Global Scientific Research Analysis

DATS-6103-Individual-Project-3 - Hao Ning
Global Scientific Research Analysis:
Scientific Articles Publication and Research Expenditure

Introduction     
Science and technology are virtually the driving forces that promote the life quality of people and economic growth of a nation. A detailed analysis on scientific research and expenditure would greatly help us to grasp the latest trend in the world.

Data Source:  
World Bank    

• Scientific and technical journal articles (data from year 2003 to 2016 only are available)
• Research and development expenditure (% of GDP)
• GDP (current USD)

Data visualization and analysis:  

• Overview of Scientific Research Publication
• Top Scientific Research Countries
• Number of Publication Change of the Top Countries in Absolute and Percentage
• Research Expenditure Analysis
• Correlation between Publication and Research Expenditure
• Most 'Productive' Countries

Key observation and conclusions:  

• From 2003 to 2016, the number of global publication keep increasing then plateaued after 2014
• USA was the only giant in publication in 2003, while in 2016, China climbed up to top (fastest growth) and these two countries became the flagships.
• USA has an dominating expenditure in scientific research
• Japan, USA and Germany are maintaining a high research expenditure % of GDP (2.5-3%).
• Korea dramatically increased expenditure % ( >4% ) and became top10 publication countries
• An obvious positive correlation is observed for publication/expenditure, but indicating differences in 'productivity'
• India, Russia and China are the most 'productive' countries