A Bibliometric Analysis of Research in Science and Technology in Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Nigeria (Published)
Research in science and technology is a very key component in the development of any country. It helps birth creativity and innovation which are essential for the economic and social progress of the country. The study set out to empirically document the research productivity and impact of research in science and technology, emanating from the Federal University Otuoke. The research adopted a mixed methodology with quantitative and qualitative tools to elicit data for the study and analysis. Researchers engaged in science and technology in Federal University Otuoke- Faculties of Engineering, Science, and Education made up the study population. To elicit data for the study, an online questionnaire was designed and shared on the existing social academic platforms in the university. A qualitative content analysis of the Google Scholar profiles of researchers in these Faculties was also carried out. The study further conducted interview sessions with the Heads of related Departments. Findings reveal that a total of 2,124 publications are visible from 102 science and technology researchers in Education, Engineering and Science. Chemistry is leading with a citation frequency of 5,649 from 500 publications. A significant relationship has been established between publications output and citation frequency/impact.
Keywords: Nigeria, Research, bibliometric analysis., science & technology