In 2023, China dominated the global share of top-cited publications in metals and alloys with 56.17%, demonstrating a strong year-on-year growth of 7.94%. The United States, while still significant, showed a decline of 1.84%, holding 8.69%. India, South Korea, and Russia also displayed positive growth rates, with South Korea and Russia experiencing notable increases of 5.53% and 5.74%, respectively. Conversely, several European countries like Germany, France, and the United Kingdom encountered declines in their shares, with Germany down by 8.3% and the UK experiencing a steep decrease of 28.92%.
Future trends to watch include the continued growth of Asian countries, particularly China and India, in scientific research within metals and alloys. Emerging economies such as Vietnam and Indonesia are also slated for growth, supported by substantial year-on-year increases in 2023. The global landscape may see further shifts as countries invest in research and development to bolster their scientific contributions in this field.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Metals and Alloys Share by Country (Units (Publications))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 56.17 | 2023 | +6.69% | +7.94% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 8.69 | 2023 | +3.07% | -1.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 India | 7.91 | 2023 | +9.17% | +3.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Korea | 3.7 | 2023 | +5.18% | +5.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 2.21 | 2023 | -6.9% | -8.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Japan | 1.82 | 2023 | -5.47% | -5.99% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Australia | 1.75 | 2023 | -0.94% | +1.84% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Russia | 1.43 | 2023 | +11.31% | +5.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Saudi Arabia | 1.39 | 2023 | +6.31% | +26.72% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 1.21 | 2023 | +8.88% | -0.39% | View data |
