The Bangladesh Forest Research Institute (BFRI) published 8 research articles in 2024, covering a wide range of categories including Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Materials Science (Wood & Textiles), Meteorology, Genetics, Geosciences, and Sustainable Science. All publications were in article form, with multiple researchers contributing, reflecting a broad collaborative network. BFRI research engaged with international partners from the USA, Canada, Sweden, Indonesia, Brazil, China, and more, alongside strong domestic contributions. Publications were mainly hosted by Elsevier (62.5%), with additional donations in journals of the National Academy of Sciences, Taylor & Francis, and Wiley. Open-access played a significant role (5 of 8), while enriched citation references were found in 3 papers, showing global research visibility. Web of Science
The areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Research contributions in the field:
| Categories | Record Count | % of 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sciences | 2 | 25.000% |
| Forestry | 2 | 25.000% |
| Materials Science Paper Wood | 2 | 25.000% |
| Meteorology Atmospheric Sciences | 2 | 25.000% |
| Engineering Environmental | 1 | 12.500% |
| Genetics Heredity | 1 | 12.500% |
| Geosciences Multidisciplinary | 1 | 12.500% |
| Green Sustainable Science Technology | 1 | 12.500% |
| Materials Science Textiles | 1 | 12.500% |
| Multidisciplinary Sciences | 1 | 12.500% |
| Water Resources | 1 | 12.500% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Types | Record Count | % of 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 8 | 100.000% |
Authors’ infographic:
Researcher profiles:
| Researcher | Record Count | % of 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Nath, Shambhu | 2 | 25.000% |
| Jakir Hossain, Mohammad | 2 | 25.000% |
| Billah, Sharif Mutasim | 2 | 25.000% |
| Browning, Matthew H. E. M. | 2 | 25.000% |
| Das, Atanu Kumar | 2 | 25.000% |
| Al Imran, Sardar | 2 | 25.000% |
| Kabir, Md Pervez | 2 | 25.000% |
| Patwary, Muhammad Mainuddin | 2 | 25.000% |
| Saha, Chameli | 2 | 25.000% |
| Pitol, Md. Najmus Sayadat | 2 | 25.000% |
| Bardhan, Mondira | 2 | 25.000% |
| Maryana, Roni | 2 | 25.000% |
| Disha, Asma Safia | 2 | 25.000% |
| K. Ghosh, R. | 2 | 25.000% |
| Bashar, Kazi Khayrul | 1 | 12.500% |
| Tanpichai, Supachok | 1 | 12.500% |
| Rahman, Rezaur | 1 | 12.500% |
| Philip Downing | 1 | 12.500% |
| Chowdhury, Delwar | 1 | 12.500% |
| Borhan Ahmed | 1 | 12.500% |
| Nahid, Mominul | 1 | 12.500% |
| Biswas, Subir Kumar | 1 | 12.500% |
| Islam, Rakibul | 1 | 12.500% |
| Bakri, Muhammad Khusairy Bin | 1 | 12.500% |
| Hossain, Md Sabbir | 1 | 12.500% |
Research affiliations of BFRI with other institutes:
Research collaboration countries:
| Countries | Record Count | % of 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 8 | 100.000% |
| Usa | 4 | 50.000% |
| Canada | 2 | 25.000% |
| Indonesia | 2 | 25.000% |
| Sweden | 2 | 25.000% |
| Brazil | 1 | 12.500% |
| Colombia | 1 | 12.500% |
| Ecuador | 1 | 12.500% |
| England | 1 | 12.500% |
| Finland | 1 | 12.500% |
| Germany | 1 | 12.500% |
| Malaysia | 1 | 12.500% |
| Peoples R China | 1 | 12.500% |
| Thailand | 1 | 12.500% |
Sustainable Development Goals:
The publishers:
| Publishers | Record Count | % of 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Elsevier | 5 | 62.500% |
| Natl Acad Sciences | 1 | 12.500% |
| Taylor & Francis | 1 | 12.500% |
| Wiley | 1 | 12.500% |
Web of Science Index:
Funding Agencies:
Research highlights of BFRI:
| Type | Result |
|---|---|
| Open Access | 5 |
| Enriched Cited References | 3 |
Observations:
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Research outputs are evenly distributed across forestry, environmental sciences, wood materials science, and atmospheric sciences.
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The collaboration network is wide, spanning 13 countries beyond Bangladesh, showing BFRI’s international research reach.
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Elsevier is the dominant publisher, accounting for over 60% of BFRI’s publications.
Questions:
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How is BFRI planning to increase its output beyond 8 publications to enhance visibility in global forestry research?
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What are the key research themes driving collaboration with countries like the USA and Canada?
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How can BFRI leverage open access publishing to further strengthen its citation impact and global recognition?
BFRI’s 2024 publication profile reflects both diversity in research themes and strength in international collaboration, but scaling up research volume and focusing on impact-driven areas could further elevate its global standing.
