In 2023, the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in pulmonary and respiratory medicine in Italy was slightly higher than the forecasted values for 2024 onwards. The forecast indicates a gradual decrease, from 89.21% in 2024 to 88.6% in 2028, reflecting a slight downward trend of 0.7% over five years. The year-on-year decrease averages around 0.14%, showing a steady decline.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential shifts in collaborative research models that may influence author roles and responsibilities.
- The impact of open science and evolving publishing norms on author attribution.
