This study employs scientometric methods to assess the research output and performance of the University of Nigeria 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. These research endeavors are characterized by innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and commitment to excellence, making the University of Nigeria a significant hub for cutting-edge research in Nigeria and beyond. The present study has been undertaken to determine the impact of the university's research and publication trends from 2014 to 2023. The study focuses on year-wise research output, citation impact at local and global levels, prominent authors and their total output, top journals, collaborating countries, and the most contributing departments of the University of Nigeria. The university's ten years of publication data indicate that 6,353 papers were published from 2014 to 2023, receiving 86,202 citations with an h-index of 39. In addition to this, the stenographical mapping of data is presented through graphs using the VOSviewer software mapping technique. 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 Nigeria
翻译:本研究采用科学计量学方法,评估尼日利亚大学2014至2023年间的科研产出与绩效。通过分析出版趋势、引用模式及合作网络,旨在全面评估该校的科研生产力、影响力及学科聚焦方向。这些科研工作呈现创新性、跨学科协作及追求卓越的特质,使尼日利亚大学成为尼日利亚乃至全球前沿研究的重要枢纽。本研究致力于确定该校2014至2023年科研影响力与出版趋势,重点关注年度科研产出、本地及全球引用影响力、高产出学者及其总产出量、核心期刊、国际合作国家及贡献最突出的院系。该校十年出版数据显示,2014至2023年间共发表论文6,353篇,获得引用86,202次,h指数为39。此外,通过VOSviewer软件映射技术,以可视化图形呈现数据的共现图谱。研究结果将有助于理解该校科研优势、不足及改进方向,并为优化尼日利亚大学科研战略与政策提供循证决策依据。