The share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in dentistry in Japan is forecasted to experience a slight yearly decrease from 2024 to 2028, dropping from 96.45% to 96.41%. These figures represent a subtle trend in the distribution of authorship towards a broader collaborative approach, though corresponding authors still maintain a dominant share. As of 2023, this share stood at about 96.46%, indicating a very gradual decline at a -0.01% annual rate over the forecasted period.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in authorship dynamics due to increasing international collaboration and advances in multi-disciplinary research, which might further influence the corresponding author share in the coming years.
