In 2024, Italy’s share of scientific publications amongst the world’s 10% top-cited in Ecology is forecasted to be 14.98%. From 2025 to 2028, a steady growth trend is anticipated, with the share expected to reach 16.11%. Year-on-year growth rates are incremental yet consistent, indicating a solid upward trajectory.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Increased collaboration among Italian institutions to boost research impact.
- Investment in innovative research areas that have high potential for citations.
- Policy changes or funding boosts that could further accelerate the trend.
