In 2023, the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine in Italy stood at approximately 86%. From 2024 onwards, there is a slight downward forecast, with values declining from 85.91% in 2024 to 85.38% in 2028. This reflects a marginal year-on-year decrease, suggesting stabilization after recent years.
**Future Trends to Watch For:**
- Increased collaboration and authorship diversity could drive changes.- Potential rise in multi-institutional studies impacting leading author shares.- Technological advancements may reshape publishing and authorship influences.
