The share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in the field of endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism in Italy is forecasted to show a slight decline from 93.5% in 2024 to 93.11% in 2028. This represents a gradual decrease over the five-year period, indicating a marginal shift in authorship dynamics. Given the data for 2023 was at 93.6%, the year-on-year variation demonstrates a consistent decrease. The average compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the forecast period suggests a subtle downward trend.
Future trends to watch for include potential influences of collaborative international research that might further dilute the dominance of Italian corresponding authors, as well as shifts in academic publishing norms that could affect author attribution practices.
