Helwan University international research contribution in pure and applied sciences: analysis of the trend journals in Scopus 1976-2023

Abstract

The study aimed to analyze the scientific journals that have published the largest share of the scientific output of Helwan University faculty members in the fields of pure and applied sciences indexed in the Scopus database during the period (1976–2023). This was achieved by identifying the journals that accommodated the largest volume of this output, the number of papers published in each journal, and their disciplinary affiliations, thereby highlighting the international publishing trends of the university in these fields.

The study also analyzed the bibliometric indicators of the journals under investigation, particularly CiteScore, SJR, and SNIP, with the aim of measuring their scientific impact, identifying the visibility and influence of the research published therein, and evaluating the quality of the scientific publishing channels utilized by Helwan University faculty members at the international level.

The findings revealed that the Egyptian Journal of Chemistry ranked first among the journals publishing Helwan University’s scientific output, with 174 published papers, followed by the Journal of High Energy Physics with 135 papers and SAE Technical Papers with 129 papers. The analysis of bibliometric indicators (CiteScore, SJR, and SNIP) further showed that several journals repeatedly appeared among the top-ranked journals across more than one indicator, including Alexandria Engineering Journal, IEEE Access, and Scientific Reports, reflecting their strong scientific impact and prominent presence across different research impact assessment metrics.

In light of these findings, the study recommends encouraging faculty members to publish in high-impact international journals indexed in the Scopus database and providing the necessary financial support to promote further research in the fields of pure and applied sciences. The study also recommends training faculty members in the effective use of the Scopus database and enhancing their understanding of bibliometric indicators, thereby contributing to improving the quality of international scientific publishing and enhancing the university’s research ranking.