The share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in dentistry in Germany stood at 93.1% in 2023. Forecast data for 2024 through 2028 reveals a minor decline from 93.02% to 92.93%, indicating a slight downward trend. Year-over-year variations exhibit negligible fluctuations, with the five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) showing a steadying pattern.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of evolving publication practices and collaboration dynamics on author roles. International collaborations and digital dissemination might drive changes in authorship conventions, possibly affecting the corresponding author's prominence.
