The data indicates a gradual decline in the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications within the field of transplantation in Germany from 2024 to 2028, decreasing from 86.98% to 84.91%. Comparing 2024 to 2025, there is a 0.60% decrease, showing a consistent decreasing trend, possibly reflecting more collaborative authorship patterns. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is negative, underscoring a diminishing dominant role for corresponding/leading authors during this period.
Future trends to watch include the impact of increased international collaboration, technological advancements in authorship tools, and evolving academic publishing norms which could further influence authorship dynamics in scientific publications.
