Purpose – This study aims to analyze Saudi scientific output in the field of computer science in Web of Science database, covering the years 1978 through 2012. Design/methodology/approach – The study involved analyzing 998 publications in terms of the publication count and its growth, citation, share of international collaboration, research areas and researchers’ productivity. Findings – The results show that the number of papers produced in computer science field has only increased after year 2007; this is because Saudi universities have applied a catch-up strategy to increase its research output. Also, our study reveals that the publication performance of Saudi scientists in computer science was domestic and suffers from low international visibility. Only two universities took the lead in the production of computer science research. Furthermore, computer science research trends in Saudi Arabia focused on engineering, followed by mathematics and telecommunications. Originality/value – Studies on internat...
['Hend S. Al-Khalifa']
Scientometric assessment of Saudi publication productivity in computer science in the period of 1978-2012