In 2023, the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in obstetrics and gynecology in Japan was notably high. The forecast for 2024 through 2028 shows this share consistently around 98.47% to 98.48%, indicating a stable trend with no significant year-on-year variation or discernible change, which translates into a negligible average annual growth rate over this period.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential impacts of international collaborations, which might influence author share dynamics.
- Technological advancements facilitating global research participation could shift this trend.
- Policy changes in research funding and academic publishing norms in Japan.
