The 2025 Web of Science publication data of the University of Barishal shows a diverse and rapidly expanding research profile dominated by journal articles (94.07%), with additional outputs including early access papers, reviews, and minor scholarly contributions such as book reviews, proceedings, and corrections. Research output spans a wide range of disciplines, with Environmental Sciences, Multidisciplinary Sciences, Business, Management, and several interdisciplinary and natural science fields forming the core thematic areas. Bangladesh is the central contributor (100%), but strong international collaboration is evident, particularly with China, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, the USA, and several European and Asian countries. Publications are concentrated in leading global publishers such as Elsevier, Springer Nature, Wiley, Taylor & Francis, and Emerald, reflecting strong indexing in high-impact journals. Overall, the data indicates increasing international visibility, interdisciplinary engagement, and reliance on reputable global publishing platforms. Web of Science
The areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Research contributions in the field:
| Categories | Record Count | % of 118 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sciences | 20 | 16.949% |
| Multidisciplinary Sciences | 12 | 10.169% |
| Business | 11 | 9.322% |
| Management | 10 | 8.475% |
| Biophysics | 6 | 5.085% |
| Environmental Studies | 6 | 5.085% |
| Geosciences Multidisciplinary | 6 | 5.085% |
| Water Resources | 5 | 4.237% |
| Economics | 4 | 3.390% |
| Education Educational Research | 4 | 3.390% |
| Genetics Heredity | 4 | 3.390% |
| Green Sustainable Science Technology | 4 | 3.390% |
| Materials Science Multidisciplinary | 4 | 3.390% |
| Meteorology Atmospheric Sciences | 4 | 3.390% |
| Public Environmental Occupational Health | 4 | 3.390% |
| Social Sciences Interdisciplinary | 4 | 3.390% |
| Chemistry Multidisciplinary | 3 | 2.542% |
| Ecology | 3 | 2.542% |
| Engineering Environmental | 3 | 2.542% |
| Marine Freshwater Biology | 3 | 2.542% |
| Operations Research Management Science | 3 | 2.542% |
| Psychology Experimental | 3 | 2.542% |
| Thermodynamics | 3 | 2.542% |
| Toxicology | 3 | 2.542% |
| Area Studies | 2 | 1.695% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Types | Record Count | % of 118 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 111 | 94.068% |
| Early Access | 12 | 10.169% |
| Review Article | 2 | 1.695% |
| Book Review | 1 | 0.847% |
| Correction | 1 | 0.847% |
| Meeting Abstract | 1 | 0.847% |
| Proceeding Paper | 1 | 0.847% |
| Retraction | 1 | 0.847% |
Authors’ infographic (Top 25):
Researcher profiles (Top 25):
| Researchers | Record Count | % of 118 |
|---|---|---|
| Al Masud, Abdullah | 23 | 19.492% |
| Gazi, Md. Abu Issa | 13 | 11.017% |
| Senathirajah, Abdul Rahman bin S. | 11 | 9.322% |
| Roy, Dhiman Kumer | 10 | 8.475% |
| Amin, Mohammad Bin | 8 | 6.780% |
| Alam, Md. Khorshed | 7 | 5.932% |
| Khan, Rahat | 7 | 5.932% |
| Rahman, Md. Kazi Hafizur | 7 | 5.932% |
| Emon, Md | 7 | 5.932% |
| Idris, Abubakr | 6 | 5.085% |
| Ahmed, Shek | 6 | 5.085% |
| Aldawood, Saad A | 6 | 5.085% |
| Sabbir, Md. Mahiuddin | 5 | 4.237% |
| Hossain, Md. Alamgir | 5 | 4.237% |
| Ovi, Mehedi Hasan | 5 | 4.237% |
| Emon, Shahariar | 5 | 4.237% |
| Takaba, Hiromitsu | 4 | 3.390% |
| Chaity, Naznin Sultana | 4 | 3.390% |
| Hossain, Dr. Md Shakhawat | 4 | 3.390% |
| Ahmed, Selim | 4 | 3.390% |
| Asaduzzaman, Md. | 4 | 3.390% |
| Khan, Md. Harunor Rashid | 4 | 3.390% |
| Habib, Md. Ahosan | 3 | 2.542% |
| Saha, Mallika | 3 | 2.542% |
| Karim, Ehsan | 3 | 2.542% |
Research-affiliated institutes:
Research collaboration countries:
| Countries/Regions | Record Count | % of 118 |
|---|---|---|
| BANGLADESH | 118 | 100.000% |
| PEOPLES R CHINA | 25 | 21.186% |
| MALAYSIA | 17 | 14.407% |
| SAUDI ARABIA | 13 | 11.017% |
| HUNGARY | 12 | 10.169% |
| JAPAN | 10 | 8.475% |
| SOUTH KOREA | 7 | 5.932% |
| USA | 7 | 5.932% |
| AUSTRALIA | 6 | 5.085% |
| CANADA | 6 | 5.085% |
| INDIA | 5 | 4.237% |
| BRAZIL | 3 | 2.542% |
| ENGLAND | 3 | 2.542% |
| THAILAND | 3 | 2.542% |
| ANGOLA | 1 | 0.847% |
| BRUNEI | 1 | 0.847% |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | 1 | 0.847% |
| GERMANY | 1 | 0.847% |
| KUWAIT | 1 | 0.847% |
| NETHERLANDS | 1 | 0.847% |
| POLAND | 1 | 0.847% |
| SOMALIA | 1 | 0.847% |
| SRI LANKA | 1 | 0.847% |
| SWEDEN | 1 | 0.847% |
Sustainable Development Goals:
Web of Science Index:
Research highlights of BU:
| Types | Results |
|---|---|
| Review Article | 2 |
| Early Access | 12 |
| Open Access | 67 |
| Enriched Cited References | 53 |
Citation Index:
Publishers:
| Publishers | Record Count | % of 118 |
|---|---|---|
| Elsevier | 32 | 27.119% |
| Springer Nature | 20 | 16.949% |
| Emerald Group Publishing | 10 | 8.475% |
| Taylor & Francis | 10 | 8.475% |
| Wiley | 10 | 8.475% |
| Public Library Science | 5 | 4.237% |
| SPRINGER INT PUBL AG | 3 | 2.542% |
| Sage | 3 | 2.542% |
| Amer Chemical Soc | 2 | 1.695% |
| Frontiers Media Sa | 2 | 1.695% |
| Mdpi | 2 | 1.695% |
| Oxford Univ Press | 2 | 1.695% |
| Syarif Syarif Hidayatullah State Univ Jakarta | 2 | 1.695% |
| Accscience Publishing | 1 | 0.847% |
| Bangladesh Botanical Soc | 1 | 0.847% |
| Bmj Publishing Group | 1 | 0.847% |
| Centre Advancement Applied Sciences | 1 | 0.847% |
| Iop Publishing Ltd | 1 | 0.847% |
| Iranian Chemical Soc | 1 | 0.847% |
| Iwa Publishing | 1 | 0.847% |
| Keai Publishing Ltd | 1 | 0.847% |
| NATURE PORTFOLIO | 1 | 0.847% |
| Royal Soc Chemistry | 1 | 0.847% |
| Soc Brasileira Floricultura & Plantas Ornamentais | 1 | 0.847% |
| Thieme Medical Publishers | 1 | 0.847% |
Funding Agencies:
Observations:
- Research output is highly article-centric, indicating a strong focus on full journal publications rather than other scholarly formats.
- Environmental and interdisciplinary sciences dominate the research landscape, showing alignment with sustainability and applied science priorities.
- Publication is globally distributed through major publishers, indicating strong integration into international academic networks.
Questions:
- What institutional strategies contributed to the dominance of Environmental Sciences in 2025 outputs?
- How can Barishal University increase representation in underrepresented fields beyond environmental and multidisciplinary sciences?
- What factors drive collaboration patterns with countries like China, Malaysia, and Saudi Arabia?
The 2025 publication profile reflects a university that is increasingly research-active and globally connected but still developing balance across disciplines and authorial diversity.
