In 2023, international collaboration in molecular biology publications in Japan was at 16.84%. Looking at the forecasted trend from 2024 to 2028, there is a gradual decline in the share of these collaborative publications, starting from 16.72% in 2024 to 16.32% in 2028. The data indicates a slight year-on-year decrease, averaging around -0.61% over this period, highlighting a modest but consistent downward trend in international collaboration.

Future trends to watch for include:

Increased emphasis on domestic collaboration and publication in Japan.
Technological advancements and policy changes that might stimulate international research partnerships.
Global geopolitical and economic conditions affecting scientific collaboration.