Kabarak University has made notable advancements in the latest Webometrics rankings. In the July 2023 edition, the university moved up one position to secure the 21st spot in Kenya. This is a significant improvement from its previous positions of 22 in January 2023 and 24 in the July 2022 editions. This achievement highlights the university's commitment to excellence and its growing impact on the academic world.
The Webometrics rankings evaluate universities based on three key parameters: visibility / impact, transparency / openness, and excellence / scholar. Each parameter plays a crucial role in determining a university's overall ranking. Visibility/impact, which assesses web content impact, weighs 50%. Transparency/openness, measured by the number of citations from the top 210 authors, accounts for 10% of the ranking. The excellence/scholar parameter, which considers the number of papers among the top 10% most cited in each of the 27 disciplines, holds a substantial weightage of 40%.
An aspect worth celebrating is Kabarak University's remarkable performance in the Excellence / Scholar category, where it secured an impressive 14th position. This demonstrates the university's dedication to producing high-quality research and scholarly work, contributing significantly to the academic landscape.
It is essential to understand that the Webometrics ranking is not solely based on universities' websites but rather on a comprehensive evaluation of their online presence and impact. The ranking system utilizes webometric (all missions) and bibliometric (research mission) indicators to ensure an objective and reliable assessment.
The Ranking Web, also known as Webometrics, is the largest academic ranking of higher education institutions globally. It offers an independent, free, and open scientific exercise to provide valuable and up-to-date information about university performance every six months. As one of the most reputable rankings, it offers universities a chance to gauge their progress, identify areas for improvement, and benchmark against other institutions from around the world.
Kabarak University's consistent climb in Webometrics rankings testifies to the institution's commitment to academic excellence. It also demonstrates its efforts to enhance its online presence and impact. The university's faculty, researchers, and students are to be commended for their dedication to producing influential research and contributing to the academic community.
As the University continues to thrive and make a positive impact, we look forward to witnessing its growth and contributions to shaping the future of higher education in Kenya and beyond.
To explore the full Webometrics rankings and learn more about other universities' standings, visit the official website at https://www.webometrics.info/en/Africa/Kenya
