
| Review Article | 15 | 9.804% |
| Early Access | 4 | 2.614% |
| Editorial Material | 4 | 2.614% |
| Correction | 3 | 1.961% |
| Data Paper | 1 | 0.654% |
Researcher profiles (Top 25):
Research affiliations of SAU with other universities and institutes (Leading 25):
| Affiliations | Record Count | % of 153 |
|---|---|---|
| Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU) | 147 | 96.078% |
| Sylhet Agricultural University | 11 | 7.190% |
| University of Newcastle | 10 | 6.536% |
| Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) | 9 | 5.882% |
| Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) | 9 | 5.882% |
| Kyung Hee University | 9 | 5.882% |
| Obihiro University of Agriculture Veterinary Medicine | 8 | 5.229% |
| Patuakhali Science and Technology University | 8 | 5.229% |
| Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (BSMRAU) | 7 | 4.575% |
| Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) | 7 | 4.575% |
| Begum Rokeya University | 7 | 4.575% |
| Daffodil International University | 7 | 4.575% |
| Kalyani University | 7 | 4.575% |
| King Khalid University | 7 | 4.575% |
| Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC) | 6 | 3.922% |
| BRAC University | 6 | 3.922% |
| Egyptian Knowledge Bank (EKB) | 6 | 3.922% |
| Jagannath University | 6 | 3.922% |
| Kansas State University | 6 | 3.922% |
| University of Chittagong | 6 | 3.922% |
| Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR) | 5 | 3.268% |
| Khulna University | 5 | 3.268% |
| King Saud University | 5 | 3.268% |
| Bangladesh Jute Research Institute (BJRI) | 4 | 2.614% |
| Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University | 4 | 2.614% |
Leading research collaboration countries (25):
Publication titles (Top 25):
The leading publishers:
| Publishers | Record Count | % of 153 |
|---|---|---|
| Elsevier | 50 | 32.680% |
| Springer Nature | 29 | 18.954% |
| MDPI | 11 | 7.190% |
| Wiley | 11 | 7.190% |
| Taylor & Francis | 10 | 6.536% |
| Frontiers Media SA | 7 | 4.575% |
| Nature Portfolio | 5 | 3.268% |
| Japan Society of Veterinary Science | 3 | 1.961% |
| Oxford University Press | 3 | 1.961% |
| Public Library Science | 3 | 1.961% |
| Springer International Publishing AG | 3 | 1.961% |
| Sage | 3 | 1.961% |
| Bangladesh Botanical Society | 2 | 1.307% |
| American Association for the Advancement of Science | 1 | 0.654% |
| American Chemical Society | 1 | 0.654% |
| American Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) | 1 | 0.654% |
| Cambridge University Press | 1 | 0.654% |
| Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences | 1 | 0.654% |
| Ege University, Faculty of Fisheries | 1 | 0.654% |
| Horizon E-Publishing Group | 1 | 0.654% |
| International Press Editing Centre Inc | 1 | 0.654% |
| Korean Society of Food Science and Animal Resources | 1 | 0.654% |
| Network Veterinarians Bangladesh | 1 | 0.654% |
| Society of Field Crop Science | 1 | 0.654% |
| University Federal Mato Grosso Sul, Department of Chemistry | 1 | 0.654% |
Web of Science Index:
Research Highlights of SAU:
| Refine Results | Record Count |
|---|---|
| Review Article | 15 |
| Early Access | 4 |
| Open Access | 96 |
| Enriched Cited References | 83 |
| Open Publisher-invited Reviews | 1 |
Observations:
- Prevalence of Plant and Environmental Sciences: SAU’s research focus on plant sciences and environmental sciences aligns with global trends in addressing climate change and sustainable agricultural practices.
- High Open Access Publication Rate: A significant percentage of SAU’s publications are in open access, indicating the university’s dedication to knowledge dissemination and global accessibility.
- Strong Institutional Collaborations: SAU maintains numerous collaborations, both local and international, particularly with institutions like Sylhet Agricultural University and the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute.
Questions:
- How does SAU plan to expand its research impact in emerging fields like biotechnology and microbiology?
- What strategies are being implemented to further increase the visibility of SAU’s research in international journals?
- How can SAU strengthen its research collaborations with universities from non-traditional research countries?
*** This is a summary of research publications from SAU in 2024, based on data from Web of Science. ***
