In 2025, BRAC recorded 480 publications indexed in the Web of Science, with the majority categorized as Articles (80.21%), followed by Review Articles (10.63%) and Early Access papers (8.33%), indicating a strong emphasis on the dissemination of original research. The research spans diverse disciplines, led by Public, Environmental & Occupational Health (12.29%), Multidisciplinary Sciences (9.17%), Environmental Sciences (6.25%), and Medicine (6.04%), alongside notable contributions in Computer Science and Engineering fields. International collaboration is significant, particularly with the USA (26.04%), England (16.04%), Australia (12.71%), Malaysia (11.04%), Canada (10.83%), and Saudi Arabia (10.42%). Publishing partnerships are dominated by Elsevier (23.33%), Wiley (12.92%), and Springer Nature (12.50%), with substantial representation in IEEE and Public Library of Science outlets. The dataset also highlights strong open-access engagement (335 publications) and multiple highly cited and hot papers, reflecting both visibility and scholarly impact. Web of Science
The areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Research contributions in the field:
| Categories | Record Count | % of 480 |
|---|---|---|
| Public Environmental Occupational Health | 59 | 12.292% |
| Multidisciplinary Sciences | 44 | 9.167% |
| Environmental Sciences | 30 | 6.250% |
| Medicine General Internal | 29 | 6.042% |
| Computer Science Information Systems | 28 | 5.833% |
| Engineering Electrical Electronic | 27 | 5.625% |
| Computer Science Artificial Intelligence | 22 | 4.583% |
| Computer Science Interdisciplinary Applications | 22 | 4.583% |
| Telecommunications | 22 | 4.583% |
| Computer Science Theory Methods | 18 | 3.750% |
| Engineering Multidisciplinary | 15 | 3.125% |
| Green Sustainable Science Technology | 15 | 3.125% |
| Dermatology | 14 | 2.917% |
| Economics | 14 | 2.917% |
| Energy Fuels | 14 | 2.917% |
| Business | 13 | 2.708% |
| Materials Science Multidisciplinary | 12 | 2.500% |
| Microbiology | 12 | 2.500% |
| Education Educational Research | 11 | 2.292% |
| Environmental Studies | 10 | 2.083% |
| Management | 10 | 2.083% |
| Biotechnology Applied Microbiology | 9 | 1.875% |
| Chemistry Multidisciplinary | 8 | 1.667% |
| Health Care Sciences Services | 8 | 1.667% |
| Medical Informatics | 8 | 1.667% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Types | Record Count | % of 480 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 385 | 80.208% |
| Review Article | 51 | 10.625% |
| Early Access | 40 | 8.333% |
| Proceeding Paper | 19 | 3.958% |
| Editorial Material | 10 | 2.083% |
| Letter | 6 | 1.250% |
| Book Review | 4 | 0.833% |
| Correction | 3 | 0.625% |
| Meeting Abstract | 2 | 0.417% |
| Data Paper | 1 | 0.208% |
Authors’ infographic (Top 25):
Researcher profiles (Top 25):
| Researchers | Record Count | % of 480 |
|---|---|---|
| Islam, Md. Rabiul | 23 | 4.792% |
| Talukder, Mesbah | 19 | 3.958% |
| Hoque, Mohmmad Enamul | 16 | 3.333% |
| Rashid, Sabina Faiz | 12 | 2.500% |
| Gupta, Aditya K. | 11 | 2.292% |
| Abdallah, Emad M. | 10 | 2.083% |
| Kulimbet, Mukhtar | 10 | 2.083% |
| Uddin, Jia | 10 | 2.083% |
| Haque, Md. Aminul | 10 | 2.083% |
| Ahmed, Tahmeed | 10 | 2.083% |
| Shamsutdinova, Alfiya | 9 | 1.875% |
| ROUT, Himanshu Sekhar | 9 | 1.875% |
| Chattu, Vijay Kumar | 9 | 1.875% |
| Senthilkumaran, Subramanian | 9 | 1.875% |
| Bhatti, Jasvinder Singh | 9 | 1.875% |
| Bamimore, Mary A. | 9 | 1.875% |
| Mridha, Malay Kanti | 9 | 1.875% |
| Bhaskar, Sonu | 9 | 1.875% |
| Fakhradiyev, Ildar | 9 | 1.875% |
| Yon, Dong Keon | 9 | 1.875% |
| Mokdad, Ali H. | 9 | 1.875% |
| Lahariya, Chandrakant | 9 | 1.875% |
| Nargus, Shumaila | 9 | 1.875% |
| Samodra, Yoseph Leonardo | 9 | 1.875% |
| Joseph, Nitin | 9 | 1.875% |
Research-affiliated institutes:
Research collaboration countries:
| Countries/Regions | Record Count | % of 480 |
|---|---|---|
| BANGLADESH | 480 | 100.000% |
| USA | 125 | 26.042% |
| ENGLAND | 77 | 16.042% |
| AUSTRALIA | 61 | 12.708% |
| MALAYSIA | 53 | 11.042% |
| CANADA | 52 | 10.833% |
| SAUDI ARABIA | 50 | 10.417% |
| INDIA | 45 | 9.375% |
| PEOPLES R CHINA | 44 | 9.167% |
| SOUTH KOREA | 36 | 7.500% |
| PAKISTAN | 33 | 6.875% |
| INDONESIA | 26 | 5.417% |
| U ARAB EMIRATES | 25 | 5.208% |
| GERMANY | 24 | 5.000% |
| ITALY | 21 | 4.375% |
| JAPAN | 21 | 4.375% |
| TURKIYE | 21 | 4.375% |
| VIETNAM | 21 | 4.375% |
| HUNGARY | 20 | 4.167% |
| SWEDEN | 20 | 4.167% |
| THAILAND | 20 | 4.167% |
| FRANCE | 19 | 3.958% |
| FINLAND | 18 | 3.750% |
| NIGERIA | 18 | 3.750% |
| SCOTLAND | 18 | 3.750% |
Sustainable Development Goals:
Web of Science Index:
Research highlights of BRAC:
| Types | Results |
|---|---|
| Highly Cited Papers | 3 |
| Hot Papers | 2 |
| Review Article | 51 |
| Early Access | 40 |
| Open Access | 335 |
| Enriched Cited References | 239 |
| Open publisher-invited reviews | 3 |
Citation Index:
Publishers:
| Publishers | Record Count | % of 480 |
|---|---|---|
| Elsevier | 112 | 23.333% |
| Wiley | 62 | 12.917% |
| Springer Nature | 60 | 12.500% |
| IEEE | 35 | 7.292% |
| Public Library Science | 33 | 6.875% |
| Taylor & Francis | 25 | 5.208% |
| NATURE PORTFOLIO | 17 | 3.542% |
| Emerald Group Publishing | 16 | 3.333% |
| Mdpi | 12 | 2.500% |
| Frontiers Media Sa | 10 | 2.083% |
| Sage | 10 | 2.083% |
| Bmj Publishing Group | 9 | 1.875% |
| Assoc Computing Machinery | 7 | 1.458% |
| Cambridge Univ Press | 6 | 1.250% |
| Lippincott Williams & Wilkins | 6 | 1.250% |
| Iop Publishing Ltd | 5 | 1.042% |
| Oxford Univ Press | 5 | 1.042% |
| Bentham Science Publ Ltd | 3 | 0.625% |
| SPRINGER INT PUBL AG | 3 | 0.625% |
| AIP Publishing | 2 | 0.417% |
| Amer Medical Assoc | 2 | 0.417% |
| Amer Physical Soc | 2 | 0.417% |
| Amer Soc Microbiology | 2 | 0.417% |
| Cabi Publishing | 2 | 0.417% |
| Inderscience Enterprises Ltd | 2 | 0.417% |
Funding Agencies:
Observations:
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BRAC demonstrates strong interdisciplinary engagement, combining public health leadership with growing influence in computer science and engineering domains.
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A high proportion of open-access publications suggests a strategic emphasis on research accessibility and global reach.
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International collaboration appears extensive, particularly with institutions in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions.
Questions:
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How does the citation impact of BRAC’s 2025 publications compare with previous years?
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Are collaborations with high-income countries translating into higher research visibility and funding opportunities?
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Which subject areas show the fastest growth trend compared to earlier publication cycles?
Overall, BRAC’s 2025 Web of Science profile reflects a mature and globally connected research ecosystem with strong public health leadership, expanding interdisciplinary scope, and increasing international visibility.
