The analysis of the global share of top-cited scientific publications in pathology and forensic medicine reveals Costa Rica leading with 38.69%. Iceland and Belgium follow, with shares at 25.57% and 23.83%. The United States and the United Kingdom, notable for their research output, stand at 16.16% and 15.5%, respectively. Despite smaller volumes, countries like Luxembourg and Singapore achieve high citation impact, surpassing some larger nations. Emerging countries in this space, such as Vietnam and Brazil, reflect growing participation but have lower shares relative to established leaders.
Future Trends to Watch:
- Increased collaboration between smaller, high-impact countries and larger research hubs.
- Growing prominence of Asian countries, as investment in research and development accelerates.
- Technological advancements driving interdisciplinary research that may influence citation patterns.
Top countries in Share of Scientific Publications Among the World's 10% Top-Cited Publications in Pathology and Forensic Medicine by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Costa Rica | 38.69 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Iceland | 25.57 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 23.83 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Luxembourg | 23.19 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 19.8 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 16.55 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Singapore | 16.33 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 United States | 16.16 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Canada | 15.95 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 15.5 | 2023 | View data |
