Bibliometric Analysis of Scientific Research in Iraqi Universities Using Google Scholar

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Kanaan J. Brakas
https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3600-4314
Mafaz Alanezi
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4213-9193

Abstract

Google Scholar plays an essential position in evaluating researchers' activities and influencing the scientific status of universities. This look at focuses on Iraqi universities, where improving studies output is essential for fostering medical competition and improving worldwide ratings. We advanced a framework to display and analyze bibliometric information from Google Scholar profiles of Iraqi university faculty, using advanced internet scraping strategies to gather complete statistics. Our framework additionally identifies false articles and citations by staring at creator behavior over an exact period, supplemented by way of administrative evaluations for inconsistencies. Addressing gaps in cutting-edge bibliometric analyses, our studies present treasured insights to decorate the medical recognition of Iraqi universities and sell an aggressive academic environment. This study now not only contributes to knowledge studies efficiency and its impact on university ratings but also offers sensible suggestions for improving instructional requirements and visibility. Despite the essential position of Google Scholar, there's a lack of comprehensive frameworks to efficiently screen and examine bibliometric data, in Iraqi universities. Enhancing research output and identifying false articles and citations are essential to provide accurate tests of studies efficiency and educational requirements, in the end benefiting the medical popularity of Iraqi universities.

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J. Brakas, K., & Alanezi, M. (2025). Bibliometric Analysis of Scientific Research in Iraqi Universities Using Google Scholar. Tikrit Journal of Pure Science, 30(5), 63–76. https://doi.org/10.25130/tjps.v30i5.1821
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