The share of UK scientific publications in the top 10% cited within the domain of Chemical Health and Safety is anticipated to decline over the next five years. Starting at 10.9% in 2024, this figure is expected to decrease to 7.04% by 2028. This forecasted trend reflects a notable year-on-year decrease: 9.08% from 2024 to 2025, 9.88% from 2025 to 2026, 10.64% from 2026 to 2027, and 11.81% from 2027 to 2028. The five-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) indicates a shrinking influence in top-cited scientific publications during this period.

Future trends to watch include: