State University of Bangladesh produced 65 Web of Science-indexed research publications in 2025, demonstrating a multidisciplinary research profile spanning Multidisciplinary Sciences, Food Science & Technology, Medicine, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Sciences, Public Health, and Sustainability. Multidisciplinary Sciences was the leading category with 8 publications (12.308%), followed by Food Science & Technology and Medicine, General & Internal, with 7 publications each (10.769%). The publication portfolio was dominated by Articles (59; 90.769%), while 6 (9.231%) were Review Articles. Bangladesh accounted for all 65 records, with substantial international collaboration involving China (21.538%), Malaysia (18.462%), Hungary (13.846%), the USA (10.769%), and the Czech Republic (9.231%). Among researchers, Hossain, Md. Alamgir was the most prolific contributor with 11 records (16.923%), followed by Amin, Mohammad Bin with 9 (13.846%). In terms of publishers, Elsevier (26.154%), Wiley (24.615%), and Springer Nature (15.385%) collectively accounted for approximately two-thirds of the publications, indicating strong representation in major international publishing platforms. Web of Science
The areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Research contributions in the field:
| Categories | Record Count | % of 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Multidisciplinary Sciences | 8 | 12.308% |
| Food Science Technology | 7 | 10.769% |
| Medicine General Internal | 7 | 10.769% |
| Biochemistry Molecular Biology | 6 | 9.231% |
| Computer Science Information Systems | 6 | 9.231% |
| Environmental Sciences | 6 | 9.231% |
| Public Environmental Occupational Health | 5 | 7.692% |
| Green Sustainable Science Technology | 4 | 6.154% |
| Chemistry Multidisciplinary | 3 | 4.615% |
| Computer Science Theory Methods | 3 | 4.615% |
| Environmental Studies | 3 | 4.615% |
| Nutrition Dietetics | 3 | 4.615% |
| Psychology Experimental | 3 | 4.615% |
| Psychology Multidisciplinary | 3 | 4.615% |
| Telecommunications | 3 | 4.615% |
| Chemistry Medicinal | 2 | 3.077% |
| Medicine Research Experimental | 2 | 3.077% |
| Biology | 1 | 1.538% |
| Biotechnology Applied Microbiology | 1 | 1.538% |
| Business | 1 | 1.538% |
| Business Finance | 1 | 1.538% |
| Cell Biology | 1 | 1.538% |
| Chemistry Applied | 1 | 1.538% |
| Computer Science Artificial Intelligence | 1 | 1.538% |
| Computer Science Interdisciplinary Applications | 1 | 1.538% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Types | Record Count | % of 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 59 | 90.769% |
| Review Article | 6 | 9.231% |
| Early Access | 3 | 4.615% |
Authors’ infographic (Top 25):
Researcher profiles (Top 25):
| Researchers | Record Count | % of 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Hossain, Md. Alamgir | 11 | 16.923% |
| Amin, Mohammad Bin | 9 | 13.846% |
| Hossen, Md. Shafiul | 5 | 7.692% |
| RAHAMAN, MD ATIKUR | 4 | 6.154% |
| Asaduzzaman, Md. | 4 | 6.154% |
| Islam, Professor Dr. K. M. Anwarul | 4 | 6.154% |
| Islam, Mohammad Safiqul | 3 | 4.615% |
| Oláh, Prof. Dr. Judit | 3 | 4.615% |
| Hossain, Md. Jamal | 3 | 4.615% |
| Akhtar, Rulia | 3 | 4.615% |
| Gazi, Md. Abu Issa | 3 | 4.615% |
| Senathirajah, Abdul Rahman bin S. | 3 | 4.615% |
| Al Mamun, Abdullah | 3 | 4.615% |
| Rashid, Mohammad A | 3 | 4.615% |
| Barek, Md Abdul | 3 | 4.615% |
| Abdallah, Emad M. | 2 | 3.077% |
| HOSAIN, MD SAJJAD | 2 | 3.077% |
| Hossen, S. M. Moazzem | 2 | 3.077% |
| Taher, Mohammad Abdullah | 2 | 3.077% |
| Masud, Muhammad Mehedi | 2 | 3.077% |
| Biswas, Dr. Mohammad Shahangir | 2 | 3.077% |
| Alam, Safaet | 2 | 3.077% |
| SAIF, ABU NASER MOHAMMAD | 2 | 3.077% |
| Yiasmin, Mst. Nushrat | 2 | 3.077% |
| Hossain, Md. Golam | 2 | 3.077% |
Research-affiliated institutes:
Research collaboration countries:
| Countries/Regions | Record Count | % of 65 |
|---|---|---|
| BANGLADESH | 65 | 100.000% |
| PEOPLES R CHINA | 14 | 21.538% |
| MALAYSIA | 12 | 18.462% |
| HUNGARY | 9 | 13.846% |
| USA | 7 | 10.769% |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | 6 | 9.231% |
| SAUDI ARABIA | 5 | 7.692% |
| SOUTH KOREA | 4 | 6.154% |
| AUSTRALIA | 3 | 4.615% |
| BRUNEI | 3 | 4.615% |
| JAPAN | 3 | 4.615% |
| SOMALIA | 3 | 4.615% |
| SOUTH AFRICA | 3 | 4.615% |
| TAIWAN | 3 | 4.615% |
| THAILAND | 3 | 4.615% |
| CANADA | 2 | 3.077% |
| FINLAND | 2 | 3.077% |
| GERMANY | 2 | 3.077% |
| GHANA | 2 | 3.077% |
| GREECE | 2 | 3.077% |
| INDIA | 2 | 3.077% |
| INDONESIA | 2 | 3.077% |
| ITALY | 2 | 3.077% |
| PORTUGAL | 2 | 3.077% |
| SINGAPORE | 2 | 3.077% |
Sustainable Development Goals:
Web of Science Index:
Research highlights of SUB:
| Types | Results |
|---|---|
| Review Article | 6 |
| Early Access | 3 |
| Open Access | 50 |
| Enriched Cited References | 35 |
Citation Index:
Publishers:
| Publishers | Record Count | % of 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Elsevier | 17 | 26.154% |
| Wiley | 16 | 24.615% |
| Springer Nature | 10 | 15.385% |
| Sage | 5 | 7.692% |
| NATURE PORTFOLIO | 3 | 4.615% |
| Public Library Science | 3 | 4.615% |
| Taylor & Francis | 3 | 4.615% |
| Frontiers Media Sa | 2 | 3.077% |
| Bmj Publishing Group | 1 | 1.538% |
| Iop Publishing Ltd | 1 | 1.538% |
| LLC CPC BUSINESS PERSPECTIVES | 1 | 1.538% |
| Phcog Net | 1 | 1.538% |
| SPRINGER INT PUBL AG | 1 | 1.538% |
| Tech Science Press | 1 | 1.538% |
Funding Agencies:
Observations:
- Multidisciplinary strength: Research is highly diversified, with notable contributions across science, medicine, food technology, environmental studies, computing, and sustainability.
- Strong international collaboration: China, Malaysia, Hungary, the USA, and the Czech Republic are prominent international research partners.
- Concentration among major publishers: Elsevier, Wiley, and Springer Nature together published 43 of 65 records (66.154%).
Questions:
- Which research areas are likely to become the university’s strongest specializations based on publication growth and collaboration patterns?
- How can the university expand collaborations with high-performing international research institutions?
- What strategies could increase the proportion of high-impact and highly cited publications beyond the current article-dominated output?
The 2025 Web of Science profile indicates that State University of Bangladesh has a broad and increasingly international research portfolio, with particularly strong activity in multidisciplinary science, food science, medicine, environmental research, and technology. The substantial contribution from major global publishers and international collaborators provides a strong foundation for further improving the university’s research visibility, citation impact, and international research standing.
