SCHOLARLY COLLABORATIONS IN BANGLADESH: A SCIENTOMETRIC ANALYSIS

Abstract

Collaboration is a foundation for advancing knowledge and promoting academic progress in an ever-changing field of education. This thesis presents a comprehensive scientometric analysis of scholarly collaborations in Bangladesh, focusing on the trends, patterns, and impacts of co-authored research within the country's academic landscape. The study employs a quantitative method using bibliometric data from the Scopus database. It explores interdisciplinary and institutional research of 33 selected universities in Bangladesh from 2012 to 2021 through a scientometric analysis, examining authorship, research output patterns, and collaboration trends. The study also uncovers disparities in collaboration intensity across different fields and universities, offering insights into the barriers and remedies of effective scholarly cooperation. By providing a comprehensive overview of the current state of academic collaborations, this thesis contributes to understanding how collaborative efforts enhance research productivity and impact in Bangladesh. The findings offer valuable insights for policymakers and academic institutions to foster a more conducive environment for effective scholarly collaborations, ultimately advancing research and innovation in Bangladesh.