The share of corresponding/leading authors in gastroenterology publications in Germany is on a subtle downward trend from 2024 to 2028, with a value dropping from 91.99% to 90.16%. This gradual decrease indicates the potential diversification and collaboration in authorship. Unfortunately, we lack the actual data for 2023, limiting our ability to directly compare or identify superficial changes over the prior year. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) underscores a consistency in these minor reductions annually, reflecting a shifting dynamic in research contribution.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of these shifts on co-authorship dynamics and the potential influence of increasing international collaborations, which might diversify leadership in authorship roles further. Additionally, the expanding digital and interdisciplinary approaches in scientific research could contribute to diversifying authorship hierarchies.
