China has emerged as the top contributor of scientific \"hot papers,\" accounting for an impressive 48.4 percent of the global total, according to a recent report by the Ministry of Science and Technology's Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China.
But what exactly are \"hot papers\"? These are groundbreaking scientific studies published within two years that have garnered a significant number of citations over the latest two months, placing them in the top 0.1 percent of their respective disciplines.
As of July 2024, China published 2,071 hot papers, surpassing the United States, which ranked second with 1,625 papers. This achievement highlights China's growing influence in the scientific community and its commitment to producing high-impact research.
In addition to leading in hot papers, China also secured the second spot in the number of highly cited papers. These are studies whose citations over the past decade rank in the top 1 percent of their fields. With 65,700 highly cited papers, China holds 33.8 percent of the global share, while the United States leads with 76,500 papers, representing 39.3 percent.
The report also noted China's significant presence in prestigious scientific journals. In 2023, China published 395 papers in the renowned journals Cell, Nature, and Science, elevating its global ranking from fourth place in 2022 to second place last year.
China's dominance in scientific research is not new, with the country leading in the number of research papers for many years. The report emphasizes that China is dedicated to continuing its pursuit of excellence in producing top-quality scientific studies.
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China remains top source of scientific 'hot papers,' think tank finds
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