The share of the corresponding/leading author in scientific publications in biotechnology in Japan is forecasted to show a slight but consistent decline from 94.64% in 2024 to 94.25% in 2028. The trend indicates an average decrease per year, driven by the minor reduction in the percentage of authorship. In 2023, this share stood at a slightly higher value, suggesting a downward trend over the years.

Future trends to watch for include:

The potential impact of collaborative research and multi-author international publications on authorship shares.
Technological advancements that might influence authoring practices and roles in the scientific community.
Increasing interdisciplinary research that may shift authorship dynamics further.