In 2023, the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in urology in the UK stood at an unspecified baseline, given derived data begins in 2024. From 2024 to 2028, the share is forecasted to decline slightly, with values moving from 86.95% to 85.88%. This represents a minor annual decrease, demonstrating a stable but slowly diminishing trend.
Year-on-year variations indicate a gradual reduction, suggesting steady but minimal changes in author dynamics. The five-year CAGR illustrates a consistent slight downward trajectory.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in authorship practices due to evolving research collaboration methods, technological advancements in urology, and changing academic incentives that may impact the stability or accelerate variations in author shares.
