The share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications within Japan’s pulmonary and respiratory medicine field is projected to gradually decline from 98.23% in 2024 to 98.07% by 2028. This reflects a consistent but marginal downward trend over the forecasted period, in contrast to previous years. The series demonstrates minimal year-on-year variations, indicating stability with minor changes in the overall share.
Future trends to watch might include potential shifts in co-authorship dynamics, possibly influenced by international collaborations or changes in academic policies. Continual monitoring of these trends could reveal impactful changes in scientific authorship within this domain.
