A Bibliometric Analysis of International Research Publications by Academic Staff of the Behavioral Science Research Institute, Srinakharinwirot University in Scopus (2019–2024)
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Bibliometric analysis, Scopus, SciVal, International articlesAbstract
The objective of this study was to analyze internationally published research articles indexed in the Scopus database between 2019 and 2024, authored by the academic staff at the Behavioral Science Research Institute (BSRI), Srinakharinwirot University. A total of 92 articles were included in the analysis, which examined the subject areas of the publications, the journals in which they were published, journal quality based on quartile rankings, the extent of national and international research collaborations, and citation metrics based on data retrieved from Scopus and SciVal. The analysis revealed that the majority of publications (40 articles) were classified under the subject area of social sciences. Most articles were published in Quartile 2 ranked journals, with 30 articles (34.48%) meeting this quality criterion. Regarding research collaboration, 20 articles (21.74%) involved international co-authors, with 12 of these involving collaborators from six Asian countries. National collaborations accounted for 33 articles (35.87%). In terms of citation impact, 48 articles had been cited, with a total of 216 citations in Scopus. The most frequently cited topic clusters were “Social Media,” “Health Literacy,” and “COVID-19,” with a Prominence Percentile of 88.489, reflecting high visibility and recognition in the international research landscape. The study findings reflect key policy recommendations: the fact that most publications are in Q2 journals represents a strength of the institution that should be promoted and maintained. In contrast, the relatively low level of international collaboration highlights an opportunity to enhance the institution’s capacity for global academic cooperation. This insight can inform the development of concrete institutional policies or initiatives aimed at improving the quality and advancement of future research output.
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