The forecasted share of corresponding/leading authors in Italian optometry scientific publications reveals a minor decline from 87.97% in 2024 to 85.3% in 2028. This marks a year-on-year decrease, with an average annual reduction observed as a compound annual growth rate over the five-year period. Notably, the data is projected from 2024, indicating a gradual shift towards increased author diversity or possible international collaborations.

Future trends to watch for:

Increased emphasis on multidisciplinary research teams may affect the share of corresponding authors.
Growing international collaboration could dilute the national share of corresponding authors.
Technological advancements and open-access platforms might alter author distribution dynamics.