## Diagram: Distribution of 64 Selected Articles Across Publication Venues and Years
### Overview
This diagram illustrates the distribution of 64 selected articles across different publication venues categorized by ranking (A*, Q1, A, Q2, B, Preprints, Unranked) and across the years 2023, 2024, and 2025. The diagram uses a Sankey-style flow to show the number of articles directed to each venue and year combination.
### Components/Axes
The diagram consists of:
* **Source Node:** "64 Selected Articles" – representing the total number of articles.
* **Intermediate Nodes:** Representing publication venues: "A* Conferences", "Q1 Journals", "A Conferences", "Q2 Journals", "B Conferences", "Preprints", "Unranked".
* **Destination Nodes:** Representing years: "2023", "2024", "2025".
* **Flows:** Arrows connecting the source to intermediate nodes and intermediate nodes to destination nodes, with the width of the arrow indicating the number of articles.
* **Values:** Numerical labels indicating the number of articles in each flow.
### Detailed Analysis
The diagram shows the following distribution:
* **A* Conferences:**
* 2023: 4 Papers
* 2024: 15 Papers
* 2025: 7 Papers
* **Q1 Journals:**
* 2024: 4 Papers
* 2025: 2 Papers
* **A Conferences:**
* 2023: 1 Paper
* 2024: 4 Papers
* 2025: 5 Papers
* **Q2 Journals:**
* 2024: 1 Paper
* 2025: 2 Papers
* **B Conferences:**
* 2023: 1 Paper
* 2024: 4 Papers
* **Preprints:**
* 2023: 1 Paper
* 2024: 4 Papers
* 2025: 1 Paper
* **Unranked:**
* 2024: 5 Papers
* 2025: 3 Papers
The total number of articles for each venue is indicated before the branching flows:
* A* Conferences: 26
* Q1 Journals: 6
* A Conferences: 10
* Q2 Journals: 3
* B Conferences: 5
* Preprints: 6
* Unranked: 8
### Key Observations
* The largest proportion of articles (26) is directed towards A* Conferences.
* The year 2024 receives the most articles overall.
* Q1 Journals and Q2 Journals have relatively few articles compared to conferences.
* The "Unranked" category has a significant number of articles (8), suggesting a portion of the selected articles are not yet associated with a formal ranking.
* The number of papers published in A* Conferences is expected to increase from 4 in 2023 to 15 in 2024, and then decrease to 7 in 2025.
### Interpretation
The diagram provides a snapshot of the publication strategy or outcome for a set of 64 selected articles. The preference for A* Conferences suggests a focus on high-impact venues. The distribution across years indicates a potential publication timeline or the rate at which research is being disseminated. The presence of preprints suggests a desire for rapid dissemination of findings, while the "Unranked" category highlights the possibility of ongoing publication processes or articles in less formal venues. The increase in publications in 2024, followed by a slight decrease in 2025, could indicate a peak in research activity during that period. The diagram allows for an assessment of where research efforts are being directed and how they are evolving over time. The data suggests a strong emphasis on publishing in A* Conferences, with a moderate distribution across other venues and years.
