The share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in transplantation in the US stood at 96.60 in 2023. Forecasts for 2024 to 2028 project a slight downward trend, with a marginal decrease from 96.58 to 96.44. The year-on-year variation is minimal, indicating stable leadership roles by corresponding authors. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 shows a negligible decline, underscoring a persistently high share despite the slight decrease.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts due to increasing collaboration dynamics in research, the influence of interdisciplinary approaches, and the impact of policy or funding changes on authorship roles.
