Determinants of Publication Output: Analyzing WoS Journal Contributions by University Lecturers in Vietnam
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This study examines the factors limiting research output in Vietnam, particularly the publication of Web of Science (WoS) listed papers, which affects the global ranking of Vietnamese universities. We analyzed the academic profiles of 2,042 faculty members from the top 12 universities, as ranked by Webometrics in 2021, using a nonlinear Poisson regression model. The analysis identified eight key factors influencing publication count: age, gender, field of study, academic degree, academic rank, professional title, administrative position, and educational background. Based on these findings, we propose recommendations to boost international publication productivity in Vietnamese universities.
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