The share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in neurology in Germany is forecasted to see a slight decline from 2024 to 2028, starting at 90.98% in 2024 and reaching 90.7% in 2028. This represents a marginal decrease year-on-year, with minimal variation between each forecasted year. In 2023, this percentage stood near the levels predicted for 2024, indicating a stable trend with a negligible average decline over the next five years.

Future trends to watch for include:

The impact of collaborative international research, which may further influence the roles of corresponding authors in Germany.
Technological advances and their role in shaping authorship trends, possibly diversifying or centralizing lead authorship.
Changing academic incentives and their implications on publishing behaviors in the neurology sector.