The share of corresponding/leading authors in aerospace engineering publications in the UK shows a consistent decline from 2024 to 2028, starting at 83.86 and reaching 81.72. This forecasted trend suggests a year-on-year decrease averaging around 0.61 percentage points annually from 2024 onwards. The data from 2023 is not provided; however, the declining pattern highlights decreasing dominance or involvement of corresponding authors in publications.

Future trends to watch for include:

An increased collaboration across international borders, potentially balancing author roles globally.
Emerging interdisciplinary fields that might influence authorship patterns.
Impact of technology in facilitating remote partnerships and authorship dynamics.