Comparing Research outputs of Nigeria Federal Universities Based on the Scopus Database

Research outputs are among the key indices in the world ranking of universities. The focus of Nigerian universities, is teaching and research. This paper compares research outputs of Nigerian Federal Universities (NFU’s) based on their publication records in the Scopus database. It was found that University of Ibadan (UI) has the highest total number of research outputs more than other NFU’s. Bayero University Kano has the highest percentage of papers with international research collaborations than other NFU’s although there is a general growth pattern in publications in all of the universities selected for the study. Researchers in NFU’s can use these findings in creating collaborative efforts amongst each other. The National Universities Commission (NUC) can also use these findings as the basis in developing and implementing a framework that can significantly increase the visibility of research outputs from NFU’s in the Scopus database and hence pave the way for the NFU’s to be listed in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World Universities Rankings. CCS Concepts • General and reference ➝Document types ➝Surveys and overviews