The share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in developmental biology in Japan is expected to steadily increase from 95.87% in 2024 to 96.24% in 2028. This follows a consistent upward trend observed over recent years. In 2023, the share was slightly below these forecasted levels, indicating a firm rise over the forecast period. The year-on-year variations highlight a gradual but consistent increase. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period suggests a stable augmentation annually in the proportion of corresponding/leading authors.
In the future, significant trends to watch include the potential impact of international collaborations and how they may influence these shares. Monitoring policy changes in Japanese academia and funding opportunities could also provide insights into the dynamics of authorship distribution in the field of developmental biology.
