In 2023, the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in oral surgery in the UK stood at 89.57%. The forecast for 2024 to 2028 suggests a very slight, but consistent decrease, with values declining by 0.01 percentage points each year, resulting in a stable trend reaching 89.54% by 2028.
- Year-on-year variation is minimal, indicating stability in the share of leadership within these publications.
- Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is negligible, highlighting a steady trend in author roles.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts of open collaboration models or changes in academic authorship practices, which might influence the authorship dynamics. Keeping an eye on international collaboration and technological advancements in academic settings could also bring shifts in this trend.
