The analysis of the global distribution of top-cited scientific publications in cellular and molecular neuroscience in 2023 shows that China leads with 28.61%, surpassing the United States at 24.76%. Over the prior year, China gained traction with a 6.58% increase, whereas the U.S. saw a slight decrease. Several European countries like the United Kingdom, Germany, and Italy follow, with steady or positive year-on-year growth. India and Brazil show significant growth, driven by increased academic output. Notable surges were seen in Egypt and Denmark, highlighting emerging research contributions.
Future trends to watch include China's continued upward trajectory, potentially reshaping academic influence in the field. Meanwhile, the growth rates in nations like Egypt, Lithuania, and Poland suggest a potential rebalancing of global research landscapes, potentially leading to new collaborations and regional focuses in neuroscience research. Countries showing stable or moderately increasing activities like the United Kingdom and Germany might maintain their roles as significant contributors.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience Share by Country (Units (Publications))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 28.61 | 2023 | +5.34% | +6.58% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 24.76 | 2023 | -0.88% | -0.067% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 6.65 | 2023 | +1.56% | +0.83% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 5.56 | 2023 | +0.19% | +3.94% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 4.16 | 2023 | +3.12% | +0.62% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 2.78 | 2023 | +0.051% | +3.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Australia | 2.56 | 2023 | +0.46% | +3.07% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 2.36 | 2023 | +0.066% | +0.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 2.17 | 2023 | +0.33% | -0.037% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 2.08 | 2023 | +0.31% | -1.35% | View data |
