The total number of 10% top-cited scientific publications in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology in the US is projected to decline from a forecasted value of 47.94 in 2024 to 43.43 in 2028. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately -2.45% over this period. The year-on-year change shows a gradual decrease, indicating a downward trend in the number of these publications.

Future trends to watch for:

Shifts in research funding and priorities which could influence publication impacts.
The emergence of new research areas in biotechnology that might alter publication trends.
Collaborations and international research partnerships possibly increasing citation impact.