In 2025, Bangladesh achieved a notable scholarly impact with 11 Hot Papers indexed in the Web of Science (Science Citation Index Expanded). These publications span a wide array of disciplines from Medicine and Microbiology to Engineering and Telecommunications, reflecting multidisciplinary research strength. A significant portion were Review Articles, and all contributions were part of globally collaborative efforts, with co-authorship from researchers across Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia, and the Americas. While Bangladesh stood as the sole country represented in all 11 Hot Papers, international partnerships were prominent, particularly with India, Japan, China, and South Korea. This pattern suggests Bangladesh’s increasing integration into global research networks alongside a consistent focus on high-impact, peer-recognized science. Web of Science
The areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Research contributions in the field:
| Category | Record Count | % of 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine General Internal | 2 | 18.182% |
| Agricultural Engineering | 1 | 9.091% |
| Astronomy Astrophysics | 1 | 9.091% |
| Biotechnology Applied Microbiology | 1 | 9.091% |
| Chemistry Multidisciplinary | 1 | 9.091% |
| Chemistry Physical | 1 | 9.091% |
| Computer Science Information Systems | 1 | 9.091% |
| Energy Fuels | 1 | 9.091% |
| Engineering Electrical Electronic | 1 | 9.091% |
| Engineering Multidisciplinary | 1 | 9.091% |
| Fisheries | 1 | 9.091% |
| Microbiology | 1 | 9.091% |
| Pharmacology Pharmacy | 1 | 9.091% |
| Telecommunications | 1 | 9.091% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Type | Record Count | % of 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Review Article | 6 | 54.545% |
| Article | 5 | 45.455% |
Authors’ infographic (Top 25):
Researcher profiles (Top 25):
| Researcher | Record Count | % of 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Kytö, Ville | 2 | 18.182% |
| Kostev, Karel | 2 | 18.182% |
| ADEDOKUN, Kamoru A. | 2 | 18.182% |
| Dutta, Sulagna | 2 | 18.182% |
| Al-Wardat, Mohammad | 2 | 18.182% |
| Shorofi, Seyed Afshin | 2 | 18.182% |
| Elnaem, Mohamed Hassan | 2 | 18.182% |
| Sarode, Sachin | 2 | 18.182% |
| Sharma, Vishal | 2 | 18.182% |
| Okekunle, Akinkunmi Paul | 2 | 18.182% |
| Van den Eynde, Jef | 2 | 18.182% |
| Menezes, Ritesh G | 2 | 18.182% |
| Singh, Ambrish | 2 | 18.182% |
| Sathian, Brijesh | 2 | 18.182% |
| Yon, Dong Keon | 2 | 18.182% |
| Marateb, Hamid Reza | 2 | 18.182% |
| Ma, Zheng Feei | 2 | 18.182% |
| Emmanuel Edwar Siddig | 2 | 18.182% |
| Ghazy, Ramy Mohamed | 2 | 18.182% |
| Tampa, Mircea | 2 | 18.182% |
| Singh, Kalpana | 2 | 18.182% |
| Nouh S. Mohamed | 2 | 18.182% |
| Shams, Mehran | 2 | 18.182% |
| Tovani-Palone, Marcos Roberto | 2 | 18.182% |
| Raj, Jeffrey Pradeep | 2 | 18.182% |
Research-affiliated institutes:
Research collaboration countries:
| Country/Region | Record Count | % of 11 |
|---|---|---|
| BANGLADESH | 11 | 100.000% |
| INDIA | 6 | 54.545% |
| JAPAN | 5 | 45.455% |
| PEOPLES R CHINA | 5 | 45.455% |
| SOUTH KOREA | 5 | 45.455% |
| AUSTRALIA | 4 | 36.364% |
| MALAYSIA | 4 | 36.364% |
| PAKISTAN | 4 | 36.364% |
| SOUTH AFRICA | 4 | 36.364% |
| TAIWAN | 4 | 36.364% |
| AUSTRIA | 3 | 27.273% |
| BELGIUM | 3 | 27.273% |
| BRAZIL | 3 | 27.273% |
| CANADA | 3 | 27.273% |
| CHILE | 3 | 27.273% |
| COLOMBIA | 3 | 27.273% |
| CROATIA | 3 | 27.273% |
| CYPRUS | 3 | 27.273% |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | 3 | 27.273% |
| DENMARK | 3 | 27.273% |
| ENGLAND | 3 | 27.273% |
| FINLAND | 3 | 27.273% |
| FRANCE | 3 | 27.273% |
| GERMANY | 3 | 27.273% |
| GREECE | 3 | 27.273% |
Sustainable Development Goals:
Web of Science Index:
| Index | Record Count | % of 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) | 11 | 100.000% |
Citation Summary:
Highlights of hot papers from Bangladesh:
| Type | Result |
|---|---|
| Hot Papers | 11 |
| Highly Cited Papers | 7 |
| Review Article | 6 |
| Open Access | 9 |
| Enriched Cited References | 1 |
| Open publisher-invited reviews | 1 |
Observations:
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Bangladesh was represented in 100% of the Hot Papers, underscoring the nation’s central role in these high-impact publications.
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The Hot Papers covered diverse research areas, with Medicine General Internal being the most frequent category and a balanced distribution across sciences and engineering fields.
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All papers were published in journals indexed by the Science Citation Index Expanded, and a majority were Review Articles, indicating strong engagement with synthesizing existing knowledge.
Questions:
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What were the specific topics or themes addressed in these 11 Hot Papers that led them to achieve Hot Paper status?
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To what extent did international collaboration contribute to the citation performance and impact of these papers?
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How do the research outputs from Bangladesh in 2025 compare to previous years in terms of impact and disciplinary spread?
The presence of multiple Hot Papers from Bangladesh highlights a positive trajectory in research quality and visibility; future efforts could focus on understanding the mechanisms behind high citation performance and sustaining strong international collaboration.
