In 2023, the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in epidemiology in Japan stood at approximately 94.74%. Looking ahead, forecasts reveal a gradual year-on-year decline. Specifically, the share is expected to decrease slightly from 94.59% in 2024 to 93.99% by 2028. This marks a small but consistent decline each year, reflecting an average annual drop in share over the five-year period.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in collaboration patterns within the scientific community. Factors such as increased international collaboration and changing academic publishing norms might further influence the share of leading authorship roles in Japan's epidemiological research.
