Figure 5. Journal articles research output units by indexing distribution: RY2023 and RY2024 RY2023 RY2024 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% Scopus DOAJ IBSS SciELOSA WoS DHET Books Chapters in books Conference Proceedings 80% 56% 57% 17% 20% 18% 4% 5% 1% 1% 1% 1% 4% 2% 2% 3% 5% 5% 10% 8% In terms of publication by indexing type, most CBE’s journal article research output units are published in journals that are indexed by Scopus (57%), DOAJ (18%), IBSS (5%), DHET (2%), SciELO (1%) and WoS (1%). This indicates that most research output units are published in internationally indexed journals. The significant presence in internationally indexed platforms reflects the CBE’s commitment to produce high quality, peer-reviewed research output. These research output units strengthen the credibility, visibility and potential citation for the CBE. It also strengthens CBE’s contribution to national and regional policy debates as well as global academic discourse. These research output units play a role in attracting postgraduate students, external funding, strategic partnerships, which will in turn improve the reputation of the university. Additionally, it is a demonstration of the CBE’s regional and global relevance. It ensures that the scholarship of CBE contributes to addressing the research priorities of the African continent and other emerging economies, as well as to global scholarship. 35 College of Business and Economics | Annual Report 2025
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