In 2024, Bangladesh contributed significantly to the Optica Publishing Group journal, with all 32 publications being articles, predominantly in the field of Optics (100%), while Materials Science Multidisciplinary represented a smaller subset (18.75%). Bangladeshi researchers such as Afsary N, Chowdhury TA, and Hossain J were leading contributors, each authoring three papers, reflecting concentrated individual productivity. Collaboration was evident with co-authors and researcher profiles showing repeated involvement across multiple publications. While Bangladesh accounted for 100% of the publications, international collaboration existed, notably with researchers from Peoples R China, USA, Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, and Spain. Web of Science
The areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Research contributions in the field:
| Categories | Record Count | % of 32 |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | 32 | 100.000% |
| Materials Science Multidisciplinary | 6 | 18.750% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Types | Record Count | % of 32 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 32 | 100.000% |
Authors’ infographic (Top 25):
Researcher profiles (Top 25):
| Researcher | Record Count | % of 32 |
|---|---|---|
| Afsary, Noor | 3 | 9.375% |
| Alam, Koushik | 3 | 9.375% |
| RASEL, MD OMAR FARUK | 3 | 9.375% |
| Pappu, Alamin Hossain | 3 | 9.375% |
| Chowdhury, Towhid | 3 | 9.375% |
| Dr. Jaker Hossain | 2 | 6.250% |
| Sajid Choudhury | 2 | 6.250% |
| Mollah, Md. Aslam | 2 | 6.250% |
| Hossain, A. B. M. Arafat | 2 | 6.250% |
| Arafin, Sumaya | 2 | 6.250% |
| Fatema, Tazin | 2 | 6.250% |
| Abir, Ahnaf Tahmid | 2 | 6.250% |
| Khaleque, Abdul | 2 | 6.250% |
| Shiddique, Sheikh Noman | 2 | 6.250% |
| Sarker, Dip | 2 | 6.250% |
| Bimberg, Dieter | 1 | 3.125% |
| Mohsin, Abu S.M. | 1 | 3.125% |
| Ahmmed, Kazi Tanvir | 1 | 3.125% |
| Aoni, Rifat Ahmmed | 1 | 3.125% |
| Ahmed Zubair | 1 | 3.125% |
| Miah, Md. Sipon | 1 | 3.125% |
| Haider, Firoz | 1 | 3.125% |
| Rahman, Sohanur | 1 | 3.125% |
| Shaha, Kumary Sumi Rani | 1 | 3.125% |
| Tian, Sicong | 1 | 3.125% |
Research-affiliated institutes:
Research collaboration countries:
| Countries/Regions | Record Count | % of 32 |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 32 | 100.000% |
| Peoples R China | 5 | 15.625% |
| USA | 4 | 12.500% |
| Australia | 1 | 3.125% |
| Canada | 1 | 3.125% |
| Germany | 1 | 3.125% |
| Japan | 1 | 3.125% |
| Spain | 1 | 3.125% |
Sustainable Development Goals:
Web of Science Index:
Research highlights of Optica Publishing Group from Bangladesh:
| Type | Result |
|---|---|
| Open Access | 27 |
| Enriched Cited References | 21 |
Observations:
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All 32 publications were articles, indicating a consistent preference for traditional research outputs.
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Optics dominates the research focus, with limited representation in other multidisciplinary areas.
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Certain researchers (e.g., Afsary N, Chowdhury TA, RASEL MD OF) show repeated contributions, highlighting a core group of prolific authors.
Questions:
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What factors contribute to the dominance of Optics research among Bangladeshi authors?
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How extensive is the impact of these publications in terms of citations and global visibility?
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Are international collaborations influencing the research quality or topic diversity?
The dataset shows strong national authorship and concentration in optics, but there is potential for broader interdisciplinary work and enhanced global collaboration to increase impact and diversity in Bangladesh’s research output.
