The share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in applied microbiology and biotechnology in Germany is forecasted to display minimal projected declines from 91.5% in 2024 to 91.48% by 2028. In 2023, this share stood slightly higher in comparison. The year-on-year variations indicate a very slight downward trend, with a negligible decline in percentage terms each year over the forecast period, reflecting a stable dominance of corresponding authorship.

Future trends to watch for include:

Emerging collaborations that may alter traditional authorship dynamics.
Contributions from open science practices influencing corresponding authorships.
Technological advancements potentially democratizing authorship in scientific publishing.