Research Output from a Conflict Zone, Afghanistan: A Case Study of Kabul University

Measuring the scientific research output is an important activity to showcase the research progress of an individual, an institution, or a nation. Assessing their research productivity helps to analyse the influence of research support policies at various levels. The present study is designed to analyse the research output of one of the important and politically active universities of Afghanistan, Kabul University. The study showcases the real picture of research output from Kabul University. It is based on the research output registered with Elseviers' SciVerse Scopus and provides information on the state of the scientific impact of Kabul University.