In 2025, the Islamic University demonstrated a diverse and expanding research profile in Web of Science-indexed publications with 152 records, dominated by original research articles (85.526%). The university showed strong activity in multidisciplinary sciences, materials science, chemistry, pharmacology, environmental sciences, microbiology, and artificial intelligence-related fields. International collaboration played a major role, particularly with researchers from Saudi Arabia, the USA, Australia, and South Korea. Leading contributors included Siddique Akber Ansari and Md. Arju Hossain. Most publications appeared in globally recognized publishers such as Elsevier, Wiley, and Springer Nature, reflecting increasing research visibility and international engagement. The presence of open-access publications and interdisciplinary subjects suggests that the university is gradually strengthening both the accessibility and global relevance of its research output. Web of Science
The areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Research contributions in the field:
| Categories | Record Count | % of 152 |
|---|---|---|
| Multidisciplinary Sciences | 18 | 11.842% |
| Materials Science Multidisciplinary | 12 | 7.895% |
| Chemistry Multidisciplinary | 10 | 6.579% |
| Pharmacology Pharmacy | 10 | 6.579% |
| Environmental Sciences | 9 | 5.921% |
| Biochemistry Molecular Biology | 8 | 5.263% |
| Engineering Electrical Electronic | 8 | 5.263% |
| Microbiology | 7 | 4.605% |
| Public Environmental Occupational Health | 7 | 4.605% |
| Computer Science Artificial Intelligence | 6 | 3.947% |
| Oncology | 6 | 3.947% |
| Endocrinology Metabolism | 5 | 3.289% |
| Energy Fuels | 5 | 3.289% |
| Engineering Chemical | 5 | 3.289% |
| Mathematical Computational Biology | 5 | 3.289% |
| Medicine General Internal | 5 | 3.289% |
| Physics Applied | 5 | 3.289% |
| Biochemical Research Methods | 3 | 1.974% |
| Chemistry Medicinal | 3 | 1.974% |
| Computer Science Information Systems | 3 | 1.974% |
| Education Educational Research | 3 | 1.974% |
| Engineering Environmental | 3 | 1.974% |
| Food Science Technology | 3 | 1.974% |
| Instruments Instrumentation | 3 | 1.974% |
| Medicine Research Experimental | 3 | 1.974% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Types | Record Count | % of 152 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 130 | 85.526% |
| Review Article | 16 | 10.526% |
| Early Access | 7 | 4.605% |
| Proceeding Paper | 3 | 1.974% |
| Meeting Abstract | 2 | 1.316% |
| Correction | 1 | 0.658% |
Authors’ infographic (Top 25):
Researcher profiles (Top 25):
| Researchers | Record Count | % of 152 |
|---|---|---|
| Ansari, Siddique Akber | 14 | 9.211% |
| Hossain, Md. Arju | 11 | 7.237% |
| Rahman, Md Habibur | 8 | 5.263% |
| Shishir, Md. Khalid Hossain | 8 | 5.263% |
| Jamal, Mohammad | 7 | 4.605% |
| Huq, Md. Amdadul | 7 | 4.605% |
| Alam, Dr. Md. Ashraful | 6 | 3.947% |
| Kamruzzaman | 6 | 3.947% |
| Khan, Gazi Md. Arifuzzaman | 6 | 3.947% |
| Rahman, Md. Shahedur | 5 | 3.289% |
| Islam, Md Khairul | 5 | 3.289% |
| Shimki, Afia Ibnath | 5 | 3.289% |
| Rahman, Md Anisur | 5 | 3.289% |
| Mia, Emon | 5 | 3.289% |
| Harrath, Abdel Halim | 5 | 3.289% |
| Emon, Yasin | 5 | 3.289% |
| Rahman, Mizanur | 5 | 3.289% |
| Hasan, Ali Mohamod Wasaf | 5 | 3.289% |
| Mashud, Dr. Md Abdullah Al | 4 | 2.632% |
| Marathe, Chinmay S. | 4 | 2.632% |
| Banna, Md. Hasan Al | 4 | 2.632% |
| Horowitz, Michael | 4 | 2.632% |
| Akter, Shammy | 4 | 2.632% |
| Rahaman, Md. Ashikur | 4 | 2.632% |
| Apu, Prosenjit Saha | 4 | 2.632% |
Research-affiliated institutes:
Research collaboration countries:
| Countries/Regions | Record Count | % of 152 |
|---|---|---|
| BANGLADESH | 152 | 100.000% |
| SAUDI ARABIA | 32 | 21.053% |
| USA | 24 | 15.789% |
| AUSTRALIA | 22 | 14.474% |
| SOUTH KOREA | 19 | 12.500% |
| INDIA | 10 | 6.579% |
| PEOPLES R CHINA | 10 | 6.579% |
| TURKIYE | 9 | 5.921% |
| ITALY | 6 | 3.947% |
| JAPAN | 6 | 3.947% |
| ENGLAND | 4 | 2.632% |
| MALAYSIA | 4 | 2.632% |
| NEPAL | 4 | 2.632% |
| BRAZIL | 3 | 1.974% |
| ETHIOPIA | 3 | 1.974% |
| MOROCCO | 3 | 1.974% |
| BRUNEI | 2 | 1.316% |
| CHAD | 2 | 1.316% |
| FINLAND | 2 | 1.316% |
| FRANCE | 2 | 1.316% |
| GHANA | 2 | 1.316% |
| NETHERLANDS | 2 | 1.316% |
| PAKISTAN | 2 | 1.316% |
| PHILIPPINES | 2 | 1.316% |
| QATAR | 2 | 1.316% |
Sustainable Development Goals:
Web of Science Index:
Research highlights of IU:
| Types | Results |
|---|---|
| Review Article | 16 |
| Early Access | 7 |
| Open Access | 93 |
| Enriched Cited References | 84 |
| Open publisher-invited reviews | 4 |
Citation Index:
Publishers:
| Publishers | Record Count | % of 152 |
|---|---|---|
| Elsevier | 40 | 26.316% |
| Wiley | 21 | 13.816% |
| Springer Nature | 13 | 8.553% |
| Mdpi | 10 | 6.579% |
| Nature Portfolio | 10 | 6.579% |
| Bentham Science Publ Ltd | 8 | 5.263% |
| Public Library Science | 7 | 4.605% |
| Taylor & Francis | 7 | 4.605% |
| Amer Soc Microbiology | 5 | 3.289% |
| Humana Press Inc | 5 | 3.289% |
| IEEE | 4 | 2.632% |
| Emerald Group Publishing | 3 | 1.974% |
| Sage | 3 | 1.974% |
| Accscience Publishing | 2 | 1.316% |
| AIP Publishing | 1 | 0.658% |
| Amer Inst Mathematical Sciences-Aims | 1 | 0.658% |
| BMJ Publishing Group | 1 | 0.658% |
| Cambridge Univ Press | 1 | 0.658% |
| Frontiers Media SA | 1 | 0.658% |
| Horizon E-Publishing Group | 1 | 0.658% |
| JMLR-Journal Machine Learning Research | 1 | 0.658% |
| Keai Publishing Ltd | 1 | 0.658% |
| Korean Pharmacopuncture Inst | 1 | 0.658% |
| Microbiology Soc | 1 | 0.658% |
| Oxford Univ Press | 1 | 0.658% |
Funding Agencies:
Observations:
- Multidisciplinary Sciences emerged as the leading research category, indicating broad academic diversification beyond traditional subject boundaries.
- International collaboration is notably strong, especially with Saudi Arabia, the USA, Australia, and South Korea, which may be enhancing publication quality and visibility.
- Elsevier alone accounted for over one-fourth of the publications, showing a concentration of research dissemination through major global publishers.
Questions:
- How can Islamic University further increase high-impact publications in top-tier journals such as those under Nature Portfolio and IEEE?
- What strategies can help expand collaboration with European and East Asian research institutions beyond current partnerships?
- Can the growing research activity in artificial intelligence and computational biology lead to specialized interdisciplinary research centers at the university?
The 2025 publication profile of Islamic University reflects a promising transition toward internationally connected and interdisciplinary research. Continued investment in advanced laboratories, collaborative funding, and research training could significantly enhance the university’s global academic standing in the coming years.
