Based on the available data, the share of scientific publications in public health, environmental, and occupational health from the US among the world's top 10% most-cited publications is projected to decrease modestly from 2024 to 2028. The values demonstrate a gradual decline, with 11.82 in 2024 down to 11.24 in 2028. In 2023, this share stood at an estimated 11.97, marking a downward trend from 2023 to 2024.
Year-on-year, the decline averages around 0.14% from 2024 onward, indicating a slight but consistent reduction in the US's share of top-cited works. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028 reveals a relatively stable yet declining trajectory.
Future trends to watch for:
- Impact of collaborations and global partnerships on citation metrics.
- Emergence of digital health solutions and their influence on publication impact.
- Potential increased research funding and policy changes towards public health crises.