In 2025, the Institute of Food Science Technology (IFST) produced 69 Web of Science-indexed publications, with research strongly concentrated in Food Science Technology (20; 28.986%), followed by Chemistry Multidisciplinary (10; 14.493%), Multidisciplinary Sciences (8; 11.594%), Materials Science Multidisciplinary (7; 10.145%), and Chemistry Applied (5; 7.246%). The publication portfolio was dominated by original Articles (63; 91.304%), while Review Articles accounted for 5.797% and Corrections for 2.899%. Bangladesh was associated with all 69 publications, with substantial international collaboration involving Malaysia, the USA, Australia, Saudi Arabia, China, and several other countries. Research contributions were led by Dey, Subarna Sandhani (12 publications), Miah, Roney (9), and Bashar, M. S. (8). Elsevier was the dominant publisher, accounting for 38 publications (55.072%), followed by Wiley, the Royal Society of Chemistry, and Springer Nature. Overall, the data demonstrate strong research productivity, a clear core specialization in food science and technology, significant interdisciplinary expansion into chemistry, materials science, biotechnology, and environmental research, and a growing international collaborative dimension. Web of Science
The areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Research contributions in the field:
| Category | Record Count | % of 69 |
|---|---|---|
| Food Science Technology | 20 | 28.986% |
| Chemistry Multidisciplinary | 10 | 14.493% |
| Multidisciplinary Sciences | 8 | 11.594% |
| Materials Science Multidisciplinary | 7 | 10.145% |
| Chemistry Applied | 5 | 7.246% |
| Biochemistry Molecular Biology | 4 | 5.797% |
| Environmental Sciences | 4 | 5.797% |
| Microbiology | 4 | 5.797% |
| Nanoscience Nanotechnology | 3 | 4.348% |
| Biology | 2 | 2.899% |
| Biotechnology Applied Microbiology | 2 | 2.899% |
| Engineering Environmental | 2 | 2.899% |
| Immunology | 2 | 2.899% |
| Nutrition Dietetics | 2 | 2.899% |
| Pharmacology Pharmacy | 2 | 2.899% |
| Plant Sciences | 2 | 2.899% |
| Polymer Science | 2 | 2.899% |
| Agriculture Dairy Animal Science | 1 | 1.449% |
| Agriculture Multidisciplinary | 1 | 1.449% |
| Biophysics | 1 | 1.449% |
| Chemistry Physical | 1 | 1.449% |
| Computer Science Interdisciplinary Applications | 1 | 1.449% |
| Crystallography | 1 | 1.449% |
| Endocrinology Metabolism | 1 | 1.449% |
| Engineering Chemical | 1 | 1.449% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Type | Record Count | % of 69 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 63 | 91.304% |
| Review Article | 4 | 5.797% |
| Correction | 2 | 2.899% |
Authors’ infographic (Top 25):
Researcher profiles (Top 25):
| Researcher | Record Count | % of 69 |
|---|---|---|
| Dey, Subarna Sandhani | 12 | 17.391% |
| Miah, Roney | 9 | 13.043% |
| Bashar, M. S. | 8 | 11.594% |
| Islam, Mohammad Safiqul | 7 | 10.145% |
| Shahin, Khondoker | 7 | 10.145% |
| Hossain, Md. Sahadat | 7 | 10.145% |
| Aluwi, Mohd Fadhlizil Fasihi Mohd | 7 | 10.145% |
| Uddin, Md Naizm | 6 | 8.696% |
| Hossain, Hemayet | 5 | 7.246% |
| Yeasmin, Mst. Sarmina | 5 | 7.246% |
| Rana, G. M. Masud | 5 | 7.246% |
| Ahmed, Samina | 5 | 7.246% |
| Barmon, Jaytirmoy | 4 | 5.797% |
| Siddique, Shahariar | 4 | 5.797% |
| Uddin, Md. Jasim | 4 | 5.797% |
| Uddin, Md. Nazim | 4 | 5.797% |
| Al Bashera, Mahci | 3 | 4.348% |
| Fatima, Sabiha | 3 | 4.348% |
| Robel, Fataha Nur | 3 | 4.348% |
| Hasan, G. M. M. Anwarul | 3 | 4.348% |
| Hossain, PhD, Nur | 3 | 4.348% |
| Yasmin, Dr. Sabina | 3 | 4.348% |
| Chowdhury, Tahmina Akter | 3 | 4.348% |
| Bahadur, Newaz Mohammed | 3 | 4.348% |
| Khan, Azmat Ali | 3 | 4.348% |
Research-affiliated institutes:
Research collaboration countries:
| Country/Region | Record Count | % of 69 |
|---|---|---|
| BANGLADESH | 69 | 100.000% |
| MALAYSIA | 10 | 14.493% |
| USA | 8 | 11.594% |
| AUSTRALIA | 4 | 5.797% |
| SAUDI ARABIA | 4 | 5.797% |
| PEOPLES R CHINA | 2 | 2.899% |
| SOUTH AFRICA | 2 | 2.899% |
| CANADA | 1 | 1.449% |
| INDIA | 1 | 1.449% |
| INDONESIA | 1 | 1.449% |
| ITALY | 1 | 1.449% |
| KUWAIT | 1 | 1.449% |
| NORWAY | 1 | 1.449% |
| SOUTH KOREA | 1 | 1.449% |
| TURKIYE | 1 | 1.449% |
Sustainable Development Goals:
Web of Science Index:
Research highlights of IFST:
| Type | Results |
|---|---|
| Review Article | 4 |
| Open Access | 43 |
| Enriched Cited References | 27 |
| Open Publisher-Invited Reviews | 2 |
Citation Index:
Publishers:
| Publisher | Record Count | % of 69 |
|---|---|---|
| Elsevier | 38 | 55.072% |
| Wiley | 9 | 13.043% |
| Royal Soc Chemistry | 8 | 11.594% |
| Springer Nature | 7 | 10.145% |
| Amer Chemical Soc | 3 | 4.348% |
| Taylor & Francis | 2 | 2.899% |
| Horizon E-Publishing Group | 1 | 1.449% |
| Public Library Science | 1 | 1.449% |
Funding Agencies:
Observations:
- Food Science Technology was the leading research category, accounting for 28.986% of publications.
- Original research dominated the output, representing 91.304% of all publications.
- Elsevier was the leading publisher, while international collaboration was particularly strong with Malaysia and the USA.
Questions:
- How can IFST further increase international collaboration?
- Can interdisciplinary research be expanded beyond food science?
- How can publication output be increased in high-impact journals?
IFST demonstrated a strong and well-diversified research performance in 2025, combining a clear institutional strength in food science with substantial interdisciplinary research and expanding international collaboration.
