China leads with a substantial number of top-cited publications in metals and alloys, followed by the United States and India. In 2023, China saw a 7.94% increase, while the US decreased by 1.84%. Noteworthy growth was observed in Vietnam (26.75%) and Saudi Arabia (26.72%). Conversely, the UK (-28.92%) and the Netherlands (-32.79%) experienced significant downturns. Over the last two years, China and India have remained growth leaders, while many European countries have seen declines.
Looking forward, expect increased contributions from emerging markets like Vietnam and Indonesia, alongside China's continued dominance. Focus on strategic collaborations and technological advancements will be significant drivers for maintaining and increasing publication outputs.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Metals and Alloys by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Publications) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 594.06 | 2023 | +6.69% | +7.94% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 91.95 | 2023 | +3.07% | -1.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 India | 83.65 | 2023 | +9.17% | +3.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Korea | 39.1 | 2023 | +5.18% | +5.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 23.4 | 2023 | -6.9% | -8.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Japan | 19.2 | 2023 | -5.47% | -5.99% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Australia | 18.52 | 2023 | -0.94% | +1.84% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Russia | 15.13 | 2023 | +11.31% | +5.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Saudi Arabia | 14.66 | 2023 | +6.31% | +26.72% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 12.82 | 2023 | +8.88% | -0.39% | View data |
