In 2023, the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in clinical neurology in Italy stood at 92%. The forecast for 2024 to 2028 indicates a gradual decline, from 91.93% in 2024 to 91.6% in 2028. The year-on-year variation suggests a consistent but slight decrease each year, averaging about 0.08% annually. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period reflects this diminishing trend.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential shifts in collaborative dynamics and authorship distribution in scientific research.
The impact of international collaborations on corresponding author trends.
Technological advances that could alter the traditional authorship model.