The forecasted growth of the top 10% cited scientific publications in Visual Arts and Performing Arts in Italy shows a steady increase from 27.82 publications in 2024 to 34.83 in 2028. Assuming similar actual data for 2023, the annual growth rate starts at approximately 6.37% when looking at the year-on-year variations from 2024 to 2025, and the growth trend maintains a strong progression throughout the period. Over the five-year forecasted period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is expected to be around 5.81%, indicating a promising increase in high-impact publications.
Trends to watch for in the future include the influence of interdisciplinary collaborations, increased funding for arts research, and the integration of technology in both research methodologies and dissemination, which could further boost citation impacts.
