The data reveals a declining trend in the total number of 10% top-cited scientific publications in Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Japan from 3.42 publications in 2024 to 1.59 in 2028. This reflects a negative year-on-year variation, with values decreasing by 13.45% from 2025 to 2026, 18.40% from 2026 to 2027, and 22.06% from 2027 to 2028. The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period indicates a significant annual average decline rate.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in research funding priorities and more significant international collaborations that might influence publication rates. Monitoring changes in public policy towards Complementary and Alternative Medicine could also impact future citation dynamics.
