Published May 3, 2019
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Global Scientific Research Analysis
Description
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