In 2023, the share of corresponding/leading authors in orthopedics and sports medicine scientific publications in Brazil stood at 94.88%. The forecasts for 2024-2028 indicate a slight decline from 94.79% to 94.5%, highlighting a gradual downward trend. Year-on-year variations show minimal declines around 0.1%, suggesting stability with minor fluctuations. This stability is further supported by an average annual decrease (CAGR) of 0.08% over the forecast period.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential shifts in author roles influenced by emerging collaborations.
- Impact of increasing international collaborations on leading author shares.
- Technological advancements in publishing that may affect authorship patterns.
