In 2023, the United States led in top-cited publications in library and information sciences at 17.79%. However, the country experienced a decline of 5.14% from the previous year. China, at 13.12%, showed a robust growth of 10.63%. India also exhibited a significant increase of 41.74%, reflecting heightened research output. Notable growth was observed in Poland, Indonesia, South Africa, and Egypt, marking them as emerging contributors in this field. Conversely, several European countries such as France, Italy, and Ireland had either minimal increases or slight declines.
Future trends to watch include potential growth from emerging markets like Indonesia and Vietnam due to large year-over-year increases. The increasing collaborative efforts among researchers from various nations may also diversify and expand the geographic distribution of top-cited publications in this field. The dominance of established research hubs like the United States and China is likely to be balanced by burgeoning contributors, driven by international research collaborations and increasing investments in R&D by developing countries.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Library and Information Sciences Share by Country (Units (Publications))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 17.79 | 2023 | -3.97% | -5.14% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 13.12 | 2023 | +5.25% | +10.63% | View data |
| 3 | 3 India | 9.86 | 2023 | +22.27% | +41.74% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 6.53 | 2023 | -0.087% | -0.078% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 5.91 | 2023 | +3.33% | +4.07% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 5.04 | 2023 | +2.66% | +3.84% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Australia | 3 | 2023 | +0.17% | +6.9% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 2.82 | 2023 | +0.27% | +10.1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 2.68 | 2023 | +31.32% | +47.02% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Canada | 2.37 | 2023 | -3.21% | -1.7% | View data |
