The United States leads in top-cited critical care nursing publications with a significant share, though showing a decline of 13.41% year-on-year. South Korea and China are notable for their substantial growth, at 25.82% and 33.49%, respectively, signaling emerging research hubs. Australia and the UK maintain strong positions with stable performances. European countries like Finland and Norway see notable increases, indicating rising research output quality. Conversely, decreases in countries like Denmark, Ireland, and Belgium suggest potential challenges.
Future trends to watch include China's continued ascension, potentially rivalling traditional Western strongholds. The rise of South Korea and Finland also suggests a shifting landscape in global research dynamics in this field.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Critical Care Nursing Share by Country (Units (Publications))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 20.86 | 2023 | -12.49% | -13.41% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 16.07 | 2023 | +37.01% | +25.82% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Australia | 13.48 | 2023 | +1.83% | +9.79% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 11.31 | 2023 | +17.4% | -0.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 China | 8.64 | 2023 | +6.56% | +33.49% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 5.14 | 2023 | -0.93% | +1.22% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 3.64 | 2023 | +29.82% | +11.06% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 3.52 | 2023 | +16.82% | +5.76% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 3.18 | 2023 | +16.8% | -12.18% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 2.94 | 2023 | +1.14% | -22.04% | View data |
