In 2024, Bangladeshi researchers published 1,163 papers in Wiley journals, demonstrating wide-ranging contributions across science and health disciplines. Most works appeared in the Science Citation Index Expanded (62.5%), while Emerging Sources (30%) and Social Sciences (10.4%) highlight both established and evolving areas. Articles (78.2%) dominated output, complemented by reviews (13.8%) and conference abstracts. Top thematic fields included Chemistry Multidisciplinary (9.4%), General/Internal Medicine (9.3%), and Public Health (8.1%), reflecting strong biomedical and chemical research. International collaboration was notable: though all papers involved Bangladesh, partners frequently came from the USA (18%), India (13.8%), Australia (13%), and Saudi Arabia (12.9%). Leading individual contributors such as Md. Shimul Bhuia (20 papers) and Md. Rabiul Islam (17 papers) underline a vibrant research community spanning universities and disciplines. Web of Science
The areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Research contributions in the field:
| Web of Science Categories | Record Count | % of 1,163 |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry Multidisciplinary | 109 | 9.372% |
| Medicine General Internal | 108 | 9.286% |
| Public Environmental Occupational Health | 94 | 8.083% |
| Materials Science Multidisciplinary | 73 | 6.277% |
| Food Science Technology | 71 | 6.105% |
| Business | 47 | 4.041% |
| Engineering Electrical Electronic | 44 | 3.783% |
| Polymer Science | 43 | 3.697% |
| Environmental Studies | 39 | 3.353% |
| Engineering Multidisciplinary | 37 | 3.181% |
| Biochemistry Molecular Biology | 36 | 3.095% |
| Environmental Sciences | 34 | 2.923% |
| Fisheries | 33 | 2.837% |
| Energy Fuels | 31 | 2.666% |
| Green Sustainable Science Technology | 27 | 2.322% |
| Computer Science Interdisciplinary Applications | 26 | 2.236% |
| Multidisciplinary Sciences | 26 | 2.236% |
| Nanoscience Nanotechnology | 25 | 2.150% |
| Neurosciences | 25 | 2.150% |
| Computer Science Artificial Intelligence | 24 | 2.064% |
| Development Studies | 23 | 1.978% |
| Medicine Research Experimental | 23 | 1.978% |
| Gastroenterology Hepatology | 22 | 1.892% |
| Clinical Neurology | 21 | 1.806% |
| Pediatrics | 21 | 1.806% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Document Types | Record Count | % of 1,163 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 910 | 78.246% |
| Review Article | 160 | 13.758% |
| Meeting Abstract | 59 | 5.073% |
| Letter | 17 | 1.462% |
| Editorial Material | 14 | 1.204% |
| Early Access | 12 | 1.032% |
| Book Review | 1 | 0.086% |
| Correction | 1 | 0.086% |
| Data Paper | 1 | 0.086% |
| News Item | 1 | 0.086% |
Authors’ infographic (Top 25):
Researcher profiles (Top 25):
| Researcher | Record Count | % of 1,163 |
|---|---|---|
| Bhuia, Md. Shimul | 20 | 1.720% |
| Islam, Md. Rabiul | 17 | 1.462% |
| Chowdhuury, Raihan | 16 | 1.376% |
| Islam, Zhahirul | 14 | 1.204% |
| Ahammad, A. J. Saleh | 13 | 1.118% |
| Islam, Md Amirul | 11 | 0.946% |
| Mohammad, Q. D. | 11 | 0.946% |
| Shah, Syed Shaheen | 11 | 0.946% |
| Repon, Reazuddin | 10 | 0.860% |
| Dhar, Bablu | 10 | 0.860% |
| Emran, Talha Bin | 10 | 0.860% |
| Aziz, Abdul | 10 | 0.860% |
| Islam, Md. Torequl | 9 | 0.774% |
| Talukder, Mesbah | 9 | 0.774% |
| Aditya Gupta | 9 | 0.774% |
| Siddique Akber Ansari | 9 | 0.774% |
| Jahan, Israt | 8 | 0.688% |
| Rahman, Md. Ferdous | 8 | 0.688% |
| Islam, Tarikul | 8 | 0.688% |
| Dewan, Syed Masudur Rahman | 8 | 0.688% |
| Kumer, Ajoy | 7 | 0.602% |
| A.B.M. Kamrul-Hasan | 7 | 0.602% |
| Alodhayb, Abdullah N. | 7 | 0.602% |
| Ansari, Irfan Aamer | 7 | 0.602% |
| Ustun, Taha Selim | 6 | 0.516% |
Research-affiliated institutes:
Research collaboration countries:
| Countries | Record Count | % of 1,163 |
|---|---|---|
| BANGLADESH | 1,163 | 100.000% |
| USA | 209 | 17.971% |
| INDIA | 160 | 13.758% |
| AUSTRALIA | 151 | 12.984% |
| SAUDI ARABIA | 150 | 12.898% |
| PEOPLES R CHINA | 100 | 8.598% |
| ENGLAND | 89 | 7.653% |
| JAPAN | 88 | 7.567% |
| MALAYSIA | 80 | 6.879% |
| PAKISTAN | 71 | 6.105% |
| CANADA | 52 | 4.471% |
| SOUTH KOREA | 44 | 3.783% |
| ITALY | 42 | 3.611% |
| GERMANY | 37 | 3.181% |
| THAILAND | 31 | 2.666% |
| INDONESIA | 25 | 2.150% |
| TURKIYE | 24 | 2.064% |
| EGYPT | 23 | 1.978% |
| FRANCE | 22 | 1.892% |
| NEPAL | 22 | 1.892% |
| BRAZIL | 21 | 1.806% |
| SPAIN | 21 | 1.806% |
| NETHERLANDS | 20 | 1.720% |
| SWEDEN | 19 | 1.634% |
| U ARAB EMIRATES | 19 | 1.634% |
Sustainable Development Goals:
Web of Science Index:
| Index | Record Count | % of 1,163 |
|---|---|---|
| Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) | 727 | 62.511% |
| Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) | 349 | 30.009% |
| Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) | 121 | 10.404% |
| Conference Proceedings Citation Index – Science (CPCI-S) | 14 | 1.204% |
| Index Chemicus (IC) | 3 | 0.258% |
Research highlights of Wiley publications from Bangladesh:
| Type | Results |
|---|---|
| Review Article | 160 |
| Early Access | 12 |
| Open Access | 744 |
| Enriched Cited References | 798 |
| Open publisher-invited reviews | 61 |
Observations:
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Over three-fifths of publications are indexed in top-tier SCI Expanded, showing high scientific visibility.
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Significant health and environmental focus aligns with national priorities in medicine, public health, and sustainability.
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Strong international co-authorship, especially with the USA and regional partners, indicates robust global networks.
Questions:
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Which Bangladeshi institutions drove the highest output within these Wiley publications?
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How does this 2024 Wiley output compare to Bangladeshi publications in other major publishers like Elsevier or Springer?
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What funding sources most influenced the strong representation in chemistry and medical fields?
The data reveal a maturing Bangladeshi research ecosystem that is not only producing high-quality science but also fostering global collaboration, signaling continued growth in both volume and impact for the nation’s scholarly contributions.
