In 2024, Comilla University (CoU) demonstrated a strong research presence in the Web of Science database, with 133 publications across various fields in Multidisciplinary Sciences and Materials Science. Articles were the primary output, with key contributions from authors like Rahman MM and Ullah MS. CoU collaborated extensively, notably with the University of Chittagong and international partners in the USA and Saudi Arabia. Publishers such as Elsevier and Springer Nature were prominent, with 55 open-access publications boosting global accessibility. The Science Citation Index Expanded highlighted quality, while partnerships spanning 29 countries underscored CoU’s growing role in multidisciplinary and sustainable research. Web of Science
The leading areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Significant contributions in the field include (leading 25):
| Categories | Record Count | % of 133 |
|---|---|---|
| Multidisciplinary Sciences | 20 | 15.038% |
| Materials Science Multidisciplinary | 14 | 10.526% |
| Engineering Electrical Electronic | 9 | 6.767% |
| Physics Applied | 9 | 6.767% |
| Physics Condensed Matter | 9 | 6.767% |
| Chemistry Multidisciplinary | 8 | 6.015% |
| Chemistry Physical | 8 | 6.015% |
| Business | 7 | 5.263% |
| Environmental Sciences | 7 | 5.263% |
| Optics | 7 | 5.263% |
| Mathematics Applied | 6 | 4.511% |
| Environmental Studies | 5 | 3.759% |
| Green Sustainable Science Technology | 5 | 3.759% |
| Engineering Mechanical | 4 | 3.008% |
| Engineering Multidisciplinary | 4 | 3.008% |
| Mechanics | 4 | 3.008% |
| Area Studies | 3 | 2.256% |
| Computer Science Interdisciplinary Applications | 3 | 2.256% |
| Computer Science Theory Methods | 3 | 2.256% |
| Education Educational Research | 3 | 2.256% |
| Management | 3 | 2.256% |
| Mathematics Interdisciplinary Applications | 3 | 2.256% |
| Nanoscience Nanotechnology | 3 | 2.256% |
| Physics Multidisciplinary | 3 | 2.256% |
| Public Environmental Occupational Health | 3 | 2.256% |
Research areas (Top 25):
Types of published documents:
| Document Types | Record Count | % of 133 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 121 | 90.977% |
| Early Access | 9 | 6.767% |
| Review Article | 6 | 4.511% |
| Proceeding Paper | 3 | 2.256% |
| Correction | 2 | 1.504% |
| Book Chapters | 1 | 0.752% |
| Data Paper | 1 | 0.752% |
| Editorial Material | 1 | 0.752% |
Conference Titles:
Authors’ profiles (25):
| Authors | Record Count | % of 133 |
|---|---|---|
| Rahman MM | 12 | 9.023% |
| Ullah MS | 12 | 9.023% |
| Rahman MA | 7 | 5.263% |
| Ghosh A | 6 | 4.511% |
| Haque MA | 6 | 4.511% |
| Hasan M | 6 | 4.511% |
| Hossain MS | 6 | 4.511% |
| Murtaza MG | 6 | 4.511% |
| Ahad A | 5 | 3.759% |
| Ferdous J | 5 | 3.759% |
| Hossain MF | 5 | 3.759% |
| Islam MT | 5 | 3.759% |
| Majumder SC | 5 | 3.759% |
| Patwary MAM | 5 | 3.759% |
| Akter M | 4 | 3.008% |
| Akter S | 4 | 3.008% |
| Akter T | 4 | 3.008% |
| Al Mahbub MA | 4 | 3.008% |
| Alam J | 4 | 3.008% |
| Ferdows M | 4 | 3.008% |
| Haque S | 4 | 3.008% |
| Hasan MM | 4 | 3.008% |
| Hoque MA | 4 | 3.008% |
| Hossain MM | 4 | 3.008% |
| Islam MA | 4 | 3.008% |
Researcher infographic (25):
Research affiliations of CoU with other universities and institutes:
| Affiliations | Record Count | % of 133 |
|---|---|---|
| Comilla University | 133 | 100.000% |
| University of Chittagong | 15 | 11.278% |
| Jahangirnagar University | 11 | 8.271% |
| University of Dhaka | 11 | 8.271% |
| University of Rajshahi | 8 | 6.015% |
| Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU) | 7 | 5.263% |
| Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR) | 6 | 4.511% |
| Begum Rokeya University | 6 | 4.511% |
| Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib University | 6 | 4.511% |
| Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC) | 5 | 3.759% |
| Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) | 5 | 3.759% |
| Brac University | 5 | 3.759% |
| King Khalid University | 5 | 3.759% |
| King Saud University | 5 | 3.759% |
| Pabna University of Science and Technology | 5 | 3.759% |
| University of Ha’il | 5 | 3.759% |
| Lamar University | 4 | 3.008% |
| State University System of Florida | 4 | 3.008% |
| Taif University | 4 | 3.008% |
| Texas State University System | 4 | 3.008% |
| Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia | 4 | 3.008% |
| University of Brunei Darussalam | 4 | 3.008% |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | 4 | 3.008% |
| University of Arkansas System | 4 | 3.008% |
| American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) | 3 | 2.256% |
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Bangladesh: 133
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USA: 31
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Saudi Arabia: 25
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Japan: 12
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Malaysia: 9
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Peoples R China: 8
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Australia: 6
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India: 6
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Brunei: 4
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Greece: 4
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Egypt: 3
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England: 3
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Thailand: 3
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U Arab Emirates: 3
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Canada: 2
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Indonesia: 2
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Portugal: 2
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South Africa: 2
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Sweden: 2
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Hungary: 1
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Iraq: 1
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Italy: 1
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New Zealand: 1
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Pakistan: 1
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Poland: 1
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Singapore: 1
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South Korea: 1
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Vietnam: 1
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Yemen: 1
Sustainable development goals:
The publishers:
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Elsevier – 37 (27.820%)
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Springer Nature – 23 (17.293%)
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Taylor & Francis – 11 (8.271%)
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Wiley – 11 (8.271%)
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Public Library Science – 6 (4.511%)
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Emerald Group Publishing – 5 (3.759%)
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Mdpi – 5 (3.759%)
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Royal Soc Chemistry – 4 (3.008%)
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Sage – 4 (3.008%)
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Amer Chemical Soc – 2 (1.504%)
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Frontiers Media Sa – 2 (1.504%)
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IEEE – 2 (1.504%)
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NATURE PORTFOLIO – 2 (1.504%)
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North Carolina State Univ Dept Wood & Paper Sci – 2 (1.504%)
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Science & Information Sai Organization Ltd – 2 (1.504%)
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AIP Publishing – 1 (0.752%)
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Assoc Computing Machinery – 1 (0.752%)
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Bentham Science Publ Ltd – 1 (0.752%)
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Biophysical Soc Japan – 1 (0.752%)
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Bmj Publishing Group – 1 (0.752%)
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Inderscience Enterprises Ltd – 1 (0.752%)
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Indian Acad Sciences – 1 (0.752%)
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Indian Assoc Cultivation Science – 1 (0.752%)
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Iop Publishing Ltd – 1 (0.752%)
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Isci-Inst Scientific Computing & Information – 1 (0.752%)
Web of Science Index:
| Index | Record Count |
|---|---|
| Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) | 84 |
| Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) | 36 |
| Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) | 11 |
| Conference Proceedings Citation Index – Science (CPCI-S) | 3 |
| Book Citation Index – Social Sciences & Humanities (BKCI-SSH) | 1 |
| Type | Result |
|---|---|
| Review Article | 6 |
| Early Access | 9 |
| Open Access | 55 |
| Enriched Cited References | 82 |
| Open publisher-invited reviews | 2 |
Observations:
- Disciplinary Diversity: CoU’s research covers a broad spectrum, with Multidisciplinary Sciences leading (20 records), followed by Materials Science (14 records), and significant activity in Physics, Chemistry, and Business, showcasing adaptability to global research needs.
- Robust Collaboration Networks: CoU anchors its output (133 records) while partnering with Bangladeshi institutions like the University of Chittagong (15 records) and international entities, particularly in the USA and Saudi Arabia, blending local and global expertise.
- Open Access Focus: With 55 open-access publications and 82 enriched cited references, CoU emphasizes accessible, high-impact research, enhancing its visibility and influence in the global academic landscape.
Questions:
- How does CoU’s emphasis on Multidisciplinary Sciences and Materials Science align with Bangladesh’s national research priorities, and what specific societal issues are these publications targeting?
- What drives the strong collaborations with institutions in the USA and Saudi Arabia, and how do these partnerships shape the quality and breadth of CoU’s research?
- With articles dominating (121 records), what opportunities could CoU explore to expand into review articles or book chapters to further strengthen its academic impact?
Comilla University’s 2024 Web of Science output reflects diverse, high-impact research with strong global collaborations.
