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University of Hyogo

In research, University of Hyogo stands highest in Physical Sciences (#3,984 of 12,888 worldwide), Engineering (#4,022 of 6,636 worldwide) and Social Sciences (#7,272 of 10,521 worldwide), 2022–2025. Relative to its size it is most specialised in Condensed Matter Physics and Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials — Condensed Matter Physics is 10.7× its share of world research.

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World rank, 2022–2025
#6,617
of 28,054 · #3,656 all time
Rank in Japan
#156
of 1,070
Research works
8.5k
▼ 10% vs 2013–17
Citations
89k
10.4 per fractional work
Top-10% rate
6.6%
record average 16.5%
Open access
42%
world 28%

What is University of Hyogo known for in research?

The fields where it stands highest, 2022–2025, ranked among every institution above the floor in each field.

FieldWorld rankWhere that sitsTop-10% rateWorksAll time
Physical SciencesDomain #3,984 of 12,888 4.5%859 #2598
EngineeringField #4,022 of 6,636 3.8%352 #2821
Social SciencesDomain #7,272 of 10,521 14.0%138 #7714
Health SciencesDomain #8,346 of 11,982 11.5%120 #7269
Computer ScienceField #3,331 of 4,667 5.4%118 #3425
Life SciencesDomain #6,181 of 7,800 8.6%120 #4443
MedicineField #8,303 of 10,443 12.0%89 #11396
Materials ScienceField #2,183 of 2,468 3.2%161 #1468
Physics and AstronomyField #1,456 of 1,646 4.0%87 #1515
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular BiologyField #3,232 of 3,579 7.7%71 #2381

Each strip is that field’s whole ranked pool, with the notch where University of Hyogo sits in it, in the colour of the band that rank falls in. The track under the rate is the rate itself: it carries no world mark, because the world rate differs by field (from about 6% to 21% in this record).

Which of those standings moved

The same fields on both windows: where it stood over the whole record, and where it stands in 2022–2025. The distance is the story, and it is the one thing the two rank columns above cannot show.

  1. Physical Sciences#2,598 #3,984
  2. Engineering#2,821 #4,022
  3. Social Sciences#7,714 #7,272
  4. Health Sciences#7,269 #8,346
  5. Computer Science#3,425 #3,331
  6. Life Sciences#4,443 #6,181
  7. Medicine#11,396 #8,303
  8. Materials Science#1,468 #2,183
  9. Physics and Astronomy#1,515 #1,456
  10. Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology#2,381 #3,232
all time2022–2025, better2022–2025, worse

A dot further right is a better standing. Fields it was not ranked in over the whole record are left out.

What does University of Hyogo specialise in?

Where its research is concentrated relative to its size: Condensed Matter Physics takes 10.7× the share of its output that it takes of world research.

  1. Condensed Matter PhysicsSubfield · 21.2 works11×
  2. Electronic, Optical and Magnetic MaterialsSubfield · 27.3 works4.8×
← less than its size predicts1×more →

Location quotient, a volume reading rather than an impact one. It surfaces small, lopsided specialities.

Field profile

Location quotient across every field it publishes in: outside the ring is more than an institution of this size would be expected to publish, inside it is less.

Agricultural and Biological Sciences: 0.47× its world share, 28 worksAgricultural and Bio…Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology: 1.07× its world share, 71 worksBiochemistry, Geneti…Immunology and Microbiology: 0.20× its world share, 2 worksImmunology and Micro…Neuroscience: 0.85× its world share, 17 worksNeurosciencePharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics: 0.51× its world share, 2 worksPharmacology, Toxico…Chemical Engineering: 1.84× its world share, 8 worksChemical EngineeringChemistry: 2.23× its world share, 43 worksChemistryComputer Science: 1.22× its world share, 118 worksComputer ScienceEarth and Planetary Sciences: 0.86× its world share, 17 worksEarth and Planetary …Energy: 0.99× its world share, 11 worksEnergyEngineering: 1.90× its world share, 352 worksEngineeringEnvironmental Science: 0.83× its world share, 51 worksEnvironmental ScienceMaterials Science: 3.73× its world share, 161 worksMaterials ScienceMathematics: 0.78× its world share, 11 worksMathematicsPhysics and Astronomy: 3.15× its world share, 87 worksPhysics and AstronomyDentistry: 0.56× its world share, 3 worksDentistryHealth Professions: 0.62× its world share, 20 worksHealth ProfessionsMedicine: 0.38× its world share, 89 worksMedicineNursing: 1.03× its world share, 6 worksNursingVeterinary: 0.30× its world share, 0 worksVeterinaryArts and Humanities: 0.12× its world share, 4 worksArts and HumanitiesBusiness, Management and Accounting: 0.37× its world share, 15 worksBusiness, Management…Decision Sciences: 0.96× its world share, 12 worksDecision SciencesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance: 1.04× its world share, 28 worksEconomics, Econometr…Psychology: 0.54× its world share, 20 worksPsychologySocial Sciences: 0.38× its world share, 59 worksSocial Sciences1×world share
more than its size predictsabout as predictedless

Rings at 0.5×, 1× and 2×. Widest outward: Materials Science, 3.7×. Every wedge is a field page.

Who are the top researchers at University of Hyogo?

Ranked on the composite score, Yukie Katayama, Seigo Ito and Hiderou Yoshida lead among researchers whose main affiliation is University of Hyogo.

  1. 1 Yukie Katayama Japan · #93,276 worldwide 188 citations · 30 works
  2. 2 Seigo Ito Japan · #111,760 worldwide 342 citations · 39 works
  3. 3 Hiderou Yoshida Japan · #153,861 worldwide 439 citations · 19 works
  4. 4 修治 宮本 Japan · #198,208 worldwide 1 citations · 68 works
  5. 5 Chitoshi Kitamura Japan · #226,010 worldwide 121 citations · 32 works
  6. 6 Keisaku Kimura Japan · #277,241 worldwide 180 citations · 41 works
  7. 7 Minoru Kubo Japan · #320,025 worldwide 128 citations · 26 works
  8. 8 Teruo Shimmen Japan · #365,628 worldwide 138 citations · 33 works
  9. 9 Masato Yamashita Japan · #367,338 worldwide 218 citations · 77 works
  10. 10 直人 松尾 Japan · #382,527 worldwide 0 citations · 32 works
All ranked researchers at University of Hyogo

Which keywords describe research at University of Hyogo?

By fractional works in 2022–2025, weighted toward what it does more of than the world: Mechanical Properties, Nanoparticles, Biomedical Applications, Nanocomposites, Superconductivity, Raman Spectroscopy, Deep Learning and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy.

▲ more of its work than of the world’s◆ about the world’s share▼ less than the world’s

Size is fractional works in 2022–2025 in the topics tagged with each word; colour is the word's share of this institution's work against its share of the world's. The 40 words are chosen for being large and distinctive. Each links to the topic it comes from most.

All 40 words, with their numbers
  1. Deep Learning52▲ 1.22×56 topics
  2. Mechanical Properties47▲ 3.9×29 topics
  3. Nanoparticles44▲ 2.9×36 topics
  4. Biomedical Applications42▲ 2.8×29 topics
  5. Machine Learning37◆ 0.92×53 topics
  6. Nanocomposites33▲ 3.3×18 topics
  7. Neural Networks28▲ 1.46×29 topics
  8. Microstructure24▲ 3.8×16 topics
  9. Self-Assembly21▲ 5.3×11 topics
  10. Biosensors21▲ 3.3×12 topics
  11. Superconductivity20▲ 9.2×9 topics
  12. Raman Spectroscopy19▲ 7.9×7 topics
  13. Nanostructures19▲ 3.9×15 topics
  14. Biodiversity18▲ 2.0×22 topics
  15. Graphene18▲ 2.2×10 topics
  16. X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy18▲ 19×2 topics
  17. Thin Films18▲ 7.6×9 topics
  18. Artificial Neural Networks16▲ 2.8×5 topics
  19. Grain Refinement15▲ 10×4 topics
  20. Nanofabrication15▲ 19×3 topics
  21. Crystal Growth14▲ 4.1×10 topics
  22. Semiconductors14▲ 3.7×5 topics
  23. Efficiency14▲ 3.7×5 topics
  24. Security Analysis14▲ 6.3×4 topics
  25. Microstructural Evolution13▲ 7.2×4 topics
  26. Solar Cells13▲ 5.3×7 topics
  27. Quantum Computing13▲ 10×4 topics
  28. Electronic Structure13▲ 5.7×7 topics
  29. Cryptanalysis11▲ 11×4 topics
  30. High-Resolution Patterning11▲ 44×2 topics
  31. Aerospace Applications11▲ 8.6×3 topics
  32. Electron Inelastic Mean Free Paths11▲ 44×1 topic
  33. Scanning Electron Microscopy11▲ 37×1 topic
  34. Electron Beam Lithography10▲ 87×1 topic
  35. Resolution Limits10▲ 87×1 topic
  36. Magnetic Sensing10▲ 13×2 topics
  37. Nanodiamonds10▲ 22×1 topic
  38. Quantum Sensing10▲ 22×1 topic
  39. Atomic Layer Deposition9▲ 11×1 topic
  40. High-k Dielectrics9▲ 11×1 topic

Which research topics does University of Hyogo publish most on?

By volume in 2022–2025: Electron and X-Ray Spectroscopy Techniques, Advancements in Photolithography Techniques, Diamond and Carbon-based Materials Research and Semiconductor materials and devices.

Electron and X-Ray Spect…11Electron and X-Ray Spectroscopy Techniques: 11 fractional worksAdvancements in Photolit…10Advancements in Photolithography Techniques: 10 fractional worksDiamond and Carbon-based Materials Research: 10 fractional worksSemiconductor materials …9Semiconductor materials and devices: 9 fractional worksPerovskite Materials and…8Perovskite Materials and Applications: 8 fractional worksUrban and spatial planning: 8 fractional worksMetal and Thin Film Mechanics: 8 fractional worksMetal Forming Simulation…7Metal Forming Simulation Techniques: 7 fractional worksAdvancements in Battery Materials: 7 fractional worksCryptographic Implementations and Security: 6 fractional works
Surfaces, Coatings and FilmsElectrical and Electronic EngineeringMaterials ChemistryNature and Landscape Conservation3 others

Area is fractional works; colour is the subfield each topic belongs to.

  1. 1 Electron and X-Ray Spectroscopy Techniques Surfaces, Coatings and Films 11 works
  2. 2 Advancements in Photolithography Techniques Electrical and Electronic Engineering 10 works
  3. 3 Diamond and Carbon-based Materials Research Materials Chemistry 10 works
  4. 4 Semiconductor materials and devices Electrical and Electronic Engineering 9 works
  5. 5 Perovskite Materials and Applications Electrical and Electronic Engineering 8 works
  6. 6 Urban and spatial planning Nature and Landscape Conservation 8 works
  7. 7 Metal and Thin Film Mechanics Mechanics of Materials 8 works
  8. 8 Metal Forming Simulation Techniques Mechanical Engineering 7 works
  9. 9 Advancements in Battery Materials Electrical and Electronic Engineering 7 works
  10. 10 Cryptographic Implementations and Security Artificial Intelligence 6 works

How open and international is its research?

Against the world’s own shares — the tick on each track. Both are shares of its output, so they sit on one scale and can be read against each other as well as against the world.

openly available42.4%not open57.6%

World: 28% of research is openly available.

with international co-authors10.4%domestic only89.6%

World: 19% is written across borders.

How has University of Hyogo's research output changed?

Output in 2018–2022 was 10% lower than in 2013–2017.

1990200020102020
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The same series as a ribbon — one cell per year, darker for more. The line above answers how much; this answers when.

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