In 2024, ICDDR,B continued to demonstrate a robust presence in the global research community through its contributions indexed in the Web of Science. The majority of the outputs were original research articles, complemented by a smaller number of review articles and other publication types. While all studies were affiliated with Bangladesh, a large portion involved international collaboration, especially with institutions in the United States, Australia, and England. The dominant research areas included public and environmental health, multidisciplinary sciences, and healthcare services. Prominent individual contributors led several publications, and the research was disseminated through major international publishers. A significant portion of the work was made freely accessible to the public, reflecting the institution’s commitment to open science and equitable knowledge sharing. Web of Science
The areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Research contributions in the field (Top 25):
| Categories | Record Count | % of 108 |
|---|---|---|
| Public Environmental Occupational Health | 37 | 34.259% |
| Multidisciplinary Sciences | 20 | 18.519% |
| Health Care Sciences Services | 11 | 10.185% |
| Microbiology | 11 | 10.185% |
| Infectious Diseases | 10 | 9.259% |
| Immunology | 7 | 6.481% |
| Medicine General Internal | 7 | 6.481% |
| Environmental Sciences | 6 | 5.556% |
| Pediatrics | 6 | 5.556% |
| Nutrition Dietetics | 5 | 4.630% |
| Pharmacology Pharmacy | 5 | 4.630% |
| Toxicology | 5 | 4.630% |
| Health Policy Services | 4 | 3.704% |
| Tropical Medicine | 3 | 2.778% |
| Medicine Research Experimental | 2 | 1.852% |
| Respiratory System | 2 | 1.852% |
| Social Issues | 2 | 1.852% |
| Cell Biology | 1 | 0.926% |
| Chemistry Analytical | 1 | 0.926% |
| Clinical Neurology | 1 | 0.926% |
| Engineering Environmental | 1 | 0.926% |
| Ethnic Studies | 1 | 0.926% |
| Medical Informatics | 1 | 0.926% |
| Neurosciences | 1 | 0.926% |
| Nursing | 1 | 0.926% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Types | Record Count | % of 108 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 97 | 89.815% |
| Review Article | 5 | 4.630% |
| Meeting Abstract | 4 | 3.704% |
| Editorial Material | 2 | 1.852% |
| Book Chapters | 1 | 0.926% |
Authors’ infographic:
Researcher Profiles:
| Profiles | Record Count | % of 108 |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmed, Tahmeed | 15 | 13.889% |
| El Arifeen, Shams | 10 | 9.259% |
| Raqib, Rubhana | 9 | 8.333% |
| Parvez, Sarker Masud | 8 | 7.407% |
| Rahman, Ahmed Ehsanur | 7 | 6.481% |
| Haq, Md. Ahsanul | 6 | 5.556% |
| Jahan, Farjana | 6 | 5.556% |
| Chowdhury, Mahbub Elahi | 5 | 4.630% |
| Luby, Stephen P | 5 | 4.630% |
| Rahman, Mahbubur | 5 | 4.630% |
| Hasan, Shaikh Sharif | 5 | 4.630% |
| Huda, Fauzia Akhter | 5 | 4.630% |
| Chisti, Mohammod J | 5 | 4.630% |
| Papri, Nowshin | 4 | 3.704% |
| Jannat, Zerin | 4 | 3.704% |
| Rahman, Md. Sahidur | 4 | 3.704% |
| Hasan, Md. Zahid | 4 | 3.704% |
| A, Naheed | 4 | 3.704% |
| Islam, Zhahirul | 4 | 3.704% |
| Knibbs, Luke | 3 | 2.778% |
| Haque, Mainul | 3 | 2.778% |
| Mahfuz, Mustafa | 3 | 2.778% |
| Aich, Nirupam | 3 | 2.778% |
| Rahman, Mahabubur | 3 | 2.778% |
| Sly, Peter D | 3 | 2.778% |
Research affiliations of ICDDR,B with other institutes:
Research collaboration countries (25):
| Country | Record Count | % of 108 |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 108 | 100.000% |
| USA | 45 | 41.667% |
| Australia | 31 | 28.704% |
| England | 20 | 18.519% |
| India | 10 | 9.259% |
| Sweden | 9 | 8.333% |
| Switzerland | 8 | 7.407% |
| Japan | 7 | 6.481% |
| Scotland | 7 | 6.481% |
| Netherlands | 6 | 5.556% |
| Canada | 5 | 4.630% |
| Malaysia | 5 | 4.630% |
| Ireland | 4 | 3.704% |
| France | 3 | 2.778% |
| Kenya | 3 | 2.778% |
| South Korea | 3 | 2.778% |
| Brazil | 2 | 1.852% |
| Italy | 2 | 1.852% |
| Papua New Guinea | 2 | 1.852% |
| Peru | 2 | 1.852% |
| Rwanda | 2 | 1.852% |
| Singapore | 2 | 1.852% |
| Tanzania | 2 | 1.852% |
| Thailand | 2 | 1.852% |
| Austria | 1 | 0.926% |
Sustainable development goals:
The publishers (25):
| Publisher | Record Count | % of 108 |
|---|---|---|
| Elsevier | 22 | 20.370% |
| Springer Nature | 17 | 15.741% |
| Public Library Science | 13 | 12.037% |
| Int Soc Global Health | 9 | 8.333% |
| Nature Portfolio | 7 | 6.481% |
| Wiley | 7 | 6.481% |
| Frontiers Media SA | 5 | 4.630% |
| Amer Soc Microbiology | 4 | 3.704% |
| Oxford Univ Press | 3 | 2.778% |
| Taylor & Francis | 3 | 2.778% |
| Cambridge Univ Press | 2 | 1.852% |
| Ibn Sina Trust | 2 | 1.852% |
| JMIR Publications, Inc | 2 | 1.852% |
| MDPI | 2 | 1.852% |
| Akademiai Kiado Zrt | 1 | 0.926% |
| Amer Chemical Soc | 1 | 0.926% |
| Amer Soc Trop Med & Hygiene | 1 | 0.926% |
| BMJ Publishing Group | 1 | 0.926% |
| Cogitatio Press | 1 | 0.926% |
| Dove Medical Press Ltd | 1 | 0.926% |
| OAE Publishing Inc | 1 | 0.926% |
| Routledge | 1 | 0.926% |
| US Dept Health Human Sciences Public Health Science | 1 | 0.926% |
| Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications | 1 | 0.926% |
Web of Science Index:
Research Highlight of ICDDR,B:
| Type | Result |
|---|---|
| Review Article | 5 |
| Open Access | 91 |
| Enriched Cited References | 57 |
Funding Agencies:
Observations:
1. ICDDR,B maintains strong collaborative ties with leading research institutions worldwide.
2. Its research primarily focuses on public health, aligning with its organizational mission.
3. The use of open-access platforms ensures wide visibility and accessibility of its findings.
Questions:
1. How can ICDDR,B broaden its research into emerging scientific fields beyond its traditional focus?
2. What initiatives might further empower local researchers to take lead authorship in collaborative studies?
3. How can the institution strategically diversify its publishing partners to expand global reach?
ICDDR,B’s research performance in 2024 reflects a balanced blend of scientific excellence, strategic collaboration, and dedication to accessible knowledge.
