The forecasted share of corresponding/leading authors in nephrology publications in the UK from 2024 to 2028 shows a gradual decline from 85.06% to 82.92%. This indicates a slight year-on-year decrease in the share as follows: 2024 to 2025 decreases by 0.54%, 2025 to 2026 by 0.64%, 2026 to 2027 by 0.53%, and 2027 to 2028 by 0.53%. The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) reflecting an average annual decrease across this period is approximately -0.60%.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in research collaboration dynamics, increased participation from non-corresponding authors, or changes in publication policies that may affect the share of leading authors in nephrology. Keeping an eye on the development of interdisciplinary studies and potential technological advancements influencing author contributions is also important.
