As of 2023, the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications on infectious diseases in the UK was approximately 81.65%. The forecasted data for 2024 to 2028 indicates a slight annual decline, with percentages diminishing from 81.43% in 2024 to 80.65% by 2028. This represents a consistent year-on-year decrease, averaging around 0.3% per year over this period.
Forecast trends suggest a gradual decline in the proportion of UK-based corresponding/leading authors in the field of infectious diseases. Key trends to monitor include the impact of international collaborations and policy changes in academic publishing that may influence author representation.
