Thu 21-04-2022 22:39 PM
ALAIN, 21st April, 2022 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) published 613 research papers during the first quarter of 2022, according to Scopus databases from January to March 2022, including 101 research publications relating to the United Nations sustainable development goals.
This supports one of the most important goals of the UAE University at the local and global levels, which aims at enriching society with new sciences and knowledge in various fields to produce scientific research of national and international importance. The research papers were shared between faculties, with 137 research publications for College of Science; 132 for College of Medicine and Health Sciences; 130 for College of Engineering; and 62 research articles for College of Business and Economics.
Prof. Ahmed Ali Murad, Associate Provost for Research at the UAE University, said, "Scientific research is a fundamental pillar at the university. The university supports and builds scientific research and innovation capabilities in many fields by providing the infrastructure that meets the global development of scientific research, in addition to the various research funding opportunities available to researchers including faculty members and university students."
He pointed out that the UAE University focuses on the quality of research outputs, which are measured by the percentage of scientific research published in top journals. This, in turn, contributes to improving the university's global reputation in support of knowledge and science in addition to the university's global ranking.