The share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Imaging in Japan is projected to slightly decline from 97.55% in 2024 to 97.33% in 2028. Comparing with the year 2023, the share stood at a slightly higher level, marking a consistent decrease over the subsequent years. The year-on-year variation remains marginal, reflecting a stable landscape with limited fluctuations. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates a slight yearly decline consistently nearing zero.
Future trends to watch for include increased collaborative research efforts, potentially influencing the corresponding author's share, and technological advancements in imaging, which may lead to new publication dynamics and authorship patterns in the field.
