The forecast for the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in nuclear energy and engineering in the US shows a slight but consistent decline from 2024 to 2028. Starting from 94.63% in 2024, it gradually decreases to 94.37% by 2028. This represents a year-on-year decrease of approximately 0.07 percentage points annually. The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) for this period indicates a minor decrease, reflecting a stable but declining trend.

Future trends to watch for include:

Changes in collaborative research models which may affect authorship distribution.
Technological advancements that could either decentralize research leadership or enhance traditional roles of corresponding authors.
Impact of global research partnerships on US publication dynamics.