Annual Research Report 2020

14 The research dashboard captures some research-related statistics in 2020. Figure 4. Indexed publications 40 30 20 10 0 Scopus IBSS DHET sciELO WOS Indexed publications 6 4 5 5 35 Figure 1. Research publications 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Journal articals Conference papers Books / Chapters 48 14 5 Figure 3. Knowledge fields that make up the 2020 indexed research Education Mathematics Economics & Business Computer Science History & Archaeology 27% 14% 8% 6% 6% Other 39% SPU Academics The calibre of researchers at SPU has gradually improved over the last seven years. NRF-rated Researchers | 3 Dr C. Chinguno C3 rating, Professor A. Msimanga C3 rating, and Dr F. Bandama Y rating+ nGAP Academics | 10 Future Professors Programme | 2 Figure 2. Profile of postgraduate students, 2020 200 150 100 50 0 Total postgraduates Honours Postgraduate diplomas 185 123 62