The data from 2023 reveals significant disparities in the distribution of top-cited gastroenterology publications by country. Luxembourg leads markedly, with over 57% of its publications ranked in the top 10%, followed by Estonia and Latvia. European countries dominate the top of the list, highlighting the region's strong research output. Meanwhile, major global players like the United States and China rank lower in this metric, indicating that while they contribute substantial volumes of research, their presence in the highest-cited bracket is relatively less pronounced.
Future trends to watch for include:
- The potential rise of Asian countries as they increase their research capabilities and collaborations.
- Greater emphasis on international collaborations, which could impact the citation metrics positively for countries traditionally seen as smaller research hubs.
- The impact of open-access publications and funding on citation rates and international research visibility.
Top countries in Share of Scientific Publications Among the World's 10% Top-Cited Publications in Gastroenterology by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Luxembourg | 57.21 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Estonia | 37.47 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Latvia | 36.93 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Malta | 25.18 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Malaysia | 24.02 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 19.6 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 18.77 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 17.59 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 17.34 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 17.25 | 2023 | View data |
