The total number of scientific publications in transplantation in Thailand fluctuated significantly with notable peaks and troughs from 2013 to 2023. After a dramatic decline of -47.05% in publications in 2013, the number soared by 211.89% in 2014. Subsequent years witnessed considerable variations, with notable increases such as 55.05% in 2016 and 42.62% in 2020, interspersed with declines, including -62.79% in 2015 and -19.05% in 2022. The number of publications in 2023 was 11.72 units, marking a modest year-on-year increase of 4.56%. The five-year CAGR for 2023 stood at 9.42%, and the forecasted five-year CAGR up to 2028 is 3.09%, indicating a steady but slower growth trend.
Future trends to watch for:
• Continuous advancements in transplantation technologies and methodologies.
• Increased collaboration between local and international research institutions.
• Enhanced focus on emerging transplantation sub-fields, driving research publications.