ESI (Essential Science Indicators) is an analytical research tool launched by Clarivate Analytics. ESI Hot Papers specifically refer to SCI/SSCI papers published in the last two years in a certain ESI subject classification, and the papers with the highest number of citations in the last two months are in the top 0.1%. These papers are considered to be the most popular articles in the current scientific research field, providing researchers with a window into the latest scientific research trends.

Appendix: List of ESI hot papers (excerpt)