In 2023, the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Imaging in France stood at 92%. The forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 shows a gradual decline from 91.82% in 2024 to 91.01% in 2028. This represents a year-on-year decrease of approximately 0.2%. The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period is negative, indicating a steady reduction in share.

Future trends to watch for include:

An increased emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration, which may further impact the share of traditional leading authors.
Growing adoption of AI and digital solutions in research methodologies, potentially altering authorship dynamics.
Evolving academic publishing norms that might influence authorship structures in scientific contributions.