The total number of 10% top-cited scientific publications in Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine in Japan was 13.62 publications in 2023. Forecasts predict an increase to 16.3 publications by 2028, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 3.7% from 2024. Year-on-year growth rates are expected to hover around 4%, indicating a consistent uptrend enhancing Japan's academic influence in this field.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of collaborations between Japanese and international researchers and the increase in digital health innovations. These factors could drive higher publication citations, further boosting Japan's standing in critical care research.
