In 2024, Sher-E-Bangla Medical College produced 7 research publications indexed in the Web of Science. A significant portion (57.14%) of the work focused on General Internal Medicine, with remaining studies covering Obstetrics & Gynecology, Oncology, Psychiatry, and Urology & Nephrology. Most publications were articles (71.43%), and a majority were open access (4 out of 7), indicating a commitment to accessible science. The college’s research also benefited from strong international collaboration, including co-authorship with researchers from the USA, India, China, and Saudi Arabia, though all studies had ties to Bangladesh. Notably, 5 out of 7 publications had enriched cited references, reflecting scholarly engagement with existing literature. Springer Nature was the most frequent publisher. Web of Science
The areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Research contributions in the field:
| Category | Record Count | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine General Internal | 4 | 57.143% |
| Obstetrics Gynecology | 1 | 14.286% |
| Oncology | 1 | 14.286% |
| Psychiatry | 1 | 14.286% |
| Urology Nephrology | 1 | 14.286% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Types | Record Count | % of 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 5 | 71.429% |
| Meeting Abstract | 1 | 14.286% |
| Review Article | 1 | 14.286% |
Authors’ infographic:
Researcher profiles:
| Researcher | Record Count | % of 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Gozal, David | 1 | 14.286% |
| Hussain, Mumtaz M | 1 | 14.286% |
| Shahin, Md. Shafiul Islam | 1 | 14.286% |
| Poonnen, Pradeep | 1 | 14.286% |
| Bari, Shahla | 1 | 14.286% |
| Mamun, Mohammed | 1 | 14.286% |
| Khasraw, Mustafa | 1 | 14.286% |
| Hasan, Md Emran | 1 | 14.286% |
| Al Mamun, Firoj | 1 | 14.286% |
| Nessa, A. | 1 | 14.286% |
| ARIF, MOHAMMAD | 1 | 14.286% |
| Islam, Nashid | 1 | 14.286% |
| Sultana, Sharmin | 1 | 14.286% |
| Maksuda Akter | 1 | 14.286% |
| Biswas, Jheelam | 1 | 14.286% |
| Roy, Nitai | 1 | 14.286% |
| Islam, Saiful | 1 | 14.286% |
| Ahsan, Mohammad Shamsul | 1 | 14.286% |
| Johnson, Margaret O. | 1 | 14.286% |
| Khanam, Salma Ahsan | 1 | 14.286% |
| Billah, Syed | 1 | 14.286% |
| Rahman, Md. Mahfuzur | 1 | 14.286% |
| Islam, Farzana | 1 | 14.286% |
| Afsar, Nahid | 1 | 14.286% |
| Habib, Shahriar | 1 | 14.286% |
Research affiliations of SBMC with other institutes:
Research collaboration countries:
| Country | Record Count | % of 7 |
|---|---|---|
| BANGLADESH | 7 | 100.000% |
| USA | 2 | 28.571% |
| INDIA | 1 | 14.286% |
| PEOPLES R CHINA | 1 | 14.286% |
| SAUDI ARABIA | 1 | 14.286% |
Web of Science Index:
The publishers:
| Publishers | Record Count | % of 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Springer Nature | 4 | 57.143% |
| Oxford Univ Press | 1 | 14.286% |
| Sage | 1 | 14.286% |
| Wiley | 1 | 14.286% |
Funding Agencies:
Research highlights of SBMC:
| Type | Record Count |
|---|---|
| Review Article | 1 |
| Open Access | 4 |
| Enriched Cited References | 5 |
Observations:
1. General Internal Medicine dominates the research focus.
2. All studies involve Bangladeshi affiliations, yet multiple countries are represented, suggesting strong international cooperation.
3. Most works are published in highly visible, open-access formats and by reputed publishers like Springer Nature.
Questions:
1. What strategies are in place to diversify research beyond internal medicine?
2. How are international collaborations being initiated and maintained?
3. Can more research be directed toward underrepresented areas like public health or surgery?
The college shows promising global research engagement, but broader subject diversification could further elevate its impact.
