Volume 15, Issue 1

Quantity and Quality in Saudi Research: Single- versus Multi-Authored Journal Articles

Awatif Alruwaili, Ali H. Al-Hoorie, Mohammed Mohsen

pp. 1–10 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.20261592 · Published Jan-Apr 2026

Collaboration constitutes a cornerstone of modern academia, fostering the dynamic exchange of ideas and expertise among researchers. The present study investigated the quantity and quality of single- versus multi-authore…

Exploring the Intersection of Hypernetworks and Information: A Bibliometric and BERTopic-Based Analysis

Yu Wu

pp. 11–23 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.20262110 · Published Jan-Apr 2026

The integration of hypernetworks into the information domain holds great promise for enhancing the interpretability of AI models, particularly in elucidating complex, multi-level relationships and dependencies. As techno…

How Cover Selection Boosts Article Reach

Ekaterina Zvorykina, Andy Tay, Ella Marushchenko

pp. 38–43 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.20260410 · Published Jan-Apr 2026

In the competitive world of academic publishing, an article’s visibility can significantly influence its impact. While citations and journal rankings often dominate discussions about scientific influence, another factor-…

Interpretable Link Prediction in AI-Driven Cancer Research: Uncovering Co-Authorship Patterns

Shahab Mosallaie, Andrea Schiffauerova, Ashkan Ebadi

pp. 44–61 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.20260257 · Published Jan-Apr 2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping cancer diagnosis and treatment, yet the formation of effective interdisciplinary research teams remains a major challenge. This study analyzes 7,738 publications (2000-2017) from…

Mapping Research Trends and Collaborations in Sustainable Development Goals: A Bibliometric Analysis

Enakshi Dutta, Shiv Singh, Jaya Prakash Rath, Vishal Soodan, Tajinder Jassal

pp. 62–77 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.20260237 · Published Jan-Apr 2026

The present study is a comprehensive bibliometric analysis to represent existing research developments and collaborations within Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As the world is witnessing an ever-increasing importa…

Profiling SDG 4 Research in Southeast Asia: Developing a Comprehensive Research Metrics Model

Ryan Manuel D. Guido

pp. 78–95 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.20260043 · Published Jan-Apr 2026

This study contributes to both academic and scholarly works, providing an evidence-based approach to policy making by offering clear pathways for enhancing SDG 4 research quality, dissemination, and international coopera…

Collaboration or Isolation? Disciplinary Dynamics in Sociology

Radhamany Sooryamoorthy, Rovashni Chetty

pp. 96–108 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.20260328 · Published Jan-Apr 2026

In the social sciences, the discipline of sociology has not been actively involved in establishing collaboration among its members. Drawing on information from the abstracts of 4,491 papers presented at the 20th World Co…

Indo-German Research Collaboration: A Quantitative Analysis of the Research Publications During the Last Three Decades

Jyoti Dua, Anurag Kanaujia, Vivek Kumar Singh

pp. 109–123 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.20262129 · Published Jan-Apr 2026

India’s international research collaborations have evolved significantly over the past 30 years. They have become bigger and varied, and India is now interacting with a wide variety of countries than earlier. This paper …

The Publication Activity and Migration Trends of SSH Ukrainian Scientists During the First Two Years of the Russo-Ukrainian War

Serhii Nazarovets

pp. 124–132 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.20261974 · Published Jan-Apr 2026

This study examines the publication activity and migration patterns of Ukrainian scholars in the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) during the first two years of the Russo-Ukrainian war. It aims to understand the resil…

From E-Commerce to Governance: A Triple Helix Scientometric Mapping of ASEAN’s Digital Trade Research Evolution (2015-2023)

Arvy Noleal Osma

pp. 133–150 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.20262074 · Published Jan-Apr 2026

This study presents a comprehensive scientometric analysis of digital trade research in ASEAN from 2015 to 2023, mapping how the field evolved across the re-opening (2020-2021), recovery (2021-2022), and early resilience…

Bioreactors in Medical and Biotechnological Processes: A Scientometric Review

Martha Zuluaga, Sebastian Robledo, Santiago Montero, Edwin Tattis, Francisco Burgos-Flórez

pp. 151–164 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.20260030 · Published Jan-Apr 2026

Automated cell-culture bioreactors-systems integrating monitoring and control to cultivate mammalian or microbial cells-are increasingly central to bioprocess engineering, particularly for biomanufacturing and advanced t…

Scientometric Analysis of the Combined Application of Molecular Docking Technique and CRISPR Genome Editing Technology

Tingting Jiang, Jorge Gulín-González, Yunwei Chen

pp. 210–225 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.20260133 · Published Jan-Apr 2026

Molecular Docking (MD), a computational technique that examines the conformation and orientation of molecules (mainly ligands) into the binding site of a protein target, has emerged as a pivotal strategy for modeling bio…

Global Research Trends on Hypertension among Young Adults: Bibliometric Analysis and Visualizations of Literature from 2015 to 2024

Yashashwini Anethyar, B Madhu, P Sheeba, MC Manjunatha, MB Suraj, M Mounika Sree, M Chaithra

pp. 226–238 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.20260350 · Published Jan-Apr 2026

Hypertension is the most common cardiovascular disease, affecting an estimated 1.28 billion adults worldwide, with a rapidly increasing burden among young adults driven largely by modifiable behavioral risk factors. Alth…

Investigation of the Patent Ecosystem in Bangladesh

Abu Kowsar, Sumon Chandra Debnath, Most. Hamida Khatun, Sumon Ahmed, A.B.M Asrafuzzaman, Amin Mohammad Tajul Islam, Firoz Alam

pp. 239–250 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.20261517 · Published Jan-Apr 2026

A robust patent ecosystem is essential for translating scientific research into technological innovation, practical implementation, and economic growth. Despite Bangladesh’s rising scientific output, its patent filing an…

Scientometric Evaluation of Open Science Readiness in Indonesian Institutional Repositories: Mapping Openness and Technical Maturity

Suci Indrawati Irwan, Edwin Rizal, Ninis Agustini Damayani, Agus Rusmana

pp. 251–266 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.20260442 · Published Jan-Apr 2026

Open Science readiness depends on the extent to which national research infrastructures embed openness, interoperability, and technical maturity. However, limited empirical evidence exists on how these dimensions co-evol…

Pharmaceutical Footprint in the Environment: A Research Landscape and Bibliometric Analysis (1997-2024)

Victor Olabode Otitolaiye, Maryam Al-Naaimi, Faris Omer, Riyad Mahfud, Rasha Abdelrahim

pp. 280–293 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.20262059 · Published Jan-Apr 2026

Pharmaceutical footprints refer to the environmental impacts of pharmaceutical production, including greenhouse gas emissions from raw material processing to disposal. Despite extensive research, the impact of pharmaceut…

Scientometric Trends in Harmful Algal Bloom Prediction: Integrating Optical Remote Sensing and Mathematical Models (2000-2024)

Juan Carlos Riaño Rojas, Nini Valentina Naranjo Castaño, María Valentina Suárez León, Natalia Alzate Acevedo, Jose Antonio Valencia Aricapa, Elisabeth Restrepo Parra

pp. 294–309 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.20260590 · Published Jan-Apr 2026

Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) pose a significant threat to the environment, economy, and public health, producing toxins, reducing biodiversity, causing decomposition, and, in some cases, generating vector-borne diseases. …

Global Trends and Multidisciplinary Frontiers in Springback Research: A Scientometric Analysis (2010-2025)

Fengyun Wang, Yao Zhou, Peikang Xu, Lexin Wu, Xiaowen Liu

pp. 1–13 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.20260194 · Published Jan-Apr 2026

Based on 2,352 publications from the Web of Science Core Collection (2010-2025), this study conducts a comprehensive scientometric analysis of the global trends, core topics, and frontier directions in metal stamping spr…

Beyond the Narrative: Structural Mapping and Thematic Evolution in Entrepreneurial Intentions Research

Ray Duplock, Gian Luca Casali, Char-lee McLennan

pp. 24–37 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.20260019 · Published Jan-Apr 2026

Entrepreneurial Intentions (EI) research has expanded rapidly, yet its structural evolution remains underexplored. This study applies a multi-method bibliometric analysis of 2,515 Web of Science articles published betwee…

Environmental, Social and Governance in BFSI: A Systematic Review and Bibliometric Analysis

Geeta Maladkar, B Suresha, R Anuradha, Aparna Hawaldar

pp. 165–181 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.20260004 · Published Jan-Apr 2026

This study maps the intellectual structure and thematic evolution of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and sustainable finance research in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector using an i…

Examining Digital Library in Education: A Systematic Literature Review

Dian Kristyanto, Burhanuddin, Ibrahim Bafadal, Adi Atmoko, Natalino Parada, Samsul Rizal, Muh Khairul Wajedi Imami

pp. 182–188 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.20260535 · Published Jan-Apr 2026

The current research is a systematic literature review examining the digital library research in education. Based on 17 selected publications based on the PRISMA protocol, the definition of digital library is not a stati…

Global Trends in Working Capital Management: A Bibliometric Review and Future Research Directions

Roshan, Niti Nandini Chatnani, Ibna Bhan

pp. 189–209 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.20261524 · Published Jan-Apr 2026

Working Capital Management (WCM) plays a critical role in shaping firms’ liquidity, risk, and profitability, a relevance underscored by the Global Financial Crisis of 2008 and the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite extensive emp…

Is the Thematic Classification of a Clinical Journal Based on the Degree of Adherence to Quality Guidelines? Approach by a Multinomial Logistic Model

Pilar Valderrama, Ángel Valderrama, Adela Baca

pp. 310–316 · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.20261689 · Published Jan-Apr 2026

Publication standards and quality guidelines in Health Science journals are very helpful tools for improving the scientific level of articles published, and a failure to follow specific recommendations increases the like…

Bibliometrics at the Crossroads: When the Measure Becomes the Target

Sujit Bhattacharya

pp. i–v · DOI: 10.5530/jscires.20260001 · Published Jan-Apr 2026