The forecasted data shows a consistent decline in the total number of scientific publications in Orthodontics in Japan from 2024 to 2028. Starting at 26.55 publications in 2024 and decreasing to 20.09 by 2028, this represents a year-on-year reduction of approximately 6.5%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year forecast period is roughly -6.8%, indicating a persistent decrease. As of 2023, the value stood higher, underscoring a significant downward trend commencing in 2024.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of technological advancements and increased digitalization in research methods, which may mitigate publication decline. Additionally, shifts in academic funding and policy changes could influence future publication trends in Japan’s orthodontic research landscape.
