In 2023, Saudi Arabia led with a significant share of 25.62% in the top 10% most-cited publications in surfaces, coatings, and films, followed closely by Egypt and Peru. Developing nations and smaller countries like Singapore, Cyprus, and Iceland showed impressive ranks, outperforming major scientific powers like China and the United Kingdom.
Future trends to watch include:
- Increased contributions from emerging markets like Saudi Arabia and Egypt, leveraging strategic investments in research.
- A potential rise in Asia's contributions, particularly in China and India, given their academic and industrial growth.
- Technological advancements may enable smaller countries to boost their global share in scientific publications further.
Top countries in Share of Scientific Publications Among the World's 10% Top-Cited Publications in Surfaces, Coatings and Films by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Saudi Arabia | 25.62 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Egypt | 22.14 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Peru | 19.82 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Kazakhstan | 17.25 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Singapore | 16.91 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Cyprus | 16.71 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Iceland | 16.61 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 South Africa | 15.23 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Luxembourg | 15.2 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 China | 14.6 | 2023 | View data |
