Statement:
In South Sudan scientists published less significant scientific articles than in Madagascar

In the Citatable Scientific Publications rating South Sudan holds position #169 ²⁰²¹ out of 206 and Madagascar is #126 out of 206 ²⁰²¹.
Position of South Sudan is worse than position of Madagascar.

Referencies:

1. Citatable Scientific Publications ²⁰²¹ by Scimago Journal & Country Rank

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Citable documents' in descending order.

   Madagascar	'Citable documents' value is	491
   South Sudan	'Citable documents' value is	70