2022 Nature Index annual list shows that Chinese scientific research output has increased significantly

Xinhua News Agency, London, June 16 (Reporter Guo Shuang) In the 2022 Natural Index annual list released on the 16th, Chinese institutions have increased significantly, and 4 Chinese institutions have entered the top 10 global.

The Natural Index was compiled and published and released on a regular basis by the international well-known science and technology publishing agency "Siplinge-Natural Publishing Group". The quantity and proportion reflect the output and cooperation of global high -quality scientific research.

According to the key indicators of the Natural Index, the "contributing share", the Chinese Academy of Sciences continues to top the list in the ranking of the natural index institution, and its share is more than twice that of Harvard University in the second place. The University of Chinese Academy of Sciences jumped from 13th to 8th. For the first time, it ranked among the top 10 of the institutional list.

The top 10 of the global institutions ranked 3rd to 7th in: Germany Max Planck Association, French National Scientific Research Center, Stanford University in the United States, Hemhoz German Research Center Association, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

In addition, the natural index annual list also lists 50 fastest rise in 2020 to 2021. Chinese institutions are also in the primary position on the list. The first 31 institutions with the fastest rise are from China, and only 10 of the 50 institutions are from outside China. This has changed significantly compared with the list in 2021. At that time, among the top 10 institutions rising at the time, China only accounted for two seats.

In the national and regional list, the United States maintained first, but its scientific research output in 2021 decreased by 6.2%compared with the previous year. It is the country with the largest decline in the top ten and the largest decline in the country since 2017. China ranks second, and in 2021, scientific research has increased by 14.4%, the country with the largest increase among the top ten. The third to 10th countries are Germany, Britain, Japan, France, Canada, South Korea, Switzerland, and Australia.

The 2022 Natural Index annual list is based on the natural index data from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021. Researchers pointed out that this latest result may show that the Chinese government's long -term investment in science is began to achieve results. Experts point out that China's outstanding scientific performance may continue in the next few years.

David Swinkex, the founder of the Natural Index, said in a statement: "The Natural Index annual list shows that China has developed in the field of natural science through its large -scale and current developed institutions in the field of natural sciences. Research results. In 2021, China R & D investment has accounted for 2.4%of GDP, showing China's commitment to the field. This year, China's investment in investment has become more prominent, especially with us in Germany, the United Kingdom, France in Germany, the United Kingdom, and France. Compared with changes seen in other countries such as Japan. "

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