PUST’s 2025 Web of Science-indexed publications show a strong concentration in core STEM disciplines, with Multidisciplinary Sciences (14.872%) and Materials Science (13.333%) leading, followed by Electrical and Electronic Engineering (9.231%) and Environmental Sciences (7.692%). The output is overwhelmingly article-based (92.308%), with a small share of review articles and other document types. Authorship is led by a few highly productive researchers, with Ferdous, A.H.M. Iftekharul alone contributing 14.872% of total output, indicating a centralized authorship pattern. International collaboration is evident, with Saudi Arabia (25.128%), Malaysia (14.359%), Australia (13.333%), India (11.795%), and Japan (11.282%) as major contributing countries alongside Bangladesh (100% institutional presence). Publication venues are dominated by major publishers such as Elsevier (25.641%), Springer Nature (20.513%), Wiley (10.256%), and Nature Portfolio (7.692%), showing strong engagement with high-impact international journals. Web of Science
The areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Research contributions in the field:
| Categories | Record Count | % of 195 |
|---|---|---|
| Multidisciplinary Sciences | 29 | 14.872% |
| Materials Science Multidisciplinary | 26 | 13.333% |
| Engineering Electrical Electronic | 18 | 9.231% |
| Environmental Sciences | 15 | 7.692% |
| Engineering Multidisciplinary | 13 | 6.667% |
| Physics Applied | 12 | 6.154% |
| Chemistry Multidisciplinary | 10 | 5.128% |
| Physics Condensed Matter | 10 | 5.128% |
| Chemistry Physical | 9 | 4.615% |
| Computer Science Information Systems | 9 | 4.615% |
| Environmental Studies | 9 | 4.615% |
| Nanoscience Nanotechnology | 9 | 4.615% |
| Telecommunications | 8 | 4.103% |
| Energy Fuels | 7 | 3.590% |
| Green Sustainable Science Technology | 7 | 3.590% |
| Mechanics | 7 | 3.590% |
| Physics Multidisciplinary | 7 | 3.590% |
| Thermodynamics | 6 | 3.077% |
| Optics | 5 | 2.564% |
| Polymer Science | 5 | 2.564% |
| Food Science Technology | 4 | 2.051% |
| Neurosciences | 4 | 2.051% |
| Physics Atomic Molecular Chemical | 4 | 2.051% |
| Biochemistry Molecular Biology | 3 | 1.538% |
| Chemistry Medicinal | 3 | 1.538% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Types | Record Count | % of 195 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 180 | 92.308% |
| Review Article | 10 | 5.128% |
| Correction | 3 | 1.538% |
| Early Access | 2 | 1.026% |
| Letter | 1 | 0.513% |
| Proceeding Paper | 1 | 0.513% |
Authors’ infographic (Top 25):
Researcher profiles (Top 25):
| Researchers | Record Count | % of 195 |
|---|---|---|
| Ferdous, A.H.M.Iftekharul | 29 | 14.872% |
| Ali, Md. Feroz | 17 | 8.718% |
| Islam, Md. Safiul | 14 | 7.179% |
| Kundu, Diponkar | 13 | 6.667% |
| Hasan, Md Golam Moula Mehedi | 12 | 6.154% |
| Noor, Khalid Sifulla | 11 | 5.641% |
| Ishraque, Md. Fatin | 10 | 5.128% |
| Arefin, Shezan | 10 | 5.128% |
| Rana, Masud | 10 | 5.128% |
| hossen, jakir | 9 | 4.615% |
| Rashed, Ahmed nabih zaki | 9 | 4.615% |
| Rahman, Md. Atikur | 9 | 4.615% |
| Sadeque, Md Golam | 9 | 4.615% |
| Paul, Liton Chandra | 7 | 3.590% |
| Rahman, Md. Ferdous | 7 | 3.590% |
| Islam, Hasibul | 7 | 3.590% |
| Ali, Md. Lokman | 7 | 3.590% |
| Irfan, Ahmad | 7 | 3.590% |
| Hasan, Md. Nimul | 7 | 3.590% |
| Alam, Prof. Dr. Md. Nur | 6 | 3.077% |
| Ahmed, Dr. Sheikh Rashel Al | 6 | 3.077% |
| Bani, Most. Momtahina | 6 | 3.077% |
| KHANDAKAR, K | 6 | 3.077% |
| Haque, Dr Md Ashraful | 5 | 2.564% |
| Eid, Mahmoud M. A. | 5 | 2.564% |
Research-affiliated institutes:
Research collaboration countries:
| Countries/Regions | Record Count | % of 195 |
|---|---|---|
| BANGLADESH | 195 | 100.000% |
| SAUDI ARABIA | 49 | 25.128% |
| MALAYSIA | 28 | 14.359% |
| AUSTRALIA | 26 | 13.333% |
| INDIA | 23 | 11.795% |
| JAPAN | 22 | 11.282% |
| EGYPT | 13 | 6.667% |
| USA | 13 | 6.667% |
| SOUTH KOREA | 9 | 4.615% |
| PEOPLES R CHINA | 7 | 3.590% |
| CANADA | 5 | 2.564% |
| TURKIYE | 4 | 2.051% |
| ENGLAND | 3 | 1.538% |
| RUSSIA | 3 | 1.538% |
| ALGERIA | 2 | 1.026% |
| LITHUANIA | 2 | 1.026% |
| PAKISTAN | 2 | 1.026% |
| BULGARIA | 1 | 0.513% |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | 1 | 0.513% |
| HUNGARY | 1 | 0.513% |
| ICELAND | 1 | 0.513% |
| INDONESIA | 1 | 0.513% |
| IRAN | 1 | 0.513% |
| ITALY | 1 | 0.513% |
| KAZAKHSTAN | 1 | 0.513% |
Sustainable Development Goals:
Web of Science Index:
Research highlights of PUST:
| Types | Results |
|---|---|
| Review Article | 10 |
| Early Access | 2 |
| Open Access | 121 |
| Enriched Cited References | 126 |
| Open publisher-invited reviews | 3 |
Citation Index:
Publishers:
| Publishers | Record Count | % of 195 |
|---|---|---|
| Elsevier | 50 | 25.641% |
| Springer Nature | 40 | 20.513% |
| Wiley | 20 | 10.256% |
| NATURE PORTFOLIO | 15 | 7.692% |
| Public Library Science | 9 | 4.615% |
| IEEE | 7 | 3.590% |
| Royal Soc Chemistry | 7 | 3.590% |
| Mdpi | 6 | 3.077% |
| Sage | 4 | 2.051% |
| Taylor & Francis | 4 | 2.051% |
| AIP Publishing | 3 | 1.538% |
| Frontiers Media Sa | 3 | 1.538% |
| Iop Publishing Ltd | 3 | 1.538% |
| Tech Science Press | 3 | 1.538% |
| Humana Press Inc | 2 | 1.026% |
| Optica Publishing Group | 2 | 1.026% |
| PLEIADES PUBLISHING LTD | 2 | 1.026% |
| Walter De Gruyter | 2 | 1.026% |
| World Scientific | 2 | 1.026% |
| Amer Chemical Soc | 1 | 0.513% |
| Amer Inst Mathematical Sciences-Aims | 1 | 0.513% |
| Indian Assoc Cultivation Science | 1 | 0.513% |
| Int Centre Sustainable Dev Energy Water & Env Systems-Sdewes | 1 | 0.513% |
| Int Inst Acoustics & Vibration | 1 | 0.513% |
| Iwa Publishing | 1 | 0.513% |
Funding Agencies:
Observations:
- Research output is highly concentrated in STEM and multidisciplinary fields, especially materials and engineering sciences.
- A small group of researchers contributes a disproportionately large share of publications.
- Strong international collaboration is reflected in a diverse set of contributing countries, with significant involvement from Saudi Arabia and East Asia.
Questions:
- What institutional factors contribute to the high productivity of a few key researchers?
- How can PUST further diversify its research output across underrepresented disciplines?
- What strategies could strengthen collaborations beyond the current dominant partner countries?
The publication profile indicates a growing international research footprint for PUST, with strong alignment to global scientific publishers and collaborative networks. However, balancing authorship distribution and expanding disciplinary diversity could further enhance its research impact and sustainability.
