The forecasted share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in molecular biology in Germany remains relatively stable from 2024 to 2028, with slight decreases noted each year. Starting at 89.76% in 2024, it marginally declines to 89.74% by 2028. This indicates a year-on-year decline of approximately 0.01% annually over the forecast period.

Looking forward, potential trends to monitor include:

Changes in research dynamics or policies that could impact authorship roles.
The growing influence of international collaborations which might affect the local leading author percentage.
Adoption of advanced technologies and methodologies that could shift author roles.