In 2024, the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control, and Research (IEDCR) demonstrated significant research productivity, with a total of 142 publications indexed in the Web of Science. Most works were open access (130) and primarily research articles (116), indicating a strong commitment to scientific dissemination. The leading research categories were Infectious Diseases (32.39%), Public and Environmental Health (16.90%), and Microbiology (11.97%), reflecting IEDCR’s public health focus. The most prolific author was Tahmina Shirin (45.07%), followed by Mohammad Mahmudul Hassan (24.65%) and Ariful Islam (23.94%), signifying a concentrated contribution from key researchers. International collaboration was extensive, with co-authorship spanning 92 papers with the USA, 64 with Australia, and 21 with England, though Bangladesh was represented in all publications. Web of Science
The areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Research contributions in the field:
| Categories | Record Count | % of 142 |
|---|---|---|
| Infectious Diseases | 46 | 32.394% |
| Public Environmental Occupational Health | 24 | 16.901% |
| Microbiology | 17 | 11.972% |
| Multidisciplinary Sciences | 17 | 11.972% |
| Veterinary Sciences | 16 | 11.268% |
| Environmental Sciences | 9 | 6.338% |
| Immunology | 9 | 6.338% |
| Medicine General Internal | 8 | 5.634% |
| Virology | 8 | 5.634% |
| Tropical Medicine | 7 | 4.930% |
| Parasitology | 5 | 3.521% |
| Ecology | 4 | 2.817% |
| Health Care Sciences Services | 4 | 2.817% |
| Biodiversity Conservation | 3 | 2.113% |
| Medicine Research Experimental | 3 | 2.113% |
| Pharmacology Pharmacy | 2 | 1.408% |
| Urology Nephrology | 2 | 1.408% |
| Zoology | 2 | 1.408% |
| Agriculture Dairy Animal Science | 1 | 0.704% |
| Biochemistry Molecular Biology | 1 | 0.704% |
| Biology | 1 | 0.704% |
| Biotechnology Applied Microbiology | 1 | 0.704% |
| Cell Biology | 1 | 0.704% |
| Construction Building Technology | 1 | 0.704% |
| Engineering Civil | 1 | 0.704% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Types | Record Count | % of 142 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 116 | 81.690% |
| Meeting Abstract | 16 | 11.268% |
| Review Article | 7 | 4.930% |
| Early Access | 1 | 0.704% |
| Editorial Material | 1 | 0.704% |
| Letter | 1 | 0.704% |
| News Item | 1 | 0.704% |
Authors’ infographic (Top 25):
Researcher profiles (Top 25):
| Researcher | Record Count | % of 142 |
|---|---|---|
| Tahmina Shirin | 64 | 45.070% |
| Hassan, Mohammad Mahmudul | 35 | 24.648% |
| Islam, Ariful | 34 | 23.944% |
| Mohammed Ziaur Rahman | 32 | 22.535% |
| Flora, M. S. | 26 | 18.310% |
| Islam, Shariful | 23 | 16.197% |
| Mohammad Emdad Hossain | 18 | 12.676% |
| Mahbubur Rahman | 17 | 11.972% |
| Alam, Ahmed Nawsher | 15 | 10.563% |
| Rahman, Md Kaisar | 15 | 10.563% |
| Samad, Mohammed Abdus | 13 | 9.155% |
| Shano, Shahanaj | 12 | 8.451% |
| Alamgir, A. | 12 | 8.451% |
| Sayera Banu | 11 | 7.746% |
| Qadri, Firdausi | 11 | 7.746% |
| Islam, Ariful | 11 | 7.746% |
| Ferdous, Jinnat | 11 | 7.746% |
| Epstein, Jonathan H. | 10 | 7.042% |
| Abedin, Josefina | 10 | 7.042% |
| Stephen P Luby | 10 | 7.042% |
| Rahman, Mahfuzar | 10 | 7.042% |
| Syed Moinuddin Satter | 9 | 6.338% |
| Islam, Ariful | 9 | 6.338% |
| Islam, Monjurul | 9 | 6.338% |
| Ashraful Islam Khan | 8 | 5.634% |
Research-affiliated institutes:
Research collaboration countries:
| Countries | Record Count | % of 142 |
|---|---|---|
| BANGLADESH | 142 | 100.000% |
| USA | 92 | 64.789% |
| AUSTRALIA | 64 | 45.070% |
| ENGLAND | 21 | 14.789% |
| SWITZERLAND | 8 | 5.634% |
| PEOPLES R CHINA | 7 | 4.930% |
| CANADA | 4 | 2.817% |
| FRANCE | 4 | 2.817% |
| VIETNAM | 4 | 2.817% |
| ESWATINI | 3 | 2.113% |
| GAMBIA | 3 | 2.113% |
| INDIA | 3 | 2.113% |
| INDONESIA | 3 | 2.113% |
| JAPAN | 3 | 2.113% |
| MALAYSIA | 3 | 2.113% |
| NETHERLANDS | 3 | 2.113% |
| NIGERIA | 3 | 2.113% |
| PAKISTAN | 3 | 2.113% |
| PHILIPPINES | 3 | 2.113% |
| QATAR | 3 | 2.113% |
| SOUTH AFRICA | 3 | 2.113% |
| SWEDEN | 3 | 2.113% |
| TANZANIA | 3 | 2.113% |
| GERMANY | 2 | 1.408% |
| GHANA | 2 | 1.408% |
Sustainable Development Goals:
Web of Science Index:
Research highlights of IEDCR research publications in indexed journals:
| Type | Result |
|---|---|
| Review Article | 7 |
| Early Access | 1 |
| Open Access | 130 |
| Enriched Cited References | 72 |
| Open publisher-invited reviews | 3 |
Observations:
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A dominant focus on infectious disease research highlights IEDCR’s core national and global role in disease surveillance and control.
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The high open-access rate enhances the visibility and accessibility of Bangladeshi research outputs.
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International collaborations with high-income countries suggest strong global engagement and data-sharing partnerships.
Questions:
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How does IEDCR’s 2024 publication volume compare with previous years?
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What proportion of these studies were conducted under international funding or projects?
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Are there plans to expand research into emerging areas like genomics or climate-related health impacts?
IEDCR’s 2024 research performance reflects both national scientific leadership and growing international relevance, though diversification of research domains and sustained collaboration capacity could further strengthen its global impact.
