The share of corresponding/leading authors in epidemiology publications in Brazil has remained remarkably stable, with the forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 showing a minor increase from 94.45% to 94.47%. The share stood at 94.44% in 2023. From 2024, the year-on-year variation is negligible, reflecting a consistent pattern. Over the next five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates a virtually unchanged trend.
Looking ahead, a critical trend to watch is the potential impact of international collaboration on author shares. This could alter the dynamics of authorship distribution, especially if foreign research contributions rise.
