The number of top-cited scientific publications in Chemical Engineering in Japan is expected to decline steadily from 2024 to 2028. Starting from 107.12 publications in 2024, the forecast projects a decrease to 82.11 publications by 2028. The consecutive reduction each year reveals a continuous downward trend, with significant year-on-year variations indicating a shrinking presence of Japanese research in this segment. This trend may be attributed to global shifts in research focus or competitive pressures, considering the benchmark stood higher in 2023.

Future trends to monitor include: