Singapore's scientific publications in immunology have shown varying trends over the years. From 2013 to 2017, there was a general decline, with significant year-on-year decreases in some years. The number of publications increased notably in 2018, followed by fluctuations until 2023. In 2023, the total stood at 39.1 publications, marking a slight 0.64% year-on-year increase from 2022. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years was -0.95%, indicating a slight overall decline or stagnation.
The forecast data suggests a modest upward trend with a CAGR of 0.26% until 2028, signaling very slow growth. The total number of publications is expected to reach 39.82 by 2028, with a 1.33% growth rate over the forecast period.
Future trends to watch for:
- The impact of emerging immunological research areas and technologies on publication volume.
- Government and private sector investments in research and development.
- Collaborations between local and international researchers driving publication increases.