In 2023, the share of corresponding or leading authors in scientific publications in psychiatric mental health in Italy was positioned just above the forecast for 2024 of 82.98%. Over the subsequent years, a slight yet consistent downward trend is observed, with year-on-year decreases in percentage as follows: approximately -0.65% from 2024 to 2025, -0.61% from 2025 to 2026, -0.59% from 2026 to 2027, and -0.54% from 2027 to 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over this five-year period indicates an average annual decrease of approximately -0.61%.
Future trends to watch for include shifts in research collaboration dynamics and the potential increase in international cooperation which might influence the share of leading authorships. Additionally, advances in psychiatric mental health research methods and technologies could also impact authorship patterns and contributions.
