The global landscape of top-cited publications in orthopedics and sports medicine reveals Ireland leading with a notable 15.65% share among the world's top 10% cited works, followed closely by Australia and Sweden. The United States and Canada, while renowned for their research, rank mid-level. Emerging countries like China and India show growing potential but still hold smaller shares. Meanwhile, European nations collectively demonstrate considerable prominence.
Future trends to watch include the potential rise of Asian countries, driven by substantial investments in research, and collaborations that may shift the current dominance. The ongoing global emphasis on interdisciplinary research might also affect citations in focused domains such as orthopedics and sports medicine.
Top countries in Share of Scientific Publications Among the World's 10% Top-Cited Publications in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ireland | 15.65 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Australia | 15.64 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 14.94 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 14.77 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 13.82 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 13.72 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Luxembourg | 13.31 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Arab Emirates | 12.98 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 12.92 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 12.84 | 2023 | View data |
