Analysis highlights evolving authorship traits, including team growth and global involvement, suggesting mentorship needs.
From 2014 to 2024, AJSM authorship shows expanding team size, increased international participation, and a higher proportion of bachelor's-level first authors-largely medical trainees-while sex representation remained stable. These patterns underscore the need for transparent contributorship and mentorship to maintain rigor as collaboration intensifies.
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