The share of scientific publications in Chemical Engineering from Japan, among the world's 10% top-cited, is projected to decrease dramatically from 2024 to 2028. Starting from 2.9% in 2024, the figure dips to 0.74% by 2027, approaching near insignificance at 0.026% in 2028. In contrast, Japan's performance in 2023 must be marked higher, though the actual figure isn't provided, as the forecast values show a declining trend.
Year-on-year, the forecast indicates a sharp negative trend with consistent reduction percentages, and the five-year CAGR reflects a setback in global competitive standing.
Factors to watch include potential impacts from policy shifts, investments in innovation, international collaborations, and the adoption of emerging technologies that could alter Japan’s trajectory in high-impact chemical engineering research publications.
