The analysis of global share of top-cited ophthalmology publications in 2023 highlights Kazakhstan leading at 58%, followed by Estonia and Norway. Notable presence from smaller countries suggests targeted investments in ophthalmology research. Traditional research powerhouses like the US and UK show lower shares at 14.53% and 15.78% respectively, indicating increased global competition in this field. Large nations such as China and Japan lag with 6.13% and 7.94% respectively, despite extensive scientific output.
Future trends to watch include:
- Emerging contributions from smaller countries possibly shifting the global research landscape.
- Continued investment in niche fields within ophthalmology in traditionally strong research countries.
- Potential increase in collaborations across countries enhancing overall global research quality in ophthalmology.
Top countries in Share of Scientific Publications Among the World's 10% Top-Cited Publications in Ophthalmology by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Kazakhstan | 58 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Estonia | 35.76 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 28.52 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 24.72 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Singapore | 23.71 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 New Zealand | 23.22 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Latvia | 21.22 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 21.15 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 19.41 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Iceland | 18.99 | 2023 | View data |
