In 2023, Slovakia leads in the share of 10% top-cited scientific publications in transportation, marking a 42.96% year-on-year increase. The United States, while still significant, experienced a slight decline of 0.86%. China and Russia showed moderate growths of 7.1% and 7.37%, respectively. Notable increases were seen in countries like Vietnam with a substantial 59.69% rise and Ukraine with a 28.54% increase. Conversely, Spain and Portugal saw declines of 5.5% and 17.53%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in emerging markets like Vietnam and Slovakia, with technological innovations continuing to influence publication impact in transportation research. Established countries might face intensified competition from these emerging players as they accelerate their contribution to top-cited transport research.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Transportation Share by Country (Units (Publications))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Slovakia | 16.85 | 2023 | +63.68% | +42.96% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 10.93 | 2023 | +5.67% | -0.86% | View data |
| 3 | 3 China | 10.75 | 2023 | +4.79% | +7.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Russia | 10.37 | 2023 | +15.36% | +7.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 5.93 | 2023 | +4.39% | +5.47% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 5.18 | 2023 | +14.52% | +8.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 3.4 | 2023 | +0.4% | +2.46% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 3.29 | 2023 | +29.89% | +21.33% | View data |
| 9 | 9 India | 2.71 | 2023 | +7.17% | +8.88% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Australia | 2.62 | 2023 | -1.47% | -0.74% | View data |
