In 2025, researchers from Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST) published 357 papers in Web of Science-indexed journals, demonstrating a strong presence in multidisciplinary scientific research. The majority of publications were articles (84.59%), followed by review articles (12.61%), indicating a strong emphasis on original research. The most prominent research areas included Food Science & Technology (10.08%), Chemistry Multidisciplinary (9.80%), Multidisciplinary Sciences (9.24%), and Materials Science Multidisciplinary (8.96%), reflecting JUST’s strength in chemical, environmental, and materials-related fields. International collaboration is notable, particularly with the USA (26.61%), China (17.93%), Saudi Arabia (15.41%), and Australia (10.92%). Among publishers, Elsevier (33.61%) dominates the publication share, followed by Springer Nature (13.17%) and Wiley (11.49%). In terms of individual contributions, Tarikul Islam stands out as the most prolific author with 31 publications, highlighting the presence of active research leaders within the university. Web of Science
The areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Research contributions in the field:
| Categories | Record Count | % of 357 |
|---|---|---|
| Food Science Technology | 36 | 10.084% |
| Chemistry Multidisciplinary | 35 | 9.804% |
| Multidisciplinary Sciences | 33 | 9.244% |
| Materials Science Multidisciplinary | 32 | 8.964% |
| Environmental Sciences | 24 | 6.723% |
| Chemistry Physical | 21 | 5.882% |
| Microbiology | 18 | 5.042% |
| Biochemistry Molecular Biology | 16 | 4.482% |
| Energy Fuels | 16 | 4.482% |
| Physics Applied | 15 | 4.202% |
| Engineering Chemical | 11 | 3.081% |
| Engineering Environmental | 11 | 3.081% |
| Nanoscience Nanotechnology | 11 | 3.081% |
| Public Environmental Occupational Health | 11 | 3.081% |
| Water Resources | 11 | 3.081% |
| Physics Condensed Matter | 10 | 2.801% |
| Chemistry Analytical | 9 | 2.521% |
| Green Sustainable Science Technology | 9 | 2.521% |
| Polymer Science | 9 | 2.521% |
| Electrochemistry | 8 | 2.241% |
| Engineering Electrical Electronic | 8 | 2.241% |
| Geosciences Multidisciplinary | 8 | 2.241% |
| Medicine General Internal | 8 | 2.241% |
| Biotechnology Applied Microbiology | 6 | 1.681% |
| Chemistry Applied | 6 | 1.681% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Types | Record Count | % of 357 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 302 | 84.594% |
| Review Article | 45 | 12.605% |
| Early Access | 8 | 2.241% |
| Correction | 5 | 1.401% |
| Proceeding Paper | 2 | 0.560% |
| Retraction | 2 | 0.560% |
| Data Paper | 1 | 0.280% |
| Letter | 1 | 0.280% |
Authors’ infographic (Top 25):
Researcher profiles (Top 25):
| Researchers | Record Count | % of 357 |
|---|---|---|
| Islam, Tarikul | 31 | 8.683% |
| Hossain, Md. Sakhawot | 18 | 5.042% |
| Ahmed, Mohammad Tanvir | 14 | 3.922% |
| Al Roman, Abdullah | 11 | 3.081% |
| Rahman, Md. Shahedur | 11 | 3.081% |
| Roy, Debashis | 11 | 3.081% |
| Shuvo, Suvasish Das | 10 | 2.801% |
| Hasan, Nazmul | 10 | 2.801% |
| Islam, Aminul | 9 | 2.521% |
| Ismail, Zaleha | 9 | 2.521% |
| Biswas, Partha | 9 | 2.521% |
| Islam, Md Saiful | 9 | 2.521% |
| Roy, Tusar Kanti | 9 | 2.521% |
| Chakraborty, Tapos Kumar | 9 | 2.521% |
| Hossain, Sk Arafat | 9 | 2.521% |
| Alam, Mahfujul | 8 | 2.241% |
| Aly Saad Aly, Mohamed | 7 | 1.961% |
| Parvin, Rashida | 7 | 1.961% |
| Ghosh, Gopal | 7 | 1.961% |
| Zahid, Md. Ashrafuzzaman | 7 | 1.961% |
| Zaman, Samina | 7 | 1.961% |
| Shaibur Rahman Molla | 7 | 1.961% |
| Idris, Abubakr | 7 | 1.961% |
| Ikram, Ali | 7 | 1.961% |
| Farzana, Fariha | 7 | 1.961% |
Research-affiliated institutes:
Research collaboration countries:
| Countries/Regions | Record Count | % of 357 |
|---|---|---|
| BANGLADESH | 357 | 100.000% |
| USA | 95 | 26.611% |
| PEOPLES R CHINA | 64 | 17.927% |
| SAUDI ARABIA | 55 | 15.406% |
| AUSTRALIA | 39 | 10.924% |
| MALAYSIA | 33 | 9.244% |
| INDIA | 28 | 7.843% |
| SOUTH KOREA | 27 | 7.563% |
| JAPAN | 22 | 6.162% |
| PAKISTAN | 18 | 5.042% |
| THAILAND | 16 | 4.482% |
| EGYPT | 14 | 3.922% |
| ENGLAND | 12 | 3.361% |
| CANADA | 11 | 3.081% |
| PORTUGAL | 10 | 2.801% |
| IRAQ | 9 | 2.521% |
| NORWAY | 9 | 2.521% |
| PHILIPPINES | 9 | 2.521% |
| BRAZIL | 8 | 2.241% |
| ETHIOPIA | 8 | 2.241% |
| FRANCE | 8 | 2.241% |
| HUNGARY | 8 | 2.241% |
| INDONESIA | 8 | 2.241% |
| ALGERIA | 7 | 1.961% |
| JORDAN | 7 | 1.961% |
Sustainable Development Goals:
Web of Science Index:
Research highlights of JUST:
| Types | Results |
|---|---|
| Highly Cited Papers | 7 |
| Hot Papers | 2 |
| Review Article | 45 |
| Early Access | 8 |
| Open Access | 227 |
| Enriched Cited References | 174 |
| Open Publisher-Invited Reviews | 10 |
Citation Index:
Publishers:
| Publishers | Record Count | % of 357 |
|---|---|---|
| Elsevier | 120 | 33.613% |
| Springer Nature | 47 | 13.165% |
| Wiley | 41 | 11.485% |
| Public Library Science | 17 | 4.762% |
| Mdpi | 16 | 4.482% |
| Royal Soc Chemistry | 16 | 4.482% |
| Nature Portfolio | 13 | 3.641% |
| Amer Soc Microbiology | 11 | 3.081% |
| Amer Chemical Soc | 8 | 2.241% |
| Bmj Publishing Group | 7 | 1.961% |
| Taylor & Francis | 7 | 1.961% |
| Oxford Univ Press | 5 | 1.401% |
| AIP Publishing | 4 | 1.120% |
| Frontiers Media SA | 4 | 1.120% |
| IOP Publishing Ltd | 4 | 1.120% |
| KeAi Publishing Ltd | 4 | 1.120% |
| Emerald Group Publishing | 3 | 0.840% |
| IEEE | 2 | 0.560% |
| Inderscience Enterprises Ltd | 2 | 0.560% |
| IWA Publishing | 2 | 0.560% |
| Springer International Publishing AG | 2 | 0.560% |
| Sage | 2 | 0.560% |
| World Scientific | 2 | 0.560% |
| Assoc Computing Machinery | 1 | 0.280% |
| Australian Physiotherapy Assoc | 1 | 0.280% |
Funding Agencies:
Observations:
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Strong dominance of original research articles, with more than four-fifths of the publications being full research papers.
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Food science, chemistry, and materials science emerge as the leading research domains at JUST.
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International collaboration is significant, especially with the USA, China, Saudi Arabia, and Australia.
Questions:
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What institutional strategies or research centers at JUST are driving the strong output in food science and chemistry?
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How can JUST further expand collaborations with top global research institutions beyond current partner countries?
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Can the university increase the number of high-impact review papers or highly cited papers to enhance global research visibility?
The 2025 publication data suggests that JUST is steadily strengthening its research footprint in international journals, particularly in chemistry, environmental science, and food science. Sustaining this growth will likely depend on expanding global collaborations, supporting high-impact interdisciplinary research, and encouraging more influential review and breakthrough studies.
