In 2024, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College contributed 19 research publications indexed in the Web of Science, highlighting a strong national and international research presence. The research spans across 18 different categories, with the highest representation in Endocrinology Metabolism and General Internal Medicine (each 15.789%). Most publications (84.211%) are full articles, and 73.7% are associated with Bangladeshi researchers, although collaborative ties span 15 other countries including India, USA, and England. Springer Nature emerged as the most prominent publisher (31.579%). Notably, 14 publications are Open Access, and 9 include enriched cited references, boosting their scholarly visibility and impact. Web of Science
The areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Research contributions in the field:
| Categories | Record Count | % of 19 |
|---|---|---|
| Endocrinology Metabolism | 3 | 15.789% |
| Medicine General Internal | 3 | 15.789% |
| Multidisciplinary Sciences | 2 | 10.526% |
| Biotechnology Applied Microbiology | 1 | 5.263% |
| Computer Science Artificial Intelligence | 1 | 5.263% |
| Computer Science Information Systems | 1 | 5.263% |
| Computer Science Interdisciplinary Applications | 1 | 5.263% |
| Immunology | 1 | 5.263% |
| Medicine Research Experimental | 1 | 5.263% |
| Microbiology | 1 | 5.263% |
| Oncology | 1 | 5.263% |
| Ophthalmology | 1 | 5.263% |
| Pediatrics | 1 | 5.263% |
| Psychiatry | 1 | 5.263% |
| Public Environmental Occupational Health | 1 | 5.263% |
| Surgery | 1 | 5.263% |
| Toxicology | 1 | 5.263% |
| Urology Nephrology | 1 | 5.263% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Types | Record Count | % of 19 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 16 | 84.211% |
| Meeting Abstract | 2 | 10.526% |
| Early Access | 1 | 5.263% |
| Review Article | 1 | 5.263% |
Authors’ infographic:
Researcher profiles:
| Researcher | Record Count | % of 19 |
|---|---|---|
| Akter, Rahemun | 2 | 10.526% |
| Chakraborty, Shishir Ranjan | 2 | 10.526% |
| Ahmed, Sohel | 2 | 10.526% |
| Islam, Mohammad Jahirul | 2 | 10.526% |
| Ghose, Aniruddha | 2 | 10.526% |
| Regan, Annette | 1 | 5.263% |
| Nasrin, Shamema | 1 | 5.263% |
| Pappachan, Joseph M | 1 | 5.263% |
| Callaghan, Timothy | 1 | 5.263% |
| Samuel, Asir John | 1 | 5.263% |
| Islam, Md. Ariful | 1 | 5.263% |
| Hotez, Peter J | 1 | 5.263% |
| Kamrul-Hasan, A.B.M. | 1 | 5.263% |
| Maswood, Mirza Mohd Shahriar | 1 | 5.263% |
| Khan, Md. Abdullah Saeed | 1 | 5.263% |
| Chaurasia, Bipin | 1 | 5.263% |
| Vijayara, Bharath Kumar Tirupakuzhi | 1 | 5.263% |
| Umana, Giuseppe | 1 | 5.263% |
| Arifin, Samsul | 1 | 5.263% |
| ASADUZZAMAN, MD | 1 | 5.263% |
| Nuzhath, Tasmiah | 1 | 5.263% |
| Ahmed, Nazmin | 1 | 5.263% |
| Islam, Mohammad Moinul | 1 | 5.263% |
| Rahman, Anisur | 1 | 5.263% |
| Agrawaal, Krishna Kr. | 1 | 5.263% |
Research affiliations of SOMC with other institutes:
Research collaboration countries:
| Country | Record Count | % of 19 |
|---|---|---|
| BANGLADESH | 19 | 100.000% |
| INDIA | 5 | 26.316% |
| ENGLAND | 4 | 21.053% |
| USA | 4 | 21.053% |
| NEPAL | 3 | 15.789% |
| PAKISTAN | 3 | 15.789% |
| RUSSIA | 2 | 10.526% |
| EGYPT | 1 | 5.263% |
| GERMANY | 1 | 5.263% |
| ITALY | 1 | 5.263% |
| MALAYSIA | 1 | 5.263% |
| MALDIVES | 1 | 5.263% |
| NETHERLANDS | 1 | 5.263% |
| SCOTLAND | 1 | 5.263% |
| SRI LANKA | 1 | 5.263% |
| U ARAB EMIRATES | 1 | 5.263% |
Funding Agencies:
The publishers:
| Publishers | Record Count | % of 19 |
|---|---|---|
| Springer Nature | 6 | 31.579% |
| Elsevier | 3 | 15.789% |
| Public Library Science | 3 | 15.789% |
| Sage | 2 | 10.526% |
| Wiley | 2 | 10.526% |
| Korean Soc Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition | 1 | 5.263% |
| Taylor & Francis | 1 | 5.263% |
| Walter De Gruyter | 1 | 5.263% |
Web of Science Index:
Research highlights of SOMC:
| Type | Record Count |
|---|---|
| Review Article | 1 |
| Early Access | 1 |
| Open Access | 14 |
| Enriched Cited References | 9 |
Observations:
1. High Open Access Share – Nearly 74% of the papers are Open Access, maximizing accessibility and outreach.
2. Strong International Ties – Despite being a Bangladeshi institution, the research shows global collaboration with 15+ countries.
3. Dominant Publishers – Over 60% of the publications came from top-tier publishers like Springer Nature, Elsevier, and PLoS.
Questions:
1. What research strategies are driving the strong Open Access output at this institution?
2. Are the international collaborations primarily with regional neighbors or globally distributed?
3. How can the college further diversify into underrepresented fields like AI or public health?
The 2024 research portfolio reflects a promising blend of local expertise and international engagement, positioning Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College as a growing hub of biomedical research in Bangladesh.
