As of 2023, the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in oral surgery in Italy was 90.35. The forecast for 2024-2028 suggests a very slight decline from 90.32 to 90.25, indicating minimal year-on-year variation, with changes close to 0.01% annually. This trend reflects stability in the share of corresponding/leading authors, maintaining dominance in publication authorship.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in publishing dynamics due to rising collaboration and multi-authorship models, increased focus on interdisciplinary research, and the digital transformation of scientific publication processes.