In 2025, Mymensingh Medical College recorded 70 Web of Science–indexed publications, demonstrating a strong and internationally connected research profile. Research was highly concentrated in Endocrinology and Metabolism, which accounted for 27 publications (38.571%), followed by Infectious Diseases and General Internal Medicine, each with 7 publications (10.000%). The publication portfolio was dominated by research articles (57.143%) and review articles (28.571%), while 47 publications were open access, supporting broad dissemination. Bangladesh contributed to all 70 records, with substantial international collaboration from India, England, the USA, Japan, and Australia. Kamrul-Hasan, A.B.M. was the most prolific researcher, contributing to 35 publications, followed by Dutta, Deep and Nagendra, Lakshmi. Elsevier was the leading publisher, accounting for 30% of the publications, while the remaining output was distributed across a diverse group of major international publishers. Overall, the data indicate strong research productivity, international collaboration, thematic specialization in endocrinology and metabolism, and increasing global visibility. Web of Science
The areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Research contributions in the field:
| Categories | Record Count | % of 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Endocrinology Metabolism | 27 | 38.571% |
| Infectious Diseases | 7 | 10.000% |
| Medicine General Internal | 7 | 10.000% |
| Rheumatology | 6 | 8.571% |
| Public Environmental Occupational Health | 5 | 7.143% |
| Tropical Medicine | 3 | 4.286% |
| Cardiac Cardiovascular Systems | 2 | 2.857% |
| Clinical Neurology | 2 | 2.857% |
| Gastroenterology Hepatology | 2 | 2.857% |
| Health Policy Services | 2 | 2.857% |
| Microbiology | 2 | 2.857% |
| Multidisciplinary Sciences | 2 | 2.857% |
| Oncology | 2 | 2.857% |
| Parasitology | 2 | 2.857% |
| Cell Biology | 1 | 1.429% |
| Health Care Sciences Services | 1 | 1.429% |
| Immunology | 1 | 1.429% |
| Medicine Research Experimental | 1 | 1.429% |
| Otorhinolaryngology | 1 | 1.429% |
| Pediatrics | 1 | 1.429% |
| Peripheral Vascular Disease | 1 | 1.429% |
| Pharmacology Pharmacy | 1 | 1.429% |
| Respiratory System | 1 | 1.429% |
| Surgery | 1 | 1.429% |
| Toxicology | 1 | 1.429% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Types | Record Count | % of 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 40 | 57.143% |
| Review Article | 20 | 28.571% |
| Meeting Abstract | 9 | 12.857% |
| Editorial Material | 1 | 1.429% |
Authors’ infographic (Top 25):
Researcher profiles (Top 25):
| Researchers | Record Count | % of 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamrul-Hasan, A.B.M. | 35 | 50.000% |
| Dutta, Deep | 30 | 42.857% |
| Nagendra, Lakshmi | 27 | 38.571% |
| Pappachan, Joseph M | 16 | 22.857% |
| Bhattacharya, Saptarshi | 13 | 18.571% |
| Paul, S. K. | 5 | 7.143% |
| Chinoy, Hector | 4 | 5.714% |
| Nasreen, Syeda Anjuman | 4 | 5.714% |
| Alam, Muhammad Shah | 4 | 5.714% |
| Kobayashi, Nobumichi | 4 | 5.714% |
| Aung, Meiji Soe | 4 | 5.714% |
| Haque, Nazia | 4 | 5.714% |
| Khatun, N. | 3 | 4.286% |
| Agarwal, Vikas | 3 | 4.286% |
| Beauty Saha | 3 | 4.286% |
| Tan, Ai Lyn | 3 | 4.286% |
| Agarwal, Vishwesh | 3 | 4.286% |
| Selim, Shahjada | 3 | 4.286% |
| Shinjo, Samuel K | 3 | 4.286% |
| Cavagna, Lorenzo | 3 | 4.286% |
| Islam, Muhammad Rafiqul | 3 | 4.286% |
| Velikova, Tsvetelina Veselinova | 3 | 4.286% |
| Afsana, Faria | 3 | 4.286% |
| Ashraf, Hamid | 3 | 4.286% |
| Joshi, Ameya | 3 | 4.286% |
Research-affiliated institutes:
Research collaboration countries:
| Countries/Regions | Record Count | % of 70 |
|---|---|---|
| BANGLADESH | 70 | 100.000% |
| INDIA | 39 | 55.714% |
| ENGLAND | 23 | 32.857% |
| USA | 19 | 27.143% |
| JAPAN | 9 | 12.857% |
| AUSTRALIA | 8 | 11.429% |
| BRAZIL | 5 | 7.143% |
| COLOMBIA | 4 | 5.714% |
| ITALY | 4 | 5.714% |
| BULGARIA | 3 | 4.286% |
| ETHIOPIA | 3 | 4.286% |
| MONTENEGRO | 3 | 4.286% |
| NEPAL | 3 | 4.286% |
| SWEDEN | 3 | 4.286% |
| TANZANIA | 3 | 4.286% |
| LEBANON | 2 | 2.857% |
| MEXICO | 2 | 2.857% |
| MYANMAR | 2 | 2.857% |
| PAKISTAN | 2 | 2.857% |
| POLAND | 2 | 2.857% |
| SPAIN | 2 | 2.857% |
| SRI LANKA | 2 | 2.857% |
| BHUTAN | 1 | 1.429% |
| CANADA | 1 | 1.429% |
| CYPRUS | 1 | 1.429% |
Sustainable Development Goals:
Web of Science Index:
Research highlights of MMC:
| Types | Results |
|---|---|
| Review Article | 20 |
| Open Access | 47 |
| Enriched Cited References | 26 |
| Open Publisher-Invited Reviews | 3 |
Citation Index:
Publishers:
| Publishers | Record Count | % of 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Elsevier | 21 | 30.000% |
| Baishideng Publishing Group Inc | 7 | 10.000% |
| Lippincott Williams & Wilkins | 6 | 8.571% |
| Wiley | 6 | 8.571% |
| Mdpi | 4 | 5.714% |
| Oxford Univ Press | 4 | 5.714% |
| Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications | 3 | 4.286% |
| Bmj Publishing Group | 2 | 2.857% |
| Public Library Science | 2 | 2.857% |
| Springer Nature | 2 | 2.857% |
| Via Medica | 2 | 2.857% |
| Amer Soc Microbiology | 1 | 1.429% |
| Cambridge Univ Press | 1 | 1.429% |
| Endocrine Soc | 1 | 1.429% |
| Frontiers Media Sa | 1 | 1.429% |
| Imr Press | 1 | 1.429% |
| Int Union Against Tuberculosis Lung Disease (I U A T L D) | 1 | 1.429% |
| Korean Endocrine Soc | 1 | 1.429% |
| Sage | 1 | 1.429% |
| Scientific Scholar Llc | 1 | 1.429% |
| Soc Otorhinolaryngologists & Head Neck Surgeons Bangladesh | 1 | 1.429% |
| Taylor & Francis | 1 | 1.429% |
Funding Agencies:
Observations:
- Endocrinology and Metabolism dominated the research portfolio, accounting for 38.571% of all publications.
- International collaboration was extensive, particularly with India, England, the USA, Japan, and Australia.
- Research leadership was concentrated among a few prolific researchers, with Kamrul-Hasan, A.B.M. contributing to 50% of the records.
Questions:
- What factors drive the dominance of endocrinology research?
- How can international collaborations be further strengthened?
- How can research output expand into underrepresented disciplines?
Mymensingh Medical College’s 2025 Web of Science profile reflects a productive and globally connected research environment, with particularly strong expertise in endocrinology and metabolism. Further diversification of research areas and strategic expansion of international partnerships could enhance the institution’s overall research impact and visibility.
