China leads in the global top-cited publications in the Surfaces, Coatings and Films sector, with significant growth of 9.54% year-on-year. India is the second leading nation, marking a steady increase of 3.86%. The United States shows a decline of 3.36% due to shifting research dynamics. Egypt and Saudi Arabia demonstrate robust gains, with growth rates of 32.81% and 22.92%, respectively. Despite being traditionally strong, Germany and Japan's contributions decline, highlighting possible research strategy shifts. Vietnam and Indonesia show remarkable surges in publication citations, reflecting growing research activity.
Future trends to watch include an increased emphasis on Asian growth, particularly from emerging research hubs like Vietnam and Indonesia. Continued support and investment in scientific research in developing nations might shift the global research landscape further, while Western countries may need to revamp their strategies to remain competitive in high-impact scientific contributions.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Surfaces, Coatings and Films by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Publications) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 670.39 | 2023 | +8.36% | +9.54% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 75.49 | 2023 | +6.82% | +3.86% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 67.29 | 2023 | -6.73% | -3.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Korea | 36.67 | 2023 | +0.31% | +6.7% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Saudi Arabia | 24.5 | 2023 | +6.23% | +22.92% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 21.02 | 2023 | -8.4% | -9.53% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Egypt | 18.92 | 2023 | +14.94% | +32.81% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Russia | 18.36 | 2023 | +32.06% | +25.39% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 15.91 | 2023 | +5.72% | +1.12% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Australia | 15.49 | 2023 | +0.27% | -0.83% | View data |
