The share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine in Italy is showing a gradual decline, moving from 87.79% in 2024 to 86.04% in 2028. This trend indicates a consistent decrease of around 0.47% per year. As of 2023, the figure stood at approximately 88.23%, suggesting a negative year-on-year change from 2023 to 2024. Over the last five years, the CAGR reflects a decreasing trend, emphasizing a shift towards more collaborative authorship.

Future trends to watch for include:

Increasing international collaboration could further dilute the share of Italian corresponding authors.
Potential policy or funding changes aimed at encouraging teamwork and diversity in research authorship.
Technological advancements that enable cross-border research collaboration may influence authorship dynamics.