Based on the data, the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications within Public Health, Environmental, and Occupational Health in the US shows a gradual decline from 2024 to 2028. The share decreases from 93.37% in 2024 to 92.66% in 2028. This reflects a year-on-year decrease, suggesting a trend towards diversifying authorship roles. Comparatively, in 2023, the share stood at 93.55%, indicating a consistent downward trajectory beginning from that year. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over five years is negative, further highlighting this trend.
Future trends to watch for include shifts in collaborative practices among researchers, technological influences fostering multi-author publications, and potentially the rising role of international authorships impacting share dynamics. Monitoring these trends will be crucial for understanding broader changes in scientific publishing practices.
