In 2024, the share of US scientific publications in Chemical Health and Safety among the world’s top 10% cited works is forecasted at 15.55%. This marks an increase from the 2023 figure of 15.08%. A consistent upward trend is projected through 2028, with the share growing to 17.44%. The average annual growth rate over this period is expected to be around 2.32%.

Future trends to watch for include:

The impact of increased funding and collaboration on publication influence.
The role of emerging technologies in enhancing research quality.
Policies addressing chemical safety and health potentially amplifying citation levels.