The number of scientific publications in Immunology and Microbiology in Malaysia has significantly grown from 2013 to 2023, standing at 1580 units of publications in 2023. The period has seen fluctuations with notable increases in certain years such as 2020 and 2021, reflecting high year-on-year growth rates of 31.03% and 29.49% respectively. The CAGR over the last five years up to 2023 is robust at 12.66%, highlighting consistent annual growth.
From 2024 onwards, the forecast projects a continuing positive trend, with a five-year CAGR of 3.26%, reaching 1940 publications by 2028. This suggests a steady, if slightly reduced, growth rate compared to the past five years.
Future trends to watch for include focusing on strategic areas of immunology and microbiology research that could dynamically spur further publication growth, as well as monitoring the impact of new government policies or funding initiatives in science and technology.
