Based on the forecast, the total number of 10% top-cited scientific publications in biomedical engineering in Canada is expected to slightly decrease from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the actual figure stood at 26.25 publications, indicating a subtle downward trend over the forecast period. The year-on-year percentage variation analysis shows a gradual decline, averaging around -0.29% per year. Over the forecast five-year period, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) is negative, reflecting the continuous slight decrease.
Future trends to watch for include breakthroughs in biomedical engineering technologies that could lead to a surge in high-impact research outputs, policy changes impacting research funding, and international collaboration opportunities, which might alter publication dynamics significantly.
