The share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in pulmonary and respiratory medicine in the UK is forecasted to decline from 84.19% in 2024 to 82.3% by 2028. This reflects a year-on-year decrease of around 0.56% between 2024 and 2025, and the trend continues similarly through 2028. Compared to the position in 2023, when the share stood at 84.19%, the industry expects a gradual decline over the next five years.

Future trends to watch for:

Increased collaboration and co-authorship might influence corresponding author shares.
Technological advancements and data sharing could impact authorship dynamics.
Policies encouraging diversity could alter authorship distribution.