The Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) produced 86 Web of Science-indexed publications in 2025, with research overwhelmingly published as original articles (93.02%). The institute’s research portfolio is strongly centered on Plant Sciences (32.56%), followed by Agronomy (16.28%), Environmental Sciences (13.95%), and Food Science & Technology, Horticulture, and Multidisciplinary Sciences (11.63% each), highlighting its leadership in agricultural and crop research. International collaboration is substantial, particularly with Australia (25.58%), Saudi Arabia (12.79%), China (10.47%), and India (9.30%), while Elsevier, Springer Nature, and Wiley together account for more than 62% of all publications. The author profile is led by Hossain A, Islam MR, and several recurring contributors, reflecting an active and collaborative research environment. The publication pattern demonstrates BARI’s strong focus on crop improvement, sustainable agriculture, environmental research, and global scientific engagement. Web of Science
The areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Research contributions in the field:
| Categories | Record Count | % of 86 |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Sciences | 28 | 32.558% |
| Agronomy | 14 | 16.279% |
| Environmental Sciences | 12 | 13.953% |
| Food Science Technology | 10 | 11.628% |
| Horticulture | 10 | 11.628% |
| Multidisciplinary Sciences | 10 | 11.628% |
| Soil Science | 9 | 10.465% |
| Water Resources | 4 | 4.651% |
| Agriculture Multidisciplinary | 3 | 3.488% |
| Meteorology Atmospheric Sciences | 3 | 3.488% |
| Physiology | 3 | 3.488% |
| Biochemistry Molecular Biology | 2 | 2.326% |
| Engineering Environmental | 2 | 2.326% |
| Entomology | 2 | 2.326% |
| Environmental Studies | 2 | 2.326% |
| Geosciences Multidisciplinary | 2 | 2.326% |
| Agriculture Dairy Animal Science | 1 | 1.163% |
| Biophysics | 1 | 1.163% |
| Chemistry Physical | 1 | 1.163% |
| Computer Science Interdisciplinary Applications | 1 | 1.163% |
| Energy Fuels | 1 | 1.163% |
| Engineering Chemical | 1 | 1.163% |
| Engineering Civil | 1 | 1.163% |
| Engineering Multidisciplinary | 1 | 1.163% |
| Genetics Heredity | 1 | 1.163% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Types | Record Count | % of 86 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 80 | 93.023% |
| Correction | 2 | 2.326% |
| Data Paper | 2 | 2.326% |
| Early Access | 2 | 2.326% |
| Review Article | 2 | 2.326% |
| Editorial Material | 1 | 1.163% |
| Meeting Abstract | 1 | 1.163% |
Authors’ infographic (Top 25):
Researcher profiles (Top 25):
| Authors | Record Count | % of 86 |
|---|---|---|
| Hossain A | 9 | 10.465% |
| Islam MR | 8 | 9.302% |
| Islam MS | 7 | 8.140% |
| Ul Islam M | 7 | 8.140% |
| Gaber A | 6 | 6.977% |
| Khan MSU | 6 | 6.977% |
| Mainuddin M | 6 | 6.977% |
| Roy DK | 6 | 6.977% |
| Biswas A | 5 | 5.814% |
| Halder M | 5 | 5.814% |
| Rahman MA | 5 | 5.814% |
| Ritu SA | 5 | 5.814% |
| Alam MS | 4 | 4.651% |
| Alam Z | 4 | 4.651% |
| Bell RW | 4 | 4.651% |
| Datta A | 4 | 4.651% |
| Datta B | 4 | 4.651% |
| Islam MA | 4 | 4.651% |
| Islam MM | 4 | 4.651% |
| Rahman MM | 4 | 4.651% |
| Rohman MM | 4 | 4.651% |
| Alam M | 3 | 3.488% |
| Azam MG | 3 | 3.488% |
| Brestic M | 3 | 3.488% |
| Cha-um S | 3 | 3.488% |
Research-affiliated institutes:
Research collaboration countries:
| Countries/Regions | Record Count | % of 86 |
|---|---|---|
| BANGLADESH | 86 | 100.000% |
| AUSTRALIA | 22 | 25.581% |
| SAUDI ARABIA | 11 | 12.791% |
| PEOPLES R CHINA | 9 | 10.465% |
| INDIA | 8 | 9.302% |
| USA | 6 | 6.977% |
| TURKIYE | 4 | 4.651% |
| JAPAN | 3 | 3.488% |
| MALAYSIA | 3 | 3.488% |
| SLOVAKIA | 3 | 3.488% |
| THAILAND | 3 | 3.488% |
| EGYPT | 2 | 2.326% |
| LAOS | 2 | 2.326% |
| AZERBAIJAN | 1 | 1.163% |
| CANADA | 1 | 1.163% |
| GHANA | 1 | 1.163% |
| HUNGARY | 1 | 1.163% |
| IRAN | 1 | 1.163% |
| PAKISTAN | 1 | 1.163% |
| SOMALIA | 1 | 1.163% |
| SPAIN | 1 | 1.163% |
| SWITZERLAND | 1 | 1.163% |
| ZIMBABWE | 1 | 1.163% |
Sustainable Development Goals:
Web of Science Index:
Research highlights of BARI:
| Types | Results |
|---|---|
| Review Article | 2 |
| Early Access | 2 |
| Open Access | 51 |
| Enriched Cited References | 41 |
Citation Index:
Publishers:
| Publishers | Record Count | % of 86 |
|---|---|---|
| Elsevier | 26 | 30.233% |
| Springer Nature | 17 | 19.767% |
| Wiley | 11 | 12.791% |
| NATURE PORTFOLIO | 5 | 5.814% |
| Horizon E-Publishing Group | 4 | 4.651% |
| Taylor & Francis | 3 | 3.488% |
| Bangladesh Botanical Soc | 2 | 2.326% |
| Mdpi | 2 | 2.326% |
| Pakistan Botanical Soc | 2 | 2.326% |
| Public Library Science | 2 | 2.326% |
| SPRINGER INT PUBL AG | 2 | 2.326% |
| Tech Science Press | 2 | 2.326% |
| Agricultural Extension Soc Nigeria | 1 | 1.163% |
| Czech Academy Agricultural Sciences | 1 | 1.163% |
| Frontiers Media Sa | 1 | 1.163% |
| Oxford Univ Press | 1 | 1.163% |
| PLEIADES PUBLISHING LTD | 1 | 1.163% |
| Sciendo | 1 | 1.163% |
| Soc Promotion Horticulture – SPH | 1 | 1.163% |
| UNIVERSITAS SEBELAS MARET SURAKARTA | 1 | 1.163% |
Funding Agencies:
Observations:
- Research output is highly concentrated in Plant Sciences and Agronomy, reinforcing BARI’s role as Bangladesh’s leading crop research institute.
- More than 93% of publications are original research articles, while review papers remain limited, indicating strong emphasis on generating new scientific findings.
Collaboration with Australia, Saudi Arabia, China, and other countries demonstrates BARI’s growing international research network and global visibility.
Questions
- How can BARI increase the number of high-impact review articles to strengthen its citation performance?
- Which emerging areas—such as climate-smart agriculture, AI in agriculture, or genomics—could further diversify BARI’s research portfolio?
- What strategies can expand collaboration with additional leading international agricultural research institutions?
BARI’s 2025 Web of Science publication profile reflects a robust, agriculture-focused research ecosystem with strong international collaboration and consistent publication in leading scientific publishers.
