Research Landscape of Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee in Web of Science, 2024.
An Analytical Overview of BRAC’s Scholarly Footprint and Global Collaborations.

In 2024, BRAC-affiliated researchers contributed to 545 publications indexed in Web of Science, indicating robust academic engagement. The majority (80.4%) were research articles, with significant representation in public health, computer science, and environmental studies. Publications appeared across 25+ countries, with dominant contributions from Bangladesh, followed by the USA, Australia, and the UK, showcasing strong international collaboration. Elsevier emerged as the leading publisher, followed by Springer Nature, Wiley, and IEEE. Most publications were indexed under the Science Citation Index Expanded (51.4%) and Emerging Sources Citation Index (28.1%), reinforcing the global visibility of BRAC’s research. Key contributors included Md. Rabiul Islam and Mohmmad Enamul Hoque among others, highlighting a network of active and recurring authors. Web of Science

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Observations:

1. BRAC’s research is highly concentrated in health and technological disciplines, indicating a cross-sectoral research focus.
2. A strong presence in top-tier indexing databases enhances the credibility and visibility of BRAC’s academic output.
3. The involvement of multiple countries underlines BRAC’s role in global research partnerships, particularly in public health and development.

Questions:

1. What specific projects or themes drove the high volume of research in public health and information systems?
2. How does BRAC’s collaboration network influence research funding and impact?
3. What strategies does BRAC employ to publish extensively in high-impact journals like those from Elsevier and Springer?

BRAC’s 2024 research portfolio reflects a dynamic and interdisciplinary approach to development challenges, integrating local priorities with global standards—a promising model for NGOs aiming to balance fieldwork with rigorous academic contribution.