China dominated the global share of top-cited scientific publications in developmental biology in 2023, witnessing a substantial increase of 51.36% over the previous year. The United States, despite its historical prominence, saw a slight decrease of 0.34%. Significant growth was also noted in Italy, India, and Brazil, highlighting their rising influence. Meanwhile, countries like Japan and Israel experienced declines, suggesting competitive shifts in research capacity. Russia and Egypt marked exceptional improvements, indicating increased research output or collaboration efforts.
Looking forward, the trend suggests a continued rise in contributions from emerging countries, particularly in Asia and the Middle East. With China’s sustained commitment to scientific research and development, we anticipate its dominant position to persist. Additionally, technological advancements and strategic investments in research infrastructures across other rapidly developing regions are expected to reshape the landscape, potentially leading to more diversified contributions globally.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Developmental Biology Share by Country (Units (Publications))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 57.8 | 2023 | +30.53% | +51.36% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 15.3 | 2023 | -2.7% | -0.34% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 4.55 | 2023 | +1.08% | +4.31% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 2.62 | 2023 | +3.59% | +14.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 2.52 | 2023 | -0.085% | +3.76% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Japan | 1.76 | 2023 | -0.91% | -3.72% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 1.66 | 2023 | +6.98% | +0.35% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Australia | 1.56 | 2023 | +2.47% | +5.52% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Canada | 1.51 | 2023 | -0.91% | -2.58% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 1.28 | 2023 | +2.1% | +13.23% | View data |
