In 2023, the share of corresponding/leading authors in psychiatry and mental health publications in France was already high, reflecting a tradition of prominent academic leadership. The forecast indicates a slight decline from 2024 to 2028, with percentages decreasing from 93.79% to 93.01%. This represents a modest year-on-year decline, hinting at a gradual but consistent trend of diversification in authorship roles over this period. The average annual decrease from 2024 to 2028 is around 0.2%.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts towards greater international collaboration, which may further diversify authorship as global research networks expand, potentially impacting the corresponding author's share. Additionally, the impact of open-access policies and collaborative research platforms could influence authorship dynamics in the coming years.
