This paper presents a scientometric analysis of research output from the University of Lagos, focusing on the two decades spanning 2004 to 2023. Using bibliometric data retrieved from the Web of Science, we examine trends in publication volume, collaboration patterns, citation impact, and the most prolific authors, departments, and research domains at the university. The study reveals a consistent increase in research productivity, with the highest publication output recorded in 2023. Health Sciences, Engineering, and Social Sciences are identified as dominant fields, reflecting the university's interdisciplinary research strengths. Collaborative efforts, both locally and internationally, show a positive correlation with higher citation impact, with the United States and the United Kingdom being the leading international collaborators. Notably, open-access publications account for a significant portion of the university's research output, enhancing visibility and citation rates. The findings offer valuable insights into the university's research performance over the past two decades, providing a foundation for strategic planning and policy formulation to foster research excellence and global impact.

翻译：本文对拉各斯大学的研究产出进行了科学计量分析，聚焦于2004年至2023年这二十年间。基于从Web of Science检索的文献计量数据，我们考察了该大学在发表数量、合作模式、引用影响力以及最高产作者、院系和研究领域等方面的趋势。研究表明，研究生产力持续增长，其中2023年的发表量达到最高。健康科学、工程学和社会科学被确定为优势领域，反映了该大学跨学科研究的实力。本地与国际合作均与更高的引用影响力呈正相关，其中美国和英国是最主要的国际合作伙伴。值得注意的是，开放获取出版物在该大学的研究产出中占显著比例，提升了研究的可见度和引用率。这些发现为理解该大学过去二十年的研究表现提供了宝贵见解，并为促进研究卓越性和全球影响力的战略规划与政策制定奠定了基础。