The United States remains the dominant leader in top-cited pediatric publications with a significant share of 45.71%, showing an impressive year-on-year increase of 7.4%. China's rapid growth is notable, with a substantial year-on-year increase of 70.9%, suggesting a rising influence. Other countries like Indonesia and South Korea are also ascending, with Indonesia holding its position and South Korea increasing by 16.77%. Some nations like Sweden and Canada have experienced declines, whereas Italy and Spain have shown considerable growth, picking up interest in pediatric research.
Looking into the future, emerging trends to watch include the continued ascendance of Asian countries, particularly China and India, which could reshape the global landscape in pediatric scientific research. Cooperation between leading Western countries and emerging players in Asia might foster further advancements. Ensuring data accessibility and fostering a collaborative international research environment could amplify these trends.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Pediatrics Share by Country (Units (Publications))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 45.71 | 2023 | +7.41% | +7.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Indonesia | 9.67 | 2023 | +38.25% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 China | 8.76 | 2023 | +20.56% | +70.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Australia | 5.83 | 2023 | +1.2% | -4.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Korea | 5.22 | 2023 | +0.81% | +16.77% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 4.3 | 2023 | -0.099% | +3.58% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 3.65 | 2023 | +12.21% | -9.98% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 2.72 | 2023 | +8.34% | +15.85% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Canada | 2.63 | 2023 | -6.86% | -12.02% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 1.35 | 2023 | +23.32% | +27.46% | View data |
