In 2023, the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine in Canada stood at a value just below the forecasted 2024 figure of 89.37. Over the forecasted period from 2024 to 2028, a slight year-on-year decline is projected, with values decreasing steadily from 89.37 in 2024 to 87.84 in 2028. The average compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these five years suggests a gradual decline in the proportion of corresponding/leading authorship.

Future trends to watch include:

Potential shifts in collaborative research practices that could affect corresponding author proportions.
Technological advancements that may alter authorship roles or recognition.
Policy changes in academic and research institutions influencing authorship conventions.