In the Web of Science, a Hot Paper is a research article that has received an exceptional number of citations within a short time frame (usually in the last two months) since its publication, making it one of the top 0.1% cited papers in its field. These papers are considered to be of high impact, representing the cutting edge of research and often setting the stage for future developments in their areas.
In 2024, 26 Hot Papers were published from Bangladesh across a diverse set of fields, reflecting the country’s growing contribution to global scientific research. Web of Science
The research publication categories in the TreeMap:
The fields include:
| Category | Record Count | % of 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Agronomy | 1 | 3.846% |
| Chemistry Multidisciplinary | 1 | 3.846% |
| Clinical Neurology | 1 | 3.846% |
| Economics | 1 | 3.846% |
| Energy Fuels | 2 | 7.692% |
| Engineering Chemical | 2 | 7.692% |
| Engineering Environmental | 1 | 3.846% |
| Environmental Sciences | 2 | 7.692% |
| Fisheries | 1 | 3.846% |
| Geosciences Multidisciplinary | 1 | 3.846% |
| Infectious Diseases | 2 | 7.692% |
| Materials Science Multidisciplinary | 1 | 3.846% |
| Mathematics Interdisciplinary Applications | 1 | 3.846% |
| Medicine General Internal | 9 | 34.615% |
| Medicine Research Experimental | 1 | 3.846% |
| Meteorology Atmospheric Sciences | 1 | 3.846% |
| Microbiology | 1 | 3.846% |
| Multidisciplinary Sciences | 2 | 7.692% |
| Nanoscience Nanotechnology | 1 | 3.846% |
| Nutrition Dietetics | 1 | 3.846% |
| Public Environmental Occupational Health | 1 | 3.846% |
| Surgery | 1 | 3.846% |
Research areas:
Authors infographic:
Types of documents:
Citation Topics Meso:
Citation Topics Micro:
| Field | Record Count |
|---|---|
| Respiratory Syncytial Virus (1.104.975) | 1 |
| Breast Cancer Incidence (1.119.454) | 1 |
| Candida Albicans (1.148.94) | 1 |
| Procalcitonin (1.154.360) | 1 |
| BRCA1 (1.189.597) | 1 |
| Surgical Site Infection (1.23.1036) | 1 |
| Perovskite Solar Cells (2.298.761) | 1 |
| Supercapacitor (2.62.52) | 1 |
| Adsorption (2.90.27) | 1 |
| Aquaculture (3.2.116) | 1 |
| Microplastics (3.60.2078) | 1 |
| Heavy Metals (3.91.172) | 1 |
| Arsenic (3.91.660) | 1 |
| Internet of Things (IoT) (4.13.807) | 1 |
| Thermoelectric Properties (5.193.346) | 1 |
| Divorce (6.178.516) | 1 |
| Health Locus of Control (6.73.2331) | 1 |
| Subjective Well-being (6.73.785) | 1 |
| Aerosols (8.124.10) | 1 |
| Fractional Calculus (9.162.448) | 1 |
Sustainable Development Goals:
Publication Titles:
Research collaboration countries:
The publishers:
| Publisher | Record Count | % of 26 |
|---|---|---|
| American Chemical Society | 1 | 3.846% |
| American Medical Association | 2 | 7.692% |
| Cambridge University Press | 1 | 3.846% |
| Elsevier | 14 | 53.846% |
| MDPI | 2 | 7.692% |
| Nature Portfolio | 1 | 3.846% |
| Oxford University Press | 1 | 3.846% |
| Springer Nature | 3 | 11.538% |
| Wiley | 1 | 3.846% |
Funding Agencies:
Web of Science Index:
| Index | Record Count | % of 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) | 25 | 96.154% |
| Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) | 1 | 3.846% |
Observations:
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Dominance in Medicine: A significant portion of the Hot Papers (34.615%) in Bangladesh were published in the field of Medicine General Internal, showing a strong focus on health-related research, which includes critical topics like Breast Cancer and Surgical Site Infections.
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Wide Representation Across Fields: The 26 Hot Papers spanned varied disciplines, including Environmental Sciences, Energy Fuels, Infectious Diseases, and Nanoscience, which highlights Bangladesh’s interdisciplinary research efforts in addressing both local and global challenges.
Questions:
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What are the primary factors contributing to the rapid citation rates of these 26 Hot Papers? Is it due to the groundbreaking nature of the research, or is it related to global collaboration and increased exposure?
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How can the high number of papers published in SCI-EXPANDED help position Bangladesh as a leader in scientific research in the future? What does this imply for the future direction of research in the country?
