The share of Japan's scientific publications in infectious diseases among the world's top 10% most-cited has shown consistent growth. In 2024, this share is projected to be 7.56%, marking a notable increase from 6.92% in 2023. The anticipated share increases steadily, reaching 8.34% by 2028. Year-on-year growth is averaging about 2.44% during this period, leading to a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 2.56%, highlighting Japan's rising influence in this critical research area.
Future trends to watch include enhanced collaboration between Japanese institutions and international entities, increasing digitalization of research methodologies, and potential impacts of government policy on research funding and innovation in infectious diseases.
