The data reveals Malta leading significantly with a 52.41% share of top-cited publications in Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health, followed by Croatia and Norway with shares of 30.57% and 20.92%, respectively. Established research hubs like the United States and United Kingdom hold moderate positions with around 13.39% and 13.82%. Emerging countries like China and Brazil show lower shares at 6.53% and 10.5% respectively, highlighting a disparity in top-cited research outputs across regions.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential growth in emerging markets as more countries invest in research and health technologies.
- The influence of international collaborations possibly increasing the research impact of countries with currently lower shares.
- Monitoring shifts in leading nations as global scientific focus may evolve towards new pediatric health challenges.
Top countries in Share of Scientific Publications Among the World's 10% Top-Cited Publications in Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Malta | 52.41 | 2021 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Croatia | 30.57 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 20.92 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 20.02 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Luxembourg | 19.61 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 18.44 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 17.84 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 17.41 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Cyprus | 16.98 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 16.15 | 2023 | View data |
