Question 1

What is Imo State University known for?

Accepted Answer

In research, Imo State University stands highest in Social Sciences (#7,751 of 9,585 worldwide), Life Sciences (#5,531 of 6,403 worldwide) and Environmental Science (#2,963 of 3,334 worldwide), 2022-now. Relative to its size it is most specialised in Management Science and Operations Research, Nutrition and Dietetics and Pollution (Management Science and Operations Research is 4.8× its share of world research).

Question 2

How does Imo State University rank in research?

Accepted Answer

Imo State University ranks #9,391 of 22,385 institutions worldwide on research quality in 2022-now (#19,322 all time), and #95 of 183 in Nigeria.

Question 3

Who are the top researchers at Imo State University?

Accepted Answer

Ranked on the quality score, Tochi C. Elendu, V.O. Njoku and Chukwuka Elendu lead among researchers whose main affiliation is Imo State University.

Question 4

What are the most cited papers from Imo State University?

Accepted Answer

The most cited paper from Imo State University is "The impact of simulation-based training in medical education: A review" (Chukwuka Elendu, Dependable C. Amaechi, Alexander U. Okatta et al., 2024), with 928 citations. Next come "Microplastic–toxic chemical interaction: a review study on quantified levels, mechanism and implication" (486) and "Airborne microplastics: a review study on method for analysis, occurrence, movement and risks" (445).

Question 5

Which research topics does Imo State University publish most on?

Accepted Answer

By volume in 2022-now: African Education and Politics, Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth, Economic Growth and Development and Diverse Scientific Research Studies.

Question 6

Which keywords describe research at Imo State University?

Accepted Answer

By fractional works in 2022-now, weighted toward what it does more of than the world: Economic Growth, Development, Education, Nigeria, Bioactive Compounds, Environmental Impact, Sustainable Development and Antioxidant.

Question 7

Which fields of science does Imo State University work in?

Accepted Answer

In 2022-now, 33% of research at Imo State University is in Social Sciences, 25% in Physical Sciences. Its largest fields are Medicine (16%), Social Sciences (15%), Agricultural and Biological Sciences (12%). It does 1.5× the world's share of Life Sciences.

Question 8

Is Imo State University's research output growing?

Accepted Answer

Output in 2022-2025 was 34% higher than in 2018-2021.