In 2023, the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in Developmental Biology in the US stood at approximately 94.56%. The projected values from 2024 to 2028 forecast a marginal decrease, indicating a highly stable trend. The year-on-year variation is minimal, with the share just slightly declining from 94.54% in 2024 to 94.47% in 2028, reflecting a very stable landscape with little variability expected in the near term.

Future trends to watch for:

Impact of collaborative research initiatives which could influence the share distribution among authors.
Advancements in open-access publishing potentially altering author roles and recognition.
Developments in digital publishing platforms that may affect attribution practices.