In 2023, the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in dermatology in Canada was [data required]. The forecast for 2024 to 2028 shows a gradual decline, with values dropping from 87.02% in 2024 to 86.07% in 2028. The year-on-year decrease averages between 0.24% and 0.26%. This represents a subtle downward trend over the five years, possibly indicating shifts in collaborative authorship or international research contributions.

Future trends to watch for:

Increased collaboration with international authors could further affect Canadian authorship shares.
The rise of interdisciplinary research might contribute to a more diverse authorship mix.
Technological advances in publication platforms could influence author prominence and recognition.