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Press Release

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University publishes more than 175

research papers during the year 2023

Dubai, UAE - February 22, 2024: Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU)
demonstrated its commitment to shaping the future of research and innovation in higher

education and launching solutions for sustainable societies and a knowledge-based economy
within the UAE, in line with the goals of the “We are the Emirates 2031.” The University published

over 175 research papers in 2023, including more than 80 in the Scopus Index, a renowned
bibliographic database, encompassing over 94 million scholarly records from diverse sources,

including peer-reviewed journals, books, conference proceedings, and more.

Integrating research into the foundation of HBMSU demonstrates the University’s ambition to
cultivate a culture of innovation and research. This dedication is underscored by the

implementation of research performance indicators for all faculty members, highlighting the
University's support for a thriving research environment in the UAE. Consequently, the

remarkable 50% increase in HBMSU's Scopus Index publications in 2023, compared to the
previous year, reflects its unwavering determination to continuously enhance academic quality.

With its innovative interdisciplinary integration, the School of Business and Quality Management
took the lead at HBMSU with its research endeavours, followed by the Schools of Health and
Environmental Studies, and e-Education. Their collaboration resulted in tangible effects across

expanding educational programs and emerging business practices. The schools continue to focus

their research on two main areas – Quality Management and Smart Learning – with a steadfast
resolve to advance applied research.

This dedication to mutual innovation further solidifies HBMSU's position as a leader in driving

change through research and scholarship. According to the Scopus Index, the university's
researchers have accumulated 88,641 citations to date, demonstrating its global influence. With