The forecast for the total number of 10% top-cited scientific publications in Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Germany indicates a slight decreasing trend from 2024 to 2028. Starting at 7.81 in 2024, the projections show a year-on-year decrease of approximately 1%, reaching 7.48 by 2028. This represents a continuous but slight decline, averaging a compound annual growth rate that suggests a modest yearly reduction over this period. In 2023, the value stood at 8.00, reflecting a deeper trend of gradual decreases in the prominence of Germany's publications in this field.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in the field potentially revitalizing interest and citations. Factors such as increased funding, interdisciplinary research efforts, and integration with mainstream medical research could influence an upward trend in high-citation publications.
