In the US, the forecasted number of 10% top-cited scientific publications in Nuclear Energy and Engineering shows a steady increase from 2024 to 2028, with a growth trend from 149.84 publications in 2024 to 153.18 publications in 2028. The average annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period reflects a modest increase. In 2023, there were 149 top-cited publications. Year-on-year, the growth percentages show a gradual rise, indicating a strong, consistent interest and investment in research and innovations in nuclear energy and engineering.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in nuclear energy, changes in regulatory policies, and increased collaborative research efforts internationally that could influence citation dynamics and publication rates.
