This analysis was performed on August 4, 2024, using Harzing's Publish or Perish software, which connects to Google Scholar. The report covers citations for faculty publications from 2016 to 2023, demonstrating the impact and reach of our college's research output.
Over the eight-year period from 2016 to 2023, our faculty's publications have accumulated a total of 3,408 citations. This impressive figure highlights the significant impact our researchers have had across various fields, showcasing the global reach of our college's academic contributions through 336 published papers. The period is considered eight years as it includes every calendar year in which our faculty published research, starting from 2016 and ending in 2023, thereby acknowledging each year of publication.
In 2023, our faculty received 155 citations across 69 publications, averaging 2.25 citations per publication. This shows a significant increase in publication output compared to previous years, though it's important to note that more recent publications have had less time to accumulate citations.
2022 saw 295 citations across 51 publications, with an average of 5.78 citations per publication, indicating a strong impact for that year's research.
In 2021, there were 301 citations across 50 publications, averaging 6.02 citations per publication, maintaining a consistent level of impact.
2020 publications garnered 320 citations across 44 publications, with an impressive average of 7.28 citations per publication, highlighting particularly influential research that year.
The year 2019 stands out with 618 citations across 55 publications, averaging 11.24 citations per publication, marking it as a year of exceptionally impactful research.
In 2018, faculty publications received 469 citations across 31 publications, with a high average of 13.7 citations per publication.
2017 saw 337 citations across 17 publications, averaging 19.82 citations per publication, indicating that while fewer papers were published, they had significant impact.
Notably, 2016 had the highest citation count with 913 citations across 19 publications, averaging an impressive 48.05 citations per publication, suggesting that these publications have become seminal works in their respective fields.
It's important to note that these citations are based on Google Scholar data. While Harzing's Publish or Perish software can also access Scopus and Web of Science databases, Google Scholar provides the most comprehensive coverage. Our annual citation report is based on Google Scholar because it is the most comprehensive and accessible way to track citations across a wide range of academic disciplines. Google Scholar captures a broader spectrum of scholarly outputs, including conference papers, preprints, and non-English publications, which makes it particularly suitable for our KPI tracking purposes.
A thorough bibliometric analysis would entail also examining databases like Scopus and Web of Science, and removing duplicate entries. However, such an in-depth analysis is more appropriate for individual faculty member evaluations. Our approach using Google Scholar provides a consistent and efficient method for tracking overall citation trends across the college.
Individual programs also track citations, not on the basis of all papers and faculty members, but rather the faculty members who taught in the program in any given year and their citation count. The Excel sheet "8-4-2024 Citations (2016-2023)" attached at the end of this page is used for that purpose by looking at the roster of faculty members for that given year and program and sorting it accordingly. This sheet contains a comprehensive list of all papers published from 2016 to 2023, along with their respective citation counts categorized by year. That analysis at the program level may also include additional citations from Scopus and Web of Science with duplicates removed. It is worth noting that the citation data we report here on the website not only reflects our academic impact but also serves as an indicator of our broader societal influence. Google Scholar's wide-ranging coverage allows us to capture the attention our research receives across various platforms, demonstrating how our work resonates both within academic circles and in wider societal contexts.
This approach allows us to maintain a balance between comprehensiveness and practicality in our citation tracking process. While it may not capture every single citation with perfect accuracy, it provides a reliable indicator of our college's scholarly impact for KPI purposes.
This report is compiled annually in line with quality requirements and corresponds to the 1445 Hijri year (which aligns with 2023 Semester 1 - 2024 Semester 2 in the Gregorian calendar). The data demonstrates our faculty's consistent contribution to academic discourse, with particular years showing exceptional impact. The trend also indicates an increase in publication output in recent years, showcasing our growing research capacity.
For transparency and further verification, we provide additional resources related to this citation analysis. On our website (https://clt.kku.edu.sa/en/Research-Publications), each publication listed under its respective year includes a hyperlink at the end of its entry. This link leads to the individual citation report generated from Harzing's Publish or Perish software for that specific paper. Furthermore, at the bottom of each yearly publication page, you will find an Excel sheet available for download. This sheet contains a comprehensive list of all papers published in that year, along with their respective citation counts categorized by year. These resources offer a more detailed view of our faculty's research impact and allow for independent verification of the data presented in this report. We encourage interested parties to explore these additional materials for a more in-depth understanding of our research output and its impact in the academic community.