The forecast for the share of corresponding/leading authors in orthopedic and sports medicine publications in China remains stable around 98.1% from 2024 to 2028, showing no significant fluctuation. Compared to actual data prior to 2024, the share is marginally stable indicating a consolidation of existing trends.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential influence of international collaborations which could slightly modulate the share of Chinese corresponding authors.
- The impact of increasing research quality and international recognition of Chinese publications possibly maintaining high share stability.
- Monitoring policy changes fostering domestic authorship which could drive further entrenchment of current trends.
