In 2024, the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) made notable strides in global scientific contributions through its research publications indexed in the Web of Science. The majority of these works were original research articles, supported by several review articles and data papers, indicating both depth and breadth in scholarly output. The research spanned diverse and impactful fields, with strong representation in multidisciplinary sciences, plant sciences, agronomy, and environmental disciplines, reflecting BARI’s core focus on sustainable agriculture and food security. A vibrant network of researchers, including key contributors like Hossain Akbar, Sanjida Akter, and Zakaria Alam, led the publication efforts, often in collaboration with partners from countries across Asia, Europe, and beyond. Publications appeared in respected journals from leading publishers such as Elsevier, Springer Nature, and Taylor & Francis, with a significant portion released as open access to maximize knowledge sharing and accessibility. Most of the research appeared in high-standard, indexed journals, underlining the institute’s growing academic visibility and credibility. Web of Science
Significant contributions in the fields:
| Categories | Record Count | % of 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Multidisciplinary Sciences | 30 | 24.000% |
| Plant Sciences | 28 | 22.400% |
| Agronomy | 20 | 16.000% |
| Agriculture Multidisciplinary | 14 | 11.200% |
| Environmental Sciences | 13 | 10.400% |
| Food Science Technology | 13 | 10.400% |
| Soil Science | 12 | 9.600% |
| Biotechnology Applied Microbiology | 4 | 3.200% |
| Water Resources | 4 | 3.200% |
| Entomology | 3 | 2.400% |
| Forestry | 3 | 2.400% |
| Geosciences Multidisciplinary | 3 | 2.400% |
| Biochemistry Molecular Biology | 2 | 1.600% |
| Biology | 2 | 1.600% |
| Chemistry Applied | 2 | 1.600% |
| Chemistry Physical | 2 | 1.600% |
| Engineering Chemical | 2 | 1.600% |
| Horticulture | 2 | 1.600% |
| Materials Science Multidisciplinary | 2 | 1.600% |
| Physiology | 2 | 1.600% |
| Veterinary Sciences | 2 | 1.600% |
Research areas (Top 25):
Types of published documents:
| Document Types | Record Count | % of 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 114 | 91.200% |
| Review Article | 7 | 5.600% |
| Correction | 4 | 3.200% |
| Data Paper | 3 | 2.400% |
| Early Access | 2 | 1.600% |
Authors’ infographic (25):
Researcher profiles (25):
| Researchers | Record Count | % of 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Hossain, Akbar | 14 | 11.200% |
| AKTER, SANJIDA | 12 | 9.600% |
| Alam, Zakaria | 12 | 9.600% |
| Sarker, Prof. Umakanta | 9 | 7.200% |
| Gaber, Ahmed | 7 | 5.600% |
| W. Bell, Robert | 7 | 5.600% |
| Rohman, Motiar | 7 | 5.600% |
| Roy, Dilip Kumar | 6 | 4.800% |
| Khan, Md Abdullah Al Mamun | 6 | 4.800% |
| Azam, Md Golam | 6 | 4.800% |
| Biswas, Arindam | 5 | 4.000% |
| Haque, Mohammad Amdadul | 5 | 4.000% |
| Molla, Dr. Mohammad Mainuddin | 5 | 4.000% |
| Ul Islam, Mahbub | 5 | 4.000% |
| Khatun, Mst. Fatima | 4 | 3.200% |
| Islam, Mahammad Shariful | 4 | 3.200% |
| Datta, Avishek | 4 | 3.200% |
| Rashid, M. H. | 4 | 3.200% |
| IUT, Nazmul Hossain | 4 | 3.200% |
| Gomasta, Joydeb | 4 | 3.200% |
| ISLAM, Mohammad SOHIDUL | 4 | 3.200% |
| Alam, Mukhtar | 3 | 2.400% |
| Mainuddin, Mohammed | 3 | 2.400% |
| Jahangir, Mohammad MR | 3 | 2.400% |
| Malik, Al Imran | 3 | 2.400% |
Research affiliations of BARI with other universities and institutes:
Research collaboration countries (Top 25):
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Bangladesh – 125 (100.000%)
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Australia – 25 (20.000%)
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Saudi Arabia – 17 (13.600%)
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Usa – 16 (12.800%)
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Peoples R China – 12 (9.600%)
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Egypt – 10 (8.000%)
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Thailand – 6 (4.800%)
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India – 5 (4.000%)
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Japan – 5 (4.000%)
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Turkiye – 5 (4.000%)
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Laos – 4 (3.200%)
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South Korea – 4 (3.200%)
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Malaysia – 3 (2.400%)
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Denmark – 2 (1.600%)
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Philippines – 2 (1.600%)
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Spain – 2 (1.600%)
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Belgium – 1 (0.800%)
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Cambodia – 1 (0.800%)
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Czech Republic – 1 (0.800%)
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England – 1 (0.800%)
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Fiji – 1 (0.800%)
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Germany – 1 (0.800%)
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Greece – 1 (0.800%)
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Somalia – 1 (0.800%)
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Uganda – 1 (0.800%)
Sustainable development goals:
The publishers:
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Elsevier – 45 (36.000%)
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Springer Nature – 27 (21.600%)
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Taylor & Francis – 8 (6.400%)
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Springer Int Publ AG – 6 (4.800%)
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Wiley – 6 (4.800%)
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Mdpi – 5 (4.000%)
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Nature Portfolio – 5 (4.000%)
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Tech Science Press – 3 (2.400%)
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Horizon E-Publishing Group – 2 (1.600%)
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Public Library Science – 2 (1.600%)
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Tubitak Scientific & Technological Research Council Turkey – 2 (1.600%)
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Agricultural Research Communication Centre – 1 (0.800%)
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Amer Phytopathological Soc – 1 (0.800%)
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Bangladesh Botanical Soc – 1 (0.800%)
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Csiro Publishing – 1 (0.800%)
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E Schweizerbartsche Verlagsbuchhandlung – 1 (0.800%)
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Frontiers Media Sa – 1 (0.800%)
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Hindawi Publishing Group – 1 (0.800%)
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Inst Bioloska Istrazivanja Sinisa Stankovic – 1 (0.800%)
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Korean Society Animal Science & Technology – 1 (0.800%)
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Pakistan Agricultural Scientists Forum – 1 (0.800%)
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Pakistan Botanical Soc – 1 (0.800%)
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Sabaragamuwa Univ Sri Lanka – 1 (0.800%)
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Soc Field Crop Sci – 1 (0.800%)
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Walter de Gruyter – 1 (0.800%)
Web of Science Index:
| Index | Record Count | % of 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) | 85 | 68.000% |
| Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) | 40 | 32.000% |
Funding Agencies:
Research Highlights of BARI:
| Type | Result |
|---|---|
| Review Article | 7 |
| Early Access | 2 |
| Open Access | 76 |
| Enriched Cited References | 64 |
| Open publisher-invited reviews | 1 |
Observations:
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A substantial portion of the research (over two-thirds) was published in high-impact, SCI-indexed journals, signaling quality and credibility.
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BARI researchers are collaborating globally, yet the dominant volume of work still originates from national efforts.
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Multidisciplinary approaches are increasingly prominent, which is essential for tackling complex agricultural challenges.
Questions:
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How can BARI further leverage its global collaborations to increase research impact and citations?
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What strategies can be implemented to increase publications in underrepresented but emerging fields like biotechnology and environmental science?
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Could expanding capacity for invited reviews and data papers enhance the institution’s thought leadership?
BARI’s consistent rise in high-quality publications and its integration of sustainable and multidisciplinary research themes mark it as a key player in global agricultural innovation.
