The United States leads in producing top-cited scientific publications in Library and Information Sciences, although it saw a decrease of 5.14% in 2023. China and India, with 10.63% and 41.74% increases respectively, continue to gain ground. Notably, Indonesia showed a remarkable 68.01% increase. Countries like Spain, Germany, and Australia are exhibiting moderate growth, while established European research powerhouses such as the UK and France experienced stagnation or slight declines.
Future trends to watch include the rapid rise of countries such as India and Indonesia, which could shift the balance of research influence. China's stable growth suggests it will continue challenging the dominance of Western nations in high-impact journal publications. Additionally, emerging markets like Vietnam and Egypt are significant, with their impressive publication growth poised to augment their global research presence.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Library and Information Sciences by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Publications) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 91.64 | 2023 | -3.97% | -5.14% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 67.6 | 2023 | +5.25% | +10.63% | View data |
| 3 | 3 India | 50.78 | 2023 | +22.27% | +41.74% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 33.64 | 2023 | -0.087% | -0.078% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 30.46 | 2023 | +3.33% | +4.07% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 25.99 | 2023 | +2.66% | +3.84% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Australia | 15.46 | 2023 | +0.17% | +6.9% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 14.52 | 2023 | +0.27% | +10.1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 13.78 | 2023 | +31.32% | +47.02% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Canada | 12.19 | 2023 | -3.21% | -1.7% | View data |
