In 2023, India had 7.33 of the 10% top-cited scientific publications in oral surgery. The forecast indicates a positive growth trend from 2024 to 2028, with an anticipated increase from 7.76 to 9.56 publications.
The year-on-year growth rates are as follows:
- 2024: 5.87%
- 2025: 5.81%
- 2026: 5.60%
- 2027: 5.07%
- 2028: 4.94%
The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for 2024-2028 is approximately 5.46%, illustrating consistent growth and strong academic advancement in this field.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of increased funding in research, technological advances in oral surgery, and collaborations with international research institutions, which could further boost the number of top-cited publications from India.