In 2024, the Islamic University of Bangladesh (IU) demonstrated significant research output in the Web of Science, with a focus on multidisciplinary sciences, biochemistry, molecular biology, and environmental sciences. Notably, the university published a large number of articles, with the majority of documents being articles (84.5%) and a substantial proportion being early access (6.45%) and review articles (9.67%). IU’s research is deeply intertwined with Bangladesh’s scientific community, as the vast majority of collaborations were with institutions within the country, while international research partnerships extended to countries like South Korea, the USA, and Saudi Arabia. The university’s collaborations are reflected in the many open-access publications, facilitating wider dissemination of research findings. A majority of publications were indexed in the Science Citation Index Expanded, underscoring the international recognition of IU’s academic contributions. Web of Science
The leading areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Major contributions in the field include (leading 25):
| Categories | Record Count | % of 155 |
|---|---|---|
| Multidisciplinary Sciences | 16 | 10.323% |
| Engineering Electrical Electronic | 12 | 7.742% |
| Biochemistry Molecular Biology | 11 | 7.097% |
| Environmental Sciences | 10 | 6.452% |
| Microbiology | 10 | 6.452% |
| Computer Science Information Systems | 8 | 5.161% |
| Endocrinology Metabolism | 8 | 5.161% |
| Medicine Research Experimental | 8 | 5.161% |
| Computer Science Artificial Intelligence | 7 | 4.516% |
| Pharmacology Pharmacy | 7 | 4.516% |
| Engineering Chemical | 6 | 3.871% |
| Materials Science Multidisciplinary | 6 | 3.871% |
| Telecommunications | 6 | 3.871% |
| Chemistry Multidisciplinary | 5 | 3.226% |
| Computer Science Interdisciplinary Applications | 5 | 3.226% |
| Biotechnology Applied Microbiology | 4 | 2.581% |
| Computer Science Theory Methods | 4 | 2.581% |
| Energy Fuels | 4 | 2.581% |
| Entomology | 4 | 2.581% |
| Nanoscience Nanotechnology | 4 | 2.581% |
| Neurosciences | 4 | 2.581% |
| Optics | 4 | 2.581% |
| Physics Applied | 4 | 2.581% |
| Remote Sensing | 4 | 2.581% |
| Business Finance | 3 | 1.935% |
Research areas (Top 20):
Types of published documents:
| Types | Record Count | % of 155 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 131 | 84.516% |
| Review Article | 15 | 9.677% |
| Early Access | 10 | 6.452% |
| Meeting Abstract | 4 | 2.581% |
| Proceeding Paper | 4 | 2.581% |
| Correction | 1 | 0.645% |
Authors infographic (25):
Researcher profiles (25):
| Researcher | Record Count |
|---|---|
| Miah, Sipon | 14 |
| Niu, Mingbo | 9 |
| Hossain, Md. Arju | 8 |
| Islam, Md Khairul | 7 |
| Hossain, M. Khalid | 7 |
| Rahman, Md Habibur | 6 |
| Uddin, M Shihab | 6 |
| Biswas, Sudhangshu Kumar | 6 |
| Paul, Dipak Kumar | 5 |
| Bhuiyan, Mohammad Ruhul Amin | 5 |
| Rahman, Md Mafizur | 5 |
| Rahman, Md Ataur | 5 |
| TOKI, GAZI FARHAN ISHRAQUE | 5 |
| Ali, Md Shahin | 5 |
| Islam, Rafiquel | 5 |
| Haldhar, Rajesh | 5 |
| Yang, Deok Chun | 4 |
| Maniruzzaman, Mohammed | 4 |
| Chakraborty, Ashok Kumar | 4 |
| Ganguli, Sumon | 4 |
| Hasan, Md. Bokhtiar | 4 |
| Mamur, Hayati | 4 |
| Iqbal, Safia | 4 |
| Kim, Bonglee | 4 |
| Kamruzzaman, M. | 4 |
Research affiliations of IU with other universities and institutes (Leading 25):
Research collaboration countries (Top 25):
- BANGLADESH: 154 (99.355%)
- SOUTH KOREA: 33 (21.290%)
- USA: 29 (18.710%)
- PEOPLES R CHINA: 25 (16.129%)
- SAUDI ARABIA: 24 (15.484%)
- AUSTRALIA: 17 (10.968%)
- INDIA: 15 (9.677%)
- JAPAN: 14 (9.032%)
- SPAIN: 11 (7.097%)
- TURKIYE: 8 (5.161%)
- ALGERIA: 5 (3.226%)
- BRAZIL: 5 (3.226%)
- EGYPT: 4 (2.581%)
- MALAYSIA: 4 (2.581%)
- PAKISTAN: 4 (2.581%)
- THAILAND: 4 (2.581%)
- CANADA: 3 (1.935%)
- IRAQ: 3 (1.935%)
- U ARAB EMIRATES: 3 (1.935%)
- AUSTRIA: 2 (1.290%)
- AZERBAIJAN: 2 (1.290%)
- ENGLAND: 2 (1.290%)
- SWEDEN: 2 (1.290%)
- BELARUS: 1 (0.645%)
Conference titles:
| Titles | Record Count |
|---|---|
| 26th International Conference on Human Computer Interaction (HCII) | 1 |
| 3rd International Conference on Micro Nano Sensors for AI Healthcare and Robotics (NSENS) | 1 |
| 60th Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) | 1 |
| 9th International Conference on Computer and Communication Systems (ICCCS) | 1 |
| 9th International Congress on Information and Communication Technology (ICICT) | 1 |
The publishers:
- Elsevier: 52 (33.548%)
- Springer Nature: 21 (13.548%)
- MDPI: 15 (9.677%)
- Wiley: 13 (8.387%)
- IEEE: 8 (5.161%)
- Taylor & Francis: 6 (3.871%)
- Nature Portfolio: 4 (2.581%)
- Sage: 4 (2.581%)
- Public Library Science: 3 (1.935%)
- American Chemical Society: 2 (1.290%)
- Bentham Science Publishers Ltd: 2 (1.290%)
- Gazi University: 2 (1.290%)
- IOP Publishing Ltd: 2 (1.290%)
- Mary Ann Liebert, Inc: 2 (1.290%)
- Microbiology Society: 2 (1.290%)
- World Scientific: 2 (1.290%)
- American Society for Microbiology: 1 (0.645%)
- Cambridge University Press: 1 (0.645%)
- Global Science Press: 1 (0.645%)
- International Scientific Information, Inc: 1 (0.645%)
- IOS Press: 1 (0.645%)
- Korean Pharmacopuncture Institute: 1 (0.645%)
- Microbiological Society Korea: 1 (0.645%)
- New York Business Global LLC: 1 (0.645%)
- Optica Publishing Group: 1 (0.645%)
Web of Science Index:
| Index | Record Count |
|---|---|
| Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) | 107 |
| Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) | 41 |
| Conference Proceedings Citation Index – Science (CPCI-S) | 5 |
| Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) | 3 |
Research Highlights of IU:
| Category | Record Count |
|---|---|
| Highly Cited Papers | 2 |
| Review Article | 15 |
| Early Access | 10 |
| Open Access | 93 |
| Enriched Cited References | 88 |
Observations:
- The Islamic University of Bangladesh has a strong presence in multidisciplinary research fields, with a focus on biochemistry and molecular biology.
- Collaboration with international research communities is robust, particularly with countries like South Korea, the USA, and Saudi Arabia.
- The vast majority of IU’s publications are open access, which suggests an emphasis on broad dissemination of knowledge.
Questions:
- How can IU further enhance its research collaborations outside of Bangladesh to strengthen its global presence?
- What strategies can be employed to increase the number of highly cited papers produced by IU researchers?
- How can IU ensure sustainability in its open access publications while maintaining high-quality research outputs?
The Islamic University of Bangladesh is making significant strides in research, with a diverse range of publications that contribute to global scientific dialogue. The increasing number of collaborations and open-access publications shows a commitment to sharing knowledge and fostering innovation.
