From 1997 to 2009, altogether 2853 papers from 48059 papers extracted in SCI-Expended on bioinformatics could be attributed to Chinese scholars in the world. This study examined the top 30 SCI-E journals that published the largest number of papers on bioinformatics written by authors worldwide and by Chinese authors respectively, and measured collaborations amongst country and the productivity distribution of relevant institutions in the world, the languages in which documents were published, the mode of publication (e.g. article, reviews and proceedings paper etc.). This study will provide general insights of the characteristics of bioinformatics research papers written by Chinese authors.

Chinese authors contribute significantly to bioinformatics research papers, with collaborations and productivity distributions varying across countries and institutions.

Comparison Study on Bioinformatics Research Papers Written by Chinese and Worldwide Authors Respectively

Key Takeaway: Chinese authors contribute significantly to bioinformatics research papers, with collaborations and productivity distributions varying across countries and institutions.