In 2023, India's share of scientific publications among the world's 10% top-cited publications in pulmonary and respiratory medicine was below 3.61. The forecasted values for the coming years show a gradual increase: 3.61% in 2024, rising to 3.91% by 2028. Year-on-year, from 2024 to 2025, there is an increase of approximately 2.22%, continuing with similar increments through 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period stands at approximately 2.01%, indicating steady progress in India's contribution to high-impact academic literature in this specialty.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of emerging respiratory diseases, technological advancements in medical research, and increased international collaboration, which could further enhance India's scientific output and citation impact in this field.
