As of 2023, Japan's share of scientific publications in orthodontics involving international collaboration stood at approximately 17.96%. The forecast suggests marginal annual growth from 2024 to 2028, with an increase from 17.99% to 18.1%. This indicates a consistent engagement with international partners, albeit at a slow pace.
The year-on-year variation shows negligible increases, highlighting a steady but slow trend. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over five years reflects an average annual growth of around 0.07%, underscoring the stability of these collaborations.
Future trends to watch include potential accelerations in international collaborations as global research networks become more interconnected, possibly driven by technological advancements and global initiatives in orthodontics.