The award was presented at the OU Bizzell Library as part of the University Libraries' 10-year anniversary celebration of their Open Access program.
"I feel honored to have received this award," shared Professor Atiquzzaman, "Thanks a lot to OU Libraries for the financial support to publish my paper in an Open Access journal, which has resulted in a large number of citations in a short period of time.”
Atiquzzaman's recognition was well-deserved. His Open Access-funded work titled Routing in Flying Ad Hoc Networks: Survey, Constraints, and Future Challenge Perspectives, published in 2019, has garnered an impressive 219 citations through June 2023, making him the most frequently cited OU-affiliated author. This achievement not only highlights the quality of his research but also underscores the impact of Open Access in disseminating knowledge to a broader audience.
The award ceremony took place in October during International Open Access Week, emphasizing the global importance of open access to research and scholarship. The event, held on Oct. 24 in the OU Bizzell Library, served as a moment to reflect on a decade of supporting open access initiatives and to celebrate the valuable contributions of individuals like Professor Atiquzzaman to the academic community.
The University Libraries' Open Access program plays a crucial role in supporting researchers like Atiquzzaman, providing them with the resources needed to publish their work in Open Access journals. It's a testament to the power of Open Access in making scholarly research accessible to a wider audience and fostering collaboration among scholars worldwide.
