The 2024 data reveal that Iceland ranks highest in the global share of top-cited scientific publications for obstetrics and gynecology, with a significant proportion at 40.16%. Romania and Cyprus follow with strong figures of 33.17% and 22.11% respectively. Notably, major research-driven nations like the United States and China are positioned lower, with shares of 12.42% and 11.92% respectively. Established European nations like Italy and the UK lead the mid-tier range, highlighting diverse geographical contributions to this field. A future trend to observe includes the growing impact of smaller nations on global research visibility.
Future trends to watch for include:
- The potential for emerging economies to expand their research presence.
- Stable or increasing share contributions from countries currently leading, such as Iceland and Romania.
- Developing collaborations and partnerships across borders to enhance research output globally.
- Technological advancements that could democratize research capabilities and publication opportunities.
Top countries in Share of Scientific Publications Among the World's 10% Top-Cited Publications in Obstetrics and Gynecology by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Iceland | 40.16 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 33.17 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Cyprus | 22.11 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 21.01 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 20.32 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Estonia | 19.41 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 18.81 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 18.14 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 16.23 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Malta | 16.2 | 2023 | View data |
