The share of scientific publications involving international collaboration in ophthalmology in Thailand has shown a downward trend from 2013 to 2023, declining from 29.37 units in 2013 to 23.72 units in 2023. The year-on-year variation indicates a slight growth of 5.39% from 2022 to 2023, after a period of notable decline. The forecasted data for the coming years from 2024 to 2028 shows a continued slight decrease with an average annual decline (CAGR) of -0.12%. Over the last five years, this trend translates to an overall decrease of around -0.59%.
Future trends to watch for include changes in global collaboration norms, the impact of technological advancements in ophthalmology, and policy shifts both within Thailand and internationally. These factors could either mitigate or exacerbate the forecasted decline in international collaborative publications.
