In 2024, research contributions from Bangladesh to the Bangladesh Botanical Society journal show a strong and concentrated scholarly output entirely rooted within the country’s own scientific ecosystem. All 36 publications originated from Bangladeshi authors, dominated by the University of Dhaka (58.33%), followed by Jagannath University and Jahangirnagar University, each contributing 16.67%. Plant Sciences accounted for 100% of the research focus, reflecting the journal’s scope. Articles constituted the majority (97.22%), with minimal editorial content. A few prolific authors such as Shamim Shamsi and Ashfaque Ahmed led the publication volume, while a wide spread of institutions—including agricultural universities, research institutes, and industry-linked entities—demonstrated a diverse yet nationally concentrated research base. Web of Science
The areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Research contributions in the field:
| Categories | Record Count | % of 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Sciences | 36 | 100.000% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Types | Record Count | % of 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 35 | 97.222% |
| Editorial Material | 1 | 2.778% |
Authors’ infographic (Top 25):
Researcher profiles (Top 25):
| Researcher | Record Count | % of 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Shamsi, Shamim | 4 | 11.111% |
| Ahmed, Ashfaque | 3 | 8.333% |
| Shomrat, Abulais | 3 | 8.333% |
| Rashid, Mohammad A | 3 | 8.333% |
| Alam, Mohammad Ashraful Dr. | 2 | 5.556% |
| Rahman, Mohammad Sharifur | 2 | 5.556% |
| Uddin, Mohammad Zashim | 2 | 5.556% |
| Warasy, Ashma Ahmed | 2 | 5.556% |
| Shahrear, Ahmad | 2 | 5.556% |
| Alfasane, Md. Almujaddade | 2 | 5.556% |
| Hossain, Tania | 2 | 5.556% |
| Khan, Farhana Islam | 2 | 5.556% |
| Abul Bashar, Md | 2 | 5.556% |
| Yahya, Muneera Binta | 2 | 5.556% |
| Adam, Amm Golam | 2 | 5.556% |
| Sarwar, A.K.M. Golam | 1 | 2.778% |
| Bashar, Md. Abu | 1 | 2.778% |
| Shahriar, Saimon | 1 | 2.778% |
| Islam, Mohammad Nurul | 1 | 2.778% |
| Mahmud, Hyat | 1 | 2.778% |
| Sagar, Ashaduzzaman | 1 | 2.778% |
| Islam, Md Mahfuz | 1 | 2.778% |
| Hosen, Sarowar | 1 | 2.778% |
| Rahman, Mahfuzur | 1 | 2.778% |
| Bhuiyan, Mohammad Nuruzzaman | 1 | 2.778% |
Research-affiliated institutes:
Research collaboration countries:
| Countries/Regions | Record Count | % of 36 |
|---|---|---|
| BANGLADESH | 36 | 100.000% |
| AUSTRALIA | 1 | 2.778% |
Sustainable Development Goals:
Web of Science Index:
Research highlights of “Bangladesh Botanical Society” publications from Bangladesh:
| Type | Result |
|---|---|
| Open Access | 36 |
| Enriched Cited References | 3 |
Observations:
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The University of Dhaka plays an overwhelmingly dominant role in botanical research output within this journal.
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A small group of authors contributed a disproportionately larger number of papers, indicating strong continuity in specific research groups.
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Despite being a national journal, only one international affiliation (Australia) appears, suggesting limited global collaboration.
Questions:
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What factors contribute to the University of Dhaka’s significant lead in publication volume compared to other institutions?
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How can the journal encourage broader author diversity and interdisciplinary collaboration beyond Plant Sciences?
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What strategies could increase international co-authorship and enhance the global visibility of the journal?
The data reflects a healthy national research ecosystem with notable institutional strengths, but expanding collaboration and diversifying research participation could further enhance Bangladesh’s botanical research impact.
