In 2023, Cyprus led globally with a 28.18% share of scientific publications in the top 10% cited for Nuclear and High Energy Physics, emphasizing its robust academic contributions. Ireland (26.22%) and Malta (25.23%) followed closely. The United States, typically a research powerhouse, stood at 15.62%. While traditional leaders like Japan and China lagged at 6.53% and 5.95% respectively, emerging players like Estonia and Portugal are making significant strides. The data suggests a shift with smaller countries gaining prominence in high-impact research publications.
Future trends to watch include:
- Further increase in contributions from smaller countries.
- Possible alterations in country rankings driven by investments in research and development.
- Increasing collaboration between nations to enhance academic output globally.
Top countries in Share of Scientific Publications Among the World's 10% Top-Cited Publications in Nuclear and High Energy Physics by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Cyprus | 28.18 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ireland | 26.22 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Malta | 25.23 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Costa Rica | 24.85 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 22.93 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Switzerland | 21.13 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 20.48 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Canada | 20.23 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 19.78 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 New Zealand | 18.64 | 2023 | View data |
