The number of top-cited scientific publications in waste management and disposal in Japan is forecasted to decline from 5.73 in 2024 to 4.69 in 2028, indicating a steady decrease over the next five years. This reflects a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately -4.9% from 2024 to 2028. For the most recent past, no data is available for actual values before 2024. The year-on-year decrease indicates a gradual decline in research output visibility and impact within the global waste management scientific community.
Future trends to watch for include the potential impact of government research funding policies and international collaboration on boosting the quality and quantity of Japanese waste management research publications. Attention should also be paid to emerging technologies and methodologies that could reignite interest and investment in this area, potentially reversing the downtrend in top-cited works.
