The share of corresponding/leading authors in the UK's biotechnology publications is projected to decline gradually from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, this percentage stood at approximately 83.5%. By 2024, it is expected to drop slightly to 83.24%, continuing on a downward trend, reaching 81.83% by 2028. This represents a gradual year-on-year decline averaging around 0.4% annually over this forecast period.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential changes in research funding and focus which might influence corresponding author share.
Collaborative research increasing international contributions, affecting UK's leading author share.
The role of emerging technologies which could impact research output dynamics.