In 2023, the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in gastroenterology in the US stood at 94.9%. The forecast data from 2024 to 2028 demonstrates a modest decline, with values decreasing incrementally from 94.81% in 2024 to 94.41% in 2028. This reflects a year-on-year percentage decrease that averages to approximately -0.1% annually over this period. The projected Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years shows minimal movement.
Future trends to watch for include developments in collaborative research practices, diversity in research teams, and evolving publishing models, which may further influence the roles of corresponding authorship in the field of gastroenterology.
