In 2023, the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine in the UK stood at approximately 89%, declining consecutively in predicted years: 88.53% in 2024, down to 86.72% by 2028. This shows a continual annual decrease in share percentage, pointing to an emerging trend towards more collaborative authorships where leadership is distributed. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period highlights that the share of corresponding/leading authors is on a slow decline.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in authorship dynamics in response to industry collaboration demands and technological advancements influencing academic output methodologies. Additionally, observing whether similar trends appear in related fields could provide further context. External factors such as policy changes in research funding and publication norms might also impact these statistics.
