In 2023, the share of scientific publications involving international collaboration in pulmonary and respiratory medicine in the US stood at 20.42%. Forecast data predicts a steady annual increase, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately 0.66% from 2024 to 2028. Year-on-year growth is modest, averaging around 0.16 percentage points annually. If this trend persists, collaboration will reach 21.11% by 2028, illustrating a gradual strengthening of international ties in this field.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of global health crises or policy changes that could accelerate collaboration rates, alongside technological advancements facilitating easier cross-border research collaboration.
