The data for 2023 shows that China and the United States are leading in top-cited scientific publications in Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, and Systematics, with 23.84% and 22.72% shares, respectively. Remarkable growth was observed in China, up by 20.9%, suggesting significant advancements and investments in this field. Egypt and Croatia witnessed dramatic increases, likely due to strategic shifts in research focus or collaborations. Conversely, the United States, Canada, and Switzerland observed slight declines in their shares. Emerging countries like Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, and Cyprus showed strong gains, highlighting their growing influence on global scientific contributions.
Future trends to watch include China's continued dominance, driven by large-scale investments in research and development. At the same time, countries like Egypt and Croatia could further expand their contributions with improved research outputs and international collaborations. The overall global landscape of top-cited scientific publications is expected to diversify, with more regions enhancing their research capabilities through strategic partnerships and increased research funding.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics Share by Country (Units (Publications))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 23.84 | 2023 | +16.58% | +20.9% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 22.72 | 2023 | -3.59% | -3.04% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 6.5 | 2023 | +0.62% | +2.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Australia | 5.89 | 2023 | +3.06% | +1.69% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 4.18 | 2023 | +11.53% | +14.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 3.94 | 2023 | -0.97% | -0.99% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Brazil | 3.4 | 2023 | +4.54% | +5.09% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 2.92 | 2023 | +0.066% | +1.27% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 2.12 | 2023 | +2.95% | -1.24% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 2.02 | 2023 | -0.98% | -3.52% | View data |
