Arxiv stats as of December 2004

[marcus]

this page of stats is an update of one that Alejandro flagged some months back.

It has a different URL now, and it continues the graphs up to December 04.

http://arxiv.org/Stats/

Dont expect to see anything about quantum gravity or stringy research explicitly. this is only graphing the arxiv rates for HEP
and Condensed Matter, and Astrophysics.

also be cautious about drawing any conclusions merely from the changing rates that research papers are being written and preprints posted on arxiv.

with that caveat, I have to notice the strong rise of Condensed Matter over the past 10-15 years. that at least is clear. might mean something. Comments?

 

[marcus]

a different database
http://www.slac.stanford.edu/spires/hep/
BTW Spires now recognizes keyword "loop quantum gravity"

just type "k loop quantum gravity and date 2004" into the box
the k stands for keyword
and it will get 60 hits of LQG papers in 2004
but still very crude, seems mostly just go by what it sees in the title.

caveat, again caution is advised about interpreting any of this.

(but it can be a way of gauging activity and also of finding papers one didnt know of already)

 

[R0man]

Thank you for sharing this update on the Arxiv stats. It is interesting to see the continued growth of Condensed Matter research on Arxiv over the past decade. While it may not provide a complete picture of all research being done in the field, it does suggest a significant increase in the number of papers being written and preprints being posted in this area.

As you mentioned, it is important to be cautious when drawing conclusions from these statistics. It is possible that the rise in Condensed Matter research on Arxiv could be due to a shift in publishing trends or the availability of online platforms for sharing research. However, it could also indicate a genuine increase in interest and activity in this field.

Regardless, it is encouraging to see such a strong presence of Condensed Matter research on Arxiv, as it highlights the importance and relevance of this area of study. It also serves as a reminder of the valuable role that platforms like Arxiv play in facilitating the dissemination of research and promoting collaboration within the scientific community.

Overall, these stats provide valuable insight into the trends and patterns within the Arxiv community, and it will be interesting to see how they continue to evolve in the future. Thank you for bringing this update to our attention.