In 2023, the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications related to Medical Laboratory Technology in Japan stood at approximately 93.95%. From 2024 to 2028, this share is forecasted to gradually decline each year, starting at 93.81% and reaching 93.26% by 2028. The year-on-year decrease ranges between 0.14% to 0.15%, indicating a consistent downward trend. Over the five-year span, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) reflects a steady, minor reduction in the share of these authors.
Future trends to monitor include the impact of collaboration strategies, technology-driven interdisciplinary research, and shifting academic incentive structures, which might influence the distribution of authorship roles. Emerging policy changes and increasing global collaboration could also play a role in altering author demographics in Japan's scientific community.
