In 2024, the Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BFRI) demonstrated significant scientific productivity, with publications spanning a broad range of disciplines, prominently in fisheries, environmental sciences, food technology, and multidisciplinary sciences. Most contributions appeared as research articles, complemented by a few review pieces and data papers. A core group of researchers consistently contributed to the output, with Mahmud Yahia leading in authorship. Collaborations extended beyond Bangladesh to countries such as South Korea, Brunei, India, and the USA, reflecting BFRI’s growing global engagement. The publications were predominantly featured in high-impact journals indexed in the Science Citation Index Expanded and were mostly published by Elsevier, followed by Springer Nature and Wiley. A substantial proportion of the research was open access, ensuring wide dissemination and enriched citation impact. Web of Science
The leading areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Contributions in the field include:
| Categories | Record Count | % of 39 |
|---|---|---|
| Fisheries | 9 | 23.077% |
| Multidisciplinary Sciences | 9 | 23.077% |
| Environmental Sciences | 6 | 15.385% |
| Food Science Technology | 6 | 15.385% |
| Marine Freshwater Biology | 6 | 15.385% |
| Agriculture Dairy Animal Science | 2 | 5.128% |
| Immunology | 2 | 5.128% |
| Meteorology Atmospheric Sciences | 2 | 5.128% |
| Oceanography | 2 | 5.128% |
| Veterinary Sciences | 2 | 5.128% |
| Biodiversity Conservation | 1 | 2.564% |
| Biotechnology Applied Microbiology | 1 | 2.564% |
| Ecology | 1 | 2.564% |
| Limnology | 1 | 2.564% |
| Plant Sciences | 1 | 2.564% |
| Reproductive Biology | 1 | 2.564% |
| Toxicology | 1 | 2.564% |
| Water Resources | 1 | 2.564% |
| Zoology | 1 | 2.564% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Types | Record Count | % of 39 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 35 | 89.744% |
| Review Article | 4 | 10.256% |
| Data Paper | 1 | 2.564% |
| Early Access | 1 | 2.564% |
Authors’ infographic:
Researcher profiles (Leading 25):
| Researcher | Record Count | % of 39 |
|---|---|---|
| Mahmud, Yahia | 9 | 23.077% |
| Haque, Md. Ayenuddin | 6 | 15.385% |
| Islam, Md. Shoebul | 5 | 12.821% |
| Uddin, M. Jasim | 4 | 10.256% |
| Hasan, Md Monjurul | 4 | 10.256% |
| Yeasmine, Selina | 3 | 7.692% |
| Ali, M. Z. | 3 | 7.692% |
| Jewel, Md. Abu Sayed | 3 | 7.692% |
| Rafiquzzaman, S. M. | 3 | 7.692% |
| Uddin, Kazi Belal | 3 | 7.692% |
| Islam, H. M. Rakibul | 3 | 7.692% |
| RAHMAN, MD. ASHIKUR | 3 | 7.692% |
| Islam, Md Amirul | 3 | 7.692% |
| Akter, Sumaiya | 3 | 7.692% |
| Bosu, Aovijite | 3 | 7.692% |
| Sobuj, Mohammad Khairul Alam | 3 | 7.692% |
| Lima, Rabina Akther | 3 | 7.692% |
| Farhana Yasmin | 3 | 7.692% |
| Paray, Bilal Ahamad | 3 | 7.692% |
| PANDA, SUJOGYA KUMAR | 2 | 5.128% |
| Ha, Sang-Do | 2 | 5.128% |
| Hossain, M. Belal | 2 | 5.128% |
| schoofs, liliane | 2 | 5.128% |
| Md, Shahjahan | 2 | 5.128% |
| Arai, Takaomi | 2 | 5.128% |
Research affiliations of NIB with other universities and institutes:
Research collaboration countries:
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Bangladesh – 39 (100.000%)
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South Korea – 5 (12.821%)
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Brunei – 4 (10.256%)
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India – 3 (7.692%)
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Pakistan – 3 (7.692%)
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Saudi Arabia – 3 (7.692%)
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USA – 3 (7.692%)
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Australia – 2 (5.128%)
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Belgium – 2 (5.128%)
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Malaysia – 2 (5.128%)
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Peoples R China – 2 (5.128%)
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England – 1 (2.564%)
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Germany – 1 (2.564%)
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Nigeria – 1 (2.564%)
Sustainable development goals:
The publishers:
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Elsevier – 23 (58.974%)
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Springer Nature – 5 (12.821%)
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Wiley – 4 (10.256%)
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IOP Publishing Ltd – 2 (5.128%)
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Frontiers Media SA – 1 (2.564%)
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Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology (KIOST) – 1 (2.564%)
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MDPI – 1 (2.564%)
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Springer International Publishing AG – 1 (2.564%)
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Science Press – 1 (2.564%)
Web of Science Index:
| Index | Record Count | % of 39 |
|---|---|---|
| Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) | 29 | 74.359% |
| Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) | 10 | 25.641% |
Funding Agencies:
Research Highlights of BFRI:
| Type | Result |
|---|---|
| Review Article | 4 |
| Early Access | 1 |
| Open Access | 24 |
| Enriched Cited References | 15 |
| Open publisher-invited reviews | 1 |
Observations:
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BFRI’s research is heavily concentrated in fisheries and allied aquatic sciences, indicating a clear institutional focus.
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A small number of authors are responsible for a large portion of the output, suggesting strong individual contributions.
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Publications are well-represented in internationally indexed journals, supporting BFRI’s research credibility.
Questions:
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How can BFRI further diversify its research areas to include underrepresented fields like plant sciences or toxicology?
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What strategies could encourage broader international collaboration, particularly with regions not yet represented?
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Could enhanced institutional support help underrepresented researchers contribute more to publication output?
BFRI’s performance in 2024 highlights a commendable blend of local relevance and global collaboration, positioning the institute as a key player in aquatic and environmental research from South Asia.
