The share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in biomedical engineering in Italy is forecasted to slightly decline from 2024 to 2028. Starting at 90.79% in 2024, it is expected to gradually decrease to 90.01% by 2028. While this demonstrates a consistent yet marginal reduction each year, the overall trend remains relatively stable. Year-on-year variations are minimal, indicating a prevailing stability in the authorship dynamic. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over these five years suggests a nearly flat trend with an average annual decline.

Future trends to watch for:

Changes in collaborative research practices that could impact authorship distribution.
The role of international collaborations and their influence on corresponding author shares.
Technological advancements affecting publication practices in biomedical engineering.