In 2024, research publications from PUST (Pabna University of Science and Technology) in the Web of Science show significant diversity across various dimensions. The majority of the publications are concentrated in fields such as Materials Science, Multidisciplinary Sciences, and Engineering, with a strong presence in optics and physics. The majority of articles belong to the “Article” category, making up almost 97% of the research. The leading publisher for these works is Elsevier, followed by Springer Nature and Wiley. The majority of research from PUST comes from Bangladesh, with key contributors including Ferdous, A. H. M. Iftekharul, and Rashed, Ahmed Nabih Zaki. Among the citation indices, the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) is the most prominent, accounting for over 70% of the publications. The analysis suggests PUST’s growing influence in scientific research and publication, with a focused output in multidisciplinary science and engineering. Web of Science
The areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Research contributions in the field:
| Categories | Record Count | % of 181 |
|---|---|---|
| Materials Science Multidisciplinary | 40 | 22.099% |
| Optics | 25 | 13.812% |
| Multidisciplinary Sciences | 24 | 13.260% |
| Engineering Electrical Electronic | 18 | 9.945% |
| Physics Condensed Matter | 16 | 8.840% |
| Physics Applied | 13 | 7.182% |
| Nanoscience Nanotechnology | 12 | 6.630% |
| Physics Multidisciplinary | 11 | 6.077% |
| Chemistry Multidisciplinary | 10 | 5.525% |
| Engineering Multidisciplinary | 10 | 5.525% |
| Chemistry Physical | 8 | 4.420% |
| Computer Science Information Systems | 8 | 4.420% |
| Public Environmental Occupational Health | 7 | 3.867% |
| Quantum Science Technology | 7 | 3.867% |
| Telecommunications | 6 | 3.315% |
| Computer Science Interdisciplinary Applications | 5 | 2.762% |
| Environmental Sciences | 5 | 2.762% |
| Biophysics | 4 | 2.210% |
| Health Care Sciences Services | 4 | 2.210% |
| Mathematics Interdisciplinary Applications | 4 | 2.210% |
| Biochemistry Molecular Biology | 3 | 1.657% |
| Cell Biology | 3 | 1.657% |
| Chemistry Analytical | 3 | 1.657% |
| Energy Fuels | 3 | 1.657% |
| Engineering Civil | 3 | 1.657% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Types | Record Count | % of 181 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 176 | 97.238% |
| Early Access | 14 | 7.735% |
| Review Article | 2 | 1.105% |
| Book Chapters | 1 | 0.552% |
| Correction | 1 | 0.552% |
| Letter | 1 | 0.552% |
| Proceeding Paper | 1 | 0.552% |
Authors’ infographic:
Researcher profiles (Leading 25):
| Researcher | Record Count | % of 181 |
|---|---|---|
| Ferdous, A. H. M. Iftekharul | 30 | 16.575% |
| Rashed, Ahmed Nabih Zaki | 21 | 11.602% |
| Noor, Khalid Sifulla | 16 | 8.840% |
| Rahman, Md. Atikur | 15 | 8.287% |
| Alam, Prof. Dr. Md. Nur | 14 | 7.735% |
| Ahmed, Dr. Sheikh Rashel Al | 14 | 7.735% |
| Rahman, Md. Ferdous | 14 | 7.735% |
| Kundu, Diponkar | 11 | 6.077% |
| Ali, Md. Lokman | 11 | 6.077% |
| Paul, Liton Chandra | 10 | 5.525% |
| Irfan, Ahmad | 9 | 4.972% |
| Bani, Most. Momtahina | 9 | 4.972% |
| Khan, T. M. Yunus | 9 | 4.972% |
| Hasane | 8 | 4.420% |
| Ramkumar, G | 7 | 3.867% |
| Kabir, Md Awal | 7 | 3.867% |
| Khan, Mithun | 7 | 3.867% |
| Dr. Md. Abdur Rahim | 7 | 3.867% |
| Chaudhry, Aijaz Rasool | 6 | 3.315% |
| Hossain, Amzad | 6 | 3.315% |
| Haque, Md. Ashraful | 6 | 3.315% |
| Harun-Or-Roshid | 6 | 3.315% |
| S M R, Islam | 5 | 2.762% |
| Hossain, Dr. Md. Najmul | 5 | 2.762% |
| Roy, Dayal Chandra | 5 | 2.762% |
Research affiliations of PUST with other universities and institutes:
Research collaboration countries (25):
| Countries/Regions | Record Count | % of 181 |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 181 | 100.000% |
| Saudi Arabia | 41 | 22.652% |
| Egypt | 32 | 17.680% |
| India | 31 | 17.127% |
| Australia | 21 | 11.602% |
| Malaysia | 21 | 11.602% |
| Japan | 16 | 8.840% |
| Turkiye | 16 | 8.840% |
| USA | 12 | 6.630% |
| Pakistan | 9 | 4.972% |
| Peoples R China | 8 | 4.420% |
| South Korea | 8 | 4.420% |
| Algeria | 7 | 3.867% |
| Germany | 5 | 2.762% |
| Iraq | 5 | 2.762% |
| Italy | 5 | 2.762% |
| Lebanon | 4 | 2.210% |
| Russia | 4 | 2.210% |
| U Arab Emirates | 4 | 2.210% |
| Azerbaijan | 3 | 1.657% |
| Bulgaria | 3 | 1.657% |
| Canada | 3 | 1.657% |
| England | 3 | 1.657% |
| Jordan | 3 | 1.657% |
| Kazakhstan | 3 | 1.657% |
Sustainable development goals:
The publishers:
Elsevier 60 (33.149%)
Springer Nature 38 (20.994%)
Wiley 18 (9.945%)
NATURE PORTFOLIO 6 (3.315%)
AIP Publishing 5 (2.762%)
IEEE 5 (2.762%)
Public Library Science 5 (2.762%)
Royal Soc Chemistry 5 (2.762%)
Taylor & Francis 4 (2.210%)
Humana Press Inc 3 (1.657%)
Iop Publishing Ltd 3 (1.657%)
Mdpi 3 (1.657%)
Sage 3 (1.657%)
Tech Science Press 3 (1.657%)
World Scientific 3 (1.657%)
Amer Chemical Soc 2 (1.105%)
Indian Assoc Cultivation Science 2 (1.105%)
Academic Publication Council 1 (0.552%)
Amer Inst Mathematical Sciences-Aims 1 (0.552%)
Biophysical Soc Japan 1 (0.552%)
Emw Publishing 1 (0.552%)
Frontiers Media Sa 1 (0.552%)
Indian Acad Sciences 1 (0.552%)
Microbiology Soc 1 (0.552%)
Pleiades Publishing Inc 1 (0.552%)
Web of Science Index:
| Index | Record Count | % of 181 |
|---|---|---|
| Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) | 130 | 71.823% |
| Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) | 48 | 26.519% |
| Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) | 3 | 1.657% |
| Arts & Humanities Citation Index (A&HCI) | 1 | 0.552% |
| Book Citation Index – Science (BKCI-S) | 1 | 0.552% |
| Conference Proceedings Citation Index – Science (CPCI-S) | 1 | 0.552% |
Funding Agencies:
Research Highlights of PUST:
| Type | Result |
|---|---|
| Review Article | 2 |
| Early Access | 14 |
| Open Access | 86 |
| Enriched Cited References | 135 |
| Open Publisher-Invited Reviews | 6 |
Observations:
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High Concentration in Multidisciplinary Sciences: A large portion of the research publications in 2024 fall within materials science, optics, and physics, indicating strong interdisciplinary work.
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Prominent Contributors: Key researchers such as Ferdous, A. H. M. Iftekharul and Rashed, Ahmed Nabih Zaki dominate the publication output, highlighting their significant contribution to the research landscape at PUST.
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Publisher Dominance: Elsevier leads as the primary publisher, which aligns with PUST’s overall publication trends, followed by Springer Nature and Wiley.
Questions:
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How can PUST further diversify its research output to include more emerging fields like AI and renewable energy?
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What strategies can be implemented to increase the presence of PUST publications in higher-impact journals and citation indices?
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How can PUST support more early-career researchers to increase their visibility and publication output?
The research output from PUST in 2024 reflects a growing engagement with global academic discourse, particularly in multidisciplinary science. With the focus on highly regarded publishers and a strong presence in leading citation indices, PUST is well-positioned to increase its academic reputation in the coming years. However, continued efforts toward diversifying research themes and enhancing visibility in high-impact journals will be crucial for future growth.
