n 2024, the Network Veterinarians Bangladesh Journal published 36 research outputs, predominantly focused on Agriculture, Dairy Animal Science, and Veterinary Sciences. Most publications (86.1%) were original research articles, with a smaller fraction (13.9%) being review articles. Research was heavily concentrated among a few key authors, notably Islam MA, Chowdhury R, and Hossain MT, with Bangladesh Agricultural University contributing over 80% of the institutional affiliations. The country-wise distribution shows a strong domestic focus, with Bangladesh accounting for all publications and minimal contributions from Japan, Australia, Germany, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and the USA. Open access publications were common (27), and enriched cited references appeared in 16 publications, indicating a commitment to accessible and well-referenced research. Web of Science
The areas of research publication categories in the TreeMap:
Research contributions in the field:
| Categories | Record Count | % of 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Dairy Animal Science | 36 | 100.000% |
| Veterinary Sciences | 36 | 100.000% |
Research areas:
Types of published documents:
| Types | Record Count | % of 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Article | 31 | 86.111% |
| Review Article | 5 | 13.889% |
Authors’ infographic (Top 25):
Researcher profiles (Top 25):
| Researcher | Record Count | % of 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Chowdhury, R. | 5 | 13.889% |
| Khatun, Mst. Minara | 4 | 11.111% |
| Siddique, Mahbubul Pratik | 4 | 11.111% |
| Miah, M. A. | 4 | 11.111% |
| Islam, Ariful | 4 | 11.111% |
| Islam, KMS | 4 | 11.111% |
| Islam, Md. Alimul | 3 | 8.333% |
| Sadekuzzaman, Mohammad | 3 | 8.333% |
| Kamal, Md. Mostofa | 3 | 8.333% |
| Rahman, MA | 3 | 8.333% |
| Bose, Palash | 3 | 8.333% |
| Hayat, Sajedul | 3 | 8.333% |
| Nahar, Sham Soun | 3 | 8.333% |
| Rahman, Md. Zaminur | 3 | 8.333% |
| Mustari, AFRINA | 3 | 8.333% |
| Al-Mamun, M. | 2 | 5.556% |
| Ogawa, Kazushige | 2 | 5.556% |
| Parvin, Rokshana | 2 | 5.556% |
| Haque, Enamul | 2 | 5.556% |
| Chowdhury, Emdad H. | 2 | 5.556% |
| Sarker, Nathu Ram | 2 | 5.556% |
| Rahman, Md.Tanvir | 2 | 5.556% |
| Nazir, KHM Nazmul Hussain | 2 | 5.556% |
| Gofur, Md Royhan | 2 | 5.556% |
| Khasruzzaman, A. K. M. | 2 | 5.556% |
Research-affiliated institutes:
Research collaboration countries:
| Countries/Regions | Record Count | % of 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 36 | 100.000% |
| Japan | 2 | 5.556% |
| Australia | 1 | 2.778% |
| Germany | 1 | 2.778% |
| Philippines | 1 | 2.778% |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 2.778% |
| South Korea | 1 | 2.778% |
| USA | 1 | 2.778% |
Sustainable Development Goals:
Web of Science Index:
Research highlights of the Network Veterinarians Bangladesh Journal:
| Type | Result |
|---|---|
| Review Article | 5 |
| Open Access | 27 |
| Enriched Cited References | 16 |
Observations:
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Bangladesh Agricultural University is the dominant contributor, highlighting institutional centralization in veterinary research.
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Original research articles vastly outnumber review articles, suggesting a focus on primary data generation.
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Most authors appear repeatedly across publications, indicating a concentrated group of active researchers.
Questions:
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What measures could increase international collaboration and contributions from outside Bangladesh?
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Are there specific subfields within veterinary science that are underrepresented in the journal?
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How do the journal’s citation and impact metrics compare with regional and global veterinary journals?
The 2024 publication profile demonstrates strong domestic research activity and institutional leadership but suggests opportunities for broader international engagement and diversification of research topics.
