What does this research mean for the field?

Saudi Arabia's research productivity has increased significantly from 2013 to 2022, reflecting its economic growth and positioning in the global scientific landscape. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The study aims to analyze Saudi Arabia's research output and its impact on economic growth.

February 25, 2026Open Access

Comprehensive analysis of Saudi Arabia's research output: a bibliometric study (2013--2022).

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The study aims to analyze Saudi Arabia's research output and its impact on economic growth.
Conducted a bibliometric analysis of research publications from Saudi Arabia
Assessed contributions from leading universities
Evaluated trends in research productivity over the years
Identified significant growth in research output from Saudi Arabia
Highlighted contributions of top universities to overall scientific productivity
Indicated a positive correlation between research output and economic growth

Abstract

The present study provides insights into the research productivity of Saudi Arabia and its leading universities, contributing to a broader understanding of global scientific output and its economic context. This study provides an idea to other nations to balance their research output vis-a-vis their economic growth.

Comprehensive analysis of Saudi Arabia's research output: a bibliometric study (2013--2022).

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