In China, the share of the corresponding/leading author in scientific dermatology publications shows a slight but consistent decline from 97.98% in 2024 to 97.93% in 2028. Compared to 2023, which stood at 98%, the trend indicates a gradual shift, but numbers remain remarkably high, suggesting a strong preference for maintaining leading authorship positions. The compound annual growth rate over this period is negligible given the slight decline.
Future trends to watch for include potential changes in research collaboration dynamics and author networking, which could impact the distribution of authorship roles. Increased international collaboration might further influence these statistics, leading to a potentially more diverse authorship landscape.
