In 2023, the share of corresponding/leading authors in Italian scientific publications in dentistry stood at 91.25%. The forecast data indicates a steady, slight decline from 2024 to 2028, moving from 91.11% to 90.56%. The year-on-year percentage change is minimal, consistent across the forecast period, suggesting stability in authorship trends. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is slightly negative, showing a small, gradual decrease in the leading authorship share.
Future trends to watch for include further shifts in collaborative authorship dynamics that might impact the role of corresponding authors, driven by technological advancements and increasing interdisciplinary research collaborations in dentistry. Monitoring these trends will be crucial in understanding evolving authorship structures in scientific outputs.
