UBD-Elsevier Partnership: Nurturing Research Excellence and Collaboration
The recent event at Mitsubishi Hall, UBD, featuring Dr. Benny Ang, Platform Consultant from Elsevier ScienceDirect, shed light on the fruitful collaboration between the University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD) and Elsevier since 2011. The talk provided valuable insights into the impactful journey of partnership, highlighting the role of ScienceDirect in driving research excellence within the academic community.
Throughout the engaging presentation, Dr. Benny shared compelling statistics that underscored the significance of Elsevier ScienceDirect at UBD. The platform has become an indispensable resource for institutional leaders, faculties, librarians, and researchers, offering up-to-date information that caters to a diverse audience ranging from undergraduate students to seasoned researchers.
One notable aspect highlighted during the event was the consistent growth in UBD ScienceDirect usage, which has been steadily increasing by 10% to 25% annually in recent years. This trend reflects the platform’s relevance and the increasing reliance of the UBD community on ScienceDirect for their research needs.
Examining data from 2017 to 2021, it was revealed that ScienceDirect plays a pivotal role in UBD’s scholarly landscape. A significant 33.5% of article references made by UBD authors were directed towards journals on ScienceDirect, emphasizing its central position in academic referencing. Moreover, out of 345 UBD publications, 18.5% were published in Elsevier Journals on ScienceDirect.
Citations received by UBD articles further underscored ScienceDirect’s impact, holding the majority share at 46.3% out of 21,821 citations. This speaks to the platform’s credibility and influence in the academic citation landscape.
Dr. Benny also highlighted a noteworthy shift towards open access journals, with an increasing number of UBD publications finding their place in Gold open access journals. This aligns with the evolving landscape of scholarly communication and reflects a commitment to broader accessibility of research findings.
The talk wasn’t just a statistical overview; Dr. Benny engaged participants in a discussion about the features ScienceDirect offers. From AI-generated topic pages to the Redesigned Journal Insights feature, Elsevier Journal Finder, and ScienceDirect ebooks and eTextbooks for teaching incorporation, participants gained insights into the wealth of tools at their disposal.
The interactive session extended to discussions about the editorial process, opportunities for publishing data, and the evolving landscape of academic publishing. Dr. Benny’s insights opened avenues for collaboration and understanding, turning the event into a dynamic platform for knowledge sharing.
In conclusion, the UBD-Elsevier partnership showcased in this event stands as a testament to the power of sustained collaboration in advancing academic excellence. ScienceDirect continues to be a cornerstone in UBD’s research endeavors, providing a wealth of resources that contribute to the growth, innovation, and success of the academic community. This event has not only celebrated the achievements of the past but has also paved the way for future collaborations and opportunities in the dynamic landscape of academic research.
