This research paper investigates the phenomenon of author exponential growth in the field of forensic medicine and proposes a novel metric called the Activity Index. The study aims to unveil patterns and trends in author productivity, collaboration, and impact within the discipline. By analyzing a comprehensive dataset of scholarly publications, citation networks, and author affiliations, we examine the factors influencing author growth and identify key contributors to the field. The findings shed light on the dynamic nature of forensic medicine research and provide valuable insights for researchers, institutions, and policymakers. ‎

Forensic medicine, Activity Index, author exponential growth

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