ACU's commitment to scholarly inquiry is reflected in a steadily growing body of peer-reviewed publications spanning medicine, pharmacy, engineering, natural sciences, nursing, and the humanities.
Since 2010, ACU researchers have contributed 3,930 peer-reviewed publications across seven faculties. With interdisciplinary collaboration and a focus on impactful research, our publication output has grown year-on-year, reaching 550 papers in 2025 alone — a 33 % increase over 2023.
Our faculty members have published 1,682 international and 1,905 national papers, including 1,012 Scopus-indexed and 562 Web of Science-listed publications. Research spans clinical medicine, pharmaceutical sciences, engineering innovations, and social sciences.
ACU's institutional policy encourages every department to contribute to the research ecosystem, with dedicated committees overseeing publication ethics, quality review, and faculty mentoring in scholarly writing.
Browse representative publications from each academic year. Use the tabs to switch between years and the search box to filter by title, author, journal, or department.
ACU's research output has grown consistently, with a 33 % increase from 2023 to 2025. The 2026 figures represent publications through Q1 and are projected to surpass previous records.
* 2026 data reflects publications through Q1 (January–March). Projected annual output based on current trajectory: ~420 publications.
Research output spans all seven faculties, with Medical & Allied Health Sciences and Engineering leading in volume. The distribution reflects ACU's strengths in clinical, engineering, and pharmaceutical research.
ACU researchers publish in peer-reviewed journals of national and international standing. Our publications are indexed in leading databases ensuring maximum visibility and scholarly impact.
ACU provides comprehensive support for faculty and research scholars seeking to publish in reputed journals. Review our guidelines and access resources to facilitate your scholarly work.
ACU's Publication Committee has established clear guidelines covering authorship criteria, manuscript preparation, journal selection, and ethical standards for all researchers. Download the official Publication Guidelines (PDF).
Download Publication Guidelines (PDF) →All publications are encouraged to appear in UGC-CARE listed journals. The Research Directorate maintains an updated list of approved journals for faculty reference.
Explore Journals →ACU adheres to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines. All submissions undergo plagiarism checks and ethical review before journal submission.
Read Policy →Join our growing community of researchers and scholars. ACU provides institutional support, mentoring, and funding assistance to help faculty publish impactful research.