The forecast for the number of scientific publications in Chemical Engineering in the US shows a consistent decline from 2024 to 2028, beginning at 5.48 thousand publications in 2024 and decreasing to 5.18 thousand by 2028. For context, the number of publications stood at 5.52 thousand in 2023. The year-on-year decrease is steady, indicating a need for analysis into factors driving this trend. The five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) underscores an average yearly contraction.
Future trends to watch for include:
- The impact of funding variations in chemical engineering research.
- Technological advancements that may influence publication rates.
- Institutional collaborations and their role in addressing declining trends.
- The influence of policy changes on scientific research priorities and outputs.
