In 2023, the share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications focused on Public Health, Environmental, and Occupational Health in Japan stood at 95.26%. The forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 suggests a slight annual decline, with values decreasing from 95.19% in 2024 to 94.9% in 2028. Over this period, a moderate contraction trend is observed, pointing to an average annual decrease as indicated by a negative CAGR.
Future trends to watch for:
- Increased collaboration with international authors which may impact the share of local leading authors.
- Potential shifts in academic policies encouraging broader dissemination of lead authorship roles.
- The influence of technological advancement on research output and its distribution across various authors.
