The forecast for the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in oral surgery in the US remains relatively stable, with a slight decline from 90.5% in 2024 to 90.47% by 2028. This indicates minimal change, aligning with the continuative trend represented from past figures. The year-on-year variation shows a slight decrease of 0.01% annually over the next few years. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year period is nearly flat.

Future trends to watch for:

Emergence of open-access journals potentially increasing visibility for less represented authors.
Innovative publication models impacting the traditional roles of corresponding authors.
Shifts in collaborative research practices influencing author dynamics.