In 2023, the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in Chemical Health and Safety in Italy stood at approximately 95.84%. The forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 shows a minimal decline, with values slightly decreasing from 95.83% in 2024 to 95.81% in 2028.
Year-on-year variations suggest a marginal decrease of 0.01 percentage point annually from 2026 onwards. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period reflects an average slight decline, indicating a stable but slightly diminishing trend.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in research collaboration models and open access publications, which could impact authorship distribution in this field. Additionally, monitoring for changes in funding policies and institutional collaborations may provide insights into further developments.