The forecast indicates a gradual decline in the total number of 10% top-cited scientific publications in Nuclear Energy and Engineering in Germany from 2024 to 2028. The number of these top-cited publications is expected to decrease each year, with an average annual decrease (CAGR) of approximately 2.4% over the forecasted period. Given the forecasted figures, the trend suggests a consistent reduction in high-impact research output in this sector in Germany from the 2023 levels.

Future trends to watch for include:

Impacts of policy changes or funding on nuclear energy research.
Shifts in global collaboration dynamics that might influence German research output.
Technological advancements that could alter research focus or increase citation rates.
Emerging disciplines within nuclear engineering could disrupt current publication trends.