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A bibliometric study of scientific publications of Khulna University

Abstract

Purpose: This research paper aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of Khulna University's scientific publications to understand publication trends, citation impact, collaboration patterns, and their implications.

Methodology: Data from prominent databases, such as Scopus, were collected and analyzed using the R programming language and bibliometric tools. The analysis involved data cleaning, preparation, and visualization using the Biblioshiny package.

Findings: The study reveals significant growth in Khulna University's research output, with an annual growth rate of 19.52 percent. The average number of citations per publication is 12.22, indicating the impact of the university's research. Collaboration is prevalent, with an average of 5.36 co-authors per publication, and 53.84 percent of collaborations are international. Research areas such as environmental science, pharmacology, aquaculture, ethnopharmacology, and forest ecology emerged as prominent themes. High-impact sources, including Fitoterapia, PLOS ONE, and IEEE Access, were identified.

Implications: The identification of research areas and high-impact sources can guide future research prioritization and strategic decision-making. These findings contribute to enhancing research quality, fostering collaborations, and supporting evidence-based practices at Khulna University.