In 2024, Rajshahi Medical College contributed 22 research publications indexed in the Web of Science, showcasing interdisciplinary efforts and international collaborations. The majority of works were in Clinical Neurology and Peripheral Vascular Disease (each 22.727%), with strong representation in Toxicology and educational fields. Over half (50%) of the publications were original articles, while 31.818% were meeting abstracts, reflecting both mature studies and ongoing discussions. The publications featured authors from 27 countries, including the USA (50%), Australia, Germany, and India, emphasizing Rajshahi Medical College’s global research presence. Top publishers included Springer Nature and Sage, and 11 publications were open access, enhancing reach and impact. Web of Science
The areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Research contributions in the field:
| Categories | Record Count | % of 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Neurology | 5 | 22.727% |
| Peripheral Vascular Disease | 5 | 22.727% |
| Toxicology | 3 | 13.636% |
| Education Educational Research | 2 | 9.091% |
| Education Scientific Disciplines | 2 | 9.091% |
| Medicine General Internal | 2 | 9.091% |
| Public Environmental Occupational Health | 2 | 9.091% |
| Agriculture Dairy Animal Science | 1 | 4.545% |
| Biotechnology Applied Microbiology | 1 | 4.545% |
| Cardiac Cardiovascular Systems | 1 | 4.545% |
| Environmental Sciences | 1 | 4.545% |
| Gastroenterology Hepatology | 1 | 4.545% |
| Genetics Heredity | 1 | 4.545% |
| Hematology | 1 | 4.545% |
| Immunology | 1 | 4.545% |
| Infectious Diseases | 1 | 4.545% |
| Medicine Research Experimental | 1 | 4.545% |
| Pharmacology Pharmacy | 1 | 4.545% |
| Urology Nephrology | 1 | 4.545% |
| Veterinary Sciences | 1 | 4.545% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Types | Record Count | % of 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 11 | 50.000% |
| Meeting Abstract | 7 | 31.818% |
| Review Article | 3 | 13.636% |
| Correction | 1 | 4.545% |
Authors’ infographic:
Researcher profiles:
| Researcher | Record Count | % of 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Shreyan, Shirsho | 5 | 22.727% |
| Gumbinger, Christoph | 3 | 13.636% |
| Tunkl, Christine | 3 | 13.636% |
| Krauss, A. | 3 | 13.636% |
| Paudel, R. | 2 | 9.091% |
| Rimti, Fahmida Hoque | 2 | 9.091% |
| Abu Sayeed, Abdullah | 2 | 9.091% |
| Begli, N. | 2 | 9.091% |
| Jalan, P. | 2 | 9.091% |
| Majumder, Koushik | 2 | 9.091% |
| Thapa, L. | 2 | 9.091% |
| Tunkl, P. | 2 | 9.091% |
| Hasan, Mehedi | 2 | 9.091% |
| Iktidar, Mohammad Azmain | 2 | 9.091% |
| Chandra, A. | 2 | 9.091% |
| Sharma, N. | 2 | 9.091% |
| M. Ghimire | 2 | 9.091% |
| Munni, Ummi Rukaiya | 2 | 9.091% |
| Subedi, A. | 2 | 9.091% |
| Ghimire, P. | 2 | 9.091% |
| Golenia, J. | 2 | 9.091% |
| Mokbul, Mobin Ibne | 2 | 9.091% |
| Rahman, Md.Tanvir, PhD (UK) | 2 | 9.091% |
| Faiz, Mohammed | 2 | 9.091% |
| Gajurel, Bikram P. P. | 2 | 9.091% |
Research affiliations of RMC with other institutes:
Research collaboration countries:
| Country | Record Count | % of 22 |
|---|---|---|
| BANGLADESH | 22 | 100.000% |
| USA | 11 | 50.000% |
| AUSTRALIA | 4 | 18.182% |
| GERMANY | 4 | 18.182% |
| CANADA | 3 | 13.636% |
| ENGLAND | 3 | 13.636% |
| INDIA | 3 | 13.636% |
| JAPAN | 2 | 9.091% |
| MALAYSIA | 2 | 9.091% |
| NEPAL | 2 | 9.091% |
| U ARAB EMIRATES | 2 | 9.091% |
| ARGENTINA | 1 | 4.545% |
| ARMENIA | 1 | 4.545% |
| BELGIUM | 1 | 4.545% |
| BRAZIL | 1 | 4.545% |
| EGYPT | 1 | 4.545% |
| HONDURAS | 1 | 4.545% |
| ITALY | 1 | 4.545% |
| JORDAN | 1 | 4.545% |
| NEW ZEALAND | 1 | 4.545% |
| NORTH IRELAND | 1 | 4.545% |
| ROMANIA | 1 | 4.545% |
| SAUDI ARABIA | 1 | 4.545% |
| SCOTLAND | 1 | 4.545% |
| SWEDEN | 1 | 4.545% |
| SWITZERLAND | 1 | 4.545% |
| TANZANIA | 1 | 4.545% |
Conference titles:
The publishers:
| Publishers | Record Count | % of 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Springer Nature | 7 | 31.818% |
| Sage | 5 | 22.727% |
| Elsevier | 4 | 18.182% |
| Wiley | 2 | 9.091% |
| Hindawi Publishing Group | 1 | 4.545% |
| Network Veterinarians Bangladesh | 1 | 4.545% |
| Taylor & Francis | 1 | 4.545% |
| Us Dept Health Human Sciences Public Health Science | 1 | 4.545% |
Web of Science Index:
Funding Agencies:
Research highlights of RMC:
| Type | Record Count |
|---|---|
| Review Article | 3 |
| Open Access | 11 |
| Enriched Cited References | 4 |
Observations:
1. High Global Reach: Authors from 27 countries contributed, highlighting impressive international collaboration.
2. Diverse Subject Areas: Research spanned medicine, education, environmental health, and veterinary science.
3. Strong Open Access Presence: Half of the publications are open access, increasing visibility and access worldwide.
Questions:
1. What strategies are being used to sustain or increase Rajshahi Medical College’s international research collaborations?
2. Are the high proportions of meeting abstracts indicative of upcoming full research articles?
3. How is the institution supporting open-access publishing financially or institutionally?
Rajshahi Medical College’s 2024 publication record reflects both academic ambition and global integration—a strong step toward deeper research prominence.
