The share of corresponding or leading authors in scientific publications in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine in India is projected to remain remarkably stable from 2024 to 2028, hovering around 98.7%, with a slight increase to 98.71% in 2028. As of 2023, the share was already at this level, underscoring a consistent trend with no significant year-on-year variation and a negligible long-term CAGR. This suggests a sustained dominance of particular authorship structures in this specialization.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential shifts in collaborative research dynamics, which could impact author shares.
Evolving academic policies or funding that may influence authorship hierarchies.
The role of emerging technologies in research and publication processes.