Research trend rank among all institutions, by papers, per year

Each point is this institution's position that year among all institutions, by papers, with credit split across co-authoring institutions. #1 is at the top. Hover a point for the figures. The hollow point is the year in progress.

Where it works most top research communities, by papers

• Dark Matter Detection, Neutrino Physics, and Compact Object Astrophysics #17 of 5,995 institutions · 321 papers
• Stable Isotope Geochemistry of Marine Sediments and Paleoclimate Reconstruction #74 of 10,631 institutions · 135 papers
• Ore Deposit Geochemistry and Tectonic Evolution in China and Central Asia #127 of 8,260 institutions · 127 papers
• Low-Temperature Plasma Generation, Diagnostics, and Surface Treatment #113 of 7,808 institutions · 116 papers
• Soil Biogeochemistry, Nutrient Cycling, and Water Treatment #168 of 14,355 institutions · 103 papers

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Covers the materials and chemistry research Elements Live tracks, not everything Smithsonian Institution publishes. Institutions come from OpenAlex affiliations, rolled up to the parent organisation. Older papers often lack affiliations, so earlier years undercount.