The forecasted trend for the total number of 10% top-cited scientific publications in biomedical engineering in France from 2024 to 2028 shows a consistent decline. The forecast starts at 20.5 publications in 2024 and decreases to 17.64 publications by 2028. This decrease equates to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately -3.66%. The year-on-year reduction is indicative of a diminishing presence of highly cited work in this field.

Future trends to watch for include:

Increased collaboration with other countries to boost publication quality and citation impact.
Investment in cutting-edge research areas to rekindle interest and impact.
Strategic shifts in funding and academic focus to sustain and improve publication metrics.