The forecast data for the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in orthodontics in the US predicts a gradual decrease from 87.13% in 2024 to 86.1% by 2028. This represents a consistent year-on-year decline of approximately 0.27 percentage points. In 2023, the share was higher, signaling a trend of slightly decreasing participation by corresponding/leading authors over the forecasted period. The CAGR over these years reflects a modest downward trajectory in author contributions.
Looking forward, key trends to monitor include emerging collaborative research models and evolving authorship norms, which could further influence the roles and recognition of corresponding authors in academic publications.
