Based on the forecasted data, the total number of scientific publications in optometry in Japan exhibits a steady but marginal increase. The values grow incrementally from 3.66 publications in 2024 to 3.69 in 2028. Observing the year-on-year variation, the increase is minimal, approximately 0.27% to 0.28% annually. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period is around 0.27%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential impacts of technological advancements in optometry that could increase research outputs.
- Funding and policy changes in Japan that might influence scientific research in optometry.
- Collaborations with international research institutions potentially boosting publication numbers.