China will remain the leader in scientific publications, while the US is expected to lose its second rank to Indonesia this year. The study highlights the growing contributions of countries like Indonesia, India, and Iran to global scientific research.
The study uses statistical tools such as entropy (a measure of randomness and therefore, unpredictability, in a data set) and linear regression analysis (relationship between two variables). “Based on the regression analysis, it is estimated that three potential countries such as Indonesia, India and Iran may take the ranks ahead of the US around the years 2024, 2029 and 2041 respectively,” the study says.
The findings of the study have been published in a yet to be peer reviewed paper.
The Indian government and private sector have significantly increased funding for research and development (R&D). Initiatives like the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) provide substantial support. Moreover, Policies like the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasize research and innovation, encouraging a culture of scientific inquiry from an early age.
Adding to this, improvements in higher education, including the establishment of new research institutions and universities, have enhanced the quality and quantity of scientific research.
Besides, Indian researchers are increasingly collaborating with international peers, leading to more co-authored papers and access to global research networks.
India is investing in cutting-edge fields like artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and renewable energy, which are generating a high volume of research output.
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