Research Productivity trends in Philippine Higher Education Institutions: a Bibliometric and Institutional Analysis

Description

This study used a descriptive-bibliometric research design to systematically examine trends in research productivity in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the Philippines. The design was used to describe and examine patterns in publication output, citation impact, and research collaboration based on secondary bibliometric data. It also helps identify productivity trends in institutions over time, providing a quantitative overview of research performance and academic contributions within Philippine higher education.

Steps to reproduce

This study followed a structured bibliometric data gathering procedure to ensure accuracy, consistency, and replicability. A list of selected Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the Philippines was first identified based on official CHED records and recognized institutional classifications. Data were then retrieved from the Scopus database using standardized search queries based on the official names of each institution. Only indexed scholarly outputs such as journal articles and conference papers published between 2019 and 2025 were included in the dataset to ensure relevance and comparability across institutions. After data extraction, all records were exported in CSV format and carefully cleaned to remove duplicates, incomplete entries, and irrelevant documents. Supplementary information from institutional reports and published bibliometric studies was used to validate and contextualize the findings. The processed data were then encoded and analyzed using Microsoft Excel, applying descriptive statistical tools such as frequency counts, percentages, and trend analysis. Institutions were also grouped into categories (national universities, SUCs, and private HEIs) to facilitate comparative analysis of research productivity patterns.

Institutions

• Biliran Province State University

  Eastern Visayas, Naval

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