Abstract

This study employs scientometric methods to assess the research output and performance of the 
University of Ibadan 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. This article's endeavors are characterized by 
innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and commitment to excellence, making the University 
of Ibadan a significant hub for cutting-edge research in Nigeria and beyond. The goal of the 
current study is to ascertain the influence of the university's research output and publication 
patterns between 2014 and 2023. The study focuses on the departments at the University of Ibadan 
that contribute the most, the best journals for publishing, the nations that collaborate, the impact 
of citations both locally and globally, well-known authors and their total production, and the 
research output broken down by year. According to the university's ten-year publication data, 
7159 papers with an h-index of 75 were published between 2014 and 2023, garnering 218572 
citations. Furthermore, the VOSviewer software mapping approach is used to illustrate the 
stenographical mapping of data through graphs.  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 Ibadan.