The forecasted trend for the total number of top-cited scientific publications in Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine in Germany shows a steady increase from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the figure was 22.60 publications, marking a gradual growth each year: a 1.1% increase to 22.84 in 2024, followed by a similar 1.0% annual growth through 2028. This consistent upward trend reflects a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 1.05% over the five-year period.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of increased research funding and collaborations on publication quality and citation rates, as well as the influence of technological advancements in data analytics on research productivity.
