In 2024, BRAC University produced 534 research outputs indexed in Web of Science, showcasing a strong emphasis on original articles (80.34%) and review articles (7.49%). The dominant research fields include Public Environmental and Occupational Health, Multidisciplinary Sciences, and various Computer Science disciplines. The university’s global research collaboration is substantial, with the USA, Australia, and England among the top partner countries. Elsevier, Springer Nature, and IEEE emerged as the leading publishers of BRAC University research. Most publications are indexed in the Science Citation Index Expanded (51.5%) and the Emerging Sources Citation Index (27.9%), indicating a focus on quality and international visibility. Participation in high-level conferences and a broad range of subject areas reflect BRAC University’s strategic drive toward research excellence and global academic integration. Web of Science
The areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Research contributions in the field (Top 25):
| Categories | Record Count | % of 534 |
|---|---|---|
| Public Environmental Occupational Health | 64 | 11.985% |
| Multidisciplinary Sciences | 57 | 10.674% |
| Computer Science Information Systems | 43 | 8.052% |
| Engineering Electrical Electronic | 42 | 7.865% |
| Telecommunications | 35 | 6.554% |
| Computer Science Artificial Intelligence | 31 | 5.805% |
| Computer Science Interdisciplinary Applications | 31 | 5.805% |
| Computer Science Theory Methods | 30 | 5.618% |
| Medicine General Internal | 29 | 5.431% |
| Economics | 23 | 4.307% |
| Environmental Sciences | 23 | 4.307% |
| Business Finance | 21 | 3.933% |
| Environmental Studies | 17 | 3.184% |
| Pharmacology Pharmacy | 15 | 2.809% |
| Dermatology | 14 | 2.622% |
| Development Studies | 14 | 2.622% |
| Education Educational Research | 13 | 2.434% |
| Management | 13 | 2.434% |
| Biochemistry Molecular Biology | 12 | 2.247% |
| Energy Fuels | 11 | 2.060% |
| Materials Science Multidisciplinary | 11 | 2.060% |
| Physics Applied | 11 | 2.060% |
| Business | 10 | 1.873% |
| Nutrition Dietetics | 10 | 1.873% |
| Computer Science Cybernetics | 9 | 1.685% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Types | Record Count | % of 534 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 429 | 80.337% |
| Review Article | 40 | 7.491% |
| Proceeding Paper | 34 | 6.367% |
| Early Access | 25 | 4.682% |
| Editorial Material | 14 | 2.622% |
| Correction | 9 | 1.685% |
| Letter | 5 | 0.936% |
| Data Paper | 2 | 0.375% |
| Book Review | 1 | 0.187% |
| Meeting Abstract | 1 | 0.187% |
| Retraction | 1 | 0.187% |
Authors’ infographic:
Research affiliations of BRAC University with other universities and institutes:
Research collaboration countries (25):
| Countries/Regions | Record Count | % of 534 |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 534 | 100.000% |
| USA | 131 | 24.532% |
| Australia | 61 | 11.423% |
| England | 58 | 10.861% |
| Canada | 52 | 9.738% |
| Malaysia | 51 | 9.551% |
| India | 48 | 8.989% |
| Saudi Arabia | 43 | 8.052% |
| Peoples R China | 37 | 6.929% |
| South Korea | 29 | 5.431% |
| Pakistan | 28 | 5.243% |
| Indonesia | 26 | 4.869% |
| U Arab Emirates | 24 | 4.494% |
| Japan | 18 | 3.371% |
| Thailand | 18 | 3.371% |
| South Africa | 16 | 2.996% |
| Sri Lanka | 16 | 2.996% |
| Germany | 15 | 2.809% |
| Ireland | 15 | 2.809% |
| Sweden | 15 | 2.809% |
| Egypt | 14 | 2.622% |
| Finland | 14 | 2.622% |
| France | 14 | 2.622% |
| Scotland | 14 | 2.622% |
| Vietnam | 14 | 2.622% |
Sustainable development goals:
The publishers:
| Publishers | Record Count | % of 534 |
|---|---|---|
| Elsevier | 132 | 24.719% |
| Springer Nature | 63 | 11.798% |
| Wiley | 55 | 10.300% |
| IEEE | 54 | 10.112% |
| Taylor & Francis | 44 | 8.240% |
| Public Library Science | 27 | 5.056% |
| Emerald Group Publishing | 26 | 4.869% |
| MDPI | 22 | 4.120% |
| Sage | 17 | 3.184% |
| Nature Portfolio | 12 | 2.247% |
| Assoc Computing Machinery | 11 | 2.060% |
| Lippincott Williams & Wilkins | 8 | 1.498% |
| Frontiers Media SA | 6 | 1.124% |
| Oxford Univ Press | 6 | 1.124% |
| BMJ Publishing Group | 5 | 0.936% |
| Optica Publishing Group | 4 | 0.749% |
| Karger | 3 | 0.562% |
| Humana Press Inc | 2 | 0.375% |
| IOP Publishing Ltd | 2 | 0.375% |
| Nova Southeastern Univ | 2 | 0.375% |
| Royal Soc Chemistry | 2 | 0.375% |
| Springer Int Publ AG | 2 | 0.375% |
| World Scientific | 2 | 0.375% |
| AIP Publishing | 1 | 0.187% |
| AME Publishing Company | 1 | 0.187% |
Conference Titles:
- 2024 Region 10 Symposium (4)
- Conference on Computing and Sustainable Societies COMPASS (3)
- 17th International Conference on Pervasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments PETRA (2)
- 3rd Workshop on Intelligent and Interactive Writing Assistants IN2Writing (2)
- 15th Ubiquitous Computing Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference (1)
- 16th Asian Conference on Intelligent Information and Database Systems ACIIDS (1)
- 24th International Conference on Computational Science and Its Applications ICCSA (1)
- 25th International Workshop on Mobile Computing Systems and Applications HotMobile (1)
- 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Cyber Physical Systems and Internet of Things ICOICI (1)
- 40th International Conference on Software Maintenance and Evolution (1)
- 48th Annual IEEE International Computers Software and Applications Conference COMPSAC Digital Development for a Better Future (1)
- 4th IEEE Interdisciplinary Conference on Electrics and Computer INTCEC (1)
- 4th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Signal Processing (1)
- 4th International Conference on Human Machine Interaction ICHMI (1)
- 50th Graphics Interface Conference GI (1)
- 60th Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes EASD (1)
- 7th Conference on Cloud and Internet of Things (1)
- 7th International Conference on the Development in the Renewable Energy Technology ICDRET (1)
- 9th International Congress on Information and Communication Technology ICICT (1)
- CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems CHI (1)
- Conference on Pattern Recognition and Prediction XXXV (1)
- IEEE 11th International Conference on Data Science and Advanced Analytics DSAA (1)
- IEEE 5th Annual World AI IoT Congress AIIOT (1)
- IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces VR (1)
- IEEE CVF Winter Conference on Applications of Computer Vision WACV (1)
Web of Science Index:
| Index | Record Count | % of 534 |
|---|---|---|
| Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) | 275 | 51.498% |
| Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) | 149 | 27.903% |
| Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) | 99 | 18.539% |
| Conference Proceedings Citation Index – Science (CPCI-S) | 35 | 6.554% |
| Arts & Humanities Citation Index (A&HCI) | 12 | 2.247% |
| Conference Proceedings Citation Index – Social Science & Humanities (CPCI-SSH) | 1 | 0.187% |
Funding Agencies:
Research Highlights of BRAC University:
| Type | Result |
|---|---|
| Review Article | 40 |
| Early Access | 25 |
| Open Access | 337 |
| Enriched Cited References | 255 |
| Open Publisher-Invited Reviews | 2 |
Observations:
- BRAC University maintains a strong presence in STEM and public health domains, with significant contributions to high-impact journals.
- A wide array of international collaborations reinforces the university’s growing influence in global research networks.
- The majority of the publications are well-indexed, affirming quality and adherence to international academic standards.
Questions:
- What mechanisms are BRAC University employing to foster and expand international research collaborations?
- How is the university supporting faculty and researchers in targeting high-impact indexed journals?
- Can further investments in humanities and social sciences enhance the balance of BRAC’s research portfolio?
BRAC University’s 2024 research profile demonstrates both depth and diversity, reinforcing its position as a leading research institution in Bangladesh with a clear commitment to global academic standards and impactful scholarship.
