| Title: | The changing world dynamics of research performance |
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| Authors: | ID Marhl, Marko (Author)
ID Markovič, Rene (Author)
ID Grubelnik, Vladimir (Author)
ID Perc, Matjaž (Author) |
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| Files: |  RAZ_Marhl_Marko_2025.pdf (3,19 MB)
MD5: 52B0B3C60EE5DEAA8D106B57BCF6FFEF
 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-024-05199-6
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Scientific work |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: | FNM - Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
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| Abstract: | In recent years, a notable diversification in the geographical representation of the World's top universities could be observed. Chinese universities play an increasingly prominent role in these rankings, thus indicating that we might be in the midst of a regional shift in academic performance. To explore this dynamics, we analyze seven years' worth of data used for university rankings by academic subjects from the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). We focus on China, Europe, the USA, and other global regions of the world. We find that China has indeed seen an unprecedented growth in Engineering and Life Sciences research, positioning itself rather firmly as a leader in these fields. Conversely, the USA leads in the Social Sciences, while Europe excels in Geography, Ecology, Public and Business Administration, and Pharmacy. Other regions worldwide stand out in Transportation Science, Nursing, and Hospitality & Tourism Management. These results reveal the evolving landscape of global academic research, highlighting regional strengths and emerging world trends in subject-specifc excellence. |
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| Keywords: | research dynamics, academic excellence, geographical diversifcation, University rankings |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Submitted for review: | 23.08.2024 |
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| Article acceptance date: | 28.10.2024 |
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| Publication date: | 31.12.2024 |
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| Year of publishing: | 2025 |
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| Number of pages: | str. 469-488 |
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| Numbering: | Letn. 130 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DKUM-91828  |
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| UDC: | 001.891:61 |
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| ISSN on article: | 1588-2861 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 225609219 |
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| DOI: | 10.1007/s11192-024-05199-6 |
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| Publication date in DKUM: | 11.02.2025 |
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| Views: | 127 |
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| Downloads: | 11 |
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| Categories: | Misc.
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