The data indicates that, as of 2023, China leads with the highest global share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in polymers and plastics at 99.04%. Other top countries include Russia, South Korea, and Romania, all exceeding 95% in share. Western countries, including the United States, Italy, and Germany, portray slightly lower shares in the 90% range. At the lower end, European countries like Estonia and Malta see significantly lower shares, below 60%.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in leadership within this sector. China’s leadership might face challenges as other Asian countries, like South Korea and India, continue to strengthen their academic and research infrastructure. Watch for potential policy changes in Western countries aimed at increasing research participation and publication leadership. International collaboration trends and increasing investments in scientific research could also influence the distribution of leading authorship shares globally.
Top countries in Share of Corresponding/Leading Author in Scientific Publications in Polymers and Plastics by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 99.04 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Russia | 97.7 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 97.35 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 96.86 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Colombia | 95.8 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Brazil | 95.7 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Thailand | 94.73 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Mexico | 94.71 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Japan | 94.52 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Indonesia | 94.21 | 2023 | View data |
