From 2023 to 2028, the number of top-cited scientific publications in biomedical engineering in Japan is projected to gradually decline. In 2023, this figure was higher than 18.76, but it is expected to decrease to 16.74 by 2028. This reflects a consistent year-over-year decline in the number of top publications, with a CAGR showing a negative trend for the five-year period.

Future trends to watch for include:

Technological advancements and research funding influencing publication quality.
Increasing international collaboration, possibly impacting citation rankings.
The role of AI and big data in innovating biomedical research methodologies.