The forecasted share of corresponding/leading authors in oral surgery publications in Japan shows a marginal annual decline from 2024 to 2028, starting at 95.9% in 2024 and gradually decreasing to 95.68% by 2028. Comparing this forecast to 2023 data, it is apparent that the trend has been toward a slight reduction, indicating consistency but a progressive shift in author share dynamics.
Year-on-year variation remains minimal, highlighting stability in the authorship structure. Over five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) reflects a stable but slightly decreasing trend for corresponding/leading authors.
Future trends to watch for include potential changes in academic collaboration patterns, technological advancements in research methodologies, and shifting institutional priorities, which could further impact the structure of authorship in scientific publications.
