Global Share of Scientific Publications Involving International Collaboration in Nuclear and High Energy Physics by Country

In 2023, Malta leads in global share of scientific publications involving international collaboration in nuclear and high energy physics, followed by Costa Rica and Finland. Countries with strong research infrastructure and collaboration policies like Saudi Arabia and Cyprus also feature prominently. In contrast, significant scientific economies such as the United States, Japan, and China have much lower international collaboration shares. The trend shows smaller nations or those with emerging research sectors heavily rely on international partnerships, whereas larger nations with robust local research infrastructure have less dependency on international collaborations.

Future trends to observe include evolving geopolitical relationships, which can significantly shift research collaborations. As nuclear and high energy physics become increasingly complex and resource-demanding, involvement may trend upwards in developing countries seeking to expand their scientific influence through shared international efforts.