In 2023, the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in neurology in the US was approximately 92.66%. The forecasted data for 2024 to 2028 shows a subtle declining trend, with an average decrease of about 0.12% per year, suggesting a CAGR of around -0.1%. This indicates a steady yet slight reduction in the dominance of leading authorship within the field. The year-on-year variations are minimal, highlighting a persistent hold of corresponding authors in publication leadership.
Future trends to watch include changes in collaborative research dynamics, potential increases in multi-disciplinary co-authorships, and evolving publication metrics which might impact corresponding author designation norms.
