As of 2023, the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in Medical Laboratory Technology in France stood at 80%. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 indicates a decline from 79.18% to 75.5%, representing a negative year-on-year change between 1% and 1.13%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the forecast period is expected to be approximately -1.17%, reflecting a gradual reduction in the leading authors' share.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in research collaboration dynamics and incentives for researchers. Increased international collaboration and interdisciplinary projects may influence authorship roles, potentially causing further shifts in corresponding authorship percentages.
