Effat University Research Profile over Decades: A Bibliometric Analysis through Scopus Database

Abstract

Present research aimed to analyze the research output from Scopus database of Effat University from 2006 to 2024.  The main focus was to examine research focus, document types, annual publication trends and external collaboration with other researchers across the world. Using VOSviewer, MS Excel, and BiblioShiny, a total of 1539 publications were reviewed and examined through bibliometric analysis. The study found that the year 2024 was the most productive in terms of research output. It also identifies that amongst all published material research articles were the highest, accentuating significance. Moreover, it also pinpoints widespread research collaboration with researchers across the globe especially, Saudi Arabian and Egyptian institutions. The Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) in Lebanon emerged as a key international collaborator. Egypt was identified as the primary source of international research collaboration. The term "human" was most frequently used, and "Computer Science" was the leading research domain. The study provides valuable insights into Effat's research performance in computer science, engineering, business science, and humanities.

This analysis provides important insights into Effat University's research performance by highlighting important research fields, fruitful collaboration, and publishing trends. These results can guide activities to increase the effect of university research as well as strategic planning and allocation of resources. The study's scope is limited by its focus on a single institution and its reliance solely on Scopus data. The findings are specific to Effat and may not be representative of other institutions. This study seeks to motivate library and information science professionals and researchers to explore bibliometric analysis as a tool for understanding their universities' research impact.

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