The analysis of the global distribution of top-cited publications in applied microbiology and biotechnology reveals that China leads significantly with a marked increase of 12.84% in recent years. The United States and several European nations exhibit declining contributions, reflecting an evolving focus towards other regions. Notably, rapid growth is observed in countries like Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia, each showing substantial percentage increases. Countries such as India and Brazil continue to show moderate growth, signifying an expanding research influence in these fields.
Future trends to watch include the potential rise of emerging markets like Indonesia and the Middle East, which may continue to increase their contributions due to ongoing investments in scientific research and development. Additionally, fluctuations in economies and policy support in major contributors such as the United States and China could significantly impact publication outputs in the coming years.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Publications) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 191.44 | 2023 | +5.38% | +12.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 49.85 | 2023 | -4.57% | -5.88% | View data |
| 3 | 3 India | 34.28 | 2023 | +2.27% | +8.8% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 20.14 | 2023 | +0.31% | -0.67% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Brazil | 17.47 | 2023 | +3.98% | +7.53% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 13.44 | 2023 | -0.13% | +2.78% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 10.34 | 2023 | +2.28% | -2.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Egypt | 9.63 | 2023 | +5.68% | +35.66% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Australia | 9.09 | 2023 | +8.21% | +4.15% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 6.9 | 2023 | +12.38% | -1.01% | View data |
