Trends in Research Productivity and Collaboration in Nigeria

This thesis explores a decade of Nigerian academic history, showcasing groundbreaking quantitative analysis. It provides an unprecedented look at scholarly productivity from 2014 to 2023, using a unique, meticulously compiled dataset derived from the Scopus database.

Inside, you will discover:

• Clear, step-by-step guide to the data-driven process, from raw collection to a perfectly structured dataset, empowering you to replicate or build upon this research.
• Deep exploration of how publication trends and author dynamics have evolved across disciplines, revealing surprising insights into Nigeria's research landscape.
• Fascinating investigation into Lotka's Law of Scientific Productivity and its surprising application in a developing-world context, showcasing a new dimension to this classic bibliometric model.

This work isn't just a thesis; it's a valuable resource and a reproducible roadmap for anyone interested in the future of African scholarship. Explore the data, uncover the trends, and see the future of research unfold.