The forecasted share of corresponding/leading author roles in scientific publications in Epidemiology in China is projected to steadily increase from 94.5% in 2024 to 94.62% in 2028. This represents a marginal year-on-year increase, averaging an incremental growth rate of approximately 0.03% annually over the specified period. As of 2023, this share was at 94.5%, indicating a stable trend with slight growth over the following years.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential shifts in government policies promoting international collaborations could alter the forecasted growth pattern.
Investments in domestic research infrastructure and talent may further solidify the role of Chinese authors as corresponding leaders in the field.
Global research dynamics post-pandemic may influence these publication patterns and corresponding authorship roles in unexpected ways.