In 2024, Bangladesh contributed 28 Hot Papers indexed in the Web of Science, spanning diverse scientific disciplines. Medicine (especially General Internal Medicine) dominated research focus, followed by significant contributions in energy, clinical neurology, and multidisciplinary sciences. The majority of publications were original articles (68%), with the remainder being review articles (32%). Prominent authors and researcher profiles, including Aravkin AY, Goleij P, Hay SI, and Schutte AE, frequently collaborated with global institutions such as Harvard University, Imperial College London, and Johns Hopkins University. Countries of collaboration extend widely, highlighting strong international engagement, particularly with Australia, the USA, Japan, and South Korea. Citation topics range from translational studies and healthcare communication to niche areas like perovskite solar cells and microplastics, reflecting both biomedical and technological research diversity. Web of Science
The areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Research contributions in the field:
| Categories | Record Count | % of 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine General Internal | 9 | 32.143% |
| Energy Fuels | 3 | 10.714% |
| Clinical Neurology | 2 | 7.143% |
| Multidisciplinary Sciences | 2 | 7.143% |
| Agronomy | 1 | 3.571% |
| Chemistry Multidisciplinary | 1 | 3.571% |
| Chemistry Physical | 1 | 3.571% |
| Computer Science Information Systems | 1 | 3.571% |
| Computer Science Theory Methods | 1 | 3.571% |
| Electrochemistry | 1 | 3.571% |
| Endocrinology Metabolism | 1 | 3.571% |
| Engineering Electrical Electronic | 1 | 3.571% |
| Green Sustainable Science Technology | 1 | 3.571% |
| Immunology | 1 | 3.571% |
| Infectious Diseases | 1 | 3.571% |
| Materials Science Multidisciplinary | 1 | 3.571% |
| Medicine Research Experimental | 1 | 3.571% |
| Microbiology | 1 | 3.571% |
| Mycology | 1 | 3.571% |
| Nanoscience Nanotechnology | 1 | 3.571% |
| Nutrition Dietetics | 1 | 3.571% |
| Pharmacology Pharmacy | 1 | 3.571% |
| Physics Applied | 1 | 3.571% |
| Plant Sciences | 1 | 3.571% |
| Rheumatology | 1 | 3.571% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Types | Record Count | % of 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 19 | 67.857% |
| Review Article | 9 | 32.143% |
Authors’ infographic (Top 25):
Researcher profiles (Top 25):
| Researcher | Record Count | % of 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Schutte, Aletta E | 9 | 32.143% |
| Mokdad, Ali H. | 9 | 32.143% |
| Mestrovic, Tomislav | 9 | 32.143% |
| Aleksandr Y. Aravkin | 9 | 32.143% |
| Mirrakhimov, Erkin | 9 | 32.143% |
| Goleij, Pouya | 9 | 32.143% |
| Hay, Simon Iain | 9 | 32.143% |
| Gill, Tiffany | 8 | 28.571% |
| Bogdan Oancea | 8 | 28.571% |
| Poddighe, Dimitri | 8 | 28.571% |
| Isola, Gaetano | 8 | 28.571% |
| Alzoubi, Karem H | 8 | 28.571% |
| Van den Eynde, Jef | 8 | 28.571% |
| Nouh S. Mohamed | 8 | 28.571% |
| Saad, Aly MA | 8 | 28.571% |
| Damtew, Mesfin Gebrehiwot | 8 | 28.571% |
| Odetokun, Ismail Ayoade | 8 | 28.571% |
| Dokova, Klara Georgieva | 8 | 28.571% |
| Kanmodi, Kehinde Kazeem | 8 | 28.571% |
| THANGARAJU, PUGAZHENTHAN | 8 | 28.571% |
| Bustanji, Yasser | 8 | 28.571% |
| Pantea Stoian, Anca | 8 | 28.571% |
| Al-Gheethi, AA | 8 | 28.571% |
| Monasta, Lorenzo | 8 | 28.571% |
| Al-Worafi, Yaser | 8 | 28.571% |
Research-affiliated institutes:
Research collaboration countries:
| Countries/Regions | Record Count | % of 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 28 | 100.000% |
| Australia | 19 | 67.857% |
| USA | 16 | 57.143% |
| Japan | 15 | 53.571% |
| South Korea | 15 | 53.571% |
| England | 14 | 50.000% |
| India | 14 | 50.000% |
| Malaysia | 14 | 50.000% |
| Canada | 13 | 46.429% |
| Italy | 13 | 46.429% |
| Pakistan | 13 | 46.429% |
| Brazil | 12 | 42.857% |
| Germany | 12 | 42.857% |
| Peoples R China | 12 | 42.857% |
| Egypt | 11 | 39.286% |
| Ethiopia | 11 | 39.286% |
| France | 11 | 39.286% |
| Kenya | 11 | 39.286% |
| Mexico | 11 | 39.286% |
| Saudi Arabia | 11 | 39.286% |
| Singapore | 11 | 39.286% |
| South Africa | 11 | 39.286% |
| Spain | 11 | 39.286% |
| Sweden | 11 | 39.286% |
| Colombia | 10 | 35.714% |
Sustainable Development Goals:
Web of Science Index:
| Index | Record Count | % of 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) | 28 | 100.000% |
Citation Topics Meso:
Citation Topics Micro:
| Fields | Record Count | % of 28 |
|---|---|---|
| 10.325.2780 Healthcare Communication | 4 | 14.286% |
| 1.104.975 Respiratory Viral Infections | 1 | 3.571% |
| 1.105.142 Stroke Management | 1 | 3.571% |
| 1.119.454 Screening Disparities | 1 | 3.571% |
| 1.120.384 Gut Microbiota | 1 | 3.571% |
| 1.125.663 Nafld | 1 | 3.571% |
| 1.148.1326 Dermatophyte Infections | 1 | 3.571% |
| 1.154.360 Procalcitonin | 1 | 3.571% |
| 1.189.597 Genetic Testing | 1 | 3.571% |
| 1.281.1192 Gout | 1 | 3.571% |
| 1.44.29 Nutrition And Obesity | 1 | 3.571% |
| 1.6.214 Checkpoint Inhibition | 1 | 3.571% |
| 2.298.761 Perovskite Properties | 1 | 3.571% |
| 2.62.52 Electrode Materials | 1 | 3.571% |
| 2.74.5 Tio2 Photocatalysis | 1 | 3.571% |
| 3.60.2078 Microplastics | 1 | 3.571% |
| 3.87.269 Cellulose Composites | 1 | 3.571% |
| 3.91.172 Phytoremediation Mechanisms | 1 | 3.571% |
| 3.97.636 Fungal Plant Pathogens | 1 | 3.571% |
| 4.13.807 Iot And Edge Computing | 1 | 3.571% |
| 4.48.962 Similarity Search | 1 | 3.571% |
| 6.178.516 Family Fertility Dynamics | 1 | 3.571% |
| 6.185.2797 Ai Ethics | 1 | 3.571% |
| 6.73.2331 Health Locus Of Control | 1 | 3.571% |
| 7.177.261 Biodiesel Combustion | 1 | 3.571% |
Highlights of ‘Hot Papers’ from Bangladesh:
| Type | Result |
|---|---|
| Hot Papers | 28 |
| Highly Cited Papers | 27 |
| Review Article | 9 |
| Open Access | 25 |
| Enriched Cited References | 7 |
Observations:
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Medicine General Internal is the leading research area, accounting for over 30% of the hot papers.
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International collaboration is high, with top affiliations located in the USA, UK, Canada, and Singapore.
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Citation topics indicate a blend of clinical, biomedical, and material science research, showing cross-disciplinary impact.
Questions:
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What factors contribute to the high visibility of Bangladeshi research in medicine compared to other fields?
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How do collaborations with top global institutions influence the citation and impact of these hot papers?
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Are there emerging areas in Bangladesh’s research output that could become dominant in the next five years?
The 2024 hot papers from Bangladesh reveal a promising research landscape with strong international collaboration, a clear biomedical focus, and increasing engagement in interdisciplinary studies, suggesting both quality and global relevance.
