In 2024, Bangladeshi researchers published 266 papers indexed in SAGE, distributed across multiple citation indices. The majority were represented in the Science Citation Index Expanded (37.22%), closely followed by the Emerging Sources Citation Index (34.21%) and the Social Sciences Citation Index (33.08%). A smaller fraction appeared in the Arts & Humanities Citation Index (2.26%), with only one paper in the Conference Proceedings Citation Index–Science (0.38%). This distribution highlights a healthy balance between scientific, interdisciplinary, and social sciences research, though arts, humanities, and conference contributions remain minimal. Web of Science
The areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Research contributions in the field:
| Categories | Record Count | % of 266 |
|---|---|---|
| Public Environmental Occupational Health | 28 | 10.526% |
| Social Sciences Interdisciplinary | 18 | 6.767% |
| Clinical Neurology | 13 | 4.887% |
| Information Science Library Science | 12 | 4.511% |
| Materials Science Textiles | 12 | 4.511% |
| Business | 11 | 4.135% |
| Management | 11 | 4.135% |
| Peripheral Vascular Disease | 11 | 4.135% |
| Area Studies | 10 | 3.759% |
| Environmental Studies | 10 | 3.759% |
| Health Policy Services | 10 | 3.759% |
| Health Care Sciences Services | 9 | 3.383% |
| Materials Science Composites | 9 | 3.383% |
| Transportation Science Technology | 8 | 3.008% |
| Development Studies | 7 | 2.632% |
| Engineering Civil | 7 | 2.632% |
| Medical Informatics | 7 | 2.632% |
| Medicine General Internal | 7 | 2.632% |
| Transportation | 7 | 2.632% |
| Biochemical Research Methods | 6 | 2.256% |
| Engineering Mechanical | 6 | 2.256% |
| Communication | 5 | 1.880% |
| Education Scientific Disciplines | 5 | 1.880% |
| Hospitality Leisure Sport Tourism | 5 | 1.880% |
| Pathology | 5 | 1.880% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Types | Record Count | % of 266 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 222 | 83.459% |
| Early Access | 21 | 7.895% |
| Review Article | 18 | 6.767% |
| Meeting Abstract | 13 | 4.887% |
| Letter | 9 | 3.383% |
| Book Review | 2 | 0.752% |
| Editorial Material | 2 | 0.752% |
| Retracted Publication | 1 | 0.376% |
Authors’ infographic (Top 25):
Researcher profiles (Top 25):
| Researcher | Record Count | % of 266 |
|---|---|---|
| Dewan, Syed Masudur Rahman | 10 | 3.759% |
| Islam, Md. Rabiul | 6 | 2.256% |
| Shreyan, Shirsho | 5 | 1.880% |
| Khan, Sakif Ahamed | 5 | 1.880% |
| Mia, Rony | 4 | 1.504% |
| Mokbul, Mobin Ibne | 4 | 1.504% |
| Islam, Mohammad Safiqul | 3 | 1.128% |
| Bulbul, S. | 3 | 1.128% |
| Abdulla, Faruq | 3 | 1.128% |
| Manea, Hashim | 3 | 1.128% |
| Khan, Ruhul Amin | 3 | 1.128% |
| Mina, Md Forhad | 3 | 1.128% |
| Gumbinger, Christoph | 3 | 1.128% |
| Hossain, PhD, Md. Moyazzem | 3 | 1.128% |
| Tunkl, Christine | 3 | 1.128% |
| Talukder, Md. Alamin | 3 | 1.128% |
| Shohrawardy, Mohammed Hossan Shahid | 3 | 1.128% |
| Mohamed Sawal, Mohd Zool Hilmie | 3 | 1.128% |
| Krauss, Alexandra | 3 | 1.128% |
| Muzahid, M. A. A. | 3 | 1.128% |
| Kazi, Mohsin | 3 | 1.128% |
| Adeel, Shahid | 3 | 1.128% |
| Chisti, Mohammod J | 3 | 1.128% |
| Lin, Chung-Ying | 2 | 0.752% |
| Ponce, Fernando P. | 2 | 0.752% |
Research-affiliated institutes:
Research collaboration countries:
| Countries | Record Count | % of 266 |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 266 | 100.000% |
| USA | 35 | 13.158% |
| India | 28 | 10.526% |
| Peoples R China | 25 | 9.398% |
| Australia | 22 | 8.271% |
| Malaysia | 22 | 8.271% |
| England | 18 | 6.767% |
| Saudi Arabia | 18 | 6.767% |
| Canada | 17 | 6.391% |
| Pakistan | 14 | 5.263% |
| Japan | 8 | 3.008% |
| Germany | 7 | 2.632% |
| Indonesia | 7 | 2.632% |
| Iran | 6 | 2.256% |
| Italy | 6 | 2.256% |
| South Africa | 6 | 2.256% |
| South Korea | 6 | 2.256% |
| U Arab Emirates | 6 | 2.256% |
| Iraq | 5 | 1.880% |
| Nepal | 5 | 1.880% |
| Belgium | 4 | 1.504% |
| Brazil | 4 | 1.504% |
| Chile | 4 | 1.504% |
| Czech Republic | 4 | 1.504% |
| Egypt | 4 | 1.504% |
Sustainable Development Goals:
Web of Science Index:
| Index | Record Count | % of 266 |
|---|---|---|
| Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) | 99 | 37.218% |
| Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) | 91 | 34.211% |
| Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) | 88 | 33.083% |
| Arts & Humanities Citation Index (A&HCI) | 6 | 2.256% |
| Conference Proceedings Citation Index – Science (CPCI-S) | 1 | 0.376% |
Research highlights of SAGE publications from Bangladesh:
| Type | Results |
|---|---|
| Review Article | 18 |
| Early Access | 21 |
| Open Access | 120 |
| Enriched Cited References | 177 |
Observations:
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The research output shows strong representation in both science and social sciences, indicating interdisciplinary growth.
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Emerging sources (ESCI) account for a substantial proportion, suggesting researchers are also targeting newer or developing journals.
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Arts, humanities, and conference papers remain underrepresented compared to other domains.
Questions:
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What factors are driving the nearly equal distribution between SCI-Expanded, ESCI, and SSCI publications?
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How can Bangladeshi researchers increase representation in Arts & Humanities research?
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Does the reliance on ESCI journals indicate challenges in publishing in higher-impact established journals?
The 2024 SAGE publication data from Bangladesh reflects a diverse research ecosystem, with encouraging progress in both scientific and social sciences output, though future strategies could aim to enhance impact and representation in underexplored domains.
