The share of Canadian scientific publications in music among the world's top 10% cited is forecasted to decline from 8.5% in 2024 to 6.59% by 2028. This indicates a consistent downward trend, with annual contractions of 5.65% on average across the period. In 2023, the share stood at around 9%, emphasizing a significant anticipated decrease.

Future trends to watch for:

Potential impacts of increased funding or institutional support in reversing this decline.
Changes in global publishing collaboration patterns that could enhance citation impact.
Strategies adopted by Canadian researchers to strengthen international collaborations for higher visibility.