The United States leads in top-cited publications in radiology, nuclear medicine, and imaging, followed by China, which shows strong upward momentum with a 16.13% increase. Italy and Germany also perform robustly, with Italy exhibiting significant growth at 24.78%. Most Western countries show either steady or slight declines in publications. Notably, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates display remarkable growth rates of 13.59% and 53.66% respectively.
Future trends to watch include:
- A potential shift in academic leadership towards Asia, driven by China and emerging players like Singapore.
- Continued transformation and potential increases in publication outputs from countries with lower current volumes but high growth rates such as the UAE, Ireland, and Slovenia.
- Impact of global collaboration and technological advancements on enhancing publication quality and citation rates.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Publications) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 618.83 | 2023 | -0.93% | -2.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 407.81 | 2023 | +5.98% | +16.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 297.67 | 2023 | +20.66% | +24.78% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 175.31 | 2023 | +6.16% | +0.89% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 109.47 | 2023 | +4.65% | +0.97% | View data |
| 6 | 6 South Korea | 96.19 | 2023 | +1% | -0.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 87.78 | 2023 | +0.091% | +2.36% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 83.41 | 2023 | +1.32% | +3.16% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Japan | 73.02 | 2023 | -0.53% | -0.3% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Canada | 66.08 | 2023 | +0.15% | -0.32% | View data |
