On October 15, 2025, Dr. Adebowale J. Adetayo, a lecturer in the Department of Information Resources Management at Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, was recognized for the second consecutive year as one of the world’s top 2% scientists by Stanford University and Elsevier.
The ranking, based on Elsevier’s 2025 Scopus database update, evaluates nearly seven million researchers across 22 fields and 174 sub-fields using metrics like citations, h-index, co-authorship-adjusted hm-index, and a composite c-score.
Dr. Adetayo described the recognition as a “humbling validation” of his dedication, collaborative efforts, and curiosity-driven work. He expressed gratitude to his collaborators, mentors, Babcock University’s management, and colleagues in information and library science, crediting their support as pivotal to his success. Adetayo reaffirmed his commitment to excellence, promising to continue advancing knowledge in his field, and thanked God for guidance and strength.
