The field of research is undergoing significant transformations, driven by changes in global collaboration patterns, funding allocations, and technological advancements. Notably, there is a pronounced shift in the dominance of research output, with emerging economies increasingly contributing to the global research landscape. The rise of new players is reshaping the international research ecosystem, with implications for the future direction of innovation and standard-setting.

In particular, the growth of research output in regions such as Asia and Africa is noteworthy, with countries like China and India making substantial strides in areas like Artificial Intelligence. Meanwhile, traditional leaders like the US and EU are experiencing a decline in relative dominance.

The increasing importance of international collaboration is also a key trend, with research highlighting the benefits of collaborative work in terms of citation impact and research visibility. However, there is also a need to reform research funding allocation to prioritize potentially more impactful work and strengthen international collaboration.

Some notable papers in this area include: The study on funding, authorship patterns, and citation impact of articles funded by Ukrainian agencies, which highlights the need to reform research funding allocation in Ukraine. The analysis of global countries dominating AI publications, which reveals a profound restructuring of the international AI research landscape, with China emerging as the single most dominant contributor.