The United States leads in the global share of top-cited scientific publications in endocrinology, with a slight decline of 4.24% year-on-year, while China is narrowing the gap with a growth of 4.08%. Italy shows significant growth with a 17.3% increase. Countries like Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, and Cyprus exhibit notable growth, with Cyprus experiencing the highest year-on-year increase of 83.28%. Conversely, countries such as Spain and South Korea witness declines. Stability is observed in Indonesia and Kazakhstan. Over the past five years, a general trend of modest growth and diversification is evident, with emerging countries like China playing a leading role.
Future trends to watch:
- Continued growth in Asian countries, particularly China, which is leveraging its increasing investment in research.
- Potential declines in traditionally leading Western nations if current trends persist, requiring strategic adjustments.
- Emergence of smaller countries like Romania and Cyprus, indicating a diversification of impactful endocrine research.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Endocrinology by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Publications) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 105.01 | 2023 | -3.28% | -4.24% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 82.75 | 2023 | +5.55% | +4.08% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 66.84 | 2023 | +3.98% | +17.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 28.1 | 2023 | -0.11% | -0.42% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 18.41 | 2023 | +0.83% | +0.59% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 13.9 | 2023 | +0.041% | -4.14% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Australia | 13.52 | 2023 | -1.59% | -4.2% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 12.44 | 2023 | -0.54% | -0.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Canada | 12.41 | 2023 | -2.73% | -2.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Japan | 12.38 | 2023 | -1.12% | -1.62% | View data |
