In 2023, the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in Visual Arts and Performing Arts in Japan stood at 93.50%. The forecasted data indicates a slight decline from 2024 to 2028, with values decreasing marginally each year from 93.36% in 2024 to 92.79% in 2028. This downward trend represents a year-on-year decline but the change is minimal, approximately a 0.14% reduction annually.

Future trends to watch for include:

Increased collaboration among international authors may further impact the share of corresponding/leading authors in Japan.
Growing interdisciplinary research might shift author prominence in these fields.
Potential policy changes in academia could influence author roles and publication patterns.