The forecasted data for corresponding/leading author share in scientific publications in Complementary and Alternative Medicine in China reveals a steady increase from 99.43% in 2024 to 99.6% in 2028, indicating a strong dominance of corresponding authors. This metric stood at 99.4% in 2023, underscoring a minor consistent rise. Over the last two years, the year-on-year increase hovers around 0.06 percentage points, while the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) projects a negligible yet persistent upward trend.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of increased international collaboration and digitalization in research that could influence the balance of authorship in the coming years. Emerging government policies and academic incentives in China may further shape the dynamics of scientific contributions within the field.
