Research Publications of BLRI in the Web of Science, 2024.
Infographic Overview of Scholarly Contributions of Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute.

In 2024, the Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI) significantly contributed to global scientific literature, with its research indexed in the Web of Science. The majority of these publications 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 BLRI’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

The research publication categories in the TreeMap:

Contributions in the field include:

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Researcher profiles (Leading 25):

Research affiliations of BLRI with other universities and institutes:

Research collaboration countries:

• Bangladesh – 35 (100.000%)

• Australia – 6 (17.143%)

• Peoples R China – 5 (14.286%)

• South Korea – 4 (11.429%)

• England – 3 (8.571%)

• USA – 3 (8.571%)

• Germany – 2 (5.714%)

• Denmark – 1 (2.857%)

• France – 1 (2.857%)

• Italy – 1 (2.857%)

• Japan – 1 (2.857%)

• Malaysia – 1 (2.857%)

• New Zealand – 1 (2.857%)

• Pakistan – 1 (2.857%)

• Saudi Arabia – 1 (2.857%)

• Scotland – 1 (2.857%)

• Sri Lanka – 1 (2.857%)

• Sweden – 1 (2.857%)

• Switzerland – 1 (2.857%)

• Wales – 1 (2.857%)

Sustainable development goals:

The publishers:

• Frontiers Media Sa – 5 (14.286%)

• Mdpi – 4 (11.429%)

• Network Veterinarians Bangladesh – 4 (11.429%)

• Amer Soc Microbiology – 3 (8.571%)

• Elsevier – 3 (8.571%)

• Taylor & Francis – 3 (8.571%)

• Nature Portfolio – 2 (5.714%)

• Springer Nature – 2 (5.714%)

• Acad Brasileira De Ciencias – 1 (2.857%)

• Asian-Australasian Assoc Animal Production Soc – 1 (2.857%)

• Bmj Publishing Group – 1 (2.857%)

• Bogor Agricultural Univ, Fac Animal Science – 1 (2.857%)

• Cambridge Univ Press – 1 (2.857%)

• Mary Ann Liebert, Inc – 1 (2.857%)

• Oxford Univ Press – 1 (2.857%)

• Public Library Science – 1 (2.857%)

• Wiley – 1 (2.857%)

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Research Highlights of BLRI:

Observations:

1. Dominance in Multidisciplinary and Agricultural Sciences:
   BLRI’s publications predominantly focus on multidisciplinary sciences, plant sciences, and agronomy, aligning with its mission to advance livestock and agricultural research.

2. Collaborative Research Efforts:
   The institute’s researchers, including Hossain Akbar, Sanjida Akter, and Zakaria Alam, have actively collaborated with international partners, enhancing the global impact of their work.

3. Open Access Commitment:
   A significant portion of BLRI’s publications were made available as open access, reflecting the institute’s commitment to disseminating knowledge widely and freely.

Questions:

1. What strategies has BLRI implemented to enhance international collaborations in research?

2. How does BLRI ensure the quality and impact of its publications in high-standard journals?

3. What measures are in place to support and encourage open access publishing among BLRI researchers?

BLRI’s robust publication record in 2024 underscores its pivotal role in advancing livestock and agricultural research in Bangladesh and beyond. The institute’s emphasis on open access and international collaboration is commendable and sets a benchmark for research institutions in the region.