The forecasted data indicates a steady but slight decline in the share of corresponding/leading authorship in scientific publications in endocrinology in Italy, dropping approximately from 92.69% in 2024 to 91.91% in 2028. The year-on-year analysis reflects a consistent, marginal decrease. If we assume the same percentage for 2023, the trend shows a minor but steady downward trajectory.

Future trends to watch for:

Increased collaboration across borders could influence authorship patterns.
Evolving publishing practices might further shift lead authorship roles.
Technological advancements in data sharing may impact collaborative research dynamics.