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2/23/24, 10:55 AM Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University publishes more than 175 research papers - Middle East News 247
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 more than 84,537 citations, the School of Health and Environmental Studies recorded

the highest success rate among all the schools.

H.E. Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor of HBMSU, commented: “At HBMSU, we believe that

research has the power to change the future of education. With more than 80 publications in

the Scopus Index in 2023 out of over 175 papers, we believe our work has made a significant

impact on the global research community. This achievement underscores our dedication to
advancing research endeavours and fostering worldwide prospects for faculty members and

scholars to cultivate their research capabilities and expertise, while also enriching the global

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