The share of corresponding/leading authors in scientific publications in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine in Germany is steadily declining from 2024, with a forecasted decrease from 93.22% to 92.6% by 2028. When compared to 2023, which had similar figures close to 93.22%, the decreasing trend highlights a minor, yet consistent yearly drop, with an average annual decrease of approximately 0.15%. This indicates that while there remains a strong representation of corresponding/leading authors, the proportion is gently waning.
Future trends to watch:
- International collaboration might increase, leading to shared authorship roles.
- Emerging local researchers could influence the proportion of leading authors.
- Adoption of new publishing practices might alter author roles.
