Measuring the Research Output and Performance of the University of Ibadan from 2014 to 2023: A Scientometric Analysis

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2510.25283v1
• Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:39:36 GMT
• Title: Measuring the Research Output and Performance of the University of Ibadan from 2014 to 2023: A Scientometric Analysis
• Authors: Muneer Ahmad, Undie Felicia Nkatv,
• Abstract summary: This study employs scientometric methods to assess the research output and performance of the University of Ibadan from 2014 to 2023.<n>The study focuses on the departments that contribute the most, the best journals for publishing, the nations that collaborate, the impact of citations both locally and globally, well-known authors and their total production, and the research output broken down by year.
• Score: 0.3093890460224435
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: This study employs scientometric methods to assess the research output and performance of the University of Ibadan from 2014 to 2023. By analyzing publication trends, citation patterns, and collaboration networks, the research aims to comprehensively evaluate the university's research productivity, impact, and disciplinary focus. This article's endeavors are characterized by innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and commitment to excellence, making the University of Ibadan a significant hub for cutting-edge research in Nigeria and beyond. The goal of the current study is to ascertain the influence of the university's research output and publication patterns between 2014 and 2023. The study focuses on the departments at the University of Ibadan that contribute the most, the best journals for publishing, the nations that collaborate, the impact of citations both locally and globally, well-known authors and their total production, and the research output broken down by year. According to the university's ten-year publication data, 7159 papers with an h-index of 75 were published between 2014 and 2023, garnering 218572 citations. Furthermore, the VOSviewer software mapping approach is used to illustrate the stenographical mapping of data through graphs. The findings of this study will contribute to understanding the university's research strengths, weaknesses, and potential areas for improvement. Additionally, the results will inform evidence-based decision-making for enhancing research strategies and policies at the University of Ibadan.

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