In 2025, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU) demonstrated a strong research presence in Web of Science-indexed journals with a total of 222 publications, all affiliated with Bangladesh. The majority of publications were original research articles (86.036%), while review articles and early access papers also contributed notably. Research activities were highly multidisciplinary, with major contributions in multidisciplinary sciences, food science and technology, environmental sciences, veterinary sciences, and plant sciences. International collaboration was significant, particularly with Saudi Arabia, the USA, South Korea, Australia, Malaysia, and China. Elsevier, Springer Nature, and Wiley emerged as the leading publishers for HSTU researchers. Several researchers, including Md. Alamgir Hossain and Md. Palash Uddin, showed high publication productivity. The data indicate that HSTU is increasingly expanding its research visibility, interdisciplinary engagement, and global academic collaboration through high-impact, indexed publications. Web of Science
The areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Research contributions in the field:
| Categories | Record Count | % of 222 |
|---|---|---|
| Multidisciplinary Sciences | 27 | 12.162% |
| Food Science Technology | 23 | 10.360% |
| Environmental Sciences | 16 | 7.207% |
| Veterinary Sciences | 15 | 6.757% |
| Plant Sciences | 12 | 5.405% |
| Public Environmental Occupational Health | 10 | 4.505% |
| Engineering Electrical Electronic | 9 | 4.054% |
| Materials Science Multidisciplinary | 9 | 4.054% |
| Energy Fuels | 8 | 3.604% |
| Chemistry Multidisciplinary | 7 | 3.153% |
| Computer Science Interdisciplinary Applications | 7 | 3.153% |
| Agriculture Multidisciplinary | 6 | 2.703% |
| Agronomy | 6 | 2.703% |
| Biochemistry Molecular Biology | 6 | 2.703% |
| Business | 6 | 2.703% |
| Optics | 6 | 2.703% |
| Biotechnology Applied Microbiology | 5 | 2.252% |
| Computer Science Information Systems | 5 | 2.252% |
| Mechanics | 5 | 2.252% |
| Physics Multidisciplinary | 5 | 2.252% |
| Agriculture Dairy Animal Science | 4 | 1.802% |
| Chemistry Applied | 4 | 1.802% |
| Engineering Environmental | 4 | 1.802% |
| Fisheries | 4 | 1.802% |
| Green Sustainable Science Technology | 4 | 1.802% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Types | Record Count | % of 222 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 191 | 86.036% |
| Review Article | 22 | 9.910% |
| Early Access | 16 | 7.207% |
| Proceeding Paper | 3 | 1.351% |
| Correction | 2 | 0.901% |
| Editorial Material | 1 | 0.450% |
| Letter | 1 | 0.450% |
| Meeting Abstract | 1 | 0.450% |
| Retracted Publication | 1 | 0.450% |
| Retraction | 1 | 0.450% |
Authors’ infographic (Top 25):
Researcher profiles (Top 25):
| Researchers | Record Count | % of 222 |
|---|---|---|
| Hossain, Md. Alamgir | 12 | 5.405% |
| Uddin, Md Palash | 9 | 4.054% |
| Khatun, Mst. Ananya | 9 | 4.054% |
| Rahman, Md. Ferdous | 7 | 3.153% |
| Ahmed, Rasel | 7 | 3.153% |
| Kibria, MdKibria | 7 | 3.153% |
| Habib, Ahsan | 6 | 2.703% |
| hossen, jakir | 6 | 2.703% |
| Haque, Dulal | 6 | 2.703% |
| Ahmed, Maruf | 5 | 2.252% |
| Islam, Mohammad Aminul | 5 | 2.252% |
| Anisuzzaman, Anisuzzaman | 5 | 2.252% |
| Hossain, Md. Shahadat | 5 | 2.252% |
| Labony, Sharmin Shahid | 5 | 2.252% |
| Miah, Md. Helal | 5 | 2.252% |
| Hasan, Mahmudul | 5 | 2.252% |
| Ali, Haydar | 5 | 2.252% |
| Islam, Sadequl | 5 | 2.252% |
| Irfan, Ahmad | 5 | 2.252% |
| Rahman, Md. Atikur | 5 | 2.252% |
| Alim, M. A. | 5 | 2.252% |
| Babu, Md. Asaduzzaman | 5 | 2.252% |
| Hossain, Md. Selim | 5 | 2.252% |
| Iqbal, Muhammad Aamir | 4 | 1.802% |
| Wan Muhamad Hatta, Sharifah Fatmadiana | 4 | 1.802% |
Research-affiliated institutes:
Research collaboration countries:
| Countries/Regions | Record Count | % of 222 |
|---|---|---|
| BANGLADESH | 222 | 100.000% |
| SAUDI ARABIA | 32 | 14.414% |
| USA | 28 | 12.613% |
| SOUTH KOREA | 27 | 12.162% |
| AUSTRALIA | 25 | 11.261% |
| MALAYSIA | 24 | 10.811% |
| PEOPLES R CHINA | 23 | 10.360% |
| INDIA | 17 | 7.658% |
| EGYPT | 8 | 3.604% |
| TURKIYE | 8 | 3.604% |
| JAPAN | 7 | 3.153% |
| PAKISTAN | 7 | 3.153% |
| ENGLAND | 5 | 2.252% |
| CANADA | 4 | 1.802% |
| THAILAND | 4 | 1.802% |
| INDONESIA | 3 | 1.351% |
| RUSSIA | 3 | 1.351% |
| SWEDEN | 3 | 1.351% |
| ALGERIA | 2 | 0.901% |
| AUSTRIA | 2 | 0.901% |
| ETHIOPIA | 2 | 0.901% |
| FINLAND | 2 | 0.901% |
| GHANA | 2 | 0.901% |
| HUNGARY | 2 | 0.901% |
| IRAN | 2 | 0.901% |
Sustainable Development Goals:
Web of Science Index:
Research highlights of HSTU:
| Types | Results |
|---|---|
| Review Article | 22 |
| Early Access | 16 |
| Open Access | 151 |
| Enriched Cited References | 118 |
| Open publisher-invited reviews | 8 |
Citation Index:
Publishers:
| Publishers | Record Count | % of 222 |
|---|---|---|
| Elsevier | 53 | 23.874% |
| Springer Nature | 34 | 15.315% |
| Wiley | 32 | 14.414% |
| Public Library Science | 15 | 6.757% |
| Mdpi | 10 | 4.505% |
| Emerald Group Publishing | 8 | 3.604% |
| NATURE PORTFOLIO | 7 | 3.153% |
| Sage | 6 | 2.703% |
| Royal Soc Chemistry | 5 | 2.252% |
| IEEE | 4 | 1.802% |
| Pakistan Botanical Soc | 3 | 1.351% |
| Selcuk Univ Press | 3 | 1.351% |
| Tech Science Press | 3 | 1.351% |
| Bangladesh Botanical Soc | 2 | 0.901% |
| Cambridge Univ Press | 2 | 0.901% |
| Hard | 2 | 0.901% |
| Horizon E-Publishing Group | 2 | 0.901% |
| Natl Information Documentation Cent, Acad Scientific Research & Technology | 2 | 0.901% |
| Optica Publishing Group | 2 | 0.901% |
| Taylor & Francis | 2 | 0.901% |
| Univ Agriculture, Fac Veterinary Science | 2 | 0.901% |
| AIP Publishing | 1 | 0.450% |
| Amer Chemical Soc | 1 | 0.450% |
| Annual Reviews | 1 | 0.450% |
| Bdfish | 1 | 0.450% |
Funding Agencies:
Observations:
- Original research articles dominated the publication profile, accounting for over 86% of all publications, indicating a strong emphasis on experimental and applied research.
- Multidisciplinary sciences and food science technology were the most represented research categories, reflecting the university’s diverse academic and agricultural research strengths.
- International collaborations were extensive, especially with Saudi Arabia, the USA, South Korea, Australia, and Malaysia, highlighting growing global research connectivity.
Questions:
- Which research departments or laboratories contributed most significantly to the 2025 publication output?
- How many of these publications were published in high-impact or Q1-ranked journals?
- What institutional strategies or funding initiatives helped increase international collaborations and publication productivity?
The 2025 Web of Science publication profile suggests that HSTU is steadily strengthening its international research reputation through multidisciplinary studies, collaborative networks, and consistent publication in globally recognized journals.
