In 2025, the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) demonstrated a strong research presence in the Web of Science database with 149 publications, predominantly original research articles (92.6%). The research portfolio was highly concentrated in Environmental Sciences, Multidisciplinary Sciences, Chemistry, Nuclear Science and Technology, and Condensed Matter Physics, reflecting BAEC’s multidisciplinary scientific focus. International collaboration was extensive, particularly with Saudi Arabia, India, South Korea, Japan, and the United States. Elsevier, Springer Nature, and Nature Portfolio published the majority of the outputs, while 74 papers were published as Open Access. The institution also produced two Highly Cited Papers, indicating growing international visibility and research impact. Key contributors included M. Khalid Hossain, Abdullah Alhuthali, Rahat Khan, Rajesh Haldhar, and Tasrina Rabia Choudhury, who collectively accounted for a substantial share of the publications. Web of Science
The areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Research contributions in the field:
| Categories | Record Count | % of 149 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sciences | 25 | 16.779% |
| Multidisciplinary Sciences | 23 | 15.436% |
| Chemistry Multidisciplinary | 19 | 12.752% |
| Nuclear Science Technology | 17 | 11.409% |
| Physics Condensed Matter | 15 | 10.067% |
| Materials Science Multidisciplinary | 14 | 9.396% |
| Water Resources | 10 | 6.711% |
| Chemistry Physical | 9 | 6.040% |
| Nanoscience Nanotechnology | 7 | 4.698% |
| Physics Applied | 7 | 4.698% |
| Radiology Nuclear Medicine Medical Imaging | 7 | 4.698% |
| Toxicology | 7 | 4.698% |
| Chemistry Inorganic Nuclear | 6 | 4.027% |
| Engineering Environmental | 6 | 4.027% |
| Polymer Science | 6 | 4.027% |
| Biotechnology Applied Microbiology | 5 | 3.356% |
| Engineering Electrical Electronic | 5 | 3.356% |
| Marine Freshwater Biology | 5 | 3.356% |
| Biochemistry Molecular Biology | 4 | 2.685% |
| Chemistry Analytical | 4 | 2.685% |
| Engineering Chemical | 4 | 2.685% |
| Food Science Technology | 4 | 2.685% |
| Physics Mathematical | 4 | 2.685% |
| Biology | 3 | 2.013% |
| Energy Fuels | 3 | 2.013% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Types | Record Count | % of 149 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 138 | 92.617% |
| Review Article | 9 | 6.040% |
| Early Access | 3 | 2.013% |
| Meeting Abstract | 1 | 0.671% |
| Retraction | 1 | 0.671% |
Authors’ infographic (Top 25):
Researcher profiles (Top 25):
| Researchers | Record Count | % of 149 |
|---|---|---|
| Hossain, M. Khalid | 36 | 24.161% |
| Alhuthali, Abdullah | 15 | 10.067% |
| Khan, Rahat | 14 | 9.396% |
| Haldhar, Rajesh | 14 | 9.396% |
| Choudhury, Tasrina Rabia | 13 | 8.725% |
| Idris, Abubakr | 11 | 7.383% |
| Uddin, M Shihab | 10 | 6.711% |
| Rahman, MS | 9 | 6.040% |
| Datta, Apon Kumar | 9 | 6.040% |
| Islam, Abu Reza Md. Towfiqul | 8 | 5.369% |
| abdellattif, magda h | 8 | 5.369% |
| Aldawood, Saad A | 8 | 5.369% |
| Khandaker, Mayeen Uddin | 8 | 5.369% |
| Habib, Md. Ahosan | 7 | 4.698% |
| Paramasivam, Prabhu | 7 | 4.698% |
| Roy, Dhiman Kumer | 7 | 4.698% |
| Ayyar, Manikandan | 7 | 4.698% |
| Alsharef, Mohammad | 7 | 4.698% |
| Lohia, Pooja | 6 | 4.027% |
| Aly, Ayman A. | 6 | 4.027% |
| Basher, Mohammad Khairul | 6 | 4.027% |
| Nur-E-Alam, Mohammad | 6 | 4.027% |
| Ruthramurthy, Balachandran | 5 | 3.356% |
| Rahman, A.K.M. Mizanur | 5 | 3.356% |
| Khan, Md. Harunor Rashid | 5 | 3.356% |
Research-affiliated institutes:
Research collaboration countries:
| Countries/Regions | Record Count | % of 149 |
|---|---|---|
| BANGLADESH | 149 | 100.000% |
| SAUDI ARABIA | 59 | 39.597% |
| INDIA | 48 | 32.215% |
| SOUTH KOREA | 42 | 28.188% |
| JAPAN | 38 | 25.503% |
| USA | 24 | 16.107% |
| MALAYSIA | 17 | 11.409% |
| ETHIOPIA | 13 | 8.725% |
| AUSTRALIA | 12 | 8.054% |
| PEOPLES R CHINA | 12 | 8.054% |
| RUSSIA | 7 | 4.698% |
| ALGERIA | 5 | 3.356% |
| ITALY | 5 | 3.356% |
| CHILE | 3 | 2.013% |
| IRAQ | 3 | 2.013% |
| AZERBAIJAN | 2 | 1.342% |
| BELARUS | 2 | 1.342% |
| CANADA | 2 | 1.342% |
| ENGLAND | 2 | 1.342% |
| PAKISTAN | 2 | 1.342% |
| SERBIA | 2 | 1.342% |
| ARMENIA | 1 | 0.671% |
| AUSTRIA | 1 | 0.671% |
| CAMBODIA | 1 | 0.671% |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | 1 | 0.671% |
Sustainable Development Goals:
Web of Science Index:
Research highlights of BAEC:
| Types | Results |
|---|---|
| Highly Cited Papers | 2 |
| Review Article | 9 |
| Early Access | 3 |
| Open Access | 74 |
| Enriched Cited References | 72 |
| Open Publisher-Invited Reviews | 1 |
Citation Index:
Publishers:
| Publishers | Record Count | % of 149 |
|---|---|---|
| Elsevier | 59 | 39.597% |
| Springer Nature | 23 | 15.436% |
| NATURE PORTFOLIO | 14 | 9.396% |
| Wiley | 9 | 6.040% |
| Taylor & Francis | 7 | 4.698% |
| Royal Soc Chemistry | 6 | 4.027% |
| Keai Publishing Ltd | 5 | 3.356% |
| World Scientific | 4 | 2.685% |
| SPRINGER INT PUBL AG | 3 | 2.013% |
| Korean Nuclear Soc | 2 | 1.342% |
| Oxford Univ Press | 2 | 1.342% |
| Public Library Science | 2 | 1.342% |
| Asme | 1 | 0.671% |
| Emerald Group Publishing | 1 | 0.671% |
| Frontiers Media Sa | 1 | 0.671% |
| Iop Publishing Ltd | 1 | 0.671% |
| Mdpi | 1 | 0.671% |
| Natl Atomic Energy Agency Indonesia | 1 | 0.671% |
| PLEIADES PUBLISHING LTD | 1 | 0.671% |
| Pleiades Publishing Inc | 1 | 0.671% |
| Soc Nuclear Medicine Inc | 1 | 0.671% |
| Vietnam Natl Univ | 1 | 0.671% |
| Vinca Inst Nuclear Sci | 1 | 0.671% |
| Walter De Gruyter | 1 | 0.671% |
| Walter de Gruyter | 1 | 0.671% |
Funding Agencies:
Observations
- Environmental and multidisciplinary research dominate the publication landscape, accounting for over 32% of all outputs when Environmental Sciences and Multidisciplinary Sciences are combined.
- International collaboration is a major strength, with nearly 40% of publications involving Saudi Arabia and significant partnerships with India, South Korea, Japan, and the USA.
- Research visibility is improving, as evidenced by 74 Open Access publications and the presence of two Highly Cited Papers within the 2025 output.
Questions for Further Analysis
- Which research groups or laboratories contributed to the two Highly Cited Papers, and what factors drove their impact?
- How does the citation performance of internationally co-authored papers compare with publications authored primarily within Bangladesh?
- What strategies can increase publication output in high-impact journals within Nature Portfolio, Springer Nature, and other leading publishers?
The 2025 publication profile highlights BAEC’s growing role as a multidisciplinary research institution with strong international partnerships and increasing global visibility. The combination of substantial publication output, broad international collaboration, and emerging citation impact suggests that BAEC is well positioned to enhance its scientific influence through targeted investment in high-impact research areas and strategic global collaborations.
