In 2023, the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in music in China was less than the forecasted 95.53% for 2024. The year-on-year increase is minimal, with percentages growing from 95.53% in 2024 to 95.68% in 2028. This represents a steady trend with a compound annual growth rate indicating a consistent but fractional yearly increase over the five-year period.

Future trends to watch in this sector include:

Potential technological integration in music research, possibly reshaping authorship dynamics.
Increasing international collaboration that might affect the central role of corresponding authors in China.
Rising influence of interdisciplinary studies involving music, potentially changing publication patterns.