The forecasted share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Imaging in Italy shows a gradual decline from 2024 to 2028. The share is predicted to drop from 92.37% in 2024 to 91.93% in 2028. This trend follows a minor decrease pattern, indicating a consistent, albeit slow, reduction in the share of corresponding or leading authors.

The year-on-year change indicates a slight decrease of approximately 0.12% annually between each subsequent year, suggesting a subtle but steady downtrend. Over the five-year forecast period from 2024 to 2028, there's a minor compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -0.12% per year.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential growth in international collaborations may influence the ratio of corresponding authors who are based in Italy.
The impact of technological advancements and new collaborative tools could alter authorship dynamics.
Shifts in academic or funding policies might either mitigate or exacerbate the downtrend in leading author shares.