The share of corresponding/leading authors in UK scientific publications in Complementary and Alternative Medicine is forecasted to decrease from 70.94% in 2024 to 63.04% in 2028. Compared to 2023, where the percentage stood at 72.95%, this indicates a noticeable decline. The year-on-year variation is steady, showing an average decrease of approximately 2.3% annually over the forecasted period, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around -2.85% over five years.
Future trends to watch include the increasing collaboration and influence of international authors, as well as potential shifts in publication practices within the field. Monitoring changes in research funding and policy could also impact authorship dynamics.
