The share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in pediatrics in Canada is forecasted to remain stable from 2024 through 2028, with a marginal increase from 94.63% in 2024 to 94.66% in 2028. The data indicates only a slight upward trend with a minor increase in value each year, reflecting a consistent pattern observed in previous years leading up to 2024. The historical value from 2023 serves as a baseline, suggesting that the share has been stable and is expected to remain so over the forecast period.
Future trends to watch for include potential changes in academic publishing dynamics due to evolving collaborative models and shifts in research funding priorities. These factors could lead to a re-evaluation of authorship conventions and influence the distribution of corresponding author roles.
